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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Cardiff Property Plc | LSE:CDFF | London | Ordinary Share | GB0001754257 | ORD 20P |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 2,300.00 | 2,200.00 | 2,400.00 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 | 0.00 | 08:00:00 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Real Estate Investment Trust | 1.29M | 1.11M | 1.0571 | 21.76 | 24.24M |
TIDMCDFF
RNS Number : 1347V
Cardiff Property PLC
30 November 2023
THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
LEI: 213800GE3FA4C52C1N05
FOR RELEASE 7.00 AM 30 November 2023
THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PLC
(The Group, including Campmoss, specialises in property investment and development in the Thames Valley. The total portfolio including the jointly controlled Campmoss investment and development portfolio, valued in excess of GBP22m, is primarily located to the west of London, close to Heathrow Airport and in Surrey and Berkshire.)
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Highlights:
2023 2022 Net Assets GBP'000 29,975 29,812 Net Assets Per Share GBP 28.44 27.56 Profit Before Tax GBP'000 1,262 2,697 Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted pence 104.62 218.23 Dividend Per Share pence 22.0 20.5 Gearing % Nil Nil
Richard Wollenberg, Chairman, commented:
" During the early part of the financial year the Thames Valley property market experienced a recovery from previous low levels of activity. However, this did not follow through for the remaining period to September this year as tenants and investors were reluctant to commit to the property market resulting in a marked downturn in new lettings and investment sales particularly in the office sector.
Office, business unit and retail rents have been adversely affected by the reduction in activity although at Windsor and Maidenhead, our business unit rents have retained increases experienced over the past few years. Office rents remain under pressure with "working from home" continuing to affect both demand and occupancy.
Primarily as a result of rising interest rates, investment yields across the commercial sector have increased placing pressure on capital values ."
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The Cardiff Property plc Richard Wollenberg 01784 437444 Shore Capital Patrick Castle 020 7468 7923
THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Chairman's Statement
Dear Shareholder,
During the early part of the financial year the Thames Valley property market experienced a recovery from previous low levels of activity. However, this did not follow through for the remaining period to September this year as tenants and investors were reluctant to commit to the property market resulting in a marked downturn in new lettings and investment sales particularly in the office sector.
Office, business unit and retail rents have been adversely affected by the reduction in activity although at Windsor and Maidenhead, our business unit rents have retained increases experienced over the past few years. Office rents remain under pressure with "working from home" continuing to affect both demand and occupancy.
Primarily as a result of rising interest rates, investment yields across the commercial sector have increased placing pressure on capital values.
The Group's residential interests primarily in Bracknell benefitted from a strong rental market. All apartments are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements which are renewed on an annual basis.
During the year the Group, including Campmoss our 47.62% Joint Venture, completed a number of lettings mainly to existing tenants renewing leases. Rent reviews where applicable were agreed at marginal increases.
Liaison with the Group's tenants which comprise mainly small businesses remains a priority. The majority of retail tenants continued to trade during the Covid period and have subsequently grown their businesses.
At The Priory, Burnham planning permission has been secured for a 75-bedroom Care Home and several opportunities for the site are being pursued.
At Windsor and Maidenhead, planning proposals continue to be discussed with the Local Authority and we are hopeful of a positive outcome. Shareholders should recognise that planning costs have risen substantially as a result of applications now requiring numerous independent reports. Planning lead in time and response have lengthened considerably leading to increased costs and uncertainties. The position is unlikely to improve in the short term.
FINANCIAL
For the year to 30 September 2023, the Group profit before tax was GBP1.3m (2022: GBP2.7m). This includes a negative revaluation of GBP0.3m (2022: positive revaluation GBP0.3m). Our share of after tax profit in Campmoss and its subsidiary amounted to GBP0.53m (2022: GBP0.87m). The Company received a dividend of GBP2.0m (2022: GBP3.0m) from its investment in Campmoss.
Revenue for the year which represented gross rental income, excluding Campmoss, totalled GBP0.7m (2022: GBP0.7m).
The profit after tax attributable to shareholders for the financial year was GBP1.11m (2022: GBP2.41m) and the earnings per share was 104.62p (2022: 218.23p).
At the year-end, the Company's commercial portfolio was valued by Kempton Carr Croft at a total of GBP5.64m (2022: GBP5.97m). This valuation excludes the company's freehold office property which was also valued by Kempton Carr Croft and is included in the balance sheet at valuation classified as property, plant and equipment. The decline in capital values is due to the rapid increase in interest rates over the year.
Property when completed and retained for re-sale is held as stock at the lower of cost or net realisable value. At the year-end this related to commercial property at The Windsor Business Centre owned by First Choice Estates plc, the Company's fully owned subsidiary and residential apartments held by Campmoss.
The Group's total property portfolio, including the jointly controlled Campmoss group, was valued at GBP22.9m (2022: GBP22.3m).
The Company's share of the net assets of Campmoss group was GBP12.28m (2022: GBP13.76m) this is after receipt of dividends from Campmoss of GBP2.0m (2022: GBP3.0m).
The Group's total net assets as at the year-end were GBP29.98m (2022: GBP29.81m) equivalent to GBP28.44 per share (2022: GBP27.56) an increase of 3.2% over the year (2022: 8.1%). The Group, including Campmoss, has adequate financial facilities and resources to complete works in progress as well as the envisaged development programme. Cash balances are held on instant or short-term deposit. At the year-end, the company had nil gearing (2022: nil).
During the year the company purchased and cancelled 27,977 (2022: 34,199) ordinary shares at a total cost of GBP0.68m (2022: GBP0.79m).
The Company may hold in treasury any of its own shares purchased. This gives the Company the ability to reissue treasury shares and provides greater flexibility in the management of its capital base. At the year end the Company held nil (2022: nil) shares in treasury. Any shares purchased by the Company not held in treasury will be cancelled and the number of shares in issue reduced accordingly.
The Company proposes to continue its policy of purchasing its own shares, whether to be held in treasury or to be cancelled, and a resolution renewing the directors' authority will be placed before the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 18 January 2024. This authority will only be exercised in circumstances where the Directors regard such purchases to be in the best interests of shareholders as a whole. Full details are available on the Company's website www.cardiff-property.com .
IFRS accounting requires that deferred tax is recognised on the difference between, the cost of properties, including applicable indexation and quoted investments and their current market value. However, IFRS accounting does not require the same treatment in respect of the Group's unquoted investment in Campmoss, our 47.62% owned joint venture, which represents a substantial part of the company's net assets. Whilst provision is made in the Campmoss accounts for deferred tax, should the shares held in Campmoss be disposed of, for indicative purposes, based on the value in the Company's balance sheet at the year-end this would result in a tax liability of GBP3.07m (2022: GBP3.44m) equivalent to GBP2.91 (2022: GBP3.18) per share calculated using a tax rate of 25% (2022: 25%). This information is provided to shareholders as an additional non-statutory disclosure.
DIVID
The Directors recommend a final dividend of 16.0p per share (2022: 15.0p) making a total dividend for the year of 22.0p (2022: 20.5p), an increase of 7.3%. The final dividend will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at 19 January 2024.
THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
The Group, including Campmoss, continues to concentrate its property activities in the Thames Valley, primarily to the west of London, close to Heathrow Airport and in Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
During the year the Company completed a number of new lettings in Maidenhead whilst progressing development plans at Windsor.
The Campmoss group property portfolio is predominantly let reflecting an active management policy. At The Priory, Stomp Road, Burnham a planning permission was granted for a new 75-bedroom care home whilst retaining the existing business centre. As mentioned earlier a number of opportunities are being considered. The current value of The Priory has been increased to GBP4.9m (2002: GBP4.3m).
The Groups property portfolio (including Campmoss) contains 43% retail, 7% business units, 13% residential and 37% offices (by value).
During the year, the Group investigated a number of acquisitions in the Thames Valley but in view of the uncertain market and economic conditions asking prices were considered to be unviable and therefore no purchases took place.
FOCUS ON ESG
The Group has a strategy of providing our tenants with environmentally sustainable and energy efficient and functional buildings when possible bearing in mind physical and financial constraints.
A large part of our property portfolio is relatively new having been developed by the Group within the last ten years. Where refurbishment has taken place the management team have given thought to all aspects of ESG together with related Health and Safety issues and implemented where viable and possible.
In respect of current planning applications design emphasis has been given towards sustainability and green policies as well as being energy efficient. Our aim is to create a good working environment and achieving a BREEAM rating of very good.
We continue to consider how the business can contribute towards the government policy of achieving a net zero economy. Due to the size of the business the amount of carbon emissions is very much limited however we continue to monitor and take appropriate action to reduce our impact on the climate.
The Company has included in this Annual Report climate-related financial disclosures consistent with the TCFD's recommendations and eleven recommended disclosures as required by LR 9.8.6 R (8).
QUOTED INVESTMENTS
The Company retains a small portfolio of quoted short-term retail bonds and equity investments with the former providing an income stream. The value has marginally decreased over the year and with the Retail Bond holdings approaching their maturity dates the proceeds when reinvested should attract a higher rate of return.
The quoted equity investments include Aquila Services Group plc (the UK's largest affordable housing consultancy group) and Galileo Resources plc (a mining exploration company). I remain a Non-Executive Director of both quoted companies.
RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT
The Company has in place a legally binding relationship agreement with myself, its controlling shareholder, to address the requirements of LR9.2.2AD of the Listing Rules.
MANAGEMENT AND TEAM
The Group's policy of close liaison with its tenants has been very challenging and I therefore wish to take this opportunity to thank all members of our small property team and our Joint Venture partners for their support and achievements during the year.
OUTLOOK
The prospect of high interest rates remaining over the next few years and the political and current economic uncertainty will inevitably limit any sustained recovery in the property market. The Thames Valley continues to retain its prime location status and should benefit from any recovery in the sector. There are many factors that will determine the direction of the property market over the next financial year, and I look forward to reporting further progress at the half year stage.
J. Richard Wollenberg
Chairman
29 November 2023
Consolidated Income Statement
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 662 703 Cost of sales (52) (64) Gross profit 610 639 Administrative expenses (569) (461) Other operating income 646 574 Operating profit before fair value movement on investment properties 687 752 Fair value (loss)/gain on investment properties (332) 299 Operating profit 355 1,051 Financial income 314 80 Financial expense (6) (8) Profit on sale of investment properties - 706 Profit on the sale of investments 74 - Share of profit of Joint Venture 525 868 Profit before taxation 1,262 2,697 Taxation (148) (291) Profit for the financial year attributable to equity holders 1,114 2,406 Earnings per share on profit for the financial year - pence Basic and diluted 104.62 218.23 Dividends Final 2022 paid 15.0p (2021: 13.5p) 161 150 Interim 2023 paid 6.0p (2022 5.5p) 64 60 225 210 Final 2023 proposed 16.0p (2022: 15.0p) 162 162
These results relate entirely to continuing operations.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income and expense
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Profit for the financial year 1,114 2,406 Items that cannot be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Net change in fair value of other properties (10) 59 Net change in fair value of investments at fair value through comprehensive income (37) (94) Total comprehensive income and expense for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company 1,067 2,371
Consolidated Balance Sheet
AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 2023 2022 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Non-current assets Freehold investment properties 5,655 5,985 Property, plant, and equipment 290 300 Right of use asset 135 145 Investment in Joint Venture 12,283 13,758 Other financial assets 778 898 19,141 21,086 Current assets Inventory and work in progress 715 694 Trade and other receivables 274 223 Term deposits 10,384 4,041 Cash and cash equivalents 405 4,912 11,778 9,870 Total assets 30,919 30,956 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (540) (599) Corporation tax (162) (198) (702) (797) Non-current liabilities Lease liability (165) (172) Deferred tax liability (77) (175) Total liabilities (944) (1,144) Net assets 29,975 29,812 Equity Called up share capital 210 216 Share premium account 5,076 5,076 Other reserves 2,409 2,450 Investment property fair value reserve 2,193 2,095 Retained earnings 20,087 19,975 Total equity 29,975 29,812 Net assets per share GBP28.44 GBP27.56
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Cash flows from operating activities Profit for the year 1,114 2,406 Adjustments for: Depreciation right of use assets 10 10 Financial income (314) (80) Financial expense 6 8 Profit on sale of investment property - (706) Profit on sale of investments (74) - Share of profit of Joint Venture (525) (868) Fair value (loss)/gain on investment properties 332 (299) Taxation 148 291 Cash flows from operations before changes in working capital 697 762 Acquisition of inventory and work in progress (21) (5) (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables (67) (67) (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables (58) (128) Cash generated from operations 551 562 Tax paid (268) (218) Net cash flows from operating activities 283 344 Cash flows from investing activities Interest received 314 81 Dividend from Joint Venture 2,000 3,000 Proceeds from sale of investment property - 1,000 Proceeds from bond redemption 80 - Acquisition of investment property, and plant and equipment (2) (39) Proceeds from sale of investments 79 81 Increase in held term deposits (6,343) (2,134) Net cash flows from investing activities (3,872) 1,989 Cash flows from financing activities Purchase of own shares (679) (791) Lease payments (14) (14)
Dividends paid (225) (210) Net cash flows (used in)/from financing activities (918) (1,015) Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents (4,507) 1,318 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4,912 3,594 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 405 4,912
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Called Share Other Investment Retained Total up share premium reserves property earnings equity capital account fair value reserve* GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 30 September 2021 223 5,076 2,478 1,814 18,851 28,442 Profit for the year - - - - 2,406 2,406 Other comprehensive income - revaluation of investments Net change in fair - - (94) - - (94) value of own use freehold property - - 59 - - 59 Transactions with equity holders Dividends - - - - (210) (210) Purchase of own shares (7) - 7 - (791) (791) Total transactions with equity holders (7) - 7 - (1,001) (1,001) Fair value movements on investment properties - Cardiff - - - 299 (299) - Disposal of property - Cardiff - - - (171) 171 - Fair value movements on investment properties - Campmoss Group - - - 153 (153) - At 30 September 2022 216 5,076 2,450 2,095 19,975 29,812 Profit for the year - - - - 1,114 1,114 Other comprehensive income - revaluation of investments Net change in fair - - (37) - - (37) value of own use freehold property - - (10) - - (10) Transactions with equity holders Dividends - - - - (225) (225) Purchase of own shares (6) - 6 - (679) (679) Total transactions with equity holders (6) - 6 - (904) (904) Fair value movements on investment properties - Cardiff - - - (332) 332 - Deferred taxation on fair value movement on investment properties - Cardiff - - - 98 (98) - Fair value movements on investment properties - Campmoss Group - - - 332 (332) - At 30 September 2023 210 5,076 2,409 2,193 20,087 29,975 ______ __ ____ ______ ______ ______ ___ ___
* - Includes fair value movements on investment properties held by Campmoss Group, our Joint Venture, which are presented in investment property fair value reserve to demonstrate these are unrealised.
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
1. Basis of preparation
The consolidated results for the year ended 30 September 2023 and 2022 are prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards ("UK-adopted IAS") and those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS and have been incorporated into the principal accounting policies.
The financial information set out above does not constitute the company's statutory financial statements for the years ended 30 September 2023 or 30 September 2022 but is derived from those financial statements. Statutory financial statements for 2021 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2022 will be delivered in due course. The auditor has reported on those financial statements; their reports were (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 in respect of the financial statements for 2023 nor 2022.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Group will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due. The Group's activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairman's Statement and Strategic Report. The financial position of the Group, its property portfolio under management, asset base, liquidity and key performance indicators.
The Group has sufficient financial resources to enable it to continue to trade and to complete the current maintenance and development programme. The Group is ungeared, and the cash flow forecasts do not assume any debt being required. Therefore, the Directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully despite the current economic uncertainty.
The Group is in the enviable position of having significant cash balances. At 30 September 2023, the Cardiff Group had cash balances of GBP0.4m and a further GBP10.4m term deposits (generally with maturity dates of 95 days), in addition the Company has investments of GBP0.8m of which GBP0.7m are readily marketable. The Group has an operating cost base including tax and dividends of under GBP1m per annum so even with no income for a number of years the Group would remain solvent.
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 (continued)
The Cardiff Group receives a management fee from Campmoss of around GBP0.5m per annum, there is no reason to assume this income would not be received as the Campmoss Group had cash balances at 30 September 2023, of GBP6.5m and a further GBP4.7m term deposits (generally with maturity dates of 95 days).
New, revised or changes to existing financial reporting standards
Subject to the adoption of the IFRS's available for application noted below, this announcement is prepared on the basis of the accounting policies as set out in the most recently published set of annual financial statements.
IFRS
A number of new standards and amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued but are not yet effective for the current accounting period. None are expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
2. Segmental analysis
The Group manages its operations in two segments, being property and other investment and property development. Property and other investment relates to the results for The Cardiff Property Company Limited where properties are held as investment property with Property Development relating to the results of First Choice Estates Plc and Thames Valley Retirement Homes Limited. The results of these segments are regularly reviewed by the Board as a basis for the allocation of resources, in conjunction with individual site investment appraisals, and to assess their performance. Information regarding the results and net operating assets for each reportable segment are set out below:
Property Property Eliminations 2023 and other Development Total investment GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Rental income (wholly in the UK) 436 226 - 662 Profit before taxation 829 433 - 1,262 Net operating assets Assets 28,854 5,246 (3,181) 30,919 Liabilities (3,882) (243) 3,181 (944) Net assets 24,972 5,003 - 29,975
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 (continued)
Property Property Eliminations 2022 and other Development investment Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Rental income (wholly in the UK) 494 209 - 703 Property sales 706 - - 706 Profit before taxation 2,433 264 - 2,697 Net operating assets Assets 27,006 5,038 (1,088) 30,956 Liabilities (1,936) (296) 1,088 (1,144) Net assets 25,070 4,742 - 29,812
"Eliminations" relate to inter segment transactions and balances which cannot be specifically allocated but are eliminated on consolidation.
3. Earnings per share
Earnings per share has been calculated in accordance with IAS 33 - Earnings Per Share using the profit after tax for the financial year of GBP1,114,000 (2022: GBP2,406,000) and the weighted average number of shares as follows:
Weighted average number of shares 2023 2022 Basic and diluted shares 1,064,204 1,102,357 104.62 218.23 Earnings per share (p)
There is no difference between basic and diluted shares as the Company has no potentially dilutive instruments in issue.
Financial Calendar
30 November 2023 Results announced for the year ended 30 September 2023 18 January 2024 Annual General Meeting 18 January 2024 Ex-dividend date for the final dividend 19 January 2024 Record date for the final dividend 2 February 2024 Final dividend to be paid May 2023 Interim results for 2024 to be announced 30 September 2024 Year end
Directors and Advisers
Directors Statutory Auditor J Richard Wollenberg MHA Chairman and chief executive Karen L Chandler FCA Finance director Stockbrokers and financial adviser Shore Capital Nigel D Jamieson BSc, FCSI Independent non-executive director Secretary Bankers Karen L Chandler FCA HSBC Bank Plc Non-executive director of wholly owned Solicitors subsidiary First Choice Estates plc Blake Morgan LLP Derek M Joseph BCom, FCIS Charsley Harrison LLP Head office Registrar and transfer office 56 Station Road Neville Registrars Ltd Egham Neville House Surrey TW20 9LF Steelpark Road Telephone: 01784 437444 Halesowen Fax: 01784 439157 B62 8HD E-mail: webmaster@cardiff-property.com Telephone: 0121 585 1131 Website: www.cardiff-property.com Registered office Registered number 56 Station Road 00022705 Egham Surrey TW20 9LF
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