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CDFF Cardiff Property Plc

2,300.00
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26 Apr 2024 - Closed
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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
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
  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
Real Estate Investment Trust 1.29M 1.11M 1.0571 21.76 24.24M

Cardiff Property PLC Half-year Report (3366Y)

04/05/2023 7:05am

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Cardiff Property PLC

04 May 2023

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

   FOR RELEASE                                    7.00 AM                                 4 May 2023 

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PLC

LEI: 213800GE3FA4C52CIN05

The Group, including Campmoss, specialises in property investment and development in the Thames Valley. The total portfolio under management, valued in excess of GBP22m, is primarily located to the west of London, close to Heathrow Airport and in Surrey and Berkshire.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

Highlights:

 
                                         Six months      Six months            Year 
                                           31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                               2023            2022            2022 
                                        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
 Net assets                GBP'000           29,657          29,059          29,812 
 Net assets per share      GBP                28.00           26.30           27.56 
 Profit before tax         GBP'000              653           1,083           2,697 
 Earnings per share 
  (basic and diluted)      pence              49.42           91.03          218.23 
 Interim/total dividend 
  proposed per share         pence              6.0             5.5            20.5 
 Gearing                   %                    Nil             Nil             Nil 
 

Richard Wollenberg, Chairman, commented:

Activity in the Thames Valley property market improved in the first quarter of this year following historically low levels at the end of 2022. Business confidence has been affected by political and economic uncertainties with increases in interest rates delaying any immediate prospects of recovery.

The office rental market remains slow despite employees returning to the workplace, albeit with flexible working hours. The office investment market in certain areas of the Thames Valley has seen interest from overseas investors but again the number of completed transactions is low.

For further information:

 
 The Cardiff Property plc            Richard Wollenberg     01784 437444 
 Shore Capital                       Patrick Castle        020 7468 7923 
 
 
 

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

Dear Shareholder,

Activity in the Thames Valley property market improved in the first quarter of this year following historically low levels at the end of 2022. Business confidence has been affected by political and economic uncertainties with increases in interest rates delaying any immediate prospects of recovery.

The office rental market remains slow despite employees returning to the workplace, albeit with flexible working hours. The office investment market in certain areas of the Thames Valley has seen interest from overseas investors but again the number of completed transactions is low.

The Group achieved new retail lettings at Market Street, Bracknell primarily as a result of existing tenants renewing leases for terms of up to 5 years at similar passing rents. A number of rent reviews were agreed at marginally higher levels assisted by previously agreed increases linked to the Retail Price Index.

Similar rental increases were achieved at Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Maidenhead which consists of small business units with industrial warehouse use on the ground floor and offices above.

Management and liaison with the Group's tenants remains a priority and whilst trading generally appears to be returning to pre-pandemic levels, inflation worries and increasing general business outgoings are of concern. Where necessary deferment of rent has been agreed with monthly rather than the usual quarterly payments.

Residential values in the Thames Valley have experienced a downturn whilst rental levels remained firm. Small increases have been achieved at the Group's Bracknell residential portfolio all of which continue to be let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

FINANCIALS

For the 6 months ending 31 March 2023 profit before tax amounted to GBP0.65m (March 2022: GBP1.08m; September 2022; GBP2.70m). This figure includes an after-tax profit from Campmoss Property Company Limited ("Campmoss") our 47.62% joint venture of GBP0.12m (March 2022: GBP0.66m; September 2022: GBP0.87m). No dividends were received from the Company's investment in Campmoss (March 2022: GBP1.0m, September 2022: GBP3.0m).

Revenue for the 6 months to 31 March 2023 represented by rental income, totalled GBP0.34m (March 2022: GBP0.35m, September 2022: GBP0.70m). The Group's share of revenue from Campmoss was GBP0.29m (March 2022: GBP7.75m, September 2022: GBP8.9m), represented by rental income of GBP0.29m (March 2022: GBP0.28m; September 2022; GBP0.70m). No property sales were completed during the six months to March 2023 (March 2022: GBP7.47m, September 2022 GBP8.2m). Rental income and sales figures for Campmoss are not included in Group revenue.

Net assets of the Group as at 31 March 2023 were GBP29.66m (March 2022: GBP29.06m, September 2022: GBP29.81m), equivalent to GBP28.00 per share (March 2022: GBP26.30; September 2022: GBP27.56). The Company's share of net assets in Campmoss, included on the Group balance sheet, amounted to GBP13.88m (March 2022: GBP15.55m, September 2022: GBP13.76m).

Substantial cash balances are held on short term deposit by both Cardiff and Campmoss, at the half year the company had GBPnil gearing (March 2022: GBPnil September 2022 GBPnil).

The directors are of the opinion, other than as mentioned in this report, there are no material changes in the investment value of the Group's portfolio as at 31 March 2023.

As in previous years the freehold investment properties held by Cardiff will be professionally valued at 30 September 2023.

The Company may hold in treasury any of its own shares purchased which gives the Company the ability to re-issue treasury shares and provide greater flexibility in the management of its capital base.

During the 6 months to 31 March 2023 the Company purchased 22,577 ordinary shares (March 2022: 10,969 ordinary shares, September 2022: 34,199 ordinary shares). All shares purchased by the Company not held in treasury have been cancelled and the number of shares in issue reduced accordingly. There have been no material events or material changes in assets, liabilities or related party relationships since 30 September 2022.

Current IFRS accounting recommends that deferred tax is chargeable on the difference between the indexed cost of properties and quoted investments and their current market value. However, current IFRS accounting does not require the same treatment in respect of the Group's unquoted investment in Campmoss Property, the 47.62% owned joint venture, which represents a substantial part of the company's net assets.

Whilst provision is made in Campmoss accounts for deferred tax, should the shares held in Campmoss be disposed of, for indicative purposes only, based on the value in the company's balance sheet at 31 March 2023 this would result in a tax liability of GBP3.47m (March 2022: GBP3.89m, September 2022: GBP3.44m) equivalent to GBP3.28 per share calculated using a tax rate of 25% (March 2022: GBP3.52 per share, September 2022: GBP3.18 per share). This information is provided to shareholders as an additional, non-statutory, disclosure.

DIVID

The directors have declared an interim dividend of 6.0p per share (interim March 2022: 5.5p; final September 2022: 15.0p) an increase of 9.1% which will be paid on 29 June 2023 to shareholders on the register at 26 May 2023.

THE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO

The Group's freehold property portfolio, including those held by Campmoss, remains located in the Thames Valley and in the neighbouring counties of Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Maidenhead, comprises 6 individual business units totalling 14,000 sq. ft. Units include industrial use on the ground floor with offices above. All units are let on a mixture of short and medium term leases.

The White House, Egham, comprises 5 ground floor retail units with air-conditioned offices on the upper floor. Following the expiry of leases one retail unit and part of the upper floor offices are available for letting.

The Windsor Business Centre, Windsor, comprises 4 business units all of which are let on leases inclusive of a development break clause. A planning application for the renewal of an existing consent for a new 21,000 sq. ft. office scheme has been submitted and agents retained to seek pre-lettings. A decision to commence development is likely to depend on securing suitable lettings. The units remain available for sale.

Heritage Court, Egham, comprises 4 retail units let on medium term Leases with the upper floor residential apartments previously sold on long leaseholds. The adjoining freehold office property is occupied by the Company.

CAMPMOSS PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED & SUBSIDIARIES

The Campmoss portfolio provides a range of office, retail and residential properties in Burnham, Bracknell and Maidenhead.

Market Street, Bracknell, includes 4 adjacent buildings divided into 33 retail units and 17 individual apartments on the upper floors of two of the buildings. All retail units are let on medium term leases with the apartments let on Assure Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. The apartments are also available for sale.

The Priory, Stomp Road, Burnham, comprises 17,000 sq. ft. of office space and an adjoining business centre occupying 9,000 sq. ft. At the beginning of the year planning permission was granted for a new 70-bedroom care home whilst retaining the existing business centre. Negotiations are currently taking place to achieve a leasing commitment for the care home with a view to proceeding with the development.

Highway House, Maidenhead retains a planning permission for a new 48,000 sq. ft. gross Grade A office scheme. Any commencement of construction would be subject to achieving sufficient pre-lettings which has so far proved unsuccessful. A planning application for residential use was recently refused and alternative uses for the site are being examined. The cleared site is currently leased as a car park to an adjoining office user.

MANAGEMENT AND TEAM

Management of the Group's portfolio and its tenants is undertaken by our small team based in Egham and I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all members and our joint venture partner for their dedication and continued support.

RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT

The Company has entered into a written and legally binding Relationship Agreement with myself, its controlling shareholder, to address the requirements of LR9.2.2AR of the Listing Rules.

OUTLOOK

The majority of business owners wish to progress their individual businesses despite uncertainties. There are occasional glimmers of confidence returning to the property market and over the last few weeks the number of enquiries has exceeded expectations. I do not expect any marked increase in rentals or values in the short term but a return to full occupancy and increased trading levels will provide encouragement for the business community which in turn should benefit the property market.

The Group has a number of projects in hand, and I look forward to reporting further at the year end.

J Richard Wollenberg

Chairman

3 May 2023

Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

 
                                               Six months      Six months              Year 
                                                 31 March        31 March      30 September 
                                                     2023            2022              2022 
                                              (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)         (Audited) 
                                                  GBP'000         GBP'000           GBP'000 
 Revenue                                              339             348               703 
 Cost of sales                                       (16)            (22)              (64) 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Gross profit                                         323             326             639 
 Administrative expenses                            (300)           (274)           (461) 
 Other operating income                               322             346             574 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Operating profit before gains 
  on investment properties and other 
  investments                                         345             398             752 
 Fair value movement on revaluation 
  of investment properties                              -               -             299 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Operating profit                                     345             398           1,051 
 Financial income                                     114              25              80 
 Financial expense                                    (3)             (4)             (8) 
 Profit on sale of investments                         75               -               - 
 Profit on sale of investment properties                -               -             706 
 Share of results of Joint Venture                    122             664             868 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Profit before taxation                               653           1,083           2,697 
 Taxation                                           (123)            (73)           (291) 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Profit for the period attributable 
  to equity holders                                   530           1,010           2,406 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Earnings per share on profit for 
  the period - pence 
 Basic and diluted                                  49.42           91.03          218.23 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Dividends 
 Final 2022 paid 15.0p (2021: 13.5p)                  161             149               150 
 Interim 2022 paid 5.5p                                 -               -                60 
                                                   ______          ______            ______ 
                                                      161             149               210 
                                                   ______          ______            ______ 
 Final 2022 proposed 15.0p                              -               -               162 
 Interim 2023 proposed 6.0p (2022: 
  5.5p)                                                64              61                 - 
                                                   ______          ______            ______ 
                                                       64              61               162 
                                                   ______          ______            ______ 
 

These results relate entirely to continuing operations. There were no acquisitions or disposals during these periods.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

 
                                               Six months      Six months            Year 
                                                 31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                                     2023            2022            2022 
                                              (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                                  GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000 
 
 Profit for the financial period                      530           1,010           2,406 
 
 Items that cannot be reclassified 
  subsequently to profit or loss 
 Net change in fair value of other 
  properties                                            -               -              59 
 Net change in fair value of investments               22            (19)            (94) 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 Total comprehensive income and expense 
  for the period attributable to equity 
  holders of the parent company                       552             991           2,371 
                                                   ______          ______          ______ 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet

AT 31 MARCH 2023

 
                                          31 March        31 March   30 September 
                                              2023            2023           2022 
                                       (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                           GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Freehold investment properties              5,985           5,956          5,985 
 Property, plant and equipment                 300             241            300 
 Right of use asset                            140             150            145 
 Investment in Joint Venture                13,880          15,554         13,758 
 Other financial assets                        837           1,054            898 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total non-current assets                   21,142          22,955         21,086 
                                             _____           _____         ______ 
 Current assets 
 Stock and work in progress                    704             689            694 
 Trade and other receivables                   244             182            223 
 Held to maturity cash deposits              8,263           1,088          4,041 
 Cash and cash equivalents                     444           5,192          4,912 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total current assets                        9,655           7,151          9,870 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total assets                               30,797          30,106         30,956 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                    (581)           (511)          (599) 
 Corporation tax                             (215)           (240)          (198) 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total current liabilities                   (796)           (751)          (797) 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Lease liability                             (168)           (175)          (172) 
 Deferred tax liability                      (176)           (121)          (175) 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total non-current liabilities               (344)           (296)           (347 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Total liabilities                         (1,140)         (1,047)        (1,144) 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Net assets                                 29,657          29,059         29,812 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 
 Equity 
 Called up share capital                       212             221            216 
 Share premium account                       5,076           5,076          5,076 
 Other reserves                              2,476           2,461          2,450 
 Investment property revaluation 
  reserve                                    2,095           1,814          2,095 
 Retained earnings                          19,798          19,487         19,975 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 Shareholders' funds attributable 
  to equity holders                         29,657          29,059         29,812 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 
 Net assets per share                     GBP28.00        GBP26.30       GBP27.56 
                                            ______          ______         ______ 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

 
                                            Six months      Six months            Year 
                                              31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                                  2023            2022            2022 
                                           (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                               GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit for the period                             530           1,010           2,406 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation right of use assets                    5               5              10 
 Financial income                                (114)            (25)            (80) 
 Financial expense                                   3               4               8 
 Profit on sale of investment 
  property                                           -               -           (706) 
 Profit on sale of investment                     (75)               -               - 
 Share of profit of Joint Venture                (122)           (664)            868) 
 Fair value movement on revaluation 
  on of investment properties                        -               -           (299) 
 Taxation                                          123              73             291 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash flows from operations before 
  changes in 
  working capital                                  350             403             762 
 Acquisition of inventory and 
  work in progress                                (10)               -             (5) 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade 
  and other receivables                           (28)            (42)            (67) 
 (Decrease)/increase in trade 
  and other payables                              (18)           (241)           (128) 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash generated from operations                    294             120             562 
 Tax paid                                         (98)               -           (218) 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from operating 
  activities                                       196             120             344 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Interest received                                 114              30              81 
 Dividend from Joint Venture                         -           1,000           3,000 
 Proceeds from sale of investment 
  property                                           -               -           1,000 
 Acquisition of investments, and 
  property, plant and equipment                      -              11            (39) 
 Proceeds from sale of investments                 158               -              81 
 (Increase)/decrease in held term 
  deposits                                     (4,222)             818         (2,134) 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from investing 
  activities                                   (3,950)           1,859           1,989 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Purchase of own shares                          (546)           (225)           (791) 
 Lease payments                                    (7)             (7)            (14) 
 Dividends paid                                  (161)           (149)           (210) 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from financing 
  activities                                     (714)           (381)         (1,015) 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Net decrease/(decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                         (4,468)           1,598           1,318 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of period                            4,912           3,594           3,594 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period                                    444           5,192           4,912 
                                                ______          ______          ______ 
 
 
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

 
                                                                     Investment 
                                              Share                    property 
                                  Share     premium        Other    revaluation        Retained         Total 
                                capital     account     reserves        reserve        earnings        equity 
                                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 period                -           -            -              -       1,010          1,010 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -         (19)              -               -          (19) 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -           (149)         (149) 
 Purchase of own shares             (2)           -            2              -           (225)         (225) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (2)           -            2              -           (374)         (374) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 
 At 31 March 2022                   221       5,076        2,461          1,814          19,487        29,059 
 Profit for the period                -           -            -              -           1,396         1,396 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -         (75)              -               -          (75) 
 Net change in fair value 
  of own use freehold 
  property                            -           -           59              -               -            59 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -            (61)          (61) 
 Purchase of own shares             (5)           -            5              -           (566)         (566) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (5)           -            5              -           (627)         (627) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 Fair value movement 
  on investment properties 
  - Cardiff                           -           -            -            299           (299)             - 
 Disposal of property 
  - Cardiff                           -           -            -          (171)             171             - 
 Fair value movement 
  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 period                -           -            -              -             530           530 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -           22              -               -            22 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -           (161)         (161) 
 Purchase of own shares             (4)           -            4              -           (546)         (546) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (4)           -            4              -           (707)         (707) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 At 31 March 2023                   212       5,076        2,476          2,095          19,798        29,657 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______          ______        ______ 
 
 

Statement of Responsibility

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

The directors are responsible for preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2023 and they confirm, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that:

-- the condensed consolidated set of interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2023 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and in accordance with the requirements of UK adopted international accounting standards and The Companies Act 2006;

   --      the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by: 

a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of interim financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the group during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.

J Richard Wollenberg, Chairman

Karen L Chandler, Finance director

Nigel D Jamieson, Independent non-executive director

3 May 2023

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023

1. Basis of preparation

This condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting in conformity with the requirements of The Companies Act 2006. The condensed set of financial statements are unaudited.

The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. As required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared applying the accounting policies and presentation that were applied in the preparation of the Group's published consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022.

The comparative figures for the financial year ended 30 September 2022 are not the Group's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Group's auditor and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditor was: unqualified; did not give any reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report; and did not contain a statement under sections 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

Accounting policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared applying the accounting policies that will be applied in the preparation of the Group's financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022.

Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The key areas in which estimates have been used and the assumptions applied are in valuing investment properties and properties in the joint venture, in valuing available for sale assets, in classifying properties and in the calculating of provisions.

An external, independent valuer, having an appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of property being valued, values the company's property portfolio at the end of each financial year. The directors of the joint venture value its portfolio each year; such valuation takes into account yields on similar properties in the area, vacant space and covenant strength. The directors of the group and joint venture review the valuations for the interim financial statements.

A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

Going concern

The Group has sufficient financial resources to enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, to complete the current maintenance and development programme and meet its liabilities as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors consider it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these interim financial statements.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)

2. Segmental analysis

The Group manages its operations in two segments, being property and other investment and property development. Property and other investment relate 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         Six months 
                                 and other     Development                            31 March 
                                investment                                                2023 
                                                                                   (Unaudited) 
                                                                                         Total 
                                   GBP'000         GBP'000          GBP'000                GBP'000 
 
  Rental income (wholly 
   in the UK)                          223             116                -                    339 
 
    Profit before taxation             376             277                -                    653 
 
    Net operating assets 
    Assets                          28,665           5,154          (3,022)                 30,797 
    Liabilities                    (3,916)           (246)            3,022                (1,140) 
 
    Net assets                      24,749           4,908                -                 29,657 
 
 
 
                                    Property and    Property Development    Eliminations         Six months 
                                other investment                                                   31 March 
                                                                                                       2022 
                                                                                                (Unaudited) 
                                                                                                      Total 
 
                                         GBP'000                 GBP'000         GBP'000                GBP'000 
 
    Revenue (wholly in 
     the UK)                                 241                     107               -                    348 
 
    Profit before taxation                   962                     121               -                  1,083 
 
    Net operating assets 
    Assets                                27,074                   4,882         (1,850)                 30,106 
    Liabilities                          (2,680)                   (217)           1,850                (1,047) 
 
    Net assets                            24,304                   4,665               -                 29,059 
 
 
 
                                    Property and    Property Development    Eliminations      Year September 
                                other investment                                                        2022 
                                                                                                   (Audited) 
                                                                                                       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.

The operations of the Group are not seasonal.

3. Taxation

The tax position for the six-month period is estimated on the basis of the anticipated tax rates applying for the full year.

4. Dividends

The interim dividend of 6.0p per share will be paid on 29 June 2023 to shareholders on the register on 26 May 2023. Under accounting standards this dividend is not included in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2023.

5. Earnings per share

Earnings per share has been calculated using the profit after tax for the period of GBP530,000 (March 2022: GBP1,010,000, year ended September 2022: GBP2,406,000) and the weighted average number of shares as follows:

 
                                      Weighted average number of shares 
                                  31 March         31 March      30 September 
                                      2023             2022              2021 
                               (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)         (Audited) 
 
    Basic and diluted            1,072,675        1,109,477         1,102,357 
                                 _________        _________         _________ 
    Earnings per share (p)           49.42            91.03            218.23 
                                 _________        _________         _________ 
 

Directors and Advisers

 
 Directors                                 Auditor 
 J Richard Wollenberg                      MHA MacIntyre Hudson 
 Chairman and chief executive 
 
   Karen L Chandler FCA 
 Finance director                          Stockbrokers and financial advisers 
                                           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 
                                            Charsley Harrison LLP 
 Derek M Joseph BCom, FCIS 
 
 Head office                               Registrar and transfer office 
 56 Station Road                           Neville Registrars Limited 
 Egham, TW20 9LF                           Neville House 
 Telephone: 01784 437444                   Steelpark Road 
 Fax: 01784 439157                         Halesowen 
 E-mail: webmaster@cardiff-property.com    B62 8HD 
 Web: www.cardiff-property.com             Telephone: 0121 585 1131 
 
 
 Registered office                         Registered number 
 56 Station Road                           00022705 
 Egham, TW20 9LF 
 
 
 

Financial Calendar

 
 2023   4 May          Interim results for 2023 announced 
        25 May         Ex-dividend date for interim dividend 
        26 May         Record date for interim dividend 
        29 June        Interim dividend to be paid 
        30 September   End of accounting year 
        December       Final results for 2023 announced 
 2024   January        Annual General Meeting 
 

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