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ASPL Aseana Properties Limited

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Aseana Properties Limited Half-year Report (9533O)

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Aseana Properties Limited

25 August 2017

25 August 2017

Aseana Properties Limited

("Aseana" or the "Company")

Half-Year Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2017

Aseana Properties Limited (LSE: ASPL), a property developer investing in Malaysia and Vietnam, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, announces its unaudited half-year results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2017.

Operational highlights:

   --    SENI Mont' Kiara ("SENI") achieved approximately 99% sales to date. 
   --    The last unit of the Tiffani project was sold in July 2017. 

-- A plot of land ("D2 land") at International Healthcare Park ("IHP") was sold for approximately US$5.5 million. The transaction was completed in June 2017.

-- A conditional sale agreement was entered into to dispose of another plot of land ("D3 land") at IHP for approximately US$7.7 million. All conditions have been met and the transaction is expected to complete by end Q3 2017.

-- The operation of City International Hospital ("CIH") has shown steady improvement for the past twelve months, with outpatient and inpatient volumes increasing by 71% and 66% respectively compared to same period in 2016.

Financial highlights:

-- Revenue of US$9.4 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2017 (H1 2016: US$3.9 million)

-- Loss before tax for the six-month period ended 30 June 2017 of US$3.3 million (H1 2016: profit of US$29.2 million)

-- Loss after tax for the six-month period ended 30 June 2017 of US$3.6 million (H1 2016: profit of US$28.9 million)

-- Consolidated comprehensive expense of US$0.5 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2017 (H1 2016: income of US$33.5 million)

-- Net asset value of US$135.0 million at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016 (audited): US$143.4 million) or US$0.637 per share* (31 December 2016 (audited): US$0.676 per share)

-- Realisable net asset value of US$181.7 million at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016 (unaudited): US$190.5 million) or US$0.857 per share* (31 December 2016 (unaudited): US$0.898 per share)

-- Net asset value per voting share at 30 June 2017 is equivalent to US$0.680. Realisable net asset value per voting share at 30 June 2017 is equivalent to US$ 0.914.*

* NAV per share and RNAV per share as at 30 June 2017 are calculated based on 212,025,000 issued shares (31 December 2016: 212,025,000 issued shares).

For the purposes of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the Company's total issued share capital comprises 212,025,000 Shares of US$0.05 each, with one voting right per Ordinary Share and 2 Management Shares of US$0.05 each, with one voting right per Management Share. There are 13,334,000 Shares held in treasury. The total number of voting rights in the Company is therefore 198,691,002.

The above figure of 198,691,002 Shares may be used by Shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company, under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Commenting on the results, Mohammed Azlan Hashim, Chairman of Aseana, said:

"The performance of the Group has been encouraging despite challenges in sectors of the market that the Company is invested in. Looking ahead, the Board together with the Manager remain focused on realising the remaining assets in a controlled, orderly and timely manner. Concerted efforts are in place to ensure that the Group's portfolio progresses in tandem with the growth and recovery of both the economies and property markets in Malaysia and Vietnam."

The Group has also published its Quarterly Investment Update (including updates on projects and RNAV figures) for the period to 30 June 2017, which can be obtained on its website at www.aseanaproperties.com/quarterly.htm.

For further information:

 
 Aseana Properties Limited             Tel: 00 603 6411 6388 
 Chan Chee Kian                        Email: cheekian.chan@ireka.com.my 
 
 N+1 Singer                            Tel: 020 7496 3000 
 James Maxwell / Liz Yong (Corporate 
  Finance) 
  Sam Greatrex (Sales) 
 
 Tavistock                             Tel: 020 7920 3150 
 Jeremy Carey / Kirsty Allan           Email: jeremy.carey@tavistock.co.uk 
 
 

Notes to Editors:

London-listed Aseana Properties Limited (LSE: ASPL) is a property developer with investments in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Ireka Development Management Sdn Bhd ("IDM") is the exclusive Development Manager for Aseana. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ireka Corporation Berhad, a company listed on the Bursa Malaysia since 1993, which has over 50 years' experience in construction and property development. IDM is responsible for the day-to-day management of Aseana's property portfolio and the divestment of existing properties.

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Introduction

I am pleased to report on the half-year results for Aseana Properties Limited ("Aseana") and its group of companies (the "Group") for the six months ended 30 June 2017.

The global economy continued to pick up speed in the first half of the year on the back of healthy economic dynamics in both emerging and advanced economies. Commodity prices are bouncing back from the freefall that began about two years ago and is now exhibiting a steadier trend. More robust global demand together with the long awaited cyclical recovery in trade, manufacturing and investment activities have all contributed to the upside developments in the economy. However, political instabilities around the world are still posing downside risks to global economic growth. Political tensions in the Middle East and in the Korean peninsula also have the potential to jeopardise recovery in the regional and world economies.

Meanwhile, 2017 appears to have been positive for Malaysia so far, as the nation's economic growth remains buoyant despite having faced subdued investor confidence, low commodity prices, political uncertainty and a weak currency. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth of Malaysia reached 5.7% in the first half of 2017. The country's economy has received a boost from measures taken by the Government including removal of fuel subsidies, reduction of dependence on oil revenue, rationalising subsidies and the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax. Nevertheless, domestic consumption is still the principal driver of the country's economic growth. With many medium and long-term infrastructure projects in the pipeline, such as the second phase of the Mass Rapid Transit, the Light Rail Transit link extension project, the East Coast Rail Line, the high-speed rail and the Pan-Borneo Highway, Malaysia's economic growth rate is expected to be maintained over the coming years.

Vietnam has one of the best performing economies in the Southeast Asia region in recent years. Despite being plagued by an El Nino-induced drought and unfavourable global economic conditions which put a brake on its GDP growth last year, Vietnam's economy rebounded strongly to reach a growth rate of 6.17% in the second quarter of 2017. This brings total GDP growth to 5.73% for the first six months of the year, in the same period last year it was 5.50%. The State Bank of Vietnam recently reduced the refinancing rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% and lowered the discount rate from 4.50% to 4.25%, in an attempt to balance between boosting economic growth and keeping inflation under control. This move came as a surprise to many as it was the first interest rate reduction by the Vietnamese Government over the past three years.

Results

For the six months ended 30 June 2017, the Group recorded unaudited revenue of US$9.4 million (H1 2016: US$3.9 million), which was mainly attributable to the sale of completed units in SENI Mont' Kiara and the sale of a 1.23 hectare plot of land at IHP, through the sale of its 100% stake in HLSL5 Limited Liability Company ("HLSL 5"). No revenue was recognised for The RuMa, in accordance with IFRIC 15 - Agreements for Construction of Real Estate which prescribes that revenue be recognised only when the properties are completed and occupancy permits are issued.

The Group recorded an unaudited loss before tax for the period of US$3.3 million (H1 2016: profit of US$29.2 million), predominantly due to operating losses and financing costs of US$3.1 million on City International Hospital and US$1.0 million on Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan Hotel and Harbour Mall Sandakan.

The Group's unaudited loss after tax for the six-months ended 30 June 2017 stood at US$3.6 million (H1 2016: profit of US$28.9 million). The Group's unaudited consolidated comprehensive expense for the period of US$0.5 million (H1 2016: profit of US$33.5 million) has included a foreign currency translation gain of US$3.1 million (H1 2016: gain of US$5.2 million) which was attributable to the strengthening of the Malaysian Ringgit against the US Dollar by 2.9%.

Unaudited net asset value for the Group for the six-months ended 30 June 2017 decreased to US$135.0 million (31 December 2016 (audited): US$143.4 million) largely due to the capital distribution exercise in January 2017. The unaudited net asset value for the Group translates to US$0.637 per share (31 December 2016 (audited): US$0.676 per share). Meanwhile, unaudited realisable net asset value for the Group decreased to US$181.7 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016 (unaudited): US$190.5 million). This is equivalent to US$0.857 per share (31 December 2016 (unaudited): US$0.898 per share).

Review of Activities and Property Portfolio

Sales status (based on Sales and Purchase agreements signed):

 
 Projects                                              % sales as 
                                        % sales as             at 
                                                at    31 December 
                                    15 August 2017           2016 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 
 Tiffani by i-ZEN                           100.0%          99.7% 
 SENI Mont' Kiara 
 
        *    Proceeds received               98.0%          97.2% 
 
        *    Pending completion               1.0%           0.8% 
 The RuMa Hotel and Residences               55.3%          55.1% 
--------------------------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 

Malaysia

On the back of the ongoing slowdown in luxury property sales, sales at SENI Mont' Kiara and The RuMa have been progressing at a slower pace. To date, sales of properties at SENI Mont' Kiara improved slightly to 98.8% based on sale and purchase agreements signed. In addition, the final remaining unit of the Tiffani project was sold in July 2017.

Similarly, sales at The RuMa improved marginally to 55.5% based on sale and purchase agreements signed, with a further 5.5 % booked with deposits paid. To drive sales performance, the Manager participated in various marketing and promotional events both locally and internationally and is planning further activities throughout the remainder of the year. Construction of the main building is progressing and completion is expected in Q4 2017.

The general business sentiment in Sabah has improved with increased tourist arrivals during the first four months of 2017. Sabah welcomed 1.2 million international and Malaysian tourists from January to April 2017, of which 140,473 were tourists from China. In a positive development, the United States of America has recently lifted its adverse travel advice for its citizens travelling to the east coast of Sabah, despite advisory notices from several other foreign governments remaining in place. This should bode well for the performance of FPSS in the coming months. Occupancy at FPSS for the first six months of the year stood at 40.9% and occupancy at HMS improved to 68.8% to date. More new tenants are being signed up at the mall following the opening of the cinema in July 2016 which has brought about an increase in footfall to the mall.

Vietnam

CIH has been performing consistently for the past one year. As at 13 August 2017, CIH had registered 6,410 in-patient days (13 August 2016: 3,862), equivalent to a daily average of 26 in-patient days (13 August 2016: 17), with an average revenue per in-patient day of US$390.9 (13 August 2016: US$511.1). Outpatients visits as at 13 August 2017 had reached 31,079 visits (13 August 2016: 18,224), equivalent to an average of 161 outpatients daily (13 August 2016: 101), which generated average revenue per visit of US$75.1 (13 August 2016: US$91.7). CIH commenced offering ophthalmology services at the end of 2016 and is expected to introduce angiographic intervention services by end of 2017 which will further boost patient volumes.

During the year to date, Aseana's 72.39% owned subsidiary, Hoa Lam-Shangri-la Healthcare Limited Liability Company ("HLSL"), completed the sale of a plot of 1.23 hectares of land at IHP, through the sale of its 100 per cent stake in HLSL 5 Limited Liability Company ("HLSL 5") to Tien Phat Consultancy Investment Company Limited, for a total consideration of US$5.4 million.

In addition, HLSL has entered into a conditional sale agreement with Tri Hanh Consultancy Company Limited to dispose of HLSL's 100 per cent stake in HLSL 6 Limited Liability Company ("HLSL 6") for a total consideration of US$7.73 million. HLSL6 holds a 1.19 hectares plot of land at IHP. All conditions precedents have been met and the transaction is expected to be completed by end of Q3 2017.

Divestment Investment Policy

Since receiving shareholder approval to commence the divestment of the Company's assets in June 2015, the Board of Directors has been actively engaged with the Company's Development Manager to dispose of the Company's assets in an orderly process, with the aim of completing the disposals by June 2018, and provided an update to the market on progress in July 2017.

Since June 2015, Aseana has divested a total of US$188.4m of assets, and project debt has fallen from the peak of US$229.4m as at 31 December 2013 to US$82.8m as at 30 June 2017. Furthermore, significant progress has been made in both readying the Company's remaining assets for sale, including reducing the operating losses at the City International Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City and the Harbour Mall Sandakan and Four Points Sheraton Sandakan Hotel in Sandakan, East Malaysia, and marketing the assets to prospective buyers.

The Group's borrowings as at 30 June 2017 stood at $82.779 million, of which $38.534 million will be due within the next 12 months. These debt obligations will be met through further divestment of the portfolio and refinancing.

During the divestment period, the Directors have been reducing the costs of operating the Company wherever possible including a 25% reduction in the Directors' fees for the period from July 2017 to June 2018. In addition, in order to ready the Company for the discontinuation vote to be proposed to Shareholders at the June 2018 AGM, the Company and the Development Manager have reduced the notice period for termination of the Management Agreement from 12 months to 3 months.

The Board and the Development Manager are continuing to use their best efforts to dispose of all the remaining assets of the Company by June 2018. However, if it becomes likely that the Company will not be able to meet this stated target, a separate announcement will be made by the Company by Q1 2018 in respect of its plans beyond June 2018.

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM

Chairman

25 August 2017

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REVIEW

Malaysia Economic Update

The Malaysian economy appears to be on the right track as it continued its steady growth momentum in the first half of the year, after having been affected on multiple fronts last year. The nation's economy remained resilient despite global commodity price impact and financial market volatility, owing to a diversified production and export base, responsive macroeconomic policies and strong balance sheet position. Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") for the second quarter of 2017 and the first half of 2017 grew at 5.8% and 5.7% respectively. Domestic consumption remained as the key growth driver in sustaining the economy. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Ringgit has rallied alongside other major Asian currencies, advancing against the United States Dollar during the period under review. The Ringgit strengthened against the US Dollar in the first half of the year, reflecting the positive impact of the central bank of Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia's ("BNM") onshore Ringgit market stabilisation measures as well as inflows of portfolio investments. Having said that, the weak performance of the Ringgit in the past year has given Malaysia an edge in its exports, with export turnover growing at the fastest rate, to a seven-year high of 33.0% for the month of May.

BNM maintained the Overnight Policy Rate ("OPR"), at 3.0%, during its recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in July 2017. The key benchmark interest rate was earlier kept unchanged until July 2016, when BNM cut the rate for the first time in over seven years by 25-basis-point. The decision was supportive of the nation's economic activity with the stabilising Ringgit, easing inflation risk and positive economic growth outlook. Headline inflation is expected to moderate in the second half of the year due to the waning effect of global cost factors. Meanwhile, core inflation is expected to remain contained as a result of more robust domestic demand.

Businesses in general are still optimistic about the Malaysian economy as the Business Condition Index ("BCI") is above the demarcation level of 100-point threshold of optimism. BCI in the second quarter of 2017 gained 1.4 points to register at 114.1 points. The oddity of the second quarter BCI is that despite the current and domestic related indices showing an improvement as compared to the previous quarter, the expected and export-oriented indices worsened during the same period, with signs showing slowing demand. This shows that, although businesses are pessimistic about the near-term prospect for export demand, they are upbeat about current developments particularly in the domestic market. Similarly, consumers remained cautious despite an increase in the Consumer Sentiments Index ("CSI") in the second quarter of the year. Although CSI picked up by 4.1 points quarter-on-quarter, the index remains below the demarcation level of 100 points. Consumers have taken a step back in their spending habits, notwithstanding the improved employment outlook.

Investment plays a pivotal role in Malaysia's GDP growth and provides impetus for the expansion of the country's capacity for future growth. In tandem with the nation's commitment to open trade and liberalisation, the Malaysian Government has entered into bilateral commitments with countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, India and France, to boost trade and Foreign Direct Investments ("FDIs"). These bilateral ties are expected to further improve growth and development of the country, which will eventually improve income levels for all Malaysians. The various multilateral platforms include a RM144 billion investment by China in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia's Aramco's RM31 billion investment in Petronas' Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development in Johor as well as a RM159 billion investment and economic cooperation deals with India. Malaysia's FDI reached RM25.3 million for the first half of 2017.

 
 Overview of Property Market in Klang Valley, Malaysia 
  Offices 
   *    13 new office buildings were completed in Q2 2017, 
        increasing the total supply of office space in the 
        Klang Valley by 1.40 million sq.ft. to 117.18 million 
        sq.ft. Overall occupancy rate dropped marginally to 
        78.0% (Q1 2016: 79.0%). 
 
 
   *    Market rentals and prices remained stable while 
        rental yield stayed between 5.5% and 8.0%. 
 
 
   *    En-bloc transactions during the quarter: (i) Wisma 
        Selangor Dredging (Prime B 4 blocks, 5 to 20 storeys) 
        was sold at a price of RM480 million (US$112 million) 
        or RM1,323 psf (US$308 psf). 
 
 
   *    7.01 million sq.ft. office space is expected to be 
        completed in 2018. Office sector is expected to 
        remain sluggish as a result of current economic 
        conditions and oversupply in office space. 
 
 
  Retail 
   *    Market prices and market rentals for retail centres 
        in Klang Valley were generally stable in Q2 2017. 
 
 
   *    Average occupancy rate in Klang Valley decreased by 
        0.5% to 79.0% in Q2 2017 (Q4 2016: 79.5%). 
 
 
  Residential 
   *    20 projects with 8,717 units of condominium in Klang 
        Valley were completed in Q2 2017. 
 
 
   *    23 projects with 13,133 units were launched in Q2 
        2017. 
 
 
   *    Market prices and market rental rates for 
        condominiums were generally stable in Q2 2017 with 
        some higher-grade condominiums recorded reductions in 
        market rentals. 
 
 
   *    Selected new launches: (i) The Luxe (300 units), 
        launched in April 2017 with an average price of 
        RM1,350 psf (US$4314 psf) achieved 70% take-up rate; 
        (ii) D'rapport - Kennington & Auston (412 units), 
        launched in April 2017 with an average price of 
        RM1,300 psf (US$303 psf) is 30% sold. 
 
 
  Hospitality 
   *    In Q2 2017, the average daily room rate for hotels in 
        selected competitive set to Four Points by Sheraton 
        Sandakan ("FPSS") (inclusive of FPSS) increased by 
        3.2% to RM187 per room per night compared to Q1 2016. 
 
 
   *    Average occupancy rate for hotels in selected 
        competitive set to FPSS (inclusive of FPSS) decreased 
        by 1.5% to 34.6% in Q2 2017 compared to the same 
        period in 2016. 
 
 
   *    Sabah welcomed 1.20 million international and 
        Malaysian tourists in the first 4 months of 2017, an 
        increase of 11.3% compared to same period in 2016. 
        Tourist arrivals from China, Taiwan and South Korea 
        were the highest in first 4 months of 2017, an 
        increase of 19.4%, 19.9% and 49.2% respectively 
        compared to the same period in 2016. 
 

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia website, Jones Lang Wootton Q2 report, MIER, various publications

Exchange rate - 30 June 2017: US$1:RM4.2937

Vietnam Economic Update

The Vietnamese economy has seen positive changes and gradually gained momentum as a result of the underlying fundamentals of growth, encompassing domestic demand and manufacturing industry. Robust second quarter GDP growth at 6.17%, has led the Vietnamese economy back from a disappointing first quarter performance to average growth of 5.73% in the first six months of the year. Main economic indicators have shown encouraging progress with strong pickup in exports, foreign investment and agriculture production, all of which will provide the opportunity for speedier growth in the remaining quarters of the year. Furthermore, in a bid to spur economic growth, the State Bank of Vietnam has made a surprise move by reducing its interest rate for the first time in three years, by 0.25% to 6.25% and at the same time cut deposit rates from 4.50% to 4.25%. While it may be true that these rate cuts may help to support economic growth, the move also raises credit risk in a nation still struggling with a relatively high debt load. Nevertheless, both Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service have revised the outlook on Vietnam's ratings from stable to positive, and affirmed the Vietnamese Government's issuer ratings at "BB-" and "B1" respectively, on the back of the country's steady economic growth performance.

In the meantime, Vietnam's average Consumer Price Index ("CPI") for the first half of 2017 increased by 4.15% as compared the same period last year. The reason for the increase was a hike in healthcare and education services as well as an indirect consequence of the minimum wage increase. However, the food prices index showed a declining trend for the fourth consecutive month, which weighed significantly on CPI movements in the second quarter of 2017. Notwithstanding the overall increase in the country's inflation rate, subdued food and oil prices will likely keep a lid on the Vietnamese inflation.

Vietnam remains as one of the most attractive locations for foreign investment in South East Asia due to its favourable demographics, location, free trade deals and highly competitive wages. During the period under review, Vietnam attracted US$19.2 billion in foreign direct investment ("FDI"), a surge of 54.8% against the same period last year. Furthermore, FDI disbursement reached US$7.7 billion, an increase of 6.5% as compared to the same period last year. In the six-month period, Vietnam's manufacturing and processing sector received the largest FDI capital at US$9.5 billion, accounting for 49.3% of total FDI, followed by electricity, gas and air conditioning supply at US$5.3 billion, whereas real estate was in the fifth position with a total investment capital of US$0.7 million.

As opposed to a trade surplus recorded during the same period last year, Vietnam witnessed a trade deficit of US$2.7 billion in the first half of 2017. Total export turnover reached US$97.8 billion, an increase of 18.9% year-on-year, while total import turnover reached US$100.5 billion, up by 24.1% over the same period last year. A large trade deficit in the first six months of the year supports an optimistic outlook for Vietnamese trade, with firms utilising imported items for the production of export goods, which are moving forward at a fast pace. For this reason, trade deficit may not be a daunting condition if imports are properly channelled into manufacturing.

Vietnam was recently ranked seventh on a list from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation of the Top 20 fastest-growing travel destinations in the world. Flexible visa restrictions and new air routes have helped to boost foreign arrivals to Vietnam, underpinning the growth of the country's tourism industry. In mid-May, the Vietnamese Government announced that it was extending a policy of visa-free travel which was originally scheduled to end on 30 June, by 12 months, for five European countries- Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Foreign arrivals in the first half of 2017 surged to approximately 6.2 million representing an increase of 30.2% as compared to 2016. The increase in the number of tourist arrivals helped push tourism revenues up by 27.0% year-on-year, reaching earnings of roughly US$11.2 billion. In tandem with the encouraging results, the Vietnamese Government is working hard to orientate Vietnam's tourism industry towards becoming the nation's key economic contributor by implementing various methods such as the establishment of tourism development funds or offering easier immigration procedures.

 
 Overview of Property Market in Vietnam 
  Offices 
   *    One Grade A and three Grade C office buildings were 
        completed and one Grade C office building was 
        temporarily closed in Q2 2017. The total supply 
        increased by 0.04 mil sq m to 1.64 mil sq m. 
 
 
   *    Overall occupancy rate decreased by 1% q-o-q to 96% 
        in Q2 2017. 
 
 
   *    Average rental rates increased by 4% q-o-q and 5% 
        y-o-y in Q2 2017 at US$28 psm per month. 
 
 
  Retail 
   *    Retail stock increased by 3% q-o-q and 13% y-o-y due 
        to the openings of one shopping centre (Vincom Plaza 
        Saigonres, Binh Thanh), one departmental store and 
        one supermarket. 
 
 
   *    Average rental rate in Q2 2017 decreased by 2% q-o-q 
        to US$52 psm per month, while average occupancy was 
        stable at 94%. 
 
 
  Residential 
   *    Four new apartment projects (2,202 units) and seven 
        new phases of existing apartment projects (2,508 
        units) were launched in Q2 2017. Asking price for the 
        newly launched Grade B apartments was US$1,820 psm 
        and Grade C apartments' prices were between US$1,145 
        psm to US$820 psm. 
 
 
   *    Apartments' transaction volume was registered at 
        11,694 units, an increase of 33% q-o-q and 67% y-o-y. 
 
 
   *    One villa and townhouse mixed project (22 units) and 
        seven townhouse projects (367 units) were launched in 
        Q2 2017. Five new projects with 459 land plots and 
        new phases of two existing land plot projects with 68 
        land plots were launched in Q2 2017. 
 
 
   *    Villa/townhouse market's absorption rates increased 
        by 3% q-o-q to 37% while the absorption rate for land 
        plot increased by 6% q-o-q to 50%. 
 
 
   *    Korean Lotte Group has signed a contract with Ho Chi 
        Minh City People's Committee in July 2017 to develop 
        the 74,000 sq m Eco-Smart City in Thu Thiem district 
        with total investment capital of US$884 million. The 
        project will incorporate a shopping mall, offices, 
        hotels, services residences and apartments. In 2015 
        Lotte Group has paid US$89.6 million deposit on land 
        use fees for the project. 
 
 
 
  Hospitality 
   *    One four-star hotel with 251 rooms and one three-star 
        hotel with 96 rooms were opened in Q2 2017. Overall, 
        the hotel stock was up by 2% q-o-q and 7% y-o-y. 
 
 
   *    Average occupancy rate was at 65%, a decrease of 3% 
        q-o-q but increased by 1% y-o-y in Q2 2017, while 
        average room rate decreased by 3% q-o-q and 7% y-o-y 
        at US$78 per room per night. 
 
 
   *    Three serviced apartment projects with 121 rooms were 
        opened in Q2 2017. Average occupancy decreased by 2% 
        q-o-q to 85%. 
 

Source: General Statistics Office of Vietnam, Savills, CBRE, various publications

Exchange rate - 30 June 2017: US$1:VND22,735

LAI VOON HON

President / Chief Executive Officer

Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd.

Development Manager

25 August 2017

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

 
 Project                              Type            Effective   Approximate 
                                                      Ownership         Gross 
                                                                        Floor   Approximate 
                                                                         Area     Land Area 
                                                                       (sq m)        (sq m)           Remarks 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Completed projects 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Tiffani by i-ZEN                                                                             Construction completion 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia      Luxury condominiums        100.0%        81,000        15,000    in August 2009 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
                                                                                              Phase 1: Completed 
                                                                                               in April 2011 
 SENI Mont' Kiara                                                                              Phase 2: Completed 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia      Luxury condominiums        100.0%       225,000        36,000    in October 2011 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
                                                                                              Retail lots: Completed 
                                                                                               in 2009 
 Sandakan Harbour                                                                              Retail mall: Completed 
  Square                          Retail lots,                                                 in March 2012 
  Sandakan, Sabah,              hotel and retail                                               Hotel: Completed 
  Malaysia                            mall               100.0%       126,000        48,000    in May 2012 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Phase 1: City 
  International 
  Hospital, International 
  Healthcare Park, 
  Ho Chi Minh City,             Private general                                               Completed in March 
  Vietnam                           hospital            72.39%*        48,000        25,000    2013 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Project under development 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 The RuMa Hotel and            Luxury residential 
  Residences                   tower and boutique                                             Fourth quarter of 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia              hotel               70.0%        40,000         4,000    2017 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Undeveloped projects 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Other developments 
  in International 
  Healthcare Park,                 Commercial 
  Ho Chi Minh City,              and residential 
  Vietnam (formerly                development 
  International Hi-Tech          with healthcare 
  Healthcare Park)                    theme             72.39%*       972,000       351,000             n/a 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Kota Kinabalu Seafront           (i) Boutique           100.0%           n/a       327,000             n/a 
  resort & residences             resort hotel 
  Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,            and resort 
  Malaysia                           villas               80.0% 
                                   (ii) Resort 
                                      homes 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Divested project 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                 Office suites, 
 1 Mont' Kiara by                 office tower 
  i-ZEN                            and retail                                                 Completed in November 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia              mall               100.0%        96,000        14,000    2010 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Waterside Estates 
  Ho Chi Minh City,           Villa and high-rise 
  Vietnam                          apartments             55.0%        94,000        57,000   n/a 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
                                                                                              Office towers: Completed 
 Kuala Lumpur Sentral            Office towers                                                 in December 2012 
  Office Towers & Hotel          and a business                                                Hotel: Completed 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia              hotel               40.0%       107,000         8,000    in January 2013 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
                                 Business-class 
 Aloft Kuala Lumpur                   hotel 
  Sentral Hotel                    (a Starwood                                                Completed in January 
  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia             Hotel)              100.0%        28,000         5,000    2013 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 Listed equity investment        Listed equity             6.9%           n/a           n/a   Effective ownership 
  in Nam Long Investment           investment                                                  as at FY2015 before 
  Corporation,                                                                                 full disposal in 
  an established developer                                                                     November 2016 
  in 
  Ho Chi Minh City, 
  Vietnam 
---------------------------  ---------------------  -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------------------- 
 

*Shareholding as at 30 June 2017

n/a: Not available / not applicable

 
 
   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017 
                                                    Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                                   Six months   Six months           Year 
                                           Notes        ended        ended          ended 
                                                      30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                                         2017         2016           2016 
 Continuing activities                                US$'000      US$'000        US$'000 
                                                                 Restated* 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Revenue                                     3          9,379      108,162        112,535 
 Cost of sales                               5        (7,242)     (71,021)       (77,547) 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Gross profit                                           2,137       37,141         34,988 
 Other income                                           6,202       14,971         21,963 
 Administrative expenses                                (537)        (798)        (1,466) 
 Foreign exchange gain/(loss)                6          1,233        (577)        (5,051) 
 Management fees                                      (1,534)      (1,409)        (3,331) 
 Marketing expenses                                     (170)         (79)           (99) 
 Other operating expenses                             (8,288)     (14,604)       (21,625) 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Operating (loss)/profit                                (957)       34,645         25,379 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Finance income                                            52          274            401 
 Finance costs                                        (2,377)      (5,763)        (9,616) 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net finance costs                                    (2,325)      (5,489)        (9,215) 
 Net (loss)/profit before taxation                    (3,282)       29,156         16,164 
 Taxation                                    7          (271)        (227)          (686) 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Loss/(profit) for the period/year                    (3,553)       28,929         15,478 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense), 
  net of tax 
  Items that are or may be reclassified 
  subsequently to profit or loss 
  Foreign currency translation 
 differences for foreign operations                     3,082        5,191        (2,534) 
 Fair value adjustment in relation 
  to available-for-sale investments                         -        (604)        (2,441) 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total other comprehensive 
  income/(expense) for the period/year                  3,082        4,587        (4,975) 
 Total comprehensive (loss)/income 
 for the period/year                                    (471)       33,516         10,503 
----------------------------------------  -------------------  -----------  ------------- 
 
   (Loss)/profit attributable to: 
   Equity Holders of the parent                       (1,418)       30,829         18,856 
 Non-controlling interests                            (2,135)      (1,900)        (3,378) 
----------------------------------------  -------------------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total                                                (3,553)       28,929         15,478 
----------------------------------------  -------------------  -----------  ------------- 
 
   Total comprehensive (loss)/income 
 attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                           1,689       35,330         13,674 
 Non-controlling interests                            (2,160)      (1,814)        (3,171) 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total                                                  (471)       33,516         10,503 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 (Loss)/earnings per share 
  Basic and diluted (US cents)                8        (0.67)        14.54           8.89 
----------------------------------------  ------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

*See Note 14

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                           Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited 
--------------------------------  ------ 
                                               As at         As at          As at 
                                             30 June       30 June    31 December 
-------------------------------- 
                                                2017          2016           2016 
                                   Notes     US$'000       US$'000        US$'000 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                   701           806            743 
 Available-for-sale investments                    -         7,853              - 
 Intangible assets                             5,602         7,123          7,081 
 Deferred tax assets                           2,059         1,435          1,623 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total non-current assets                      8,362        17,217          9,447 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                 255,759       261,522        244,959 
 Trade and other receivables                  11,429        13,101         11,571 
 Prepayments                                     381           591          1,093 
 Current tax assets                              814         1,234            660 
 Cash and cash equivalents                    18,006       124,076         26,650 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total current assets                        286,389       400,524        284,933 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL ASSETS                                294,751       417,741        294,380 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 
   Equity 
 Share capital                                10,601        10,601         10,601 
 Share premium                               208,925       218,926        218,926 
 Capital redemption reserve                    1,899         1,899          1,899 
 Translation reserve                        (26,036)      (21,296)       (29,142) 
 Fair value reserve                                -         1,837              - 
 Accumulated losses                         (60,350)      (46,949)       (58,922) 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Shareholders' equity                        135,039       165,018        143,362 
 Non-controlling interests                   (3,141)           209        (1,148) 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total equity                                131,898       165,227        142,214 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 
   Non-current liabilities 
 Loans and borrowings                9        44,245        54,363         46,405 
 Medium term notes                  10             -        10,989              - 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total non-current liabilities                44,245        65,352         46,405 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 
   Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                     64,604        48,003         53,880 
 Amount due to non-controlling 
  interests                                   12,984        13,234         12,573 
 Loans and borrowings                9        10,814         8,549         10,807 
 Medium term notes                  10        27,720       115,142         26,343 
 Current tax liabilities                       2,486         2,234          2,158 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total current liabilities                   118,608       187,162        105,761 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total liabilities                           162,853       252,514        152,166 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                294,751       417,741        294,380 
--------------------------------  ------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 JuNE 2017 - Unaudited

 
 
                                                                                                                 Total Equity 
                                                                                                                 Attributable 
                                                                                                                    to Equity 
                     Redeemable                               Capital                      Fair                       Holders           Non- 
                       Ordinary   Management      Share    Redemption    Translation      Value    Accumulated         of the    Controlling      Total 
                         Shares       Shares    Premium       Reserve        Reserve    Reserve         Losses         Parent      Interests     Equity 
                        US$'000      US$'000    US$'000       US$'000        US$'000    US$'000        US$'000        US$'000        US$'000    US$'000 
-----------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 1 January 2017          10,601          - *    218,926         1,899       (29,142)          -       (58,922)        143,362        (1,148)    142,214 
 Purchase of own 
  shares                      -            -   (10,001)             -              -          -              -       (10,001)              -   (10,001) 
 Changes in 
  ownership 
  interests in 
  subsidiaries                -            -          -             -              -          -           (10)           (10)             10          - 
 Non-controlling 
  interests 
  contribution                -            -          -             -              -          -              -              -            158        158 
                   ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Loss for the 
  period                      -            -          -             -              -          -        (1,418)        (1,418)        (2,136)    (3,554) 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  income                      -            -          -             -          3,106          -              -          3,106           (25)      3,081 
                   ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  loss                        -            -          -             -          3,106          -        (1,418)          1,688        (2,161)      (473) 
 Shareholders' 
  equity 
  at 30 June 2017        10,601          - *    208,925         1,899       (26,036)          -       (60,350)        135,039        (3,141)    131,898 
=================  ============  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========  =============  =============  =============  ========= 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 JuNE 2016 - Unaudited

 
 
                                                                                                 Total Equity 
                                                                                                 Attributable 
                                                                                                    to Equity 
                                              Capital                      Fair                       Holders           Non- 
                       Share      Share    Redemption    Translation      Value    Accumulated         of the    Controlling      Total 
                     Capital    Premium       Reserve        Reserve    Reserve         Losses         Parent      Interests     Equity 
                     US$'000    US$'000       US$'000        US$'000    US$'000        US$'000        US$'000        US$'000    US$'000 
-----------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 1 January 2016       10,601    218,926         1,899       (26,401)      2,441       (77,301)        130,165          1,433    131,598 
 Changes in 
  ownership 
  interests in 
  subsidiaries             -          -             -              -          -          (477)          (477)            477          - 
 Non-controlling 
  interests 
  contribution             -          -             -              -          -              -              -            113        113 
                   ---------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit for the 
  period                   -          -             -              -          -         30,829         30,829        (1,900)     28,929 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  income                   -          -             -          5,105      (604)              -          4,501             86      4,587 
                   ---------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  profit                   -          -             -          5,105      (604)         30,829         35,330        (1,814)     33,516 
 Shareholders' 
  equity 
  at 30 June 2016     10,601    218,926         1,899       (21,296)      1,837       (46,949)        165,018            209    165,227 
=================  =========  =========  ============  =============  =========  =============  =============  =============  ========= 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2016 - audited

 
 
                                                                                                                 Total Equity 
                                                                                                                 Attributable 
                                                                                                                    to Equity 
                     Redeemable                               Capital                      Fair                       Holders           Non- 
                       Ordinary   Management      Share    Redemption    Translation      Value    Accumulated         of the    Controlling      Total 
                         Shares       Shares    Premium       Reserve        Reserve    Reserve         Losses         Parent      Interests     Equity 
                        US$'000      US$'000    US$'000       US$'000        US$'000    US$'000        US$'000        US$'000        US$'000    US$'000 
-----------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 At 1 January 
  2016                   10,601            -    218,926         1,899       (26,401)      2,441       (77,301)        130,165          1,433    131,598 
 Changes in 
  ownership 
  interests in 
  subsidiaries                -            -          -             -              -          -          (477)          (477)            477          - 
 Non-controlling 
  interests 
  contribution                -            -          -             -              -          -              -              -            113        113 
                   ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit for the 
  year                        -            -          -             -              -          -         18,856         18,856        (3,378)     15,478 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  expense                     -            -          -             -        (2,741)    (2,441)              -        (5,182)            207    (4,975) 
                   ------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ---------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  profit                      -            -          -             -        (2,741)    (2,441)         18,856         13,674        (3,171)     10,503 
 Shareholders' 
  equity 
  at 31 December 
  2016                   10,601           -*    218,926         1,899       (29,142)          -       (58,922)        143,362        (1,148)    142,214 
=================  ============  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========  =============  =============  =============  ========= 
 
 
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
 SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017 
                                                  Unaudited    Unaudited          Audited 
                                                 Six months   Six months             Year 
                                                      ended        ended            ended 
                                                    30 June      30 June      31 December 
                                                       2017         2016             2016 
                                                    US$'000      US$'000          US$'000 
                                                               Restated* 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities 
 Net (loss)/profit before taxation                  (3,282)       29,156         16,164 
 Finance income                                        (52)        (274)          (401) 
 Finance costs                                        2,377        5,763          9,616 
 Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/loss            (1,261)          596          4,939 
 Write down/Impairment of goodwill                    1,479          110            152 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                          43           51             98 
 Gain on disposal of available-for-sale 
  investments                                             -        (493)        (2,285) 
 Gain on disposal of property, plant 
  and equipment                                           -          (5)            (5) 
 Operating (loss)/profit before changes 
  in working capital                                  (696)       34,904       (28,278) 
 Changes in working capital: 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories                 (7,874)       60,525         55,303 
 Decrease in trade and other receivables 
  and prepayments                                       383        2,724          6,103 
 Increase in trade and other payables                10,302       10,324         15,426 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash generated from operations                       2,115      108,477        105,110 
 Interest paid                                      (2,377)      (5,763)        (9,616) 
 Tax paid                                             (455)         (10)          (318) 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
   Net cash (used in) /from operating 
   activities                                         (717)      102,704       (95,176) 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 Cash Flows From Investing Activities 
 Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale 
  Investments (iii)                                     893        2,040          8,955 
    Proceeds from disposal of property, 
     plant and 
     equipment                                            -            5              5 
 Finance income received                                 52          274            401 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net cash from investing activities                     945        2,319          9,361 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

* see Note 14

 
 
 
   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT'D) 
 SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017 
                                                 Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                                Six months   Six months            Year 
                                                     ended        ended           ended 
                                                   30 June      30 June     31 December 
                                                      2017         2016            2016 
                                                   US$'000      US$'000         US$'000 
                                                              Restated* 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Cash Flows From Financing Activities 
 Advances from non-controlling interests               205        2,875           2,819 
 Issuance of ordinary shares of subsidiaries 
  to non-controlling interests (ii)                    158          113             113 
 Payment of finance lease liabilities                  (3)            -               - 
 Purchase of own shares                           (10,001)            -               - 
 Repayment of loans and borrowings                   (216)      (7,882)       (104,880) 
 Drawdown of loans and borrowings                      176          262           1,571 
 Increase in pledged deposits placed 
  in licensed banks                                  (183)        (689)           (698) 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
   Net cash used in financing activities           (9,864)      (5,321)       (101,075) 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Net changes in cash and cash equivalents 
  during the period/year                           (9,636)       99,702           3,462 
 Effect of changes in exchange rates                   506          227           (155) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the period/year (i)                  16,639       13,332          13,332 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period/year (i)                         7,509      113,261          16,639 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
   (i) Cash and Cash Equivalents 
   Cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated statement 
   of cash flows comprise the following consolidated statement of financial 
   position amounts: 
 
   Cash and bank balances                            5,940        9,560          14,858 
 Short term bank deposits                           12,066      114,516          11,792 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
                                                    18,006      124,076          26,650 
 Less: Deposits pledged                           (10,497)     (10,815)        (10,011) 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents                           7,509      113,261          16,639 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 

(ii) During the financial period/year, US$158,000 (30 June 2016: US$113,000; 31 December 2016: US$113,000) of ordinary shares of subsidiaries were issued to non-controlling shareholders, of which US$158,000 (30 June 2016: US$113,000; 31 December 2016: US$113,000) was satisfied via cash consideration

(iii) In 2016, the Group disposed the entire balance representing 9,784,653 shares in Nam Long for a consideration of US$9,848,000 of which US$8,955,000 was received. During the financial period ,the balance consideration recoverable of US$ 893,000 was received.

* see Note 14

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

   1          General Information 

The principal activities of the Group are development of upscale residential and hospitality projects, sale of development land and operation of hotel, mall and hospital in Malaysia and Vietnam.

   2          Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 
               2.1       Basis of Preparation 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 which has been prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Taxes on income in the interim period are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.

The interim results have not been audited nor reviewed and do not constitute statutory financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.

The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 as described in those annual financial statements.

The interim report and financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 24 August 2017.

   3          SegmentAL Information 

The Group's assets and business activities are managed by Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd. ("IDM") as the Development Manager under a management agreement dated 27 March 2007.

Segmental information represents the level at which financial information is reported to the Executive Management of IDM, being the chief operating decision maker as defined in IFRS 8. The Executive Management consists of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer of IDM. The management determines the operating segments based on reports reviewed and used by the Executive Management for strategic decision making and resource allocation. For management purposes, the Group is organised into project units.

The Group's reportable operating segments are as follows:

   (i)    Investment Holding Companies - investing activities; 
   (ii)    Ireka Land Sdn. Bhd. - develops Tiffani ("Tiffani") by i-ZEN; 

(iii) ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. - owns and operates Harbour Mall Sandakan ("HMS") and Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan Hotel ("FPSS");

   (iv)   Amatir Resources Sdn. Bhd. - develops SENI Mont' Kiara ("SENI"); 

(v) Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd. - owns and operates Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel ("AKLS"); sold in June 2016;

   (vi)   Urban DNA Sdn. Bhd.- develops The RuMa Hotel and Residences ("The Ruma"); and 

(vii) Hoa Lam-Shangri-La Healthcare Group - master developer of International Healthcare Park ("IHP"); owns and operates the City International Hospital ("CIH").

Other non-reportable segments comprise the Group's other development projects. None of these segments meets any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments in 2017 and 2016.

Information regarding the operations of each reportable segment is included below. The Executive Management monitors the operating results of each segment for the purpose of performance assessments and making decisions on resource allocation. Performance is based on segment gross profit/(loss) and profit/(loss) before taxation, which the Executive Management believes are the most relevant in evaluating the results relative to other entities in the industry. Segment assets presented inclusive of inter-segment balances and inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm's length basis.

The Group's revenue generating development projects are in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Operating Segments - ended 30 June 2017 - Unaudited

 
                                                                                                         Hoa 
                     Investment     Ireka Land    ICSD Ventures        Amatir         Urban   Lam-Shangri-La 
                        Holding      Sdn. Bhd.        Sdn. Bhd.     Resources           DNA       Healthcare 
                      Companies                                     Sdn. Bhd.     Sdn. Bhd.            Group     Total 
                        US$'000        US$'000          US$'000       US$'000       US$'000          US$'000   US$'000 
----------------  -------------  -------------  ---------------  ------------  ------------  ---------------  -------- 
 Segment 
  (loss)/profit 
  before 
  taxation                  226          (141)            (961)           273         (676)          (1,947)   (3,226) 
================  =============  =============  ===============  ============  ============  ===============  ======== 
 Included in the 
 measure 
 of segment 
 profit/(loss) 
 are: 
 Revenue                      -              -                -         4,002             -            5,377     9,379 
 Revenue from 
  hotel 
  operations                  -              -            1,777             -             -                -     1,777 
 Revenue from 
  mall 
  operations                  -              -              667             -             -                -       667 
 Revenue from 
  hospital 
  operations                  -              -                -             -             -            3,503     3,503 
 Cost of 
  acquisition 
  written 
  down #                      -              -                -         (807)             -                -     (807) 
 Impairment of 
  goodwill                    -              -                -          (44)             -          (1,435)   (1,479) 
 Marketing 
  expenses                    -              -                -           (6)         (164)                -     (170) 
 Expenses from 
  hotel 
  operations                  -              -          (1,917)             -             -                -   (1,917) 
 Expenses from 
  mall 
  operations                  -              -            (782)             -             -                -     (782) 
 Expenses from 
  hospital 
  operations                  -              -                -             -             -            4,869     4,869 
 Depreciation of 
  property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                   -              -                -             -             -             (43)      (43) 
 Finance costs                -              -            (729)             -             -          (1,648)   (2,377) 
 Finance income               8              1                2             8            13               20        52 
================  =============  =============  ===============  ============  ============  ===============  ======== 
 
 
 Segment assets           1,202          1,910           79,310        16,393        82,016           94,988   275,819 
 Included in the 
  measure 
  of segment 
  assets are: 
 Addition to 
  non-current 
  assets other 
  than financial 
  instruments 
  and deferred 
  tax assets            -              -               -               -             -              -             - 
================  =============  =============  ===============  ============  ============  ===============  ======== 
 

# Cost of acquisition relates to the fair value adjustment in relation to the inventories upon the acquisition of certain subsidiaries of the Group. The cost of acquisition written down is charged to profit or loss as part of cost of sales upon the sales of these inventories.

Reconciliation of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities and other material items

 
 Profit or loss                        US$'000 
------------------------------------  -------- 
 Total loss for reportable segments    (3,226) 
 Other non-reportable segments            (56) 
 Depreciation                                - 
 Finance costs                               - 
 Finance income                              - 
 Consolidated loss before taxation     (3,282) 
====================================  ======== 
 

Operating Segments - ended 30 June 2016 - Unaudited (Restated)

 
                                                                                                         Hoa 
                   Investment       Ireka        ICSD       Amatir     Iringan        Urban   Lam-Shangri-La 
                      Holding        Land    Ventures    Resources       Flora          DNA       Healthcare 
                    Companies        Sdn.        Sdn.    Sdn. Bhd.        Sdn.    Sdn. Bhd.            Group     Total 
                                     Bhd.        Bhd.                     Bhd. 
                      US$'000     US$'000     US$'000      US$'000     US$'000      US$'000          US$'000   US$'000 
---------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  -----------  ---------------  -------- 
 Segment 
  (loss)/profit 
  before 
  taxation            (1,061)         209     (2,323)         (76)      37,090        (358)          (4,260)    29,221 
===============  ============  ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ===========  ===============  ======== 
 Included in 
 the measure 
 of segment 
 (loss)/profit 
 are: 
 Revenue                    -       1,002           -        2,871     103,878            -              411   108,162 
 Revenue from 
  hotel 
  operations                -           -       1,570            -       8,954            -                -    10,524 
 Revenue from 
  mall 
  operations                -           -         470            -           -            -                -       470 
 Revenue from 
  hospital 
  operations                -           -           -            -           -            -            2,694     2,694 
 Cost of 
  acquisition 
  writtendown 
  #                         -        (81)           -        (690)           -            -                -     (771) 
 Impairment of 
  goodwill                  -           -           -         (37)           -            -             (73)     (110) 
 Marketing 
  expenses                  -           -           -          (1)           -         (78)                -      (79) 
 Expenses from 
  hotel 
  operations                -           -     (1,873)            -     (5,845)            -                -   (7,718) 
 Expenses from 
  mall 
  operations                -           -       (630)            -           -            -                -     (630) 
 Expenses from 
  hospital 
  operations                -           -           -            -           -            -          (5,075)   (5,075) 
 Depreciation 
  of property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                 -           -         (3)            -         (3)            -             (45)      (51) 
 Finance costs              -           -     (1,905)            -     (2,000)            -          (1,777)   (5,682) 
 Finance income            45           1         134            3           2            2               23       210 
===============  ============  ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ===========  ===============  ======== 
 
 
 Segment assets        21,589       5,032      94,535       28,957      71,207       59,260           98,725   379,305 
 Included in 
  the measure 
  of segment 
  assets are: 
 Addition to 
  non-current 
  assets other 
  than 
  financial 
  instruments 
  and deferred 
  tax assets                -           -           -            -           -            -                -         - 
===============  ============  ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ===========  ===============  ======== 
 

# Cost of acquisition relates to the fair value adjustment in relation to the inventories upon the acquisition of certain subsidiaries of the Group. The cost of acquisition written down is charged to profit or loss as part of cost of sales upon the sales of these inventories.

Reconciliation of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities and other material items

 
 Profit or loss                          US$'000 
--------------------------------------  -------- 
 Total profit for reportable segments     29,221 
 Other non-reportable segments              (48) 
 Depreciation                                  - 
 Finance costs                              (81) 
 Finance income                               64 
 Consolidated profit before taxation      29,156 
======================================  ======== 
 

Operating Segments - ended 31 December 2016 - Audited

 
                                    Ireka         ICSD                Iringan                           Hoa 
                  Investment    Land Sdn.     Ventures       Amatir     Flora        Urban   Lam-Shangri-La 
                     Holding         Bhd.    Sdn. Bhd.    Resources      Sdn.          DNA       Healthcare 
                   Companies                              Sdn. Bhd.      Bhd.    Sdn. Bhd.            Group      Total 
                     US$'000      US$'000      US$'000      US$'000   US$'000      US$'000          US$'000    US$'000 
--------------  ------------  -----------  -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Segment 
  profit/ 
  (loss) 
  before 
  taxation           (4,410)          135      (6,237)          515    37,223      (1,338)          (9,359)     16,529 
==============  ============  ===========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===============  ========= 
 Included in 
 the measure 
 of 
 segment 
 profit/ 
 (loss) are: 
 Revenue                   -        1,306            -        6,529   104,289            -              411    112,535 
 Revenue from 
  hotel 
  operations               -            -        3,435            -     8,762            -                -     12,197 
 Revenue from 
  mall 
  operations               -            -        1,041            -         -            -                -      1,041 
 Revenue from 
  hospital 
  operations               -            -            -            -         -            -            5,754      5,754 
 Impairment of 
  inventory *              -            -      (2,408)            -         -            -                -    (2,408) 
 Write down of 
  intangible 
  assets                   -            -            -         (79)         -            -             (73)      (152) 
 Marketing 
  expenses                 -            -            -            -         -        (193)                -      (193) 
 Expenses from 
  hotel 
  operations               -            -      (3,763)            -   (5,719)            -                -    (9,482) 
 Expenses from 
  mall 
  operations               -            -      (1,399)            -         -            -                -    (1,399) 
 Expenses from 
  hospital 
  operations               -            -            -            -         -            -          (9,039)    (9,039) 
 Depreciation 
  of property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                -            -          (6)            -       (3)            -             (89)       (98) 
 Finance costs             -            -      (2,992)            -   (1,957)            -          (4,363)    (9,312) 
 Finance 
  income                  57            2          258            9         2            7               66        401 
==============  ============  ===========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===============  ========= 
 
 
 Segment 
  assets              12,160        1,843       76,174       18,722         -       69,618           97,833    276,350 
 Included in 
  the measure 
  of 
  segment 
  assets are: 
 Addition to 
  non-current 
  assets 
  other than 
  financial 
  instruments 
  and deferred 
  tax assets               -            -            -            -         -            -                -          - 
==============  ============  ===========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===============  ========= 
 

* The amount relates to impairment of FPSS as the recoverable amount, estimated based on its net realisable value, is below its carrying amount

 
 
 

Reconciliation of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities and other material items

 
 Profit or loss                          US$'000 
--------------------------------------  -------- 
 Total profit for reportable segments     16,529 
 Other non-reportable segments              (61) 
 Finance income                            (304) 
 Consolidated profit before taxation      16,164 
======================================  ======== 
 
 
 30 June 2017 - Unaudited                                                                                Addition to 
  US$'000                                                                                                non-current 
                             Revenue   Depreciation   Finance costs   Finance income   Segment assets         assets 
--------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total reportable segment      9,379           (43)         (2,377)               52          275,819              - 
 
   Other non-reportable 
   segments                        -              -               -                -           18,932              - 
--------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Consolidated total            9,379           (43)         (2,377)               52          294,751              - 
==========================  ========  =============  ==============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
 
 
 30 June 2016 - Unaudited 
  US$'000 
  (Restated)                                                                                             Addition to 
                                                                                                         non-current 
                             Revenue   Depreciation   Finance costs   Finance income   Segment assets         assets 
--------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total reportable segment    108,162           (51)         (5,682)              210          294,778              - 
 
   Other non-reportable 
   segments                        -              -            (81)               64          122,963              - 
--------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Consolidated total          108,162           (51)         (5,763)              274          417,741              - 
==========================  ========  =============  ==============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
 
 
 31 December 2016 - Audited                                                                                Addition to 
  US$'000                                                                                                  non-current 
                               Revenue   Depreciation   Finance costs   Finance income   Segment assets         assets 
---------------------------  ---------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total reportable segment      112,535           (98)         (9,312)              401          276,350              - 
 Other non-reportable 
  segments                           -              -           (304)                -           18,030              - 
---------------------------  ---------  -------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Consolidated total            112,535           (98)         (9,616)              401          294,380              - 
===========================  =========  =============  ==============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
 

Geographical Information - ended 30 June 2017 - Unaudited

 
                       Malaysia   Vietnam   Consolidated 
                        US$'000   US$'000        US$'000 
--------------------  ---------  --------  ------------- 
 Revenue                  4,002     5,377          9,379 
 Non-current assets       2,751     5,611          8,362 
====================  =========  ========  ============= 
 

Included in the revenue of the Group for financial period ended 30 June 2017 is proceeds for the sale of a plot of land (D2) at International Healthcare Park.

For the financial period ended 30 June 2017, one customer exceeded 10% of the Group's total revenue as follows:

 
 
                                       US$'000             Segments 
----------------------------    --------------  ------------------- 
 Tien Phat Consultancy                            Ho Lam Shangri-La 
  Investment Company Limited             5,377     Healthcare Group 
============================    ==============  =================== 
 

Geographical Information - ended 30 June 2016 - Unaudited (Restated)

 
                       Malaysia   Vietnam   Consolidated 
                        US$'000   US$'000        US$'000 
--------------------  ---------  --------  ------------- 
 Revenue                107,751       411        108,162 
 Non-current assets       2,216    15,001         17,217 
====================  =========  ========  ============= 
 

For the financial period ended 30 June 2016, no single customer exceeded 10% of the Group's total revenue.

Geographical Information - ended 31 December 2016 - Audited

 
                       Malaysia   Vietnam   Consolidated 
                        US$'000   US$'000        US$'000 
--------------------  ---------  --------  ------------- 
 Revenue                112,124       411        112,535 
 Non-current assets       2,359     7,088          9,447 
====================  =========  ========  ============= 
 

Included in the revenue of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2016 is proceeds from the sale of Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel and a plot of land (GD1) at International Healthcare Park.

For the year ended 31 December 2016, one customer exceeded 10% of the Group's total revenue as follows:

 
 
                                  US$'000         Segments 
-----------------------    --------------  --------------- 
 Prosper Group Holdings                      Iringan Flora 
  Limited                         104,289          Sdn Bhd 
=======================    ==============  =============== 
 
   4    Seasonality 

The Group's business operations are not materially affected by seasonal factors for the period

under review.

   5    Cost of Sales 
 
                                     Unaudited    Unaudited             Audited 
                                    Six months   Six months                Year 
                                         ended        ended               ended 
                                       30 June      30 June         31 December 
                                          2017         2016                2016 
                                       US$'000      US$'000             US$'000 
                                                   Restated 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------------ 
 Direct costs attributable to: 
 Completed units                         3,252       70,720              74,796 
 Sales of land held for property 
  development                            2,511          191                 191 
 Impairment of inventory                     -            -               2,408 
 Impairment of intangible assets         1,479          110                 152 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------------ 
                                         7,242       71,021              77,547 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------------ 
 

Included in the cost of sales of the Group for the financial period ended 30 June 2017 is expenses related to the sale of a plot of land (D2) at IHP. (30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016: Sale of AKLS and a plot of land (GD1) at the International Healthcare Park )

   6    Foreign exchange (loss)/GAIN 
 
                                             Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                            Six months   Six months           Year 
                                                 ended        ended          ended 
                                               30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                                  2017         2016           2016 
                                               US$'000      US$'000        US$'000 
-----------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Foreign exchange gain/(loss)comprises: 
 Realised foreign exchange (loss)/gain            (28)           19          (112) 
 Unrealised foreign exchange gain/(loss)         1,261        (596)        (4,939) 
                                                 1,233        (577)        (5,051) 
-----------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
   7    Taxation 
 
                                           Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                          Six months   Six months            Year 
                                               ended        ended           ended 
                                             30 June      30 June     31 December 
                                                2017         2016            2016 
                                             US$'000      US$'000         US$'000 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Current tax expense                             628          238           1,058 
 Deferred tax credit                           (357)         (11)           (372) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Total tax expense for the period/year           271          227             686 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 

The numerical reconciliation between the income tax expense and the product of accounting results multiplied by the applicable tax rate is computed as follows:

 
                                           Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                          Six months   Six months           Year 
                                               ended        ended          Ended 
                                             30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                                2017         2016           2016 
                                             US$'000      US$'000        US$'000 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
   Net (loss)/profit before taxation         (3,277)       29,156         16,164 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Income tax at a rate of 24% (30 
  June 2016: 24%; 
  31 December 2016: 24%)                       (786)        6,997          3,879 
 
 Add : 
 Tax effect of expenses not deductible 
  in determining taxable profit                1,552        2,756          6,854 
 Current year losses and other tax 
  benefits for which no deferred tax 
  asset was recognised                         1,939        1,149          2,029 
 Tax effect of different tax rates 
  in subsidiaries                                634          837          1,521 
 Less : 
 Tax effect of income not taxable 
  in determining taxable profit              (3,068)     (11,512)       (13,841) 
 Over provision in respect of prior 
  period/year                                      -            -            244 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total tax expense for the period/year           271          227            686 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

The applicable corporate tax rate in Malaysia is 24%.

The Company is treated as a tax resident of Jersey for the purpose of Jersey tax laws and is subject to a tax rate of 0%.

The applicable corporate tax rates in Singapore and Vietnam are 17% and 20% respectively.

A subsidiary of the Group, CIH is granted preferential corporate tax rate of 10% for the results of the hospital operations. The preferential income tax is given by the government of Vietnam due to the subsidiary's involvement in the healthcare industry.

A Goods and Services Tax was introduced in Jersey in May 2008. The Company has been registered as an International Services Entity so it does not have to charge or pay local GST. The cost for this registration is GBP200 per annum.

The Directors intend to conduct the Group's affairs such that the central management and control is not exercised in the United Kingdom and so that neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries carries on any trade in the United Kingdom. The Company and its subsidiaries will thus not be residents in the United Kingdom for taxation purposes. On this basis, they will not be liable for United Kingdom taxation on their income and gains other than income derived from a United Kingdom source.

   8    (LOSS)/EARNINGS Per Share 

Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per ordinary share

The calculation of basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per ordinary share for the period/year ended was based on the (loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of the parent and a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, calculated as below:

 
                                             Unaudited           Unaudited        Audited 
                                            Six months          Six months           Year 
                                                 ended               ended          ended 
                                               30 June             30 June    31 December 
                                                  2017                2016           2016 
                                               US$'000             US$'000        US$'000 
-----------------------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ------------- 
 (Loss)/earnings attributable 
  to equity holders of the parent              (1,418)              30,829         18,856 
 Weighted average number of shares             212,025             212,025        212,025 
 (Loss)/earnings per share 
 Basic and diluted (US cents)                     0.67               14.54           8.89 
-----------------------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ------------- 
 
   9    Loans and Borrowings 
 
                               Unaudited   Unaudited        Audited 
                                   As at       As at          As at 
                                 30 June     30 June    31 December 
                                    2017        2016           2016 
                                 US$'000     US$'000        US$'000 
---------------------------   ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Non-current 
 Bank loans                       44,245      54,362         46,405 
 Finance lease liabilities             -           1              - 
---------------------------   ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                                  44,245      54,363         46,405 
 ---------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Current 
 Bank loans                       10,814       8,545         10,804 
 Finance lease liabilities             -           4              3 
----------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                                  10,814       8,549         10,807 
 ---------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                                  55,059      62,912         57,212 
 ---------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 

The effective interest rates on the bank loans and finance lease arrangement for the period ranged from 5.25% to 12.50% (30 June 2016: 5.00% to 12.50%; 31 December 2016: 5.25% to 12.50%) per annum and 2.50% (30 June 2016: 2.50%; 31 December 2016: 2.50%) per annum respectively.

Borrowings are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit, United States Dollars and Vietnamese Dong.

Bank loans are repayable by monthly, quarterly or semi-annually instalments.

Bank loans are secured by land held for property development, work-in-progress, operating assets of the Group, pledged deposits and some by the corporate guarantee of the Company.

Finance lease liabilities are payable as follows:

 
                                                                Present value 
                              Future minimum                       of minimum 
                               lease payment                    lease payment 
                                     30 June        Interest          30 June 
                                        2017         30 June             2017 
 Unaudited                           US$'000    2017 US$'000          US$'000 
---------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
 Within one year                           -               -                - 
 Between one and five years                -               -                - 
---------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
                                           -               -                - 
---------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
 
 
                                                                 Present value 
                                                                    of minimum 
                               Future minimum                    lease payment 
                                lease payment        Interest          30 June 
                                      30 June         30 June             2016 
 Unaudited                       2016 US$'000    2016 US$'000          US$'000 
----------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
 Within one year                            5               1                4 
 Between one and five years                 1               -                1 
----------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
                                            6               1                5 
----------------------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
 
 
                                                                          Present value 
                                                                             of minimum 
                               Future minimum       Interest              lease payment 
                                lease payment    31 December                31 December 
                                  31 December           2016                       2016 
 Audited                         2016 US$'000        US$'000                    US$'000 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ------------------------- 
 Within one year                            3              -                          3 
 Between one and five years                 -              -                          - 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ------------------------- 
                                            3              -                          3 
----------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ------------------------- 
 
   10        Medium Term Notes 
 
                                      Unaudited   Unaudited       Audited 
                                          As at       As at         As at 
                                        30 June     30 June   31 December 
                                           2017        2016          2016 
                                        US$'000     US$'000       US$'000 
-----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Outstanding medium term notes           27,948     127,472        26,748 
 Net transaction costs                    (228)     (1,341)         (405) 
 Less: 
 Repayment due within twelve 
  months*                              (27,720)   (115,142)      (26,343) 
-----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Repayment due after twelve months            -      10,989             - 
-----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

* Includes net transaction costs in relation to medium term notes due within twelve months

US$0.61 million.

The medium term notes ("MTNs") were issued pursuant to a programme with a tenure of ten (10) years from the first issue date of the notes. The MTN were issued by a subsidiary, to fund two development projects known as Sandakan Harbour Square and Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel in Malaysia. US$57.1 million (RM245.0 million) was drawn down in 2011 for Sandakan Harbour Square. US$3.50 million (RM15.0 million) was drawn down in 2012 for Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel and the remaining US$59.2 million (RM254.0 million) in 2013.

In 2016, the Group completed the sale of the AKLS. The net adjusted price for the sale of AKLS, which includes the sale of the entire issued share capital of ASPL M3B Limited and Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd is approximately US$104.3 million. Proceeds received from the sale of AKLS were used to redeem the MTNs Series 2 and Series 3. Following the completion of the disposal of AKLS, US$91.8 million (RM394.0 million) of MTNs associated with the AKLS (Series 3) and the FPSS (Series 2) was repaid on 19 August 2016. The charges in respect of AKLS was also discharged following the completion of the disposal. Subsequent to the repayment of MTNs Series 2 and Series 3, MTNs Series 1 of US$27.95 million (RM120.0 million) remained. The Group secured a rollover of US$17.5 million (RM75.0 million) on 7 December 2016 to expire on 8 December 2017.

No repayments were made in the current financial period.

The weighted average interest rate of the MTN was 5.93% per annum at the statement of financial position date. The effective interest rates of the MTN and their outstanding amounts are as follows:

 
                                                       Interest rate 
                                     Maturity Dates     % per annum      US$'000 
-------------------------------  -------------------  --------------  ---------- 
  Series 1 Tranche FG 003            8 December 2017       5.90            5,823 
  Series 1 Tranche BG 003            8 December 2017       5.85            4,658 
  Series 1 Tranche FG 004            8 December 2017       6.00           10,480 
  Series 1 Tranche BG 004            8 December 2017       5.90            6,987 
                                                                          27,948 
-------------------------------   ----------------------------------  ---------- 
 
 

The medium term notes are secured by way of:

   (i)         bank guarantee from two financial institutions in respect of the BG Tranches; 

(ii) financial guarantee insurance policy from Danajamin Nasional Berhad ("Danajamin") in respect to the FG Tranches;

(iii) a first fixed and floating charge over the present and future assets and properties of Silver Sparrow Berhad and ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. by way of a debenture;

   (iv)       a third party first legal fixed charge over ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.'s  assets and 

land;

   (v)        a corporate guarantee by Aseana Properties Limited; 

(vi) letter of undertaking from Aseana Properties Limited to provide financial and other forms of support to ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. to finance any cost overruns associated with the development of the Sandakan Harbour Square;

(vii) assignment of all its present and future rights, interest and benefits under the ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.'s Put Option Agreements in favor of Danajamin, Malayan Banking Berhad and OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (collectively as "the guarantors") where once exercised, the sale and purchase of HMS and FPSS shall take place in accordance with the provision of the Put Option Agreement; and the

proceeds from HMS and FPSS will be utilised to repay the MTNs;

(viii) assignment over the disbursement account, revenue account, operating account, sale proceed account, debt service reserve account and sinking fund account of Silver Sparrow Berhad; revenue account of ICSD Venture Sdn. Bhd. and escrow account of Ireka Land Sdn. Bhd.;

(ix) assignment of all ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd's present and future rights, title, interest and benefits in and under the insurance policies; and

(x) a first legal charge over all the shares of Silver Sparrow Berhad, ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. and any dividends, distributions and entitlements.

11 Related Party Transactions

Transactions between the Group with Ireka Corporation Berhad ("ICB") and its group of companies are classified as related party transactions based on ICB's 23.07% shareholding in the Company.

Related parties also include key management personnel defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group either directly or indirectly. The key management personnel includes all the Directors of the Group, and certain members of senior management of the Group.

 
                                         Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                        Six months   Six months           Year 
                                             ended        ended          ended 
                                           30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                              2017         2016           2016 
                                           US$'000      US$'000        US$'000 
-------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 ICB Group of Companies 
  Accounting and financial reporting 
   services fee charged by an ICB 
   subsidiary                                   25           25             50 
 Advance payment to the contractors 
  of an ICB subsidiary                         943          947          1,591 
 Construction progress claims 
  charged by an ICB subsidiary               6,751        4,359          9,960 
 Acquisition of Tiffani by i-Zen 
  unit by an ICB subsidiary                      -          508              - 
 Management contractor services 
  charged by an ICB subsidiary                   -           55              - 
 Management fees charged by an 
  ICB subsidiary                             1,534        1,409          3,331 
 Marketing commission charged 
  by an ICB subsidiary                          53          154            248 
 Project management fees charged 
  by an ICB subsidiary                           -           31              - 
  Project staff costs reimbursed 
   to an ICB subsidiary                          -           70              2 
 Rental expenses paid on behalf 
  of ICB                                       253          252            493 
 Secretarial and administrative 
  services fee charged by an ICB 
  subsidiary                                    25           25             50 
 
 Key management personnel 
 Remuneration of key management 
  personnel - Directors' fees                  135          159            297 
 Remuneration of key management 
  personnel - Salaries                          70           22            123 
-------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

Transactions between the Group with other significant related parties are as follows:

 
                                     Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                    Six months   Six months           Year 
                                         ended        ended          ended 
                                       30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                          2017         2016           2016 
                                       US$'000      US$'000        US$'000 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Non-controlling interests 
 Advances - non-interest bearing           205        2,875          2,819 
 
 

The above transactions have been entered into in the normal course of business and have been established under negotiated terms.

The outstanding amounts due from/ (to) ICB and its group of companies as at 30 June 2017, 30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016 are as follows:

 
                                                Unaudited   Unaudited        Audited 
                                                    As at       As at          As at 
                                                  30 June     30 June    31 December 
                                                     2017        2016           2016 
                                         Note     US$'000     US$'000        US$'000 
-----------------------------------  --------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Amount due from an ICB subsidiary 
  for advance payment to its 
  contractors                            (ii)       3,993       2,566          2,903 
 Amount due to an ICB subsidiary 
  for construction progress 
  claims charged                          (i)        (20)       (821)          (928) 
 Amount due from an ICB subsidiary 
  for acquisition of SENI Mont' 
  Kiara units                             (i)       2,012       1,959          1,760 
 Amount due from an ICB subsidiary 
  for acquisition of Tiffani              (i)           -         376              - 
  by i-Zen unit 
 Amount due to an ICB subsidiary 
  for management contractor              (ii)           -        (55)              - 
  services 
 Amount due from/(to) an ICB 
  subsidiary for management 
  fees                                   (ii)           -         161           (22) 
 Amount due to an ICB subsidiary 
  for marketing commissions              (ii)        (28)        (28)           (13) 
 Amount due to ICB subsidiary 
  for project management fees            (ii)           -        (32)              - 
 Amount due to ICB subsidiary 
  for reimbursement of project 
  staff costs                            (ii)        (26)         (9)              - 
 Amount due from ICB for rental 
  expenses paid on behalf                (ii)         328       1,760            114 
-----------------------------------  --------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 

(i) These amounts are trade in nature and subject to normal trade terms.

(ii) These amounts are non-trade in nature and are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

The outstanding amounts due from/ (to) the other significant related parties as at 30 June 2017, 30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016 are as follows:

 
                                    Unaudited   Unaudited        Audited 
                                        As at       As at          As at 
                                      30 June     30 June    31 December 
                                         2017        2016           2016 
                                      US$'000     US$'000        US$'000 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Non-controlling interests 
 Advances - non-interest bearing     (12,984)    (13,234)       (12,573) 
---------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 

Transactions between the parent company and its subsidiaries are eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.

   12        Dividends 

The Company has not paid or declared any dividends during the financial period ended 30 June 2017.

   13        EVENT AFTER THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATE 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, following the recent capital calls, Aseana increased its equity interest in Shangri-La Healthcare Investment Pte Ltd ("SHIPL") to 81.58% arising from an issue of new shares in the subsidiary for cash consideration of US$485,896. Consequently, the Company's effective equity interest in Hoa Lam - Shangri-La Healthcare Ltd Liability Co, City International Hospital Co Ltd, Hoa Lam - Shangri-La 3 Ltd Liability Co and Hoa Lam - Shangri-La 6 Ltd Liability Co, subsidiaries of SHIPL, increased to 72.41%.

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, Aseana disposed of a plot of land in International Healthcare Park through disposal of its entire interest in Hoa Lam Shangri-La Limited Liability Co 6 ("HLSL6"). The gross transaction value is approximately US$7,730,401 (VND175 billion). The condition precedent for the completion of the disposal is expected to complete in Quarter 3, 2017 when the shares are transferred to the purchaser.

   14        prior period restatement 

In the previous financial period, the Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement to dispose of Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel ("AKLS") to Prosper Group Holdings Limited

for a net adjusted price of US$104.3 million through disposal of the entire issued share

capital of ASPL M3B Limited and Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd.

As the Group is principally a property developer, the disposal of ASPL M3B Limited and Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd. represents a disposal of the AKLS. Accordingly, the Group has more appropriately reflected the disposal of ASPL M3B Limited and Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd. as a disposal of the Group's inventory, thus reflecting the transaction as revenue from sale of the inventory with the relevant costs being recognised as its cost of sales, instead of gain on disposal of a subsidiary which was reflected in the previous period's financial statements.

The cash generated from Operating profit/(loss) before changes in working capital has been adjusted by the gain on disposal of subsidiary of US$36,308,000, this has now been reflected into changes in working capital in net cash from operating activities rather than Operating profit/(loss) before changes in working capital as previously stated. The operating cash flows have been adjusted by the net cash outflows on disposal, which was made up of proceeds received in June 2016 (US$102,003,000), offset by the cash and cash equivalents disposed of (US$550,000), this has been reflected in net cash from operating activities rather than net cash from investing activities as previously stated.

The effects of restatement are disclosed below:

 
 
                                                         Unaudited 
                                            Unaudited    Previously 
                                             Restated      Stated 
                                              As at        As at 
                                             30 June      30 June 
                                               2016         2016 
                                             US$'000      US$'000 
-----------------------------------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Consolidated statement of comprehensive 
  income 
 Revenue                                      108,162         3,873 
 Cost of sales                                 71,021         3,040 
 Other income                                  14,971        51,279 
                                           ==========  ============ 
 
 Consolidated statement of cash flows 
 Operating profit/(loss) before changes 
  in working capital                           34,904       (1,404) 
 Cash generated from operations (before 
  interest and tax paid)                      108,477         7,024 
 Net cash used in operating activities        102,704         1,251 
 Net cash from investing activities             2,319       103,772 
                                           ==========  ============ 
 

The comparatives in notes 3 and 5 to the financial statements were restated to reflect the above.

The restatement had no impact on the profit for the financial period/year or the total assets or total equity or net cash flow for any of the periods presented of the Group.

   15        Interim Statement 

Copies of this interim statement are available on the Company's website www.aseanaproperties.com or from the Company's registered office at 12 Castle Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RT, Channel Islands.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Board has overall responsibility for risk management and internal control. The following have been identified previously as the areas of principal risk and uncertainty facing the Company, and they remain relevant in the second half of the year.

   --    Economic 
   --    Strategic 
   --    Regulatory 
   --    Law and regulations 
   --    Tax regimes 
   --    Management and control 
   --    Operational 
   --    Financial 
   --    Going concern 

For greater detail, please refer to page 16 of the Company's Annual Report for 2016, a copy of which is available on the Company's website www.aseanaproperties.com.

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors of the Company confirm that to the best of their knowledge that:

a) The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting);

b) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and

c) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related party transactions and changes therein).

On behalf of the Board

   Mohammed Azlan Hashim                                            Christopher Henry Lovell 
   Director                                                                        Director 

25 August 2017

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