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SAPO South African Property Opportunities

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South African Property Opps PLC

29 March 2017

29 March 2017

SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES PLC

('SAPRO' or the 'Group')

Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2016

South African Property Opportunities plc (AIM: SAPO), an investment company established to invest in real estate opportunities in South Africa, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2016.

A copy of the results announcement will be available on the Company's website at www.saprofund.com.

This announcement contains inside information.

For further information please contact:

   Paul Fincham/Jonathan Becher                   +44 (0) 20 7886 2500 

Panmure Gordon

   Ian Dungate/Suzanne Jones                       + 44 (0) 1624 692600 

Galileo Fund Services Limited

Chairman's Statement

On behalf of the Board, I present the interim results for South African Property Opportunities plc ("SAPRO" or "the Company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the six months ended 31 December 2016.

Sale of the Portfolio

In December 2016 the Company reported that a contract had been concluded to sell the remaining assets for ZAR 60 million (GBP3.71 million). Of this ZAR 25 million (GBP1.49 million) had already been received with the remainder due in February (ZAR 11 million (GBP0.70 million)) and June 2017 (ZAR 24 million (GBP1.52 million)), secured by bank guarantees. This contract remains in place and binding, but the Company has been negotiating with the partner at the Brakpan asset regarding a pre-emption right. As a result the February payment, which is for the Brakpan asset, has been delayed pending resolution of certain legal matters.

Performance

As at 31 December 2016 the unaudited EPRA net asset value per share ("NAV"), taking into account the contracted sales and distribution costs was 12 pence compared with 11 pence at 30 June 2016. The rise in NAV primarily relates to a currency gain of 1 pence per share. Between 30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016 the exchange rate moved from ZAR:GBP 19.68 to ZAR:GBP 16.88, a rise of 16.6%. The Company does not hedge its South African Rand exposure. The Company has no bank debt.

A distribution of 7.25 pence per Ordinary Share was paid to shareholders on 27 January 2017.

Valuations

The portfolio was not revalued externally at 31 December 2016 and the figures adopted in the accounts are based on the agreed sale price.

Asset Management

The key efforts of the Investment Manager are focused on receiving the contracted sums and negotiating the pre-emption arrangements on the Brakpan asset.

Wind up

On receipt of the final payment steps will be taken to wind up the Company. The Board has already served notice where appropriate under various service agreements.

David Hunter

Chairman

28 March 2017

Consolidated Income Statement

 
                                                                     (Unaudited)                           (Unaudited) 
                                                   Period from 1 July 2016 to 31         Period from 1 July 2015 to 31 
                                                                   December 2016                         December 2015 
                                       Note                              GBP'000                               GBP'000 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Revenue - rental income                                                       9                                    14 
 Revenue - sale of inventory                                                   -                                   154 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Total revenue                                                                 9                                   168 
 Cost of sales                          4                                   (29)                                 (119) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Gross (loss)/profit                                                        (20)                                    49 
 
 Investment management fees             5                                  (100)                                 (100) 
 Performance fees                       5                                   (53)                                  (75) 
 Other administration fees and 
  expenses                              6                                  (268)                                 (324) 
 Directors incentive payments           6                                      -                                  (62) 
 Administrative expenses                                                   (421)                                 (561) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Operating loss                                                            (441)                                 (512) 
 
 Finance income                                                                4                                     4 
 Foreign exchange gain/(loss)                                              3,450                               (4,139) 
 Net finance income/(expense)                                              3,454                               (4,135) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Profit on disposal of subsidiary 
  undertakings                          20                                 2,162                                 1,764 
 Profit/(loss) before income tax                                           5,175                               (2,883) 
 
 Income tax expense                     7                                      -                                     - 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Profit/(loss) for the period                                              5,175                               (2,883) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Attributable to: 
 - Owners of the Parent                                                    5,180                               (2,882) 
 - Non-controlling interests                                                 (5)                                   (1) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
                                                                           5,175                               (2,883) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Basic and diluted profit/(loss) per 
  share (pence) for profit/(loss) 
  attributable to the owners 
  of the Parent during the period       8                                   8.32                                (4.63) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                                                      (Unaudited)                          (Unaudited) 
                                                    Period from 1 July 2016 to 31        Period from 1 July 2015 to 31 
                                                                    December 2016                        December 2015 
                                       Note                               GBP'000                              GBP'000 
------------------------------------  ------  -----------------------------------  ----------------------------------- 
 Profit/(loss) for the period                                               5,175                              (2,883) 
 
 Other comprehensive 
 (expense)/income 
 Items reclassified to profit and 
 loss 
 Accumulated foreign exchange differences 
  arising on subsidiary operations 
  reclassified from 
  equity to profit and loss                                               (2,196)                              (1,743) 
 Items that may subsequently be 
 reclassified to profit and loss 
 Currency translation differences                                         (2,719)                                2,539 
--------------------------------------------  -----------------------------------  ----------------------------------- 
 Other comprehensive (expense)/income for 
  the period                                                              (4,915)                                  796 
 
 Total comprehensive income/(expense) for 
  the period                                                                  260                              (2,087) 
--------------------------------------------  -----------------------------------  ----------------------------------- 
 
 Total comprehensive 
 income/(expense) attributable to: 
 - Owners of the Parent                                                       437                              (2,231) 
 - Non-controlling interests                                                (177)                                  144 
--------------------------------------------  -----------------------------------  ----------------------------------- 
                                                                              260                              (2,087) 
 -------------------------------------------  -----------------------------------  ----------------------------------- 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
                                                                                  (Unaudited)             (Audited) 
                                                                       As at 31 December 2016    As at 30 June 2016 
                                                               Note                   GBP'000               GBP'000 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Assets 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                    9                           -                 3,187 
 Trade and other receivables                                    10                      2,100                 2,552 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                      11                      5,547                 1,788 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Total current assets                                                                   7,647                 7,527 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Total assets                                                                           7,647                 7,527 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 
 Equity 
 Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Parent: 
 Issued share capital                                           12                        623                   623 
 Foreign currency translation reserve                           13                          4                 4,747 
 Retained earnings                                              13                      6,819                 1,639 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
                                                                                        7,446                 7,009 
 Non-controlling interests                                      15                          -               (1,035) 
 Total equity                                                                           7,446                 5,974 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Liabilities 
 Current liabilities 
 Loans from third parties                                       16                          -                 1,280 
 Trade and other payables                                       17                        201                   273 
 Total current liabilities                                                                201                 1,553 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Total liabilities                                                                        201                 1,553 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 Total equity and liabilities                                                           7,647                 7,527 
------------------------------------------------------------  -----  ------------------------  -------------------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                                  Attributable to owners of the Parent 
                    ---------------------------------------------------------------- 
                     Share capital   Foreign currency             Retained     Total     Non-controlling     Total 
                                          translation   earnings/(deficit)                     interests 
                                              reserve 
                           GBP'000            GBP'000              GBP'000   GBP'000             GBP'000   GBP'000 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 
 Balance at 1 July 
  2015                         623              6,246                6,518    13,387               (835)    12,552 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Comprehensive 
 income 
 Loss for the 
  period                         -                  -              (2,882)   (2,882)                 (1)   (2,883) 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 expense 
 Accumulated 
  foreign exchange 
  differences 
  arising on 
  subsidiary 
  operations 
  reclassified 
  from 
  equity to profit 
  and loss                       -            (1,743)                    -   (1,743)                   -   (1,743) 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation 
  differences                    -              2,394                    -     2,394                 145     2,539 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense for the 
  period                         -                651              (2,882)   (2,231)                 144   (2,087) 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Transactions with 
 owners 
 Distributions 
  paid                           -                  -              (3,115)   (3,115)                   -   (3,115) 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners                    -                  -              (3,115)   (3,115)                   -   (3,115) 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2015                623              6,897                  521     8,041               (691)     7,350 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 
 Balance at 1 July 
  2016                         623              4,747                1,639     7,009             (1,035)     5,974 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Comprehensive 
 income 
 Profit for the 
  period                         -                  -                5,180     5,180                 (5)     5,175 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 expense 
 Accumulated 
  foreign exchange 
  differences 
  arising on 
  subsidiary 
  operations 
  reclassified 
  from 
  equity to profit 
  and loss                       -            (2,196)                    -   (2,196)                   -   (2,196) 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation 
  differences                    -            (2,547)                    -   (2,547)               (172)   (2,719) 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense for the 
  period                         -            (4,743)                5,180       437               (177)       260 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Transactions with 
 owners 
 Sale of 
  subsidiary (note 
  20)                            -                  -                    -         -               1,212     1,212 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners                    -                  -                    -         -               1,212     1,212 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2016                623                  4                6,819     7,446                   -     7,446 
------------------  --------------  -----------------  -------------------  --------  ------------------  -------- 
 
 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

 
                                                                     (Unaudited)                           (Unaudited) 
                                                   Period from 1 July 2016 to 31         Period from 1 July 2015 to 31 
                                                                   December 2016                         December 2015 
                                       Note                              GBP'000                               GBP'000 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Cash flows from operating 
 activities 
 Profit/(loss) for the period before 
  tax                                                                      5,175                               (2,883) 
 Adjustments for: 
   Interest income                                                           (4)                                   (4) 
  Profit on sale of subsidiary                                           (2,162)                               (1,764) 
  Foreign exchange (gain)/ loss                                          (3,450)                                 4,139 
 Operating loss before changes in 
  working capital                                                          (441)                                 (512) 
 Decrease in inventory                                                         -                                    87 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade and 
  other receivables                                                          (6)                                   724 
 Increase in trade and other 
  payables                                                                     9                                    86 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Cash (used in)/generated from 
  operations                                                               (438)                                   385 
 Interest received                                                             4                                     4 
 Net cash (used in)/generated from 
  operating activities                                                     (434)                                   389 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Cash flows from investing 
 activities 
 Net cash on disposal of 
  subsidiaries (notes 10 & 20)                                             4,134                                 1,441 
 Movement in cash restricted by bank 
  guarantees                                                                   -                                   (1) 
------------------------------------  -----  ----------------------------------- 
 Net cash generated from investing 
  activities                                                               4,134                                 1,440 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Cash flows from financing 
 activities 
 Repayment of loans from third                                                 -                                     - 
 parties 
 Distributions paid                                                            -                               (3,115) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Net cash used in financing 
  activities                                                                   -                               (3,115) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and 
  cash equivalents                                                         3,700                               (1,286) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of the period                                                  1,788                                 3,096 
 Foreign exchange losses on cash and 
  cash equivalents                                                            59                                 (173) 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of 
  the period                            11                                 5,547                                 1,637 
------------------------------------  -----  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------------ 
 

Notes to the Financial Statements

   1              General Information 

South African Property Opportunities plc (the "Company") was incorporated and registered in the Isle of Man under the Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931 to 2004 on 27 June 2006 as a public limited company with registered number 117001C. On 7 January 2011 with the approval of Shareholders in general meeting, the Company was re-registered as a company under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 with registered number 006491v. South African Property Opportunities plc and its subsidiaries' (the "Group") investment objective is the orderly realisation of a portfolio of real estate assets in South Africa and the subsequent return of capital to the shareholders.

The Company's property activities were managed by Group Five Property Developments (Pty) Limited ("Group Five"). Bridgehead Real Estate Fund (Pty) Ltd ("Bridgehead") was appointed as the replacement investment manager with effect from 1 July 2014. The Company's administration is delegated to Galileo Fund Services Limited (the "Administrator"). The registered office of the Company is Millennium House, 46 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1JB.

Pursuant to a prospectus dated 20 October 2006 there was an authorisation to place up to 50 million shares. Following the close of the placing on 26 October 2006, 30 million shares were issued at a price of 100p per share.

The shares of the Company were admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") on 26 October 2006 when dealings also commenced. On the same date the shares of the Company were admitted to the Official List of the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (the "CISX").

As a result of a further fundraising in May 2007, 32,292,810 shares were issued at a price of 106p per share, which were admitted to trading on AIM on 22 May 2007.

The Company's agents and its Investment Manager perform all functions, other than those carried out by the Board's executive and non-executive directors. The Group has two executive directors.

Financial year end

The financial year end of the Company is 30 June in each year.

   2              Summary of significant accounting policies 
   2.1           Basis of preparation 

The accounting policies applied by the Group in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016.

These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 30 June 2016 which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union.

The interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2016 are unaudited. The comparative interim figures for the six months ended 31 December 2015 are also unaudited.

As the Group's objective is the orderly realisation of its assets with a view to returning capital to the shareholders thereafter, these financial statements have not been prepared on a going concern basis. During the realisation period the Group expects to trade in an orderly fashion and, in the Directors' opinion, the valuation bases applied to the assets and liabilities are such that there would be no material adjustments to the financial statements if they had been prepared on a going concern basis.

   2.2           Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

Management makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have been applied in the current period and which may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below:

(a) Estimated impairment of inventory

The Group obtained third party valuations performed by Broll (Broll represent CBRE under the terms of a network agreement whereby Broll represent CBRE in those sub-Saharan markets where CBRE do not have a presence of their own. Together with South Africa this includes Nigeria and Ghana) on an annual basis at the end of June each year. These were used in conjunction with the strategic plan for each development in order to determine any impairment of inventory. At 30 June 2016 the valuations were adjusted to the sales proceeds which provided better evidence of the value of the portfolio at 30 June 2016.

During the period there were impairment charges in relation to inventory (see note 9).

   3              Segment Information 

The entity is domiciled in the Isle of Man. All of the reported revenue, GBP9,093 (31 December 2015: GBP68,415), arises in South Africa.

For the six months ended 31 December 2016 revenues of GBP6,832 (ZAR 122,110) and GBP2,261 (ZAR 40,413) were derived from single external customers and were attributable to the Imbonini phase 2 development and the Lenasia development respectively (31 December 2015: GBP154,511 (ZAR 3,217,528) attributable to the Imbonini development).

   4              Cost of sales 
 
                                                                   Period ended        Period ended 
                                                               31 December 2016    31 December 2015 
                                                                        GBP'000             GBP'000 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Cost of inventory sold                                                       -                  89 
 Property expenses                                                           28                  32 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
                                                                             28                 121 
 Impairment/(reversal of impairment) of inventory (note 9)                    1                 (2) 
 Total cost of sales                                                         29                 119 
-----------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 
   5              Investment Manager's fees 

Annual fees

Bridgehead was appointed as the replacement investment manager with effect from 1 July 2014 and is entitled to an annual management fee of GBP175,000 per annum (excluding VAT). Management fees for the period ended 31 December 2016 paid to Bridgehead amounted to GBP99,750 (31 December 2015: GBP99,750).

Sales fee

Bridgehead is not entitled to a sales fee under the investment management agreement dated 1 July 2014.

Performance fees

Bridgehead is entitled to a performance fee of 1.5% of the net proceeds received by the Group following the sale of an asset under the investment management agreement dated 1 July 2014. Performance fees for the period ended 31 December 2016 amounted to GBP53,318 (ZAR 900,000) (31 December 2015: GBP74,954 (ZAR 1,546,440)).

   6              Other administration fees and expenses 
 
                                          Period ended        Period ended 
                                      31 December 2016    31 December 2015 
                                               GBP'000             GBP'000 
----------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Directors' remuneration and fees                   76                  76 
 Other expenses                                    192                 248 
----------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Administration fees and expenses                  268                 324 
----------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 

Included within other administration fees and expenses are the following:

Directors' remuneration

The maximum amount of basic remuneration payable by the Company by way of fees to the Non-executive Directors permitted under the Articles of Association is GBP200,000 per annum. All Directors are each entitled to receive reimbursement of any expenses incurred in relation to their appointment. During the period of these accounts, the Chairman was entitled to an annual fee of GBP40,000, Stephen Coe was entitled to an annual fee of GBP35,000 and David Saville was entitled to an annual fee of GBP15,000.

Executive Directors' fees

John Chapman was entitled to an annual basic salary of GBP30,000 and Craig McMurray was entitled to an annual basic salary of GBP20,000. Pursuant to the terms of their service agreements, Craig McMurray and John Chapman are entitled to incentive payments of, respectively, 1.5 per cent. and 0.5 per cent. of all sums distributed to shareholders. Their service agreements also provide for payments of the same percentages, following termination of their employment, for distributions paid or payable from cash generated during their employment. Total incentive fees for the period ended 31 December 2016 amounted to GBPnil (31 December 2015 GBP62,293).

All directors' remuneration and fees

Total fees and basic remuneration (including VAT where applicable) paid to the Directors for the period ended 31 December 2016 amounted to GBP75,729 (31 December 2015: GBP75,682) and was split as below. Directors' insurance cover amounted to GBP7,196 (31 December 2015: GBP8,051).

 
                          Period ended 31 December 2016                 Period ended 31 December 2015 
                   Basic fee/salary   Incentive fees     Total   Basic fee/salary   Incentive fees     Total 
                            GBP'000          GBP'000   GBP'000            GBP'000          GBP'000   GBP'000 
----------------  -----------------  ---------------  --------  -----------------  ---------------  -------- 
 David Hunter                    24                -        24                 24                -        24 
 David Saville                    9                -         9                  9                -         9 
 Stephen Coe                     18                -        18                 18                -        18 
                                 51                -        51                 51                -        51 
----------------  -----------------  ---------------  --------  -----------------  ---------------  -------- 
 John Chapman                    15                -        15                 15               15        30 
 Craig McMurray                  10                -        10                 10               47        57 
----------------  -----------------  ---------------  --------  -----------------  ---------------  -------- 
                                 25                -        25                 25               62        87 
----------------  -----------------  ---------------  --------  -----------------  ---------------  -------- 
                                 76                -        76                 76               62       138 
----------------  -----------------  ---------------  --------  -----------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
   7              Income tax expense 
 
                    Period ended        Period ended 
                31 December 2016    31 December 2015 
                         GBP'000             GBP'000 
------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Current tax                   -                   - 
------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 

The tax on the Group's profit before tax is higher than the standard rate of income tax in the Isle of Man of zero per cent. The differences are explained below:

 
                                                                                 Period ended        Period ended 
                                                                             31 December 2016    31 December 2015 
                                                                                      GBP'000             GBP'000 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Profit/(loss) before tax                                                               5,175             (2,883) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 
 Tax calculated at domestic tax rates applicable in the Isle of Man (0%)                    -                   - 
 Effect of higher tax rates in South Africa (28%)                                           -                   - 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Tax expense                                                                                -                   - 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 
   8              Basic and diluted profit/(loss) per share 

Basic profit/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Group by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.

 
                                                                               Period ended        Period ended 
                                                                           31 December 2016    31 December 2015 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company (GBP'000)                5,180             (2,882) 
 Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands)                              62,293              62,293 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 Basic profit/(loss) per share (pence per share)                                       8.32              (4.63) 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
 

The Company has no dilutive potential ordinary shares; the diluted earnings per share is the same as the basic earnings per share.

   9              Inventories 

Current assets

 
                                                31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
                                                         GBP'000        GBP'000 
---------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Start of the period/year                                  3,187          5,642 
 Costs capitalised                                             1              3 
 Impairment                                                  (1)        (1,890) 
 Cost of inventory sold                                        -          (211) 
 Disposal via sale of subsidiaries (note 20)             (3,716)              - 
 Exchange differences                                        529          (357) 
                                               ----------------- 
 End of the period/year                                        -          3,187 
---------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

During the period, the Group capitalised costs of GBP902 (ZAR 16,119) (30 June 2016: GBP3,117 (ZAR 66,829)) in order to develop these assets for future re-sale, and accordingly they were classified as inventory.

At 30 June 2016 the net realisable values of all of the developments were lower than cost, therefore, their inventory values were impaired to a value of GBP3,187,027 (ZAR 62,727,698). Net realisable value was determined by the sale contract less estimated selling expenses.

   10            Trade and other receivables 
 
                                                       31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
                                                                GBP'000        GBP'000 
----------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Prepayments                                                         23             18 
 VAT receivable                                                       4             20 
 Trade receivables                                                    -             15 
 Proceeds due from sale of subsidiaries (note 20) *               2,073          2,490 
 Other receivables                                                    -              9 
----------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Trade and other receivables                                      2,100          2,552 
----------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

* the comparative balance relates to the sale of the Emberton development where one final amount of ZAR 9,000,000 (GBP0.48 million) was received in August 2016 and the sale of the African Renaissance development where one final amount of ZAR 40,000,000 (GBP2.38 million) was received in December 2016.

The fair value of trade and other receivables approximates their carrying value.

   11            Cash and cash equivalents 
 
                              31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
                                       GBP'000        GBP'000 
---------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Bank balances                           5,547          1,788 
 Bank deposit balances                       -              - 
---------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents               5,547          1,788 
---------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 
   12            Share capital 
 
 Ordinary Shares of 1p each         As at 31 December 2016 & 30 June 2016        As at 31 December 2016 & 30 June 2016 
                                                                   Number                                      GBP'000 
----------------------------  -------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------- 
 Authorised                                                   150,000,000                                        1,500 
 Issued                                                        62,292,810                                          623 
----------------------------  -------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------- 
 

The holders of Ordinary Shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company.

No distributions were paid during the period ended 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: one distribution of 5 pence per Ordinary Share on 16 October 2015).

   13            Reserves 

The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within equity:

 
 Reserve                                Description and purpose 
 
 Foreign currency translation reserve   Gains/losses arising on retranslating the net assets of overseas operations 
                                        into the presentation 
                                        currency. 
 
 Retained earnings                      All other net gains and losses and transactions with owners (e.g.dividends) 
                                        not recognised 
                                        elsewhere 
 
   14            Net asset value ("NAV") per share 
 
                                                                       31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Net assets attributable to equity holders of the Company (GBP'000)               7,446          7,009 
 Shares in issue (in thousands)                                                  62,293         62,293 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 NAV per share (GBP)                                                               0.12           0.11 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

The NAV per share is calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to equity holders of the Group by the number of ordinary shares in issue.

The Group publishes an adjusted NAV that is calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the European Public Real Estate Association ("EPRA"). The primary difference between EPRA and IFRS is that, in general, under IFRS the Group's development properties are classified as inventory and held at cost while EPRA permits the incorporation of open market valuations. In order to produce the EPRA numbers the Group has retained Broll's Johannesburg office to conduct annual valuations, which are reviewed and adjusted by the directors for the interim accounts. The EPRA numbers incorporate the directors' valuation and are net of tax.

The below figures also take into consideration any profit share agreements with development partners, fees due on sale of properties (see note 5) and incentive fees due to the Executive Directors (see note 6).

 
 EPRA NAV                                                              31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Net assets attributable to equity holders of the Company (GBP'000)               7,297          6,869 
 Shares in issue (in thousands)                                                  62,293         62,293 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 EPRA NAV per share (GBP)                                                          0.12           0.11 
--------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 
   15            Non-controlling interests 
 
 Subsidiary                   Country of       Percentage of      Profit/(loss)     Accumulated NCI     Dividends paid 
                           incorporation         shares held   allocated to NCI    31 December 2016      to NCI period 
                                                                period ended 31                               ended 31 
                                                                  December 2016                          December 2016 
                                                                        GBP'000             GBP'000            GBP'000 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ----------------- 
 Madison Park 
  Properties 40 
  (Pty) Limited             South Africa                 50%                (5)                   -                  - 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ----------------- 
 

The subsidiary received funding of ZAR 180,000 (GBP10,071) during the six months ended 31 December 2016 to meet its ongoing commitments and was sold during the period (see note 20).

   16            Loans from third parties 
 
                                              31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
                                                       GBP'000        GBP'000 
-------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Start of the period/year                                1,280          1,319 
 Disposal via sale of subsidiary (note 20)             (1,492)              - 
 Exchange differences                                      212           (39) 
-------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 End of the period/year                                      -          1,280 
-------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

The loan was from the Homa Adama Trust in relation to its 50 per cent. interest in subsidiary company, Madison Park Properties 40 (Pty) Ltd, and the Brakpan development which was sold during the period.

The loan was unsecured and carried no fixed terms of repayment. The fair value of this loan approximated its carrying value.

   17            Trade and other payables 
 
                             31 December 2016   30 June 2016 
                                      GBP'000        GBP'000 
--------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Trade payables                             -             39 
 Management fees payable                   17              - 
 Performance fees payable                  89             37 
 Other payables                            95            197 
--------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 Trade and other payables                 201            273 
--------------------------  -----------------  ------------- 
 

The fair value of trade and other payables approximates their carrying value.

   18            Contingent liabilities and commitments 

As at 31 December 2016 the Group had no contingent liabilities or commitments.

   19            Related party transactions 

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or to exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions. Key management is made up of the Board of Directors who are therefore considered to be related parties. Fees in relation to the Directors are disclosed in note 6.

The investment manager, Bridgehead Real Estate Fund (Pty) Ltd, is a company managed by Craig McMurray, an Executive Director of the Company. Fees in relation to Bridgehead are disclosed in note 5 and fees in relation to the Executive Directors are disclosed in note 6.

The principal subsidiary undertakings within the Group as at 31 December 2016 are:-

 
                                        Development property    Country of incorporation   Percentage of shares held * 
------------------------------------  ----------------------  --------------------------  ---------------------------- 
 Crimson King Properties 378 (Pty) 
  Limited                                      Gosforth Park                South Africa                          100% 
 Business Venture Investments No 
  1187 (Pty) Limited                                Inactive                South Africa                          100% 
------------------------------------  ----------------------  --------------------------  ---------------------------- 
 
   *   this also represents the percentage of ordinary share capital and voting rights held - 2016 
   20            Profit on disposal of subsidiary 

During the period the Group disposed of its holding in and intercompany loan with its principal South African subsidiary, SAPSPV Holdings RSA (Pty) Limited, along with all of its subsidiaries (except for two detailed in note 19) for total consideration of ZAR 60,000,000 (GBP3,554,566). This resulted in a net gain on disposal of GBP2,161,755 as follows:

 
                                                                                                    GBP'000 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 Inventory (note 9)                                                                                   3,716 
 Trade and other receivables                                                                             57 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                              212 
 Trade and other payables                                                                             (116) 
 Intercompany loan                                                                                 (20,024) 
 Loans from third parties (note 16)                                                                 (1,492) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 Total identifiable net liabilities                                                                (17,647) 
 Non-controlling interest                                                                             1,212 
 Intercompany loan                                                                                   20,024 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 Total interest                                                                                       3,589 
 Consideration*                                                                                     (3,555) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 Loss on disposal                                                                                        34 
 Accumulated foreign exchange differences arising on subsidiary operations reclassified from 
  equity to profit and loss                                                                         (2,196) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 Net gain on disposal                                                                               (2,162) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------ 
 

* ZAR 25 million (GBP1.49 million) has been received, with the remaining ZAR 35 million (GBP2.07 million), secured by bank guarantees and due in June 2017 (note 10).

Although transfer of title does not take place until 1 July 2017, the Company has recognised the disposal of these entities in the period due to the loss of effective control.

At time of transfer of title the Company is also entitled to the cash in excess of ZAR 30,000 (GBP1,777). This additional recovery cannot be determined until 30 June 2017.

   21            Post balance sheet events 

A distribution of 7.25 pence per Ordinary Share was paid to shareholders on 27 January 2017, representing a total distribution of GBP4,516,229.

The payment of ZAR 11 million (GBP0.70 million) in relation to the sale of the Company's principal South African subsidiary, which holds the Brakpan asset, and which was due on 28 February 2017, has been delayed pending resolution of certain legal matters.

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