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SPFL Sofia Prop

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Half Yearly Report (7768O)

23/09/2011 9:00am

UK Regulatory


TIDMSPFL

RNS Number : 7768O

Sofia Property Fund Limited

23 September 2011

 
                                                                                       AIM: SPFL 
 
                                                        Sofia Property Fund Limited ('the Fund', 'the Company' or 'the Group') 
 
                                                                Financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2011 
 
 Overview 
 
 
 -- Valuation of property portfolio at 30 June 2011 is Euro 19.2million, unchanged from 31 December 
  2010, as amended for sale of one apartment. 
 
 
 -- NAV per share of 24.1 pence (Euro cents 26.6) at 30 June 2011 compared to 23.3 pence (Euro cents 
  27.2) at 31 December 2010. 
 
 -- The Company has secured a loan of GBP500,000 from Pluto Partnership, as announced on 29 June 2011. 
 
 
 -- Despite obvious threats from the turmoil in the Eurozone, we believe the investment outlook for 
  Bulgaria is still positive. 
 
 -- There are clear signs of increased activity in the Bulgarian property 
  market. 
 
 -- We expect a gradual improvement in property prices over the next 
  three years. 
 
 -- Our strategy is to position the fund so that shareholders can benefit from this 
  improvement. 
 
 Chairman's Report 
 
 
 Valuation of property portfolio at 30 June 2011 is Euro 19.2m, unchanged from 31 December 2010, as 
  amended for sale of one apartment. 
 
 
 NAV per share of 24.1 pence (Euro cents 26.6) at 30 June 2011 compared to 23.3 pence (Euro cents 27.2) 
  at 31 December 2010, reflecting the impact of exchange rate movements. 
 
 The Company has secured a loan of GBP500,000 from Pluto Partnership, as announced on 29 June 2011. 
 
 
 Although there are obvious threats from the turmoil in the Eurozone, we believe the investment outlook 
  for Bulgaria is still positive. There are already clear signs of increased activity in the Bulgarian 
  property market and we expect a gradual improvement in property prices over the next three years. 
 
 Our strategy is to position the fund so that shareholders can benefit from this improvement. 
 
 
 
 
 Charles Burton 
 
 22 September 2011 
 
 Investment Managers' Report 
 
 BULGARIA 
 
 Management Update 
 
 
 As reported at the end of June 2011, The Company secured a GBP500,000 loan from the Pluto Partnership. 
  The Company welcomes the opportunity afforded by the loan to identify and formalise a long term strategic 
  solution to the benefit of all shareholders. 
 
 
 During the first half of 2011 activity in the Bulgarian property market clearly increased. As reported 
  previously the Managers believe that the residential sector of the property market reached a bottom 
  during the last year. Prices now appear to be stable and some sectors of the residential market are 
  showing early signs of lack of supply. The continued expected improvement in the market makes us more 
  optimistic about prospects for marketing or developing our properties over the coming years. 
 
 
 
 Bulgarian Economy 
 
 (Source Oxford Economics) 
 
 
 Quarterly GDP growth at 0.3% in Q2, was only slightly better than the EU average and weaker than expected. 
  Given the more subdued outlook for the EU, Bulgaria's main export destination, as well as the ongoing 
  sluggishness of consumer spending and the high level of uncertainty facing businesses, GDP growth is 
  now forecast to be around 2.2% this year and 2.6% in 2012. However, as the recovery picks up speed, 
  GDP growth in each of the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 is expected to be sharply higher at between 5% 
  to 6%p.a. 
 
 
 
 
 The moderate recovery so far has been jobless, and high inflation at the beginning of the year squeezed 
  household budgets further. But unless the external environment becomes really dismal, employment should 
  rise at the start of next year and inflation should continue to decline gradually. This could lift 
  household spending by over 3% in 2012 after an expected rise of just 1.5% this year. 
 
 
 The investment outlook is still positive and should receive a boost in 2012 from public infrastructure 
  spending. 
 
 
 Bulgaria is now even more committed to its tight fiscal stance by putting it into law. The new deficit 
  and debt limits, at 2% and 40% of GDP respectively, are more restrictive than the ones implemented 
  under the EU Stability and Growth Pact. 
 
 
 Bulgarian Property Market Report 
 
 Residential (Source: Colliers) 
 
 
 The supply in the mid-plus to high end of the market is now low and is estimated to be 3-4,000 units 
  in the greater Sofia area according to Colliers. No new large-scale projects were launched in 2010. 
  Given that a medium-size residential project takes approx 3 years from initiation to completion, supply 
  in this segment of the market is fast drying up with prices expected to increase accordingly. 
 
 
 
 
 Demand is growing for mid-plus and high-end properties. Expectations and requirements are high pushing 
  buyers towards new projects offering high standards of living. The typical profile of a buyer in this 
  segment of the market is a person in a key professional position, often self employed and less dependent 
  on the availability of mortgages. The majority of buyers are Bulgarian. 
 
 
 
 
 The price rage according to Colliers, is wide at Euros 1,000 to 1,900 per square metre depending on 
  location and quality. 
 
 In the Manager's opinion the market in Sofia may become undersupplied over the next 
  18 months. 
 
 Investment Managers' Report (continued) 
 
 
 During the Managers' recent visits to Bulgaria we noted that there has been a marked improvement in 
  the road infrastructure not just in and around Sofia but across the country as a whole. This suggests 
  that inward EU investment is finally being deployed on the ground. We also noticed that conditions 
  in the ski areas, particularly Bansko have improved; specifically improvements in water supply. There 
  are many fewer uncompleted projects and roads around have been paved. Anecdotal evidence suggests that 
  rental properties in the resort have been fully booked for the last two seasons and that property prices 
  have now bottomed. We therefore expect a gradual improvement in property prices over the next three 
  years. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 On the commercial side 2010 saw 4 new shopping centres, bringing the total stock in Bulgaria to 560,000 
  square metres according to Colliers. Two large projects for Sofia are expected to open their doors 
  in 2011. The first IKEA in Bulgaria located opposite the Sofia Business Park opened recently. 
 
 
 
 Shopping malls generally have low levels of vacancy - however secondary cities are experiencing some 
  difficulties. Various incentives have been put in place to help retailers through the downturn. On 
  the High Street, vacancy levels in Sofia are around 10%. 
 
 
 
 Discount retailers continue to be most active. Lidl opened 14 new stores in 2010. The 24 Bulgarian 
  Plus stores acquired by Lidl in 2010 will be rebranded under the Lidl name. Billa opened 15 stores 
  in 2010, Penny Market opened 17 and Kaufland 5. 
 
 
 
 Despite two difficult years, retailers are optimistic for 2011 with consumption expected to grow at 
  1.3%. Large international players are sticking to their expansion plans for 2011/2012. 
 
 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 
 
 BuySell 
 
 As highlighted in our previous report released at the end of June 2011, The Company is still in talks 
  with various parties, including BuySell with a view to resolving its outstanding claims. Although progress 
  has been slow because of the complexities of some of the issues, The Company continues to believe that 
  there is a realistic possibility that the talks will be concluded successfully and hopes to be able 
  to make an announcement detailing progress later in 2011. This would clearly be a positive development 
  for the Company and its shareholders. However at this stage the Group still values the BuySell inventory 
  as nil. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Company rescinded six contracts with BuySell, a Bulgarian property development company, on 17 April 
  2009 due to BuySell's non performance of their contractual duty to deliver completed properties in 
  Sofia to the Company by the due date. As a result of BuySell's non-performance the Company is entitled 
  to claim the repayment of its EUR9.5 million deposit plus penalties of an additional EUR9.5 million. 
 
 
 Investment Managers' Report (continued) 
 
 Westhill 
 
 One of the Company's Bulgarian subsidiaries is in dispute with Westhill BG 8 AD, a Bulgarian property 
  development company. The latter submitted an insolvency claim against the Company's subsidiary which, 
  in the Company's opinion, is groundless. The case is expected to come to Court in the fourth quarter 
  of 2011. The Company is confident that this matter will eventually be concluded successfully. Further 
  announcements will be made as appropriate. 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                     Land                            Build                          Cost EUR             Valuation EUR 
                                                                                  Area M(2)                        Area M(2)                       30/06/2011             30/06/2011 
                                                                                                                    (Note 1) 
 
         Goverdartsi (Crystal Vale/ 
     1    Crystal Glade)                                                                   36,562                                41,332                   5,820,084          4,820,000 
     2   Beli Iskar (Crystal Heights)                                                      19,432                                22,464                   1,322,309          1,000,000 
     3   Razlog/Bansko                                                                     18,353                                24,301                   9,209,372          5,350,000 
     4   Dolna Banya                                                                       48,548                                48,713                   1,661,695          1,240,000 
     5   Plovdiv                                                                           12,141                                12,712                   3,890,195          2,450,000 
     6   Banya                                                                            117,774                               141,329                   3,608,063          3,950,000 
         Sofia Project 
     7    55                                                                                1,298                                   567                     786,201            368,313 
                                                                            ---------------------       -------------------------------     -----------------------     -------------- 
 
         Sub Total                                                                        254,108                               291,418                  26,297,919         19,178,313 
 
         Buy Sell Rescinded Contracts 
     8    (Note 2)                                                                         48,218                                89,967                   9,529,477                  - 
 
         Total                                                                            302,326                               381,385                  35,827,396         19,178,313 
                                                                            =====================       ===============================     =======================     ============== 
 
 
         Note 1: Some build areas are estimated subject to planning approval. 
 
 
         Note 2: The Group has terminated these contracts with BuySell and accordingly they have been valued at Nil on the balance sheet. 
 
 
 GROUP PROPERTIES 
 
 1.GOVERDARCI 
 
 CRYSTAL VALE 
 
 
 Crystal Vale has full residential planning approval and is situated inside the Super Borovets project boundary. Super Borovets is a joint venture between the Omani State General 
 Reserve Fund, Equest and the Municipality of Samokov for the development of an enhanced ski resort in the area surrounding Borovets; the project plans call for the investment of up 
 to EUR500 million in the construction of new hotels, apartments, ski lifts and supporting infrastructure. The Crystal Vale site has a footprint of 16,776 sq m and a build area of 
 17,589 sq m. 
 
 
 
 
 
 The project has been designed as an exclusive retreat destination and is aimed at the international 
  and domestic leisure market. The 'Clubhouse' building, which will contain 22 apartments and all central 
  facilities for the project (including swimming pool, spa and restaurant), has been partly completed 
  - to the extent that the roof is in place. Construction was halted in September 2009 awaiting a recovery 
  in market conditions 
 
 
 
 CRYSTAL GLADE 
 
 
 The Crystal Glade project is located approximately one kilometre away from Crystal Vale and has a site 
  footprint and build area of 19,786 sq m. The site has residential planning permission and is intended 
  to be a complementary leisure development to Crystal Vale. It will remain in the land bank until Crystal 
  Vale has been substantially completed. 
 
 
 Investment Managers' Report (continued) 
 
 GROUP PROPERTIES (continued) 
 
 2. BELI ISKAR 
 
 CRYSTAL HEIGHTS 
 
 
 The Fund has purchased 19,432 sq m, currently designated as agricultural land, inside the Super Borovets 
  project area beside the village of Beli Iskar. Residential planning permission for the land will be 
  sought in due course. 
 
 3. RAZLOG / BANSKO 
 
 PANORAMA VILLAS 
 
 
 This project is located close to the ski resort of Bansko and Phase 1 has reached the stage of rough 
  construction; further work has been suspended pending improved market conditions. Until Phase 1 has 
  been completed the remaining 3 phases will remain in the land bank. 
 
 
 NIRVANA 
 
 
 This undeveloped plot close to the centre of Bansko has residential planning permission and will remain 
  in the land bank. 
 
 4. DOLNA BANYA 
 
 
 The Fund owns four plots in and around the town of Dolna Banya; the plots have a total surface area 
  of 48,548 sqm and a build area of 57,621 sq m. One of the plots has a construction permit for residential 
  buildings and a restaurant, while the other three are zoned for residential development. Dolna Banya 
  is famed for its geothermal hot springs and is 16 km from the Boroverts ski resort. The four plots 
  will continue to be held in the land bank. 
 
 
 
 5. PLOVDIV 
 
 
 The Fund owns 12,151 sq m of land in Plovdiv, split between two separate locations. Both projects have 
  residential planning permission. The first plot ('Plovdiv Reach') is situated two kilometres from the 
  city centre, beside the national rowing centre. The second site ('Roman View') is a disused tobacco 
  factory located in the heart of the city centre. Both plots will be held in the land bank until economic 
  recovery warrants their development or sale. 
 
 
 
 6. BANYA 
 
 
 The Fund owns 117,774 sq m of land close to the village of Banya which is five kilometres from Bulgaria's 
  main ski resort (Bansko). The site was bought from numerous landowners as agricultural and has since 
  been consolidated into three plots of similar size. Change of use from agricultural to residential 
  has already been obtained on one of the plots whilst the other two have been removed from agricultural. 
  The site will remain in the land bank while neighbouring leisure developments, not owned by the Fund, 
  are completed. The reason this is important is that as neighbouring developments reach completion their 
  ultimate sale of apartments will crystallise value for our plots whilst the importation of utilities 
  close to the site will also improve its attractiveness to potential purchasers. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 INVESTING POLICY 
 
 
 -- The Fund is restricted to investments in Bulgaria and these investments must be largely (but not 
  exclusively) residential in nature. 
 
 
 -- The Fund may invest in early stage residential developments mainly, but not exclusively, in and 
  around Sofia and its adjacent ski resorts. 
 
 -- The Fund may buy land and seek to develop its land through partnerships with Developers. 
 
 -- It is the intention of the board subject to shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund 
  beyond the 27 September 2012. 
 
 -- The Fund may borrow in order to develop its assets. 
 
 -- The Fund does not intend to pay a dividend (although the Fund is not restricted from doing so). 
 
 
 Mark Anderson and Loraine Pinel 
 Investment Managers 
 September 2011 
 
 
 
 Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 
  2011 
                                                                                                                                                         1 Jan 2010 
                                                                                                                                                             to 
                                                                                                                                                         30 Jun 2010 
                                                     Notes                  Revenue                    Capital                     Total                   Total 
                                              ------------------     ---------------------     ----------------------      ---------------------     ----------------- 
                                                                              EUR                        EUR                        EUR                     EUR 
 
 Revenue 
 Property sales                                                                     45,829                          -                     45,829                     - 
 Cost of sales                                                                    (56,687)                          -                   (56,687)                     - 
 Other income                                                                            -                          -                          -                28,731 
 
 Gross (loss) / Profit                                                            (10,858)                          -                   (10,858)                28,731 
                                                                     ---------------------     ----------------------      ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 Expenses 
 Administration fees                                                                63,296                          -                     63,296                71,340 
 Directors' fees and expenses                                                       15,114                          -                     15,114                31,497 
 Salaries and other disbursements                                                   91,658                          -                     91,658               171,188 
 Foreign exchange gain                                                             (4,707)                          -                    (4,707)              (15,396) 
 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries                                                        -                          -                          -               116,860 
 Net change in (gain)/loss on revaluation 
 of investment properties                                                                -                          -                          -              (49,848) 
 Impairment of inventory                               4                                 -                          -                          -               807,268 
 Legal and professional expenses                                                   145,012                          -                    145,012               311,525 
 Other expenses                                                                     76,730                          -                     76,730               152,910 
 
                                                                                   387,103                          -                    387,103             1,597,344 
                                                                     ---------------------     ----------------------      ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 Operating loss                                                                  (397,961)                          -                  (397,961)           (1,568,613) 
 
 Finance income                                                                         80                          -                         80                   530 
 Finance cost                                                                                                       -                          -             (636,313) 
 
 Loss before taxation                                                            (397,881)                          -                  (397,881)           (2,204,396) 
 
 Taxation                                                                                -                          -                          -                     - 
 
 Loss for the period                                                             (397,881)                          -                  (397,881)           (2,204,396) 
                                                                     ---------------------     ----------------------      ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 
 Other comprehensive income 
 
 Exchange differences arising 
  on 
 translation of foreign operations                                                       -                          -                          -                     - 
 
 Total comprehensive loss 
 for the period                                                                  (397,881)                          -                  (397,881)           (2,204,396) 
                                                                     =====================     ======================      =====================     ================= 
 
 
 Loss per share - basic and 
 diluted (cents per share)                             2                                                                                  (0.59)                (3.29) 
 
 Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial position 
 as at 30 June 2011 
 
                                                     Notes                             30 June 2011                                      31 December 2010 
                                              ------------------     ------------------------------------------------      ------------------------------------------- 
                                                                              EUR                        EUR                        EUR                     EUR 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Investment properties                                 3                                                   13,640,000                                       13,640,000 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventory                                             4                         5,538,313                                             5,595,000 
 Trade and other receivables                                                        59,471                                                52,757 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                         102,307                                               244,838 
 
                                                                                                            5,700,091                                        5,892,595 
 
 Total assets                                                                                              19,340,091                                       19,532,595 
                                                                                               ----------------------                                ----------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                                                                 (1,470,494)                                      (1,265,117) 
                                                                                               ----------------------                                ----------------- 
 
 Total liabilities                                                                                        (1,470,494)                                      (1,265,117) 
 
 Net assets                                                                                                17,869,597                                       18,267,478 
                                                                                               ======================                                ================= 
 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                                                                                      -                                                - 
 Special reserve                                                                                           57,913,640                                       57,913,640 
 Capital reserve                                                                                         (23,192,717)                                     (23,192,717) 
 Revenue reserve                                                                                         (16,851,326)                                     (16,453,445) 
 
 Total Equity                                                                                              17,869,597                                       18,267,478 
                                                                                               ======================                                ================= 
 
 NAV per share (Euro per share)                        5                                        0.266                                                 0.272 
 
 NAV per share at launch (Euro 
 per share)                                                                                     1.178                                                 1.178 
 
 
 
 These condensed financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and 
 authorised for issue on 22 September 2011. They were signed on its behalf by Charles 
 Burton and Clive Simon. 
 
 
 
 
 Charles Burton                                                                              Clive Simon 
 Chairman                                                                                    Director 
 
 
 The accompanying notes 1 to 7 form an integral part of these 
  financial statements 
 
 Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 
  2011 
 
                                                     Share                  Special                    Capital                    Revenue                  Total 
                                                    Capital                 Reserve                    Reserve                    Reserve                  Equity 
                                                      EUR                     EUR                        EUR                        EUR                     EUR 
 
 As at 31 December 2009                                        -                57,913,640               (23,910,711)               (13,805,559)            20,197,370 
 
 Total comprehensive loss 
 for the period                                                -                         -                  (874,280)                (1,330,116)           (2,204,396) 
 
 As at 30 June 2010                                            -                57,913,640               (24,784,991)               (15,135,675)            17,992,974 
                                              ==================     =====================     ======================      =====================     ================= 
 
                                                     Share                  Special                    Capital                    Revenue                  Total 
                                                    Capital                 Reserve                    Reserve                    Reserve                  Equity 
                                                      EUR                     EUR                        EUR                        EUR                     EUR 
 
 As at 31 December 2010                                        -                57,913,640               (23,192,717)               (16,453,445)            18,267,478 
 
 Total comprehensive loss 
 for the period                                                -                         -                          -                  (397,881)             (397,881) 
 
 As at 30 June 2011                                            -                57,913,640               (23,192,717)               (16,851,326)            17,869,597 
                                              ==================     =====================     ======================      =====================     ================= 
 
 
 
 
 The accompanying notes 1 to 7 form an integral part of these 
  financial statements 
 
 
 Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 
  2011 
                                                                                                                                30 June 2011            30 June 2010 
                                                                                                                           ---------------------     ----------------- 
                                                                                                                                    EUR                     EUR 
 
 Loss for the period                                                                                                                   (397,881)           (2,204,396) 
 
 Adjustment for: 
 Net finance income and expenses                                                                                                            (80)               635,783 
 Revaluation (gain) on investment properties                                                                                                   -              (49,848) 
 Impairment of inventory                                                                                                                       -               807,268 
 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries                                                                                                              -               116,860 
 
 Operating cash flows before movements 
 in working capital                                                                                                                    (397,961)             (694,333) 
 
 (Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables                                                                                    (6,714)               140,447 
 Increase / (decrease) in trade and other 
  payables                                                                                                                               205,377             (375,475) 
 Decrease / (increase) in inventory                                                                                                       56,687              (36,289) 
 
                                                                                                                                       (142,611)             (965,650) 
 
 Interest received                                                                                                                            80                   530 
 Interest paid                                                                                                                                 -             (636,313) 
 
 Net cash outflow from operating activities                                                                                            (142,531)           (1,601,433) 
                                                                                                                           ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 Investing activities 
 
 Disposal to investment properties                                                                                                             -             4,966,960 
 
 Net cash inflow /(outflow) from investing activities                                                                                          -             4,966,960 
                                                                                                                           ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 Financing activities 
 
 Proceeds from loan                                                                                                                            -           (4,063,687) 
 
 Net cash (outflow) from financing 
  activities                                                                                                                                   -           (4,063,687) 
                                                                                                                           ---------------------     ----------------- 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                             (142,531)             (698,160) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at start 
  of period                                                                                                                              244,838             1,053,703 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of 
  period                                                                                                                                 102,307               355,543 
                                                                                                                           =====================     ================= 
 
 
 The accompanying notes 1 to 7 form an integral part of these 
  financial statements 
 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 
  2011 
 
 1         SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
 
 
           Sofia Property Fund Limited (the 'Company') is a closed-ended investment company 
            incorporated in Guernsey. The unaudited condensed financial statements of the 
            Company for the period ended 30 June 2011 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries 
            (together referred to as the 'Group'). 
 
 
 
           The unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance 
            with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') IAS 34 Interim Financial 
            Reporting. They do not include all of the information required for the 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 31 December 2010. 
            The unaudited condensed interim financial statements were approved by the board 
            of directors on 22 September 2011. 
 
 
 
 
 
           The Directors have reviewed the current budgets and cash flow projections for 
            the period to 30 September 2012. These forecasts highlight the need for additional 
            funding for working capital. Various sources of financing have been considered 
            by the Directors including the possibility of loan financing together with new 
            equity. 
 
 
 
           As disclosed in note 3, the directors have signed a loan agreement with Pluto 
            Partnership (PP) for a loan of GBP500,000. In addition, the Directors have agreed 
            retrospectively to reduce their fees by 50% from 1 July 2010 whilst cash constraints 
            remain and have negotiated a 50% reduction in management cash salaries effective 
            1 February 2011. Currently property development and progress on the projects 
            is on hold until sufficient funding is available. 
 
 
 
 
           Although the above arrangements will provide short term working capital, there 
            is a need for further financing within the next 6 months. The Directors are 
            considering various options that could potentially include raising of additional 
            equity and loan financing or disposal of an asset. Accordingly the Directors 
            have prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis. 
 
 
 
 
           The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the accounting 
           policies set out in the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 
           31 December 2010. The Group's annual financial statements refers to new 
           Standards and Interpretations none of which had a material impact on the 
           financial statements. 
 
 
 
 2         EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED 
 
 
           The consolidated loss per Ordinary Share of 0.59 cent (2010: 3.29 cents) is 
            based on the net revenue loss of EUR397,881 (June 2010 revenue: EUR1,330,116 
            capital: EUR874,280). Calculations are based on 67,074,515 (2010: 67,074,515) 
            Ordinary Shares, being the weighted average number of shares in issue during 
            the periods. 
 
 
 
 3         INVESTMENT PROPERTIES                                                                                                  30 June               31 December 
                                                                                                                                    2011                    2010 
                                                                                                                                    EUR                     EUR 
 
           Fair value of investment properties at 
            1 January                                                                                                                 13,640,000            20,033,972 
           Disposal                                                                                                                            -           (5,082,712) 
           Cost adjustment for creditors                                                                                                       -           (3,075,519) 
           Subsequent expenditure                                                                                                              -                     - 
           Fair value adjustment in the 
            year                                                                                                                               -             1,764,259 
 
           Fair value of investment properties at 30 June / 31 
            December                                                                                                                  13,640,000            13,640,000 
                                                                                                                           =====================     ================= 
 
 
           The fair value of the Group's investment properties at 31 December 2010 was 
            arrived at on the basis of valuations carried out at that date by King Sturge 
            Kft, independent valuers not connected to the Group. 
 
 
           The valuation basis at 31 December 2010 was market value as defined by the Royal 
            Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The approved RICS definition of market 
            value is the "estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the 
            date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms length 
            transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, 
            prudently and without compulsion." 
 
 
 
 
           Directors are of view that there has been no significant change in the value 
            of our property portfolio and hence 31 December 2010 valuations are a reasonable 
            approximation of values on 30 June 2011. 
 
           The cost of Group's investment properties as at 30 June 2011 was EUR35,827,396. 
 
 
           On 29 June 2011 the Group signed a 12 month loan agreement for a GBP500,000 
            Loan with Pluto Partnership (PP), a private partnership. Under terms of the 
            loan agreement the Group has entered in to a Forward Sale Agreement under Bulgarian 
            law whereby PP will have the right to acquire the properties known as "Crystal 
            Glade" and "Dolna Banya Lake". The Group has right to buyback the properties 
            within 12 months. Details of this agreement were included in Group's 31 December 
            2010 annual financial statements. 
 
 
 
 4         INVENTORY                                                                                                              30 June               31 December 
                                                                                                                                    2011                    2010 
                                                                                                                                    EUR                     EUR 
 
           Opening cost                                                                                                                5,595,000             7,440,000 
           Additions                                                                                                                           -               229,754 
           Disposals                                                                                                                    (56,687)           (1,028,489) 
           Impairment                                                                                                                          -           (1,046,265) 
 
           Closing cost                                                                                                                5,538,313             5,595,000 
                                                                                                                           =====================     ================= 
 
           At valuation                                                                                                                5,538,313             5,595,000 
                                                                                                                           =====================     ================= 
 
 
           All the properties were valued on an open market basis as at 31 December 2010 
            by King Sturge Kft, independent valuers not connected to the Group. Directors 
            are of view that there has been no significant change in property markets and 
            31 December 2010 valuations are a reasonable approximation of values on 30 June 
            2011. 
 
 
 
           The carrying value has been set as the lower of cost and net realisable value 
            as set out under the requirements of IAS 2, Inventories. The total carrying 
            value of all the properties impaired is EUR5,583,313. 
 
 5         NAV PER SHARE 
                                                                                                                                  30 June               31 December 
                                                                                                                                    2011                    2010 
 
           Net Asset Value                                                                                                        EUR 17,869,597        EUR 18,267,478 
 
           Number of shares in 
            issue                                                                                                                     67,074,515            67,074,515 
 
           Net asset value per 
            share                                                                                                                      EUR 0.266             EUR 0.272 
 
           RECONCILIATION OF NAV PER THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO PUBLISHED 
 6          NAV 
 
                                                                                       30 June 2011                                      31 December 2010 
                                                                              EUR                           Per share               EUR                      Per share 
 
           Net Asset Value per financial 
            statements                                                          17,869,597                      0.266                 18,267,478                 0.272 
           Add back: 
           Preliminary expenses                                                     68,822                      0.001                    223,393                 0.003 
 
 
           Published net asset 
            value                                                               17,938,419                  EUR 0.267                 18,490,871             EUR 0.275 
                                                                     =====================     ======================      =====================     ================= 
 
 
           The Company's principal documents require the dealing valuation of the Company's 
            net assets to include preliminary expenses incurred in the establishment of 
            the Company, such expenses to be amortised over the expected life of the Company. 
            However, this accounting treatment is not permitted for financial reporting 
            purposes and has been adjusted accordingly within these financial statements. 
 
 
 
 7         CONTINGENT LIABILITY 
 
 
           a) The Group is in litigation with Westhill BG8 AD ("Westhill"), a developer 
            with which the Company has partnered on selected projects. As part of this litigation 
            Westhill has lodged a claim with the relevant court in Bulgaria petitioning 
            the court for insolvency proceedings to be brought against the Group's Bulgarian 
            subsidiary. The claim is for an aggregate of EUR7.7million in relation to the 
            initial acquisition and future potential income under the Development Management 
            Agreement. The Group's Bulgarian legal advisers are confident that this claim 
            is fully defensible and in the Directors' opinion there is no longer a liability 
            and no provision is required. The Group is vigorously defending its position 
            and has made a counterclaim against Westhill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           b) The Group has a potential tax liability of up to approximately EUR725,000. 
            Based on legal advice received, the Board are confident that any claim for the 
            tax could be mitigated successfully, and hence no provision has been made. 
 
                                                        THE FOLLOWING PAGES DO NOT FORM PART OF THE 
 
                                                        INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY 
 
                                                      AND ARE PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY 
 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2011 
 Restated into Pounds Sterling for information purposes 
  only 
                                                                                                                                         30 Jun 2010 
                                                                Revenue                  Capital                 Total                      Total 
                                                         ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
                                                                  GBP                      GBP                    GBP                        GBP 
 
 Revenue 
 Property sales                                                         40,085                       -               40,085                               - 
 Cost of sales                                                        (49,582)                       -             (49,582)                               - 
 Other income                                                                -                       -                    -                          24,823 
                                                                                                                                                          - 
                                                         ---------------------     -------------------     ---------------- 
 Gross (loss) / Profit                                                 (9,427)                       -              (9,497)                          24,823 
                                                         ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 Expenses 
 Administration fees                                                    55,363                       -               55,363                          61,636 
 Directors' fees and expenses                                           13,220                       -               13,220                          27,213 
 Salaries and other disbursements                                       80,170                       -               80,170                         147,903 
 Foreign exchange gain                                                 (4,117)                       -              (4,117)                        (13,302) 
 Loss on disposal of subsidaries                                             -                       -                    -                         100,965 
 Net change in (gain)/loss on 
  revaluation 
 of investment properties                                                    -                       -                    -                        (43,068) 
 Impairment of inventory                                                     -                       -                    -                         697,464 
 Legal and professional 
  expenses                                                             126,836                       -              126,836                         269,152 
 Other expenses                                                         67,113                       -               67,113                         132,111 
 
                                                                       338,585                       -              338,585                       1,380,074 
                                                         ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 Operating loss                                                      (348,012)                       -            (348,082)                     (1,355,251) 
 
 Finance income                                                             70                       -                   70                             458 
 Finance cost                                                                -                       -                    -                       (549,762) 
 
 Loss before taxation                                                (347,942)                       -            (348,012)                     (1,904,555) 
 
 Taxation                                                                    -                       -                    -                               - 
 
 Loss for the period                                                 (347,942)                       -            (348,012)                     (1,904,555) 
                                                         ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 
 Other comprehensive income 
 
 Exchange differences arising 
  on                                                                   827,429                       -              827,429                     (1,282,898) 
 translation of foreign operations 
 
 Total comprehensive loss                                              479,487                       -              479,417                     (3,187,453) 
                                                         =====================     ===================     ================       ========================= 
 
 
 as at 30 June 2011 
 Restated into Pounds Sterling for information purposes 
  only 
 
                                                                          30 June 2011                                     31 December 2010 
                                                         ---------------------------------------------     ------------------------------------------------ 
                                                                  GBP                      GBP                    GBP                        GBP 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Investment properties                                                                      12,320,477                                           11,694,102 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventory                                                           5,002,541                                    4,796,811 
 Trade and other receivables                                            53,718                                       45,231 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                              92,410                                      209,909 
 
                                                                                             5,148,669                                            5,051,951 
 
 Total assets                                                                               17,469,146                                           16,746,053 
                                                                                   -------------------                            ------------------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                                                  (1,328,240)                                          (1,084,634) 
                                                                                   -------------------                            ------------------------- 
 
 Total liabilities                                                                         (1,328,240)                                          (1,084,634) 
 
 Net assets                                                                                 16,140,906                                           15,661,419 
                                                                                   ===================                            ========================= 
 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                                                                       -                                                    - 
 Special reserve                                                                            39,525,002                                           39,525,002 
 Capital reserve                                                                          (22,431,952)                                         (22,431,952) 
 Revenue reserve                                                                             (952,144)                                          (1,431,631) 
 
 Total Equity                                                                               16,140,906                                           15,661,419 
                                                                                   ===================                            ========================= 
 
 NAV per share (Pence per share)                                                                24.064                                               23.349 
 
 NAV per share at launch 
  (Pence per 
 share)                                                                                         72.800                                               72.800 
 
 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2011 
 Restated into Pounds Sterling for information purposes 
  only 
 
                                           Share                Special                  Capital                Revenue 
                                          Capital               Reserve                  Reserve                Reserve                     Total 
                                            GBP                   GBP                      GBP                    GBP                        GBP 
                                       ------------      ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 As at 31 December 2009                           -                 39,525,002            (23,046,357)            1,447,484                      17,926,129 
 
 Loss for the period                              -                          -               (755,361)          (1,149,194)                     (1,904,555) 
 
 Foreign exchange adjustment arising 
 on translation to Sterling                       -                          -                       -          (1,282,898)                     (1,282,898) 
 
 As at 30 June 2010                               -                 39,525,002            (23,801,718)            (984,608)                      14,738,676 
                                       ============      =====================     ===================     ================       ========================= 
 
                                           Share                Special                  Capital                Revenue 
                                          Capital               Reserve                  Reserve                Reserve                     Total 
                                            GBP                   GBP                      GBP                    GBP                        GBP 
                                       ------------      ---------------------     -------------------     ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 As at 31 December 2010                           -                 39,525,002            (22,431,952)          (1,431,631)                      15,661,419 
 
 Loss for the period                              -                          -                       -            (347,942)                       (347,942) 
 
 Foreign exchange adjustment arising 
 on translation to Sterling                       -                          -                       -              827,429                         827,429 
 
 As at 30 June 2011                               -                 39,525,002            (22,431,952)            (952,144)                      16,140,906 
                                       ============      =====================     ===================     ================       ========================= 
 
 
                             - 
 for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2011 
 Restated into Pounds Sterling for information purposes 
  only 
 
                                                                                                              30 Jun 2011                30 Jun 2010 
                                                                                                           ----------------       ------------------------- 
                                                                                                                  GBP                        GBP 
 
 Loss for the period                                                                                              (348,012)                     (1,904,555) 
 
 Adjustment for: 
 Net finance income and 
  expenses                                                                                                             (70)                         549,304 
 Revaluation (gain) on investment 
  properties                                                                                                              -                        (43,068) 
 Impairment of inventory                                                                                                  -                         697,464 
 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries                                                                                         -                         100,965 
 
 Operating cash flows before movements 
 in working capital                                                                                               (348,082)                       (599,890) 
 
 (Increase) / decrease in trade and other 
  receivables                                                                                                       (8,487)                         128,474 
 Increase / (decrease) in trade and other 
  payables                                                                                                          243,606                       (612,886) 
 Decrease / (increase) in 
  inventory                                                                                                       (205,730)                         443,063 
 
                                                                                                                  (318,693)                       (641,239) 
 Interest received                                                                                                       70                             458 
 Interest paid                                                                                                            -                       (549,762) 
 
 Net cash outflow from operating activities                                                                       (318,623)                     (1,190,543) 
                                                                                                           ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 Investing activities 
 Disposal to investment 
  properties                                                                                                              -                       4,291,357 
 
 Net cash inflow /(outflow) from investing 
  activities                                                                                                              -                       4,291,357 
                                                                                                           ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 Financing activities 
 
 Proceeds from loan                                                                                                       -                     (3,510,947) 
 
 Net cash (outflow) from financing activities                                                                             -                     (3,510,947) 
                                                                                                           ----------------       ------------------------- 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                                                                                     (318,623)                       (410,133) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  start of period                                                                                                   209,909                         935,212 
 
 Exchange difference arising on translation 
  to Sterling                                                                                                       201,124                       (233,841) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period                                                                                                      92,410                         291,238 
                                                                                                           ================       ========================= 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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