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DFIB Dfi Retail Group Holdings Limited

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Dfi Retail Group Holdings Limited LSE:DFIB London Ordinary Share BMG2624N1535 ORD $0.05 5/9 (BERMUDA REGD)
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Dairy Farm International Hldgs Ltd Half-year Report (4082H)

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Dairy Farm International Hldgs Ltd

01 August 2019

To: Business Editor 1st August 2019

For immediate release

The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

DAIRY FARM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30TH JUNE 2019

Highlights

   --       Combined sales (including 100% of associates and joint ventures) up 13% 
   --       Subsidiary sales down 3% driven by business change 
   --       Underlying profit up 5% 
   --       Continuing positive sales growth in four out of five Divisions 
   --       Improving trends in Southeast Asia 
   --       Multi-year transformation continues on track 

"While the Group will begin to see some early benefits from its transformation programme during the remainder of the year, sales growth may be tempered by general market uncertainties. The Group remains firmly focused on the successful delivery of its transformation plan for the benefit of our customers, team members and shareholders."

Ben Keswick

Chairman

Results

 
 
                                                                     (unaudited) 
                                                           Six months ended 30th 
                                                                            June 
                                                             2019           2018  Change 
                                                             US$m           US$m       % 
                                                                        restated 
 
 
  Combined total sales including 100% 
   of associates and joint ventures                        13,781         12,215     +13 
 Sales                                                      5,761          5,929      -3 
 Underlying profit attributable to shareholders*              177            168      +5 
 Profit attributable to shareholders                          178            178       - 
 
 
                                                              USc            USc       % 
 
 
 Underlying earnings per share*                             13.05          12.38      +5 
 Basic earnings per share                                   13.16          13.13       - 
 Interim dividend per share                                  6.50           6.50       - 
 
  * the Group uses 'underlying profit' in its internal financial 
   reporting to distinguish between ongoing business performance and 
   non-trading items, as more fully described in note 7 to the condensed 
   financial statements. Management considers this to be a key measure 
   which provides additional information to enhance understanding 
   of the Group's underlying business performance. 
   the accounts have been restated due to changes in accounting policies 
   upon adoption of IFRS 16 'Leases', as set out in note 1 to the 
   condensed financial statements. 
 

The interim dividend of USc6.50 per share will be payable on 17th October 2019 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 23rd August 2019.

DAIRY FARM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30TH JUNE 2019

OVERVIEW

The first half of the year saw a strong performance from the Health and Beauty Division, and solid sales performances from Convenience, Home Furnishings and Restaurants. The Group's underlying profit benefitted from higher contributions from Yonghui and Robinsons Retail partially offset by continuing business transformation costs.

Following the completion of the strategic review and the development of the multi-year transformation plan to reshape the business last year, Dairy Farm is implementing a range of programmes to improve business performance and achieve long-term sustainable growth.

RESULTS

Combined sales, including 100% of associates and joint ventures, rose by 13% over the same period last year to US$13.8 billion, primarily due to the impact of the strategic investment in Robinsons Retail and a strong performance by Yonghui.

Sales by the Group's subsidiaries in the first half were 3% lower than the same period last year (1% lower at constant rates of exchange), predominantly as a result of the deconsolidation of the Rustan Supercenters business in the final quarter of 2018 and the space optimisation plan for the Food business currently taking place in Southeast Asia.

Underlying profit, restated following the adoption of the new lease accounting standard, IFRS 16, was US$177 million, 5% higher than the same period last year. Results benefitted from improved profit margins at Yonghui, the deconsolidation of its associate business Yunchuang, and the additional profit contribution from the investment in the Robinsons Retail business in the Philippines.

While investment associated with the business transformation impacted overall profit growth, these costs are essential to ensure that we can strengthen the Group in areas such as people capability, IT infrastructure and digital development, in order to support future business improvement. The earnings impact of these important investments is expected to reduce over time. Underlying earnings per share were USc13.05.

Operating cash flow for the period was a net inflow of US$672 million, compared with US$711 million in the first half of 2018. As at 30th June 2019, the Group's net debt was US$820 million, compared to US$744 million as at 31st December 2018. The movement in both operating cash flows and net debt was primarily due to the business change investments being made. An interim dividend of USc6.50 per share has been declared, unchanged from the previous period.

OPERATING PERFORMANCE

While both supermarket and hypermarket sales were impacted by the deconsolidation of Rustan Supercenters and the Southeast Asian Food space optimisation plan, the Division's operating profit remained in line with the previous year. Underlying sales performance has begun to show signs of growth, reflecting improvements in quality, availability, price competitiveness and general operating standards, notably in Southeast Asia. In North Asia, sales in Hong Kong continued to grow, particularly in the upscale stores, though Taiwan is increasingly under threat from the aggressive space expansion of local competitors.

Sales in all other Divisions within the Group delivered positive growth in the first half.

The Group's Convenience store operations achieved higher sales in all markets, with the strongest growth coming from our stores in mainland China. Overall profits were slightly lower than last year as investment in store space growth over the period exceeded the higher profits achieved in both Hong Kong and Macau.

In the Health and Beauty Division, strong sales were reported in North Asia, against significant sales growth in the same period last year, reinforcing the strength and resilience of the Mannings brand.

Guardian in Southeast Asia also reported an encouraging improvement in sales and profit performance during the period, with the delivery of much better overall operating standards, as well as improvements in service and product availability. A growing customer base in both Indonesia and Malaysia reflects the focus on delivering an improving product offer as well as better value.

IKEA achieved higher sales growth in all markets, both at a total sales level and on a like-for-like basis. However, profitability was lower due to a combination of an increased cost of goods and pre-opening expenses for new stores under development in Taiwan and Indonesia. E-commerce activities are growing, with positive results in all markets, and a successful relaunch of the Hong Kong website was completed in June, following a similar upgrade in Indonesia late last year. An upgrade in Taiwan will follow by the end of 2019.

Maxim's delivered good performances across all its key businesses, especially restaurants, where customers have shown strong engagement with new franchises.

Yonghui reported strong underlying sales and profit growth, mainly driven by the continuing expansion of its store network and healthy sales growth. Yonghui's profit also benefitted from the partial divestment of its associate, Yunchuang at the end of 2018.

The Group benefitted from a profit contribution from its new 20% investment in Robsinsons Retail, which was acquired in November 2018.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

Every area of Dairy Farm's subsidiary businesses is undergoing some form of business transition and this scale of change will take time to execute successfully in a sustainable way. Within Southeast Asia Food, optimisation of the store portfolio is continuing which will have a positive effect on results in the second half. As part of our space realignment strategy in Indonesia, work is underway to transform a Giant Hypermarket into an IKEA store.

In May, Maxim's acquired the Starbucks franchise in Thailand, with 372 stores in operation, through a 64%-owned joint venture.

As at 30th June 2019, Dairy Farm, including associates and joint ventures, operated over 10,000 outlets across all formats, compared with some 9,700 at 31st December 2018. The total number of stores reflects the addition of the portfolio of Robinsons Retail in the Philippines, as well as the impact of the Group's ongoing store change programme.

PEOPLE

Neil Galloway stepped down as Group Finance Director at the end of March 2019. We would like to thank him for the contribution he made to the Company over more than five years. Michael Kok stepped down from the Board on 8th May 2019. We would like to express our gratitude for the significant contribution he made to the Group over many years.

OUTLOOK

While the Group will begin to see some early benefits from its transformation programme during the remainder of the year, sales growth may be tempered by general market uncertainties. The Group remains firmly focused on the successful delivery of its transformation plan for the benefit of our customers, team members and shareholders.

Ben Keswick

Chairman

 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account 
 
 
                                                 (unaudited) 
                                          Six months ended 30th June                               Year ended 31st December 
                                   2019                                 2018                                 2018 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
                                                         Underlying                           Underlying 
                    Underlying                             business                             business  Non-trading 
                      business  Non-trading             performance  Non-trading      Total  performance        items      Total 
                   performance        items      Total         US$m        items       US$m         US$m         US$m       US$m 
                          US$m         US$m       US$m     restated         US$m   restated     restated     restated   restated 
 
 
Sales (note 2)         5,760.8            -    5,760.8      5,928.7            -    5,928.7     11,749.3            -   11,749.3 
Cost of sales        (3,988.8)            -  (3,988.8)    (4,126.1)            -  (4,126.1)    (8,100.5)            -  (8,100.5) 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
Gross margin           1,772.0            -    1,772.0      1,802.6            -    1,802.6      3,648.8            -    3,648.8 
Other operating 
 income                   98.2            -       98.2         94.5          9.1      103.6        194.9        207.0      401.9 
Selling and 
 distribution 
 costs               (1,358.1)            -  (1,358.1)    (1,409.2)            -  (1,409.2)    (2,817.7)            -  (2,817.7) 
Administration 
 and 
 other operating 
 expenses              (277.7)        (0.5)    (278.2)      (240.6)            -    (240.6)      (532.0)      (499.7)  (1,031.7) 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
Operating profit 
 (note 3)                234.4        (0.5)      233.9        247.3          9.1      256.4        494.0      (292.7)      201.3 
 
 
Financing charges       (88.0)            -     (88.0)       (87.4)            -     (87.4)      (177.5)            -    (177.5) 
Financing income           3.7            -        3.7          1.6            -        1.6          5.1            -        5.1 
 
 
Net financing 
 charges                (84.3)            -     (84.3)       (85.8)            -     (85.8)      (172.4)            -    (172.4) 
Share of results 
 of associates 
 and 
 joint ventures 
 (note 
 4)                       71.9          1.9       73.8         51.6          1.0       52.6        112.7          1.2      113.9 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
Profit before tax        222.0          1.4      223.4        213.1         10.1      223.2        434.3      (291.5)      142.8 
Tax (note 5)            (43.7)            -     (43.7)       (49.5)            -     (49.5)       (93.1)        (2.8)     (95.9) 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
Profit after tax         178.3          1.4      179.7        163.6         10.1      173.7        341.2      (294.3)       46.9 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
Attributable to: 
Shareholders of 
 the 
 Company                 176.6          1.4      178.0        167.5         10.1      177.6        341.8      (277.2)       64.6 
Non-controlling 
 interests                 1.7            -        1.7        (3.9)            -      (3.9)        (0.6)       (17.1)     (17.7) 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
                         178.3          1.4      179.7        163.6         10.1      173.7        341.2      (294.3)       46.9 
                   -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  --------- 
 
                           USc                     USc          USc                     USc          USc                     USc 
 
 
Earnings per 
share 
(note 6) 
- basic                  13.05                   13.16        12.38                   13.13        25.27                    4.78 
- diluted                13.05                   13.15        12.38                   13.13        25.26                    4.77 
                   -----------               ---------  -----------               ---------  -----------               --------- 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
 
 
                                                             (unaudited) 
                                                        Six months ended      Year ended 
                                                               30th June   31st December 
                                                                    2018            2018 
                                                         2019       US$m            US$m 
                                                         US$m   restated        restated 
 
 
Profit for the period                                   179.7      173.7            46.9 
 
Other comprehensive income 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Items that will not be reclassified 
 to profit or loss: 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Remeasurements of defined benefit 
 plans                                                  (0.7)      (0.1)          (12.0) 
Tax relating to items that will 
 not be reclassified                                      0.2        0.1             2.2 
 
 
                                                        (0.5)          -           (9.8) 
Share of other comprehensive income 
 of associates and joint ventures                           -          -             0.9 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
                                                        (0.5)          -           (8.9) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Items that may be reclassified 
 subsequently to profit or loss: 
 
Net exchange translation differences 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
 
  *    net gain/(loss) arising during the period         24.9     (62.9)          (90.0) 
 
  *    transfer to profit and loss                          -        1.0            45.1 
 
 
                                                         24.9     (61.9)          (44.9) 
 
Cash flow hedges 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
 
  *    net gain arising during the period                 2.9        5.6             3.1 
 
  *    transfer to profit and loss                      (3.8)        0.8             1.8 
 
 
                                                        (0.9)        6.4             4.9 
 
Tax relating to items that may 
 be reclassified                                          0.1      (1.2)           (1.0) 
 
Share of other comprehensive expense 
 of associates and joint ventures                           -      (0.4)               - 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
                                                         24.1     (57.1)          (41.0) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
 
Other comprehensive income/(expense) 
 for the period, net of tax                              23.6     (57.1)          (49.9) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Total comprehensive income for 
 the period                                             203.3      116.6           (3.0) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Attributable to: 
Shareholders of the Company                             201.0      123.8            17.9 
Non-controlling interests                                 2.3      (7.2)          (20.9) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
                                                        203.3      116.6           (3.0) 
                                                     --------  ---------  -------------- 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 
 
                                               (unaudited)    At 31st 
                                              At 30th June   December 
                                      2019 US$m  2018 US$m  2018 US$m 
                                                  restated   restated 
 
 
Net operating assets 
Intangible assets                         588.1      689.1      572.0 
Tangible assets                           749.0    1,023.5      756.6 
Right-of-use assets                     3,454.0    3,808.0    3,553.7 
Associates and joint ventures           2,078.3    1,583.3    2,030.9 
Other investments                           6.9       54.8        7.4 
Non-current debtors                       155.8      156.8      151.0 
Deferred tax assets                        15.1       23.2       21.8 
 
Non-current assets                      7,047.2    7,338.7    7,093.4 
 
 
Stocks                                    848.3      920.6      913.1 
Current debtors                           320.5      294.7      326.2 
Current tax assets                         24.0       27.4       35.2 
Cash and bank balances                    313.3      330.2      296.2 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
                                        1,506.1    1,572.9    1,570.7 
Assets classified as held for sale            -        4.8          - 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
Current assets                          1,506.1    1,577.7    1,570.7 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
Current creditors                     (2,273.8)  (2,312.7)  (2,364.2) 
Current borrowings                      (834.3)    (829.7)  (1,025.7) 
Current lease liabilities               (770.8)    (707.8)    (724.2) 
Current tax liabilities                 (113.4)    (104.7)     (84.3) 
Current provisions                       (86.6)     (54.6)     (84.6) 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
Current liabilities                   (4,078.9)  (4,009.5)  (4,283.0) 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
Net current liabilities               (2,572.8)  (2,431.8)  (2,712.3) 
 
 
Long-term borrowings                    (299.1)    (170.8)     (14.5) 
Non-current lease liabilities         (2,853.7)  (3,169.6)  (2,997.8) 
Deferred tax liabilities                 (18.1)     (28.4)     (25.9) 
Pension liabilities                      (47.7)     (34.7)     (47.6) 
Non-current creditors                    (39.2)     (42.4)     (39.7) 
Non-current provisions                  (113.1)    (134.6)    (139.5) 
 
 
Non-current liabilities               (3,370.9)  (3,580.5)  (3,265.0) 
                                      --------- 
 
                                        1,103.5    1,326.4    1,116.1 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Balance Sheet (continued) 
 
 
                                               (unaudited)    At 31st 
                                              At 30th June   December 
                                      2019 US$m  2018 US$m  2018 US$m 
                                                  restated   restated 
 
 
Total equity 
Share capital                              75.1       75.1       75.1 
Share premium and capital reserves         59.5       59.6       58.3 
Revenue and other reserves                931.7    1,139.8      947.8 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
Shareholders' funds                     1,066.3    1,274.5    1,081.2 
Non-controlling interests                  37.2       51.9       34.9 
                                      ---------             --------- 
 
                                        1,103.5    1,326.4    1,116.1 
                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
 
 
                          Attributable to shareholders of the Company             Attributable 
                      ---------------------------------------------------- 
                                                          Revenue 
                          Share      Share    Capital   and other           to non-controlling    Total 
                        capital    premium   reserves    reserves    Total           interests   equity 
                           US$m       US$m       US$m        US$m     US$m                US$m     US$m 
 
 
Six months ended 
30th June 2019 
(unaudited) 
At 1st January 2019 
- as previously 
 reported                  75.1       33.9       24.4     1,313.6  1,447.0                43.9  1,490.9 
- change in 
 accounting policy 
 (note 1)                     -          -          -     (365.8)  (365.8)               (9.0)  (374.8) 
                      ---------   --------  ---------  ----------  -------  ------------------  ------- 
 
- as restated              75.1       33.9       24.4       947.8  1,081.2                34.9  1,116.1 
Total comprehensive 
 income                       -          -          -       201.0    201.0                 2.3    203.3 
Dividends paid by 
 the Company (note 
 8)                           -          -          -     (196.1)  (196.1)                   -  (196.1) 
Share-based 
 long-term incentive 
 plans                        -          -        1.2           -      1.2                   -      1.2 
Change in interests 
 in associates and 
 joint ventures               -          -          -      (21.0)   (21.0)                   -   (21.0) 
Transfer                      -        0.2      (0.2)           -        -                   -        - 
 
At 30th June 2019          75.1       34.1       25.4       931.7  1,066.3                37.2  1,103.5 
 
Six months ended 
30th June 2018 
(unaudited) 
At 1st January 2018 
- as previously 
 reported                  75.1       33.1       24.8     1,557.0  1,690.0                65.7  1,755.7 
- change in 
 accounting policy 
 (note 1)                     -          -          -     (344.9)  (344.9)               (6.6)  (351.5) 
                      ---------   --------  ---------  ----------  -------  ------------------  ------- 
 
- as restated              75.1       33.1       24.8     1,212.1  1,345.1                59.1  1,404.2 
Total comprehensive 
 income                       -          -          -       123.8    123.8               (7.2)    116.6 
Dividends paid by 
 the Company (note 
 8)                           -          -          -     (196.1)  (196.1)                   -  (196.1) 
Share-based 
 long-term incentive 
 plans                        -          -        1.7           -      1.7                   -      1.7 
Transfer                      -        0.6      (0.6)           -        -                   -        - 
 
At 30th June 2018          75.1       33.7       25.9     1,139.8  1,274.5                51.9  1,326.4 
                      ---------   --------  ---------  ----------  -------  ------------------  ------- 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (continued) 
 
 
                          Attributable to shareholders of the Company             Attributable 
                      ---------------------------------------------------- 
                                                          Revenue 
                          Share      Share    Capital   and other           to non-controlling    Total 
                        capital    premium   reserves    reserves    Total           interests   equity 
                           US$m       US$m       US$m        US$m     US$m                US$m     US$m 
 
 
Year ended 31st 
December 2018 
At 1st January 2018 
- as previously 
 reported                  75.1       33.1       24.8     1,557.0  1,690.0                65.7  1,755.7 
- change in 
 accounting policy 
 (note 1)                     -          -          -     (344.9)  (344.9)               (6.6)  (351.5) 
                      ---------   --------  ---------  ----------  -------  ------------------  ------- 
 
- as restated              75.1       33.1       24.8     1,212.1  1,345.1                59.1  1,404.2 
Total comprehensive 
 income                       -          -          -        17.9     17.9              (20.9)    (3.0) 
Dividends paid by 
 the Company                  -          -          -     (284.0)  (284.0)                   -  (284.0) 
Dividends paid to 
 non-controlling 
 interests                    -          -          -           -        -               (0.2)    (0.2) 
Unclaimed dividends 
 forfeited                    -          -          -         0.4      0.4                   -      0.4 
Share-based 
 long-term incentive 
 plans                        -          -        0.4           -      0.4                   -      0.4 
Change in interest 
 in a subsidiary              -          -          -       (0.4)    (0.4)               (3.1)    (3.5) 
Change in interests 
 in associates and 
 joint ventures               -          -          -         1.8      1.8                   -      1.8 
Transfer                      -        0.8      (0.8)           -        -                   -        - 
 
At 31st December 
 2018                      75.1       33.9       24.4       947.8  1,081.2                34.9  1,116.1 
 
Revenue and other reserves at 30th June 2019 comprised revenue reserves of US$1,244.8 million (2018: 
US$1,492.3 
million), hedging reserves of US$3.7 million (2018: US$5.2 million) and exchange reserves of US$316.8 
million loss (2018: US$357.7 million loss). 
 
Revenue and other reserves at 31st December 2018 comprised revenue reserves of US$1,284.3 million, 
hedging 
reserves of US$4.3 million and exchange reserves of US$340.8 million loss. 
 
 
 
 
Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited 
 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
 
 
                                                   (unaudited) 
                                              Six months ended      Year ended 
                                                     30th June   31st December 
                                          2019 US$m  2018 US$m       2018 US$m 
                                                      restated        restated 
 
 
Operating activities 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Operating profit (note 3)                     233.9      256.4           201.3 
Depreciation and amortisation                 522.7      555.0         1,106.6 
Other non-cash items                            6.7        0.6           323.4 
Increase in working capital                  (26.6)     (17.5)          (15.6) 
Interest received                               3.8        1.2             3.9 
Interest and other financing charges 
 paid                                        (88.3)     (85.0)         (174.0) 
Tax paid                                      (4.0)     (23.1)          (96.0) 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
                                              648.2      687.6         1,349.6 
Dividends from associates and joint 
 ventures                                      24.2       23.0            94.2 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities          672.4      710.6         1,443.8 
 
Investing activities 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Purchase of a subsidiary                          -          -          (54.6) 
Purchase of associates and joint 
 ventures                                         -      (0.1)         (223.1) 
Purchase of intangible assets                (23.6)      (8.8)          (33.2) 
Purchase of tangible assets                 (114.2)    (128.7)         (222.6) 
Additions to right-of-use assets             (18.3)          -           (0.3) 
Purchase of other investments                     -     (47.2)               - 
Sale of subsidiaries (note 10(a))                 -        4.2           (1.6) 
Sale of properties                                -          -            32.6 
Sale of tangible assets                         1.1        1.0             1.9 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities        (155.0)    (179.6)         (500.9) 
 
Financing activities 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Change in interest in a subsidiary                -          -           (3.5) 
Drawdown of borrowings                        874.4      416.9           998.2 
Repayment of borrowings                     (801.9)    (389.1)         (963.6) 
Net increase in other short-term 
 borrowings                                    22.7       36.6            67.1 
Principal elements of lease payments        (399.2)    (398.5)         (800.4) 
Dividends paid by the Company (note 
 8)                                         (196.1)    (196.1)         (284.0) 
Dividends paid to non-controlling 
 interests                                        -          -           (0.2) 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities        (500.1)    (530.2)         (986.4) 
                                          --------- 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 
 and cash equivalents                          17.3        0.8          (43.5) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
 of period                                    284.5      334.5           334.5 
Effect of exchange rate changes                 2.6      (7.6)           (6.5) 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end 
 of period (note 10(b))                       304.4      327.7           284.5 
                                          ---------  ---------  -------------- 
 
 

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

   1.    Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation 

The condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and on a going concern basis. The condensed financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's auditors pursuant to the UK Auditing Practices Board guidance on the review of interim financial information.

There are no changes to the accounting policies as described in the 2018 annual financial statements except for the adoption of IFRS 16 'Leases' from 1st January 2019 as set out below.

The other amendments or interpretation, which are effective in 2019 and relevant to the Group's operations, do not have a significant effect on the Group's accounting policies.

The Group has not early adopted any standard or amendments that have been issued but not yet effective.

IFRS 16 'Leases'

The standard replaces IAS 17 'Leases' and related interpretations and introduces a comprehensive model for the identification of lease arrangements and accounting treatments for both lessors and lessees. The distinction between operating and finance leases is removed for lessee accounting, and is replaced by a model where a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset have to be recognised on the balance sheet for almost all leases by the lessees. The Group's recognised right-of-use assets primarily relate to property leases, which are entered into for use as retail stores and offices. Prior to 2019, payments made under operating leases were charged to profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. From 1st January 2019, each lease payment is allocated between settlement of the lease liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit and loss over the lease period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis.

In addition, leasehold land which represents payments to third parties to acquire interests in property, previously included in intangible assets and tangible assets, is now presented under right-of-use assets. Leasehold land is amortised over the useful life of the lease, which includes the renewal period if the lease is likely to be renewed by the Group without significant cost.

The accounting for lessors does not change significantly.

Changes to accounting policies on adoption of IFRS 16 have been applied retrospectively, and the comparative financial statements have been restated.

The effects of adopting IFRS 16

 
       On the consolidated profit and loss account for the six 
 (a)    months ended 30th June 2018 
 
                                                              Increase/(decrease) 
                                                                             US$m 
 
 
  Selling and distribution costs                                             24.4 
  Administration and other operating expenses                                 5.3 
  Net financing charges                                                    (70.6) 
  Share of results of associates and joint 
   ventures                                                                 (9.8) 
  Tax                                                                         3.1 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
  Profit after tax                                                         (47.6) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
       Attributable to: 
  Shareholders of the Company*                                             (47.3) 
  Non-controlling interests                                                 (0.3) 
 
                                                                           (47.6) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
    *  Further analysed as: 
  Underlying profit attributable to shareholders                           (47.3) 
       Non-trading items                                                        - 
 
  Profit attributable to shareholders                                      (47.3) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
                                                                              USc 
 
 
  Basic underlying earnings per share                                      (3.50) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
  Diluted underlying earnings per share                                    (3.49) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
  Basic earnings per share                                                 (3.50) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
  Diluted earnings per share                                               (3.49) 
                                                              ------------------- 
 
 
 
   (b)  On the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for 
         the six months ended 30th June 2018 
 
                                                  Increase/(decrease) 
                                                                 US$m 
 
 
        Profit for the period                                  (47.6) 
 
        Other comprehensive income 
                                                               ------ 
 
        Items that may be reclassified subsequently to 
         profit or loss: 
 
        Net exchange translation differences 
1 
 
          *    net loss arising during the period                 6.8 
 
 
        Other comprehensive expense for the period, net 
         of tax                                                   6.8 
                                                               ------ 
 
        Total comprehensive income for the period              (40.8) 
                                                               ------ 
 
        Attributable to: 
        Shareholders of the Company                            (40.7) 
        Non-controlling interests                               (0.1) 
 
                                                               (40.8) 
                                                               ------ 
 
 
 (c)   On the consolidated balance sheet at 1st January 
 
                                               Increase/(decrease) 
                                              2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
       Net operating assets 
  Intangible assets                              (94.7)    (106.8) 
  Tangible assets                                (91.4)     (97.5) 
  Right-of-use assets                           3,553.7    3,747.9 
  Associates and joint ventures                  (36.0)     (19.2) 
  Non-current debtors                             (9.3)     (48.8) 
  Deferred tax assets                             (2.0)          - 
 
  Non-current assets                            3,320.3    3,475.6 
 
 
  Current debtors                                (45.8)      (5.5) 
 
  Current assets                                 (45.8)      (5.5) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
  Current creditors                                34.4       40.3 
  Current lease liabilities                     (724.2)    (699.8) 
  Current provisions                               19.5     (12.8) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
  Current liabilities                           (670.3)    (672.3) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
 
  Net current liabilities                       (716.1)    (677.8) 
 
 
  Non-current lease liabilities               (2,997.8)  (3,077.7) 
  Deferred tax liabilities                         32.7       25.5 
  Non-current provisions                         (13.9)     (97.1) 
 
 
  Non-current liabilities                     (2,979.0)  (3,149.3) 
 
                                                (374.8)    (351.5) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
       Total equity 
  Revenue and other reserves                    (365.8)    (344.9) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
  Shareholders' funds                           (365.8)    (344.9) 
  Non-controlling interests                       (9.0)      (6.6) 
                                                         --------- 
 
                                                (374.8)    (351.5) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
 
 
 
 (d)   On the consolidated cash flow statement for the six months 
        ended 30th June 2018 
 
                                                               Inflows/(outflows) 
                                                                             US$m 
 
 
       Operating activities 
  Operating profit                                                           29.7 
  Depreciation and amortisation                                             438.5 
  Increase in working capital                                                 0.9 
  Interest and other financing charges paid                                (70.6) 
 
       Financing activities 
  Principal elements of lease payments                                    (398.5) 
 
  Net change in cash and cash equivalents                                       - 
                                                               ------------------ 
 
 

(e) Changes in principal accounting policies on adoption of IFRS 16

Right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets are recognised at the commencement date of the lease, that is the date the underlying assets are available for use. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of the right-of-use assets includes amount of the initial measurement of lease liabilities recognised, lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred, and restoration costs.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives and the lease terms.

Payments associated with short-term lease and leases of low-value assets (i.e. US$5,000 or less) are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit and loss. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets comprised equipment and small items of furniture.

Lease liabilities

Lease liabilities are recognised at the commencement of the lease and are measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. Lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising that option. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased by the interest costs on the lease liabilities and decreased by lease payments made. The carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.

Interest is included as finance cost and charged to the profit and loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liabilities for each period.

Lease liabilities are classified as non-current liabilities unless payments are within 12 months from the balance sheet date.

          (f)   Practical expedient 

The Group has applied the practical expedient on property leases of not separating certain associated immaterial non-lease components, and accounted for these items as a single lease component.

(g) Critical accounting estimates and judgements

   (i)    Determination of lease term of contracts with renewal options 

The Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any period covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

The Group has the option, under some of its leases to lease the assets for additional terms. The Group applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the option to renew. That is, the Group considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal. After the commencement date, the Group reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew.

The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise the options impacts the lease terms, which significantly affects the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.

   (ii)   Determination of discount rates 

The Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date as the discount rate to measure a lease liability if the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determinable. The Group applies the incremental borrowing rate with reference to the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to borrow, over a similar term as that of the lease, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in the region where it is located.

   2.    Sales 
 
                                     Including associates 
                                       and joint ventures         Subsidiaries 
 
 
                                              Six months ended 30th June 
                                      2019 US$m   2018 US$m  2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Analysis by operating 
  segment: 
 Food                                   9,955.1     9,140.0    3,758.1    4,101.4 
 
 
 
   *    Supermarkets/hypermarkets       8,820.9     8,110.6    2,676.8    3,072.0 
 
   *    Convenience stores              1,134.2     1,029.4    1,081.3    1,029.4 
 
 
 Health and Beauty                      1,793.1     1,574.3    1,632.0    1,480.8 
 Home Furnishings                         370.7       346.5      370.7      346.5 
 Restaurants                            1,230.3     1,153.9          -          - 
 Other Retailing                          432.3           -          -          - 
                                     ----------  ----------  ---------  --------- 
 
                                       13,781.5    12,214.7    5,760.8    5,928.7 
                                     ----------  ----------  ---------  --------- 
 

Sales including associates and joint ventures comprise 100% of sales from associates and joint ventures.

Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the Board for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment. Dairy Farm operates in five segments: Food, Health and Beauty, Home Furnishings, Restaurants and Other Retailing. Food comprises supermarket, hypermarket and convenience store businesses. Health and Beauty comprises the health and beauty businesses. Home Furnishings is the Group's IKEA businesses. Restaurants is the Group's catering associate, Maxim's, a leading Hong Kong restaurant chain. Other Retailing represents the department stores, speciality and Do-It-Yourself ('DIY') stores of the Group's newly acquired Philippines associate, Robinsons Retail.

Sales and share of results of Yonghui represent six months from October 2018 to March 2019 based on their latest published announcement (2018: January to June results) and that of Robinsons Retail represent five months from the date of acquisition, November 2018 to March 2019.

Set out below is an analysis of the Group's sales by geographical locations:

 
                             Including associates 
                               and joint ventures         Subsidiaries 
 
 
                                      Six months ended 30th June 
                              2019 US$m   2018 US$m  2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Analysis by geographical 
  area: 
 North Asia                    10,324.4     9,747.7    3,743.0    3,645.2 
 Southeast Asia                 3,457.1     2,467.0    2,017.8    2,283.5 
 
                               13,781.5    12,214.7    5,760.8    5,928.7 
                             ----------  ----------  ---------  --------- 
 

The geographical areas covering North Asia and Southeast Asia, are determined by the geographical location of customers. North Asia comprises Hong Kong, mainland China, Macau and Taiwan. Southeast Asia comprises Singapore, Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brunei.

   3.    Operating Profit 
 
                                                               Six months ended 30th 
                                                                                June 
                                                         2019 US$m         2018 US$m 
 
 
   Analysis by operating segment: 
   Food                                                       59.1              60.1 
 
 
   - Supermarkets/hypermarkets                                25.9              26.2 
   - Convenience stores                                       33.2              33.9 
1 
                                                       -----------        ---------- 
 
   Health and Beauty                                         170.8             152.0 
   Home Furnishings                                           19.2              33.9 
                                                       -----------        ---------- 
 
                                                             249.1             246.0 
   Selling, general and administrative expenses             (67.6)            (40.0) 
                                                       -----------        ---------- 
 
   Underlying operating profit before adopting 
    IFRS 16                                                  181.5             206.0 
   Effect of adopting IFRS 16                                 52.9              41.3 
                                                       -----------        ---------- 
 
   Underlying operating profit                               234.4             247.3 
 
   Non-trading items: 
   - profit on sale of a subsidiary                              -               8.5 
   - fair value (loss)/gain on equity investments            (0.5)               0.6 
 
                                                             233.9             256.4 
                                                       -----------        ---------- 
 

Set out below is an analysis of the Group's underlying operating profit by geographical locations:

 
                                           Six months ended 30th June 
                                                 2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Analysis by geographical area: 
 North Asia                                          234.6      240.4 
 Southeast Asia                                       14.5        5.6 
 
                                                     249.1      246.0 
 Selling, general and administrative expenses       (67.6)     (40.0) 
                                                 ---------  --------- 
 
 Underlying operating profit before adopting 
  IFRS 16                                            181.5      206.0 
 Effect of adopting IFRS 16                           52.9       41.3 
                                                 ---------  --------- 
 
 Underlying operating profit                         234.4      247.3 
                                                 ---------  --------- 
 

Property lease payments and depreciation of reinstatement costs under the lease contracts were included in the Group's analysis of operating and geographical segments' results.

   4.    Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures 
 
                                       Six months ended 30th June 
                                       2019 US$m  (++)  2018 US$m 
 
 
   Analysis by operating segment: 
   Food - Supermarkets/hypermarkets         36.0             19.0 
   Health and Beauty                       (0.6)            (2.5) 
   Restaurants                              36.5             36.1 
   Other Retailing                           1.9                - 
                                       ---------        --------- 
1 
                                            73.8             52.6 
                                       ---------        --------- 
 

Share of results of associates and joint ventures included the following non-trading items:

 
                                                2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Share of Yonghui's fair value (loss)/gain on 
  equity investments                                (6.3)        1.0 
 Share of a net gain from partial divestment 
  of a subsidiary by Yonghui                          8.2          - 
 
                                                      1.9        1.0 
                                                ---------  --------- 
 

Results are shown after tax and non-controlling interests in the associates and joint ventures.

(++) Included Yonghui's six months results from October 2018 to March 2019 (2018: January to June 2018) and Robinsons Retail's five months results from November 2018 to March 2019.

   5.    Tax 
 
                                                Six months ended 30th June 
                                                      2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Tax charged to profit and loss is analysed 
  as follows: 
 Current tax                                             (44.7)     (56.4) 
 Deferred tax                                               1.0        6.9 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 
                                                         (43.7)     (49.5) 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 
 Tax relating to components of other comprehensive 
  income is analysed as follows: 
 Remeasurements of defined benefit plans                    0.2        0.1 
 Cash flow hedges                                           0.1      (1.2) 
 
                                                            0.3      (1.1) 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 

Tax on profit has been calculated at rates of taxation prevailing in the territories in which the Group operates. Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$17.7 million (2018: US$14.2 million) is included in share of results of associates and joint ventures.

   6.    Earnings per Share 

Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$178.0 million (2018: US$177.6 million), and on the weighted average number of 1,352.7 million (2018: 1,352.6 million) shares in issue during the period.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$178.0 million (2018: US$177.6 million), and on the weighted average number of 1,353.5 million (2018: 1,353.3 million) shares in issue after adjusting for 0.8 million (2018: 0.7 million) shares which are deemed to be issued for no consideration under the share-based long-term incentive plans based on the average share price during the period.

Additional basic and diluted earnings per share are also calculated based on underlying profit attributable to shareholders. A reconciliation of earnings is set out below:

 
                                         Six months ended 30th June 
                                  2019                            2018 
 
                                    Basic     Diluted               Basic     Diluted 
                                 earnings    earnings            earnings    earnings 
                                per share   per share           per share   per share 
                         US$m         USc         USc    US$m         USc         USc 
 
 
 Profit attributable 
  to shareholders       178.0       13.16       13.15   177.6       13.13       13.13 
 Non-trading 
  items (note 
  7)                    (1.4)                          (10.1) 
                        -----                          ------ 
 
 Underlying 
  profit attributable 
  to shareholders       176.6       13.05       13.05   167.5       12.38       12.38 
                        -----                          ------ 
 
   7.    Non-trading Items 

Non-trading items are separately identified to provide greater understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Items classified as non-trading items include fair value gains or losses on equity investments which are fair value through profit and loss; gains and losses arising from the sale of businesses, investments and properties; impairment of non-depreciable intangible assets and other investments; provisions for the closure of businesses; acquisition-related costs in business combinations; and other credits and charges of a non-recurring nature that require inclusion in order to provide additional insight into underlying business performance.

An analysis of non-trading items after interest, tax and non-controlling interests is set out below:

 
                                          Six months ended 30th June 
                                                2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Profit on sale of a subsidiary                         -        8.5 
 Fair value (loss)/gain on equity investments       (0.5)        0.6 
 Share of Yonghui's fair value (loss)/gain on 
  equity investments                                (6.3)        1.0 
 Share of a net gain from partial divestment 
  of a subsidiary by Yonghui                          8.2          - 
 
                                                      1.4       10.1 
                                                ---------  --------- 
 
   8.    Dividends 
 
                                           Six months ended 30th June 
                                                 2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Final dividend in respect of 2018 of USc14.50 
  (2017: USc14.50) per share                         196.1      196.1 
                                                 ---------  --------- 
 

An interim dividend in respect of 2019 of USc6.50 (2018: USc6.50) per share amounting to a total of US$87.9 million (2018: US$87.9 million) is declared by the Board, and will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue reserves in the year ending 31st December 2019.

   9.    Financial Instruments 

Financial instruments by category

The carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities at 30th June 2019 and 31st December 2018 are as follows:

 
                                                                              Other 
                                           Fair value      Financial      financial 
                               Fair value     through         assets    liabilities      Total 
                               of hedging      profit   at amortised   at amortised   carrying 
                              instruments    and loss           cost           cost    amounts 
                                     US$m        US$m           US$m           US$m       US$m 
 
 
 At 30th June 2019 
 Financial assets measured 
  at fair value 
 Other investments 
  - equity investments                  -         6.9              -              -        6.9 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                         5.6         0.5              -              -        6.1 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
                                      5.6         7.4              -              -       13.0 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial assets not 
  measured at fair value 
 Debtors                                -           -          130.8              -      130.8 
 Cash and bank balances                 -           -          313.3              -      313.3 
 
                                        -           -          444.1              -      444.1 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial liabilities 
  measured at fair value 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                       (0.4)       (0.4)              -              -      (0.8) 
 
                                    (0.4)       (0.4)              -              -      (0.8) 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial liabilities 
  not measured at fair 
  value 
 Borrowings                             -           -              -      (1,133.4)  (1,133.4) 
 Lease liabilities                      -           -              -      (3,624.5)  (3,624.5) 
 Trade and other payables 
  excluding non-financial 
  liabilities                           -           -              -      (2,199.6)  (2,199.6) 
 
                                        -           -              -      (6,957.5)  (6,957.5) 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 
                                                                              Other 
                                           Fair value      Financial      financial 
                               Fair value     through         assets    liabilities      Total 
                               of hedging      profit   at amortised   at amortised   carrying 
                              instruments    and loss           cost           cost    amounts 
                                     US$m        US$m           US$m           US$m       US$m 
 
 
 At 31st December 2018 
 Financial assets measured 
  at fair value 
 Other investments 
  - equity investments                  -         7.4              -              -        7.4 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                         6.2         0.1              -              -        6.3 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
                                      6.2         7.5              -              -       13.7 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial assets not 
  measured at fair value 
 Debtors                                -           -          153.4              -      153.4 
 Cash and bank balances                 -           -          296.2              -      296.2 
 
                                        -           -          449.6              -      449.6 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial liabilities 
  measured at fair value 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                       (0.3)           -              -              -      (0.3) 
 
                                    (0.3)           -              -              -      (0.3) 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Financial liabilities 
  not measured at fair 
  value 
 Borrowings                             -           -              -      (1,040.2)  (1,040.2) 
 Lease liabilities                      -           -              -      (3,722.0)  (3,722.0) 
 Trade and other payables 
  excluding non-financial 
  liabilities                           -           -              -      (2,267.1)  (2,267.1) 
 
                                        -           -              -      (7,029.3)  (7,029.3) 
                             ------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts.

Fair value estimation

   (i)    Financial instruments that are measured at fair value 

For financial instruments that are measured at fair value in the balance sheet, the corresponding fair value measurements are disclosed by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

(a) Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities ('quoted prices in active markets')

The fair values of listed securities are based on quoted prices in active markets at the balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for listed investments held by the Group is the current bid price.

(b) Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly ('observable current market transactions')

The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined using rates quoted by the Group's bankers at the balance sheet date. The rates for interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts are calculated by reference to market interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

The fair values of unlisted investments mainly include club debentures, are determined using prices quoted by brokers at the balance sheet date.

(c) Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data ('unobservable inputs')

The fair values of other unlisted equity investments are determined using valuation techniques by reference to observable current market transactions or the market prices of the underlying investments with certain degree of entity specific estimates, or discounted cash flow by projecting the cash inflows from these investments.

There were no changes in valuation techniques during the six months ended 30th June 2019 and the year ended 31st December 2018.

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value at 30th June 2019 and 31st December 2018, measured by observable current market transactions.

 
                                   At 30th    At 31st 
                                      June   December 
                                      2019       2018 
                                      US$m       US$m 
 
 
 Assets 
 Other investments 
 - equity investments                  6.9        7.4 
 
 Derivative designated at fair 
  value 
 - through other comprehensive 
  income                               5.6        6.2 
 - through profit and loss             0.5        0.1 
 
                                      13.0       13.7 
                                   -------  --------- 
 
 Liabilities 
 Derivative designated at fair 
  value 
 - through other comprehensive 
  income                             (0.4)      (0.3) 
 - through profit and loss           (0.4)          - 
 
                                     (0.8)      (0.3) 
                                   -------  --------- 
 
 

(ii) Financial instruments that are not measured at fair value

The fair values of current debtors, cash and bank balances, current creditors, current borrowings and current lease liabilities are assumed to approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.

The fair values of long-term borrowings are based on market prices or are estimated using the expected future payments discounted at market interest rates.

10. Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

   (a)   Sale of subsidiaries 
 
                                             Six months ended 
                                                    30th June 
                                                    2018 US$m 
 
 
 Intangible assets                                        1.7 
 Tangible assets                                          0.1 
 Current assets                                           3.3 
 Current liabilities                                    (5.8) 
 
 Net liabilities disposed of                            (0.7) 
 Release of exchange reserve                              1.0 
(   Profit on disposal                                    8.5 
                                                    --------- 
 
 Net sale proceeds                                        8.8 
 Deferred consideration                                 (2.0) 
 Cash and cash equivalents of the subsidiary 
  disposed of                                           (2.6) 
 
 Net cash inflow                                          4.2 
                                                    --------- 
 

Sale of subsidiaries for the six months ended 30th June 2018 represented the Group's disposal of its 100% interest in Asia Investment and Supermarket Trading Company Limited, operating a hypermarket in Vietnam, to a third party in February 2018.

(b) Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents

 
                                  At 30th June 
                          2019 US$m  2018 US$m 
 
 
 Cash and bank balances       313.3      330.2 
 Bank overdrafts              (8.9)      (2.5) 
 
                              304.4      327.7 
                          ---------  --------- 
 

11. Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Total capital commitments at 30th June 2019 and 31st December 2018 amounted to US$404.5 million and US$408.5 million, respectively.

Various Group companies are involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of their respective businesses. Having reviewed outstanding claims and taking into account legal advice received, the Directors are of the opinion that adequate provisions have been made in the condensed financial statements.

12. Related Party Transactions

The parent company of the Group is Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited and the ultimate parent company is Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited ('JMH'). Both companies are incorporated in Bermuda.

In the normal course of business the Group undertakes a variety of transactions with JMH and its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures. The more significant of such transactions are described below.

Under the terms of a Management Services Agreement, the Group paid a management fee of US$0.9 million (2018: US$1.1 million) for the first six months of 2019 to Jardine Matheson Limited ('JML'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JMH, based on 0.5% of the Group's profit attributable to shareholders in consideration for certain management consultancy services provided by JML. The Group also paid directors' fees of US$0.4 million (2018: US$0.4 million) to JML for the same period in 2019.

The Group rents properties from Hongkong Land Holdings Limited ('HKL'), a subsidiary of JMH. The gross rentals paid by the Group to HKL for the first six months of 2019 were US$1.7 million (2018: US$1.6 million). The Group's 50%-owned associate, Maxim's Caterers Limited ('Maxim's'), also paid gross rentals of US$7.0 million (2018: US$6.1 million) to HKL for the first six months of 2019.

The Group sources information technology infrastructure and related services from Jardine Technology Holdings Limited ('JTH'), a subsidiary of JMH. The total fees paid by the Group to JTH for the first six months of 2019 amounted to US$4.7 million (2018: US$5.6 million). Maxim's also paid total fees of US$3.7 million (2018: US$2.0 million) to JTH for the same period in 2019.

The Group also obtains repairs and maintenance services from Jardine Engineering Corporation ('JEC'), a subsidiary of JMH. The total fees paid by the Group to JEC for the first six months of 2019 amounted to US$1.8 million (2018: US$3.1 million).

Maxim's supplies ready-to-eat products at arm's length to certain subsidiaries of the Group. For the first six months of 2019, these amounted to US$13.3 million (2018: US$13.8 million).

There were no other related party transactions that might be considered to have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group that were entered into or changed during the first six months of the current financial year.

Amounts of outstanding balances with associates and joint ventures are included in debtors and creditors, as appropriate.

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited

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 Risk 
   --     Commercial Risk and Financial Risk 
   --     Concessions, Franchises and Key Contracts 
   --     Regulatory and Political Risk 
   --     Terrorism, Pandemic and Natural Disasters 
   --     Technology Risk 

For greater detail, please refer to pages 125 and 126 of the Company's 2018 Annual Report, a copy of which is available on the Company's website www.dairyfarmgroup.com.

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited

Responsibility Statement

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

   a.    the condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34; and 

b. the interim management report includes a fair review of all information required to be disclosed by the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules 4.2.7 and 4.2.8 issued by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

For and on behalf of the Board

Ian McLeod

Director

 
 
  The interim dividend of USc6.50 per share will be payable 
   on 17th October 2019 to shareholders on the register of members 
   at the close of business on 23rd August 2019. The shares will 
   be quoted ex-dividend on 22nd August 2019, and the share registers 
   will be closed from 26th to 30th August 2019, inclusive. 
 
   Shareholders will receive their cash dividends in United States 
   Dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register, 
   in which case they will have the option to elect for their 
   dividends to be paid in Sterling. These shareholders may make 
   new currency elections for the 2019 interim dividend by notifying 
   the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 27th September 
   2019. The Sterling equivalent of dividends declared in United 
   States Dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing 
   on 2nd October 2019. 
 
   Shareholders holding their shares through CREST in the United 
   Kingdom will receive their cash dividends in Sterling only 
   as calculated above. Shareholders holding their shares through 
   The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ('CDP') in Singapore 
   will receive their cash dividends in United States Dollars 
   unless they elect, through CDP, to receive Singapore Dollars. 
 
   Shareholders on the Singapore branch register who wish to 
   deposit their shares into the CDP system by the dividend record 
   date, being 23rd August 2019, must submit the relevant documents 
   to M & C Services Private Limited, the Singapore branch registrar, 
   by no later than 5.00 p.m. (local time) on 22nd August 2019. 
 
 

Dairy Farm

Dairy Farm is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 30th June 2019, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,000 outlets and employed over 230,000 people. The Group had total annual sales in 2018 exceeding US$21 billion.

The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains.

The Group operates under a number of well-known brands across five divisions. The principal brands are:

Food

-- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets - Wellcome in Hong Kong and Taiwan; Yonghui in mainland China; Cold Storage in Malaysia and Singapore; Giant in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; Hero in Indonesia; and Robinsons in the Philippines.

   --     Convenience stores - 7-Eleven in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Southern China. 

Health and Beauty

-- Mannings in Greater China; Guardian in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam; and Rose Pharmacy in the Philippines.

Home Furnishings

   --     IKEA in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau and Taiwan. 

Restaurants

-- Maxim's in Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam (directly and via various joint ventures or franchises).

Other Retailing

   --    Robinsons in the Philippines operating department stores, speciality and DIY stores. 

Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's businesses are managed from Hong Kong by Dairy Farm Management Services Limited through its regional offices. Dairy Farm is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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For further information, please contact:

 
Dairy Farm Management Services Limited 
Kirsten Molyneux                         (852) 2299 1884 
Sindy Wong                               (852) 2299 3011 
 
Brunswick Group Limited 
David Ashton                             (852) 3512 5063 
 

As permitted by the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, the Company will not be posting a printed version of the Half-Yearly Results announcement to shareholders. The Half-Yearly Results announcement will remain available on the Company's website, www.dairyfarmgroup.com, together with other Group announcements.

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

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