Daejan Holdings PLC
Annual Report 2008

Plain-text annual report

Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Profit before Taxation Profit after Taxation Earnings per Share Dividends per Share Equity Shareholders’ Funds per Share Summary of Results Year ended 31 March 2007 £000 198,316 141,829 £8.69 70.0p £52.88 2008 £000 47,067 54,107 £3.32 73.0p £55.40 Final Dividend of 48p per share payable on 7 November 2008 to shareholders on the register on 10 October 2008. Contents Summary of Results Chairman’s Statement Directors’ Report Directors’ Remuneration Report Corporate Governance Directors’ Responsibilities Independent Auditors’ Report Consolidated Income Statement Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Company Balance Sheet Notes to the Company Financial Statements Five Year Record Directors & Advisers Notice of Meeting 1 2 10 14 16 19 21 23 24 25 26 27 46 47 50 51 52 Page 1 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Chairman’s Statement I have pleasure in presenting the Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2008, a year which has seen a reversal of fortunes for the property industry in both the UK and USA. At a time when many property companies are announcing revaluation deficits, it is pleasing to be able to report that the independent professional revaluations of our portfolios in both the UK and USA have produced an overall uplift in value, albeit of only modest proportions. The table below shows a summary of the revalued portfolio by property type: Commercial Property UK USA Residential Property UK USA Total Valuation March 2008 Percentage Change £659.6m £38.0m £419.8m £141.4m £1,258.8m +0.9% +16.2% +3.5% -0.6% +2% Above: Architectural detail at Park West, Marble Arch, London W2 Right: 30 Kensington Church Street London W8 Page 2 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 The UK property market has experienced a distinct downturn and this has been sharpest in commercial property; this year’s surplus of 0.9% contrasts with the double-digit rises experienced in recent years (2007 – 15.8%). Although our US commercial portfolio is relatively small, it has benefited from a number of specific factors such as improved occupancy and opportunities for rental increases resulting in an uplift of 16.2% (2007 – 4.4% reduction). At 31st March 2008, 45% of the total portfolio by value was represented by residential property. It is clear that the negative sentiment which has affected the commercial sector in the UK has been slower to impact on residential property and so far its effect has been less marked; this is reflected in the uplift of 3.5% (2007 – 15.9%). In the USA the value of our residential properties has remained constant in dollar terms, notwithstanding downward pressure on values in many areas. However, it is important to add a cautionary note as negative sentiment is gathering momentum both in the UK and the USA; our residential property portfolios are unlikely to remain immune in the coming months. Above: Barons Court, Middlesex Left and far left: St Paul Court, Baltimore, USA Page 3 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Chairman’s Statement (continued) More detailed analyses of our portfolio by property type and by location are set out below: Analysis by Property Type Property UK Property USA Commercial £659.6m Residentital £419.8m Commercial £38.0m Residential £141.4m Commercial Property UK Commercial Property USA Offices £231.7m Leisure £26.5m Industrial £44.0m Retail £320.6m Land & Development £36.8m Offices £36.0m Retail £2.0m Analysis by Location UK Valuations USA Valuations London & the South £756.6m Midlands & East Anglia £169.7m Wales & West £69.5m North & Scotland £83.6m New York £79.3m Boston £27.5m Baltimore £13.7m Florida £35.0m New Jersey £21.9m Pennsylvania £2.0m It was clear that the adoption from 2006 onwards of International Financial Reporting Standards requiring year on year changes in property valuation to be included in the Consolidated Income Statement would inject volatility into our reported results. So it has proved, with a Profit before Taxation for the year ended 31st March 2008 of £47million in contrast to £198 million reported for 2007. By far the greatest part of this reduction is represented by lower net property revaluation gains which at £20.7 million were £133.2 million less than in 2007 (2007 – £153.9 million). Page 4 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Left: Witley Court, London WC1 Below: Seaplane House, Rochester, Kent Below left: New College Court, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 Far left: 3380 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, New York Left: 77 North Washington Street, Boston, USA Page 5 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Chairman’s Statement (continued) As a matter of policy, we have not actively pursued property sales and the surplus on property disposals in the year is almost entirely the result of the sale of lease extensions. Rental income has remained at a level similar to last year. We have completed over 1000 re- lettings or renewals of tenancy during the year, mostly at improved rentals. However these increases have been offset in value terms by a slight increase in commercial voids. The completion last year of a number of major repair projects on UK residential properties has resulted this year in reduced expenditure of £14.8 million (2007 – £19.4 million). In consequence, service charge income in the year was £2.9 million lower at £13.4 million (2007 – £16.3 million). the satisfactory resolution of Following outstanding issues with HM Revenue & Customs, we have been able to release prior year tax provisions amounting to £8.3 million. This year has also benefited from the impact on the deferred tax provision of the reduction in the rate of corporation tax from 30% to 28%. The combination of these adjustments has produced a net tax credit to the Consolidated Income The pictures on this page show the finished refurbishment of 164 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2 Right: the new entrance Below right: the new reception area Above: a selection of the materials used Page 6 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Statement of £7.0 million (2007 – £56.5 million charge). It has long been our policy to pursue growth in the rental and capital values of our property portfolio in a spirit of enterprise which is tempered by caution.This prudent approach has served us well and enabled us to sustain the strong financial position which is reflected in the Balance Sheet. At 31st March 2008 shareholders’ funds amounted to £902.8 million. (2007 – £861.7 million); this is equivalent to £55.40 (2007 – £52.88) per share, an increase of 4.8% in the year (2007 – 15.6%). When recommending the annual dividend the Board has particular regard to available financial resources and to the performance of the Group’s core rental activities which generate the cash which we use to run the business. Our continuing strength in these areas enables the Board to recommend an increase of 3p in the total dividend for the year from 70p to 73p; equivalent to 4.3% (2007 – 7.7%). In previous years it has been our practice to hold significant undrawn facilities in order to be able to respond rapidly to buying opportunities. In today’s financial climate the cost of such Left top: Africa House, London WC2 Far left: Meadway Court, London NW11 Left: the Boongate Retail Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Page 7 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Chairman’s Statement (continued) facilities has risen to an unacceptable level and therefore at 31 March 2008 we have allowed short term facilities of £85 million to lapse.We retain medium term facilities of £65 million in addition to cash deposits of £30 million. Our gearing remains low at 8.7% (2007 – 8.8%) and we are confident that our long term banking relationships and balance sheet strength will enable us to obtain appropriate funding as and when the right opportunities arise. During the year we have pursued a number of long term development projects aimed at enhancing the rental and capital value of properties within our existing portfolio. Our principal projects in the year included: ● ● ● ● 164, Shaftesbury Avenue,WC2 : this major refurbishment to create 29,000 square feet of prime office space was completed in March 2008. Letting activity is now underway with a number of floors under offer. 25-29,Worship Street, EC2: this development, which is close to Broadgate in the City of London will create 22,000 square feet of modern office space and is due for completion in October 2008. Africa House, WC2: Planning consent has been granted for a major scheme of refurbishment and extension to this listed building. The scheme will create an additional 20,000 square feet of lettable space producing a total of 127,000 square feet in a landmark office building. Preparatory design and procurement work is being undertaken and the final decision to proceed will be taken at the end of 2008. 49-50, Great Marlborough Street, W1: this refurbishment and extension of an existing office building will create approximately 17,000 square feet of prime office space.The project is due to complete in Spring 2009. Top: The Promenade Cheltenham Spa Gloucestershire Right: 200 Portland Street Boston, Mass., USA Page 8 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 The Company proposes to adopt new articles of association in order to incorporate the relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2006 which come into effect in 2007 and 2008. It is anticipated that further changes will also be required next year to reflect those provisions of the new Companies Act which will not be fully in force until October 2009. The main changes proposed to be adopted this year relate to electronic communication with shareholders, shareholder meetings and resolutions, directors’ indemnities and directors’ conflicts of interest. The immediate outlook for the UK and the global economy is troubled, with rising inflation rates and slowing economic activity combining with a banking system weakened by the sub-prime mortgage crisis. However, the prudent approach which we have adopted over the years means that we are well placed to weather any storm. It is inevitable that a significant down turn in the economy will raise the risk of a loss of rental income through reduced occupancy levels and the risk of increased bad debts caused by financial pressures on our tenants. Our future results will overwhelmingly be determined by market movements in property values. All published data point to the fact that UK property values are generally falling; how long and how great the fall will be is impossible to predict.This trend raises the real possibility that the valuation at 31 March 2009 may produce an overall reduction in property values. Nevertheless, I remain confident that our tried and tested business approach will serve us well in the challenging times that lie ahead. In conclusion I would like to take this opportunity of expressing on your behalf our sincere thanks to the loyal and hard working members of our staff for their energy and commitment to the Group during the year. B. S. E. FRESHWATER Chairman Far left: Vincent Court, Hendon, London NW4 Left: Wimbledon Close, London SW19 Page 9 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors’ Report The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Report together with the Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2008. Principal Activities of the Group Daejan Holdings PLC is a holding company whose principal activity, carried on through its subsidiary undertakings, is property investment, with some development also being undertaken.The major part of the Group’s property portfolio comprises commercial, industrial and residential premises throughout the United Kingdom. Some subsidiary undertakings are incorporated in the United States of America and carry out property investment in that country. Properties A professional valuation of all the Group’s properties was carried out at 31 March 2008.The resultant figures are included in the Financial Statements now presented and the increase of £20.7 million (2007 – £153.9 million) over previous book values has been included in the Income Statement.The Group’s UK properties were valued by Colliers CRE, Chartered Surveyors and produced a revaluation surplus of £13 million (2007 – £144 million). The Group’s USA properties were valued by Colliers, Meredith & Grew, Joseph J. Blake and Associates Inc. and Metropolitan Valuation Services Inc.All the USA firms are General Certified appraisers.The revaluation surplus arising on the USA properties was $15 million (2007 – $19 million). Business Review The Group’s Business Review and future developments are included in the Chairman’s Statement set out on pages 2 to 9 which are included in this report by reference. Results & Dividend The profit for the financial year amounted to £54.1 million (2007 – £141.8 million). An Interim Dividend of 25p per share was paid on 7 March 2008 and the Directors now recommend the payment of a Final Dividend of 48p per share, making a total for the year of 73p per share, an increase of 3p over the previous year. An analysis of the Group’s property income and profit before taxation for the year is as follows: Gross Rental and Service Charges Sales of Investment Properties Net Valuation Gains Financing Charges (net) Administrative and Other Expenses Profit before Taxation Property Income USA £000 UK £000 69,981 8,383 13,206 91,570 16,971 436 7,458 24,865 Profit USA £000 5,084 – 7,458 12,542 (9,960) (317) 2,265 UK £000 35,404 6,578 13,206 55,188 (2,074) (8,312) 44,802 2,265 47,067 Page 10 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Financial Objectives and Policies and Exposure to Financial Risk The Group operates a cautious financial policy within clear authorities on a non-speculative and long term basis in order to enable the Group to carry on its business in confidence and with strength.The Group aims to ensure that the cost of capital is kept to a minimum through the maintenance of its many long standing relationships with leading banks and other financial institutions.The Group seeks to minimise the risk of sudden and unexpected rises in finance costs by way of financial derivative instruments whilst retaining some ability to take advantage of falling interest rates. There is no obligation or present intention to repay the borrowings other than at maturity. Payment Policy It has long been the Group’s policy to settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction, to ensure that those suppliers are aware of those terms and to abide by the agreed terms of payment.The Group does not, however, follow any formal code or statement on payment practice.The Group and the Company do not have material trade creditor balances. Directors The Directors who served throughout the year, and who are still in office, are: Mr B S E Freshwater Mr D Davis Mr S I Freshwater Brief biographies of the Directors are as follows: Mr B S E Freshwater.Aged 60 – Joined the Board in December 1971 with primary responsibility for the Group’s finances. In July 1976 he was appointed Managing Director and, additionally, became Chairman in July 1980. Mr D Davis. Aged 73 – A Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Taxation, was previously a partner in Cohen Arnold, the Group’s consulting accountants. He relinquished his partnership in 1971 in order to devote more time to his numerous business and other interests. He has been a non-executive Director of the Company since December 1971. Mr S I Freshwater. Aged 57 – Directs the Group’s operations in the USA and also has responsibility for the Group’s UK sales division. He has been a Director of the Company since January 1986. Directors’ Interests Day-to-day management of the Group’s properties in the United Kingdom is mainly carried out by Highdorn Co. Limited and by Freshwater Property Management Limited. Mr B S E Freshwater and Mr S I Freshwater are Directors of both companies and are also interested in the share capital of Highdorn Co. Limited. Mr B S E Freshwater, Mr S I Freshwater and Mr D Davis are also Directors of the parent company of Freshwater Property Management Limited but have no beneficial interest in either company. Details of the amounts paid for the provision of these services are set out in note 20 to the financial statements. Page 11 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors’ Report (continued) Substantial Interests & Interests of Directors Daejan Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares D Davis B S E Freshwater S I Freshwater (notes 2 & 3) (notes 1, 2, 3 & 4) (notes 2, 3 & 4) 31 March 2008 763 590,033 89,270 31 March 2007 763 590,033 89,270 Notes: 1. 2. 3. All the above holdings were beneficially owned. Mr B S E Freshwater’s shareholding represents 3.6% of the Issued Share Capital of the Company. A further 3,363,116 shares (2007 – 4,363,116) representing 20.6% of the Issued Share Capital of the Company were held by Freshwater family trusts and by charitable companies in which Mr B S E Freshwater, Mr S I Freshwater and Mr D Davis have no beneficial interest. In addition to the holding shown in the table and in note 2 above, companies owned and controlled by Mr B S E Freshwater, Mr S I Freshwater and by their families, and family trusts, held at 31 March 2008 a total of 7,876,431 shares (2007 – 7,876,431) representing 48.3% of the Issued Share Capital of the Company. Mr D Davis has a non-beneficial interest in some of these shares as a Director of the companies concerned, or as a trustee. 4. Of these shares 89,270 are held by a company owned jointly by Mr B S E Freshwater and Mr S I Freshwater. There have been no changes in any of the above interests since 31 March 2008 up to the date of signing this 5. report. Included in notes 2 and 3 are the following holdings, each amounting to 3% or more of the Company’s Issued Share Capital: Henry Davies (Holborn) Limited Trustees of the B S E Freshwater Settlement Trustees of the S I Freshwater Settlement Distinctive Investments Limited Quoted Securities Limited Centremanor Limited Mayfair Charities Limited Shares 1,934,090 705,000 1,560,000 1,464,550 1,305,631 1,000,000 565,000 % 11.9 4.3 9.6 9.0 8.0 6.1 3.5 In addition to the above Valand Investments Limited hold 1,000,000 Ordinary Shares representing 6.1% of the issued share capital. Capital Gains Tax For the purpose of computing Capital Gains Tax the market value of the Company’s Shares was 185p on 31 March 1982. Significant Agreements Chapter 4 of Part 28 of the Companies Act 2006 requires the Company to identify those significant arrangements to which the Company is party that take effect, alter or terminate upon a change of control of the Company following a takeover bid and the effects of any such agreements. Certain of the Group’s banking facilities include provisions which require the Company to notify its bankers in the event of a change in control and ensure certain conditions are met. Charitable Donations Charitable Donations made by the Group amounted to £120,000 (2007 – £120,000).There were no political contributions (2007 – £Nil). Page 12 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Auditors The Company’s auditors, KPMG Audit Plc, have expressed their willingness to continue in office. In accordance with Section 384 of the Companies Act 1985, resolutions for the reappointment of KPMG Audit Plc as auditors of the Company, and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration, are to be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Statement of Disclosure of Information to Auditors The Directors who held office at the date of approval of this Directors’ Report confirm that, so far as they each are aware there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s auditors are unaware, and each Director has taken all the steps he ought to have taken as a Director to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information. By Order of the Board, M R M Jenner Secretary 22 July 2008 Page 13 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors’ Remuneration Report Audited Information Remuneration Details of individual Director’s remuneration are set out below on an accruals basis. 2008 Mr B S E Freshwater Mr D Davis Mr S I Freshwater 2007 Mr B S E Freshwater Mr D Davis Mr S I Freshwater Salary £ 650,000 – 581,000 Fees £ 20,000 20,000 20,000 Total £ 670,000 20,000 601,000 1,231,000 60,000 1,291,000 Salary £ 620,000 – 552,000 Fees £ 20,000 20,000 20,000 Total £ 640,000 20,000 572,000 1,172,000 60,000 1,232,000 Unaudited Information Compliance The Board considers that the Company has complied throughout the year with the requirements of the Combined Code in relation to Directors’ remuneration with the exception of the provision relating to the formation and constitution of a remuneration committee (see page 16). In determining remuneration policy, the Board has given full consideration to the Principles of Good Governance and Code of Best Practice as set out in Section 1 of the Combined Code annexed to the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority. Policy The remuneration policy adopted by the Board is designed to ensure that the Directors’ interests are allied to the long-term growth of the Group and therefore to the interests of the shareholders as a whole. The Group does not operate any form of bonus scheme or share option scheme since the Executive Directors’ salaries for the year are determined by the Board once the results for the year are known with any salary increase calculated and paid with effect from the beginning of the financial year. Remuneration of Non Executive Directors The fee of the non-executive Director is reviewed periodically by the Executive Directors who make recommendations to the Board.The current level of £20,000 has been fixed for a number of years. Service Contracts No Director has a service contract. Page 14 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Total Shareholder Return The following graph shows the total shareholder returns for the Company for each of the last five financial years compared to the FTSE All-Share Real Estate Index.The Company is a constituent of the FTSE All-Share Real Estate Index and the FTSE 350 index, and the Board considers these to be the most appropriate broad market equity indices for illustrating the Company’s performance. Daejan Holdings Total Shareholder Return Index versus FTSE Real Estate Sector Total Return Index and the FTSE 350 Total Return Index for the five financial years ended 31 March 2008 (rebased as at 1 April 2003) TSR Performance Graph 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Daejan Holdings FTSE All Share Real Estate FTSE 350 Source: Thomson Datastream Approved by the Board on 22 July 2008 and signed on its behalf by M R M Jenner Company Secretary Page 15 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Corporate Governance Corporate Governance The Board is required by the Financial Services Authority to report on the extent of its application of the principles and of its compliance with the provisions contained in the revised Combined Code issued by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2003. Your Board fully supports the goal of better Corporate Governance and we comply with the majority of the provisions of the revised Code. We do not comply with the provisions of the revised Code in connection with non-executive representation on the Board, as we are doubtful that further extending non-executive participation at present would benefit our shareholders.We consider it vital that the principles of a unitary Board of Directors sharing responsibility for all facets of the Company’s business should not be undermined by reserving areas of decision making solely for non-executive Directors. For this reason the matters which the Code recommends should be reserved for audit, nomination and remuneration committees are dealt with by the entire Board and it is intended to continue this practice. In view of the fact that the Board comprises only three Directors it is also not considered necessary to split the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive. Executive remuneration is not directly related to performance, but a link is established by the fact that remuneration is not agreed upon until after the results for the year are known. Changes should be made when they are appropriate and in the best interests of the Company, rather than for the sake of change itself.This Company has a successful track record and whilst the Board will continue to keep under review any proposals which may improve the efficiency of its operations, the current structure has stood the Company in good stead over many years and should continue to do so in the future. The Board The Group is controlled through its Board of Directors.The Board’s main roles are to create value to shareholders, to provide entrepreneurial leadership of the Group, to approve the Group’s strategic objectives and to ensure that the necessary financial and other resources are made available to enable them to meet those objectives. The Board meets regularly throughout the year on both a formal and informal basis. Comprehensive management information covering all aspects of the Company’s business is supplied to the Board in a timely manner and in a form and quality to enable it to discharge its duties.The Board’s principal focus, in accordance with the formal schedule of matters referred to it for decision, is on the formation of strategy and the monitoring and control of operations and financial performance. All Directors have access to the Company Secretary who is responsible for ensuring that the Board procedures are complied with.The Board has agreed a procedure for Directors in the furtherance of their duties to take independent professional advice if necessary, at the Company’s expense. The Board consult on a regular basis with the Group’s external auditors and are charged with ensuring that their objectivity and independence is safeguarded. The entire Board is responsible for the selection and approval of candidates for appointment to the Board. All Directors retire by rotation and submit themselves to shareholders at Annual General Meetings at regular intervals and at least every three years.The Board acknowledge that in view of his length of service the non-executive Director is not technically independent. Page 16 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 During the year there were four formal Board Meetings and attendance was: B S E Freshwater (4), S I Freshwater (4), D Davis (4). Directors and Directors’ Independence The Board currently comprises the Chairman, one non-executive Director and one executive Director.The names of the Directors together with their biographical details are set out on page 11. All the Directors served throughout the period under review. Directors’ Remuneration Details of the Directors’ remuneration are contained in the Remuneration Report on page 14. Internal Controls The Board is ultimately responsible for the Group’s system of internal control and for reviewing its effectiveness. However, such a system is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives, and can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. The revised Combined Code introduced a requirement that the Directors review the effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal controls.This extends the existing requirement in respect of internal financial controls to cover all controls including: financial, operational, compliance, and risk management. The Board confirms that there is an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and managing the significant business risks faced by the Group, that this process has been in place for the year under review and up to the date of approval of the Annual Report and Accounts.This process is reviewed by the Board at regular intervals and accords with the Turnbull guidance. The Board has considered the benefits likely to arise from the appointment of an internal audit function and have concluded that this is not currently necessary having regard for other controls which operate within the Group. Key elements of the Group’s system of internal controls are as follows: Controls environment: The Group is committed to the highest standards of business conduct and seeks to maintain these standards across all its operations across the world. The Group has a clear organisational structure for planning, executing and monitoring business operations in order to achieve the Group’s objectives. Lines of responsibility and delegation of authority are well defined. Risk identification and evaluation: Management is responsible for the identification and evaluation of key risks applicable to the areas of the property market which impact their objectives. These risks are assessed on a continual basis and may be associated with a variety of internal and external sources. The Board considers the risk implications of business decisions including those affecting all major transactions. Information and communication: Periodic strategic reviews are carried out which include the consideration of long term financial projections. Annual budgets are prepared and performance against plan is actively monitored at the Board level.Through these mechanisms group performance is monitored, risks identified in a timely manner, their implications assessed, control procedures re- evaluated and corrective actions agreed and implemented. Page 17 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Corporate Governance (continued) Control procedures: The Group has implemented control procedures designed to ensure complete and accurate accounting for financial transactions and to limit the potential exposure to loss of assets or fraud. Measures include physical controls, segregation of duties, reviews by management and external audit to the extent necessary to arrive at their audit opinion. Monitoring and corrective action: The Board meets regularly formally and informally throughout the year to review the internal controls.This includes an annual review of the significant business risks, formally considering the scope and effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal control. In addition, the Directors and senior management staff have a close involvement in the day to day operations of the Group and as such the controls are subject to ongoing monitoring. Investor Relations The Board values communication with private and institutional shareholders and with analysts.The Annual General Meeting is used as an opportunity to meet private shareholders. Other opportunities are taken during the year to discuss the strategic and other issues with institutional shareholders and analysts. The Board continues to support the concept of individual resolutions on separate issues at Annual General Meetings. Details of proxy voting on each resolution are disclosed to the Meeting after it has been dealt with by a show of hands. In accordance with the revised Code, notice of the Annual General Meeting and the Report and Financial Statements will be sent to shareholders at least twenty working days before the meeting. Financial Reporting The Board are responsible for the preparation of the Report and Financial Statements within which they seek to present a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company’s business. Further details are given in the Chairman’s Statement. Compliance Statement The Board consider the Company has complied throughout the year ended 31 March 2008 with the provisions of the revised Code with the exception of the following paragraphs: Subject split of Chairman and CEO roles strong independent non-executive element appointment of nomination committee and their proceedings performance evaluation of the Board length of service of non-executive directors performance related remuneration for executive directors appointment of remuneration committee and their proceedings appointment of audit committee and their proceedings Paragraph A.2.1–2 A.3.1–3 A.4.1–3,A.4.6 A.6 A.7.2 B.1.1 B.2.1–2 C.3.1–6 Going Concern After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Page 18 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors’ Responsibilities Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the Financial Statements The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Group and Parent Company financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare group and Parent Company Financial Statements for each financial year. Under that law they are required to prepare the Group Financial Statements in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and applicable law and have elected to prepare the parent company financial statements in accordance with UK Accounting Standards, and applicable law (UK generally accepted accounting practice). The group financial statements are required by law and IFRSs as adopted by the EU to present fairly the financial position and the performance of the group. The Companies Act 1985 provides in relation to such financial statements, that references in the relevant part of that Act to financial statements giving a true and fair view, are references to their achieving a fair presentation. The parent company financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the parent company and of the profit or loss of the parent company for that period. In preparing each of the group and parent company financial statements, the directors are required to: ● ● ● ● ● select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; for the group financial statements, state whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU; for the parent company financial statements, state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the parent company financial statements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and the parent company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the parent company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Under applicable law and regulations, the directors are also responsible for preparing a Directors’ Report, Directors’ Remuneration Report and Corporate Governance Statement that comply with that law and those regulations. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company’s website. Legislation in the UK governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Page 19 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors’ Responsibilities (continued) Responsibility statement of the Directors We confirm that to the best of our knowledge the financial statements prepared in accordance with the applicable set of accounting standards give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, and the Chairman’s statement which includes the Property and Financial Review includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the issuer and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the financial risks and uncertainties that they face. By order of the Board, M R M Jenner Secretary 22 July 2008 Page 20 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Independent Auditors’ Report Independent auditors’ report to the members of Daejan Holdings PLC We have audited the group and parent company financial statements of Daejan Holdings Plc for the year ended 31 March 2008 which comprise the Group Income Statement, the Group and Parent Company Balance Sheets, the Group Cash Flow Statement, the Group Statement of Recognised Income and Expense and the related notes.These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein. We have also audited the information in the Directors’ Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited. This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose.To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU, and for preparing the parent company financial statements and the Directors’ Remuneration Report in accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) are set out in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities on page 19. Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view and whether the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and, as regards the group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. We also report to you whether, in our opinion, the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. The information given in the Directors’ Report includes that specific information presented in the Chairman’s Statement that is cross referenced from the business review section of the Directors’ Report. In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding directors’ remuneration and other transactions is not disclosed. We review whether the Corporate Governance Statement reflects the company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the 2006 Combined Code specified for our review by the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority, and we report if it does not. We are not required to consider whether the board’s statements on internal control cover all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of the group’s corporate governance procedures or its risk and control procedures. Page 21 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) We read the other information contained in the Annual Report and consider whether it is consistent with the audited financial statements. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information. Basis of audit opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the group’s and company’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited. Opinion In our opinion: ● ● ● ● ● the group financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU, of the state of the group’s affairs as at 31 March 2008 and of its profit for the year then ended; the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation; the parent company financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, of the state of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 March 2008; the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985; and the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. KPMG Audit Plc Chartered Accountants Registered Auditor London 22 July 2008 Page 22 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended 31 March 2008 Notes Gross Rental Income Service Charge Income Year ended 31 March 2008 £000 Year ended 31 March 2007 £000 73,590 13,362 73,884 16,292 Total Rental and Related Income from Investment Properties Property Operating Expenses 86,952 (46,464) 90,176 (49,808) 3 Net Rental and Related Income from Investment Properties Profit on Disposal of Investment Properties Valuation Gains on Investment Properties Valuation Losses on Investment Properties 40,488 6,578 46,646 (25,982) 40,368 17,169 155,304 (1,432) Net Valuation Gains on Investment Properties 20,664 153,872 Administrative Expenses 4 (8,629) (7,630) Net Operating Profit before Net Financing Costs 59,101 203,779 Fair Value (Losses)/Gains on Financial Instruments Fair Value (Losses)/Gains on Current Investments Other Financial Income Financial Expenses Net Financing Costs Share of Post Tax Profit of Equity Accounted Associates Profit Before Taxation Income Tax Credit/(Expense) Profit for the Year Attributable to: Equity Holders of the Parent Minority Interest Profit for the Year 5 9 6 (6,491) (5) 2,287 (7,825) 2,553 25 1,669 (9,710) (12,034) (5,463) – – 47,067 7,040 198,316 (56,487) 54,107 141,829 54,064 141,536 43 293 54,107 141,829 Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share 7 £3.32 £8.69 The notes on pages 27 to 45 form part of these Financial Statements. Page 23 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense for the year ended 31 March 2008 Foreign Exchange translation differences Income & Expense Recognised Directly in Equity Profit for the Year Year ended 31 March 2008 £000 Year ended 31 March 2007 £000 (1,606) (14,505) (1,606) 54,107 (14,505) 141,829 Total Recognised Income & Expense for the Year 52,501 127,324 Attributable to: Equity Holders of the Parent Minority Interest 52,458 127,031 43 293 Total Recognised Income & Expense for the Year 52,501 127,324 The notes on pages 27 to 45 form part of these Financial Statements. Page 24 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2008 Assets Investment Properties Investment in Associate Deferred Tax Assets Other Investments Total Non-Current Assets Trade and Other Receivables Investments Cash at Bank Total Current Assets Total Assets Equity Issued Capital Share Premium Retained Earnings Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Minority Interest Total Equity Liabilities Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings Deferred Tax Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities Bank Overdrafts Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings Trade and Other Payables Taxation Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Notes 31 March 2008 £000 31 March 2007 £000 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 14 16 10 13 16 15 1,258,816 – 8,148 124 1,233,885 – 1,842 617 1,267,088 1,236,344 29,701 213 31,295 33,924 226 31,926 61,209 66,076 1,328,297 1,302,420 4,074 555 898,149 4,074 555 857,098 902,778 118 861,727 135 902,896 861,862 114,378 261,994 111,940 264,686 376,372 376,626 358 1,117 41,955 5,599 30 3,188 37,729 22,985 49,029 63,932 425,401 440,558 Total Equity and Liabilities 1,328,297 1,302,420 The Financial Statements on pages 23 to 45 were approved by the Board of Directors on 22 July 2008 and were signed on its behalf by: B.S.E. Freshwater D. Davis Director Director The notes on pages 27 to 45 form part of these Financial Statements. Page 25 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2008 Cash Flows From Operating Activities Cash Receipts – Rent and Charges Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees Cash Generated from Operations Interest Received Interest Paid Drawings by Minority Interest in US partnership UK Corporation Tax Paid Overseas Tax Paid Net Cash from Operating Activities (Note 18) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Year ended 31 March 2007 £000 Year ended 31 March 2008 £000 £000 91,498 (59,472) 32,026 2,279 (7,661) (60) (17,506) (466) £000 88,308 (59,592) 28,716 1,673 (9,858) (488) (4,765) (655) 8,612 14,623 Acquisition of Investment Properties (7,761) Proceeds from Sale of Investment Properties 8,403 (3,488) 19,558 Net cash from Investing Activities 642 16,070 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Repayment of Secured Loans New Secured Loans Repayment of Mortgage Advances New Mortgage Advances Dividends Paid Net Cash from Financing Activities Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents Brought Forward Effect of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Cash Held Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 13) (2,000) – (87) 3,429 (11,407) (48,377) 20,000 (1,186) 5,906 (10,592) (10,065) (811) 31,896 (148) (34,249) (3,556) 37,285 (1,833) 30,937 31,896 The notes on pages 27 to 45 form part of these Financial Statements. Page 26 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Significant accounting policies Daejan Holdings PLC is a company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2008 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”) and the Group’s interest in associates. The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issuance on 22 July 2008. (a) Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU. The Company has elected to prepare its parent Company Financial Statements in accordance with UK GAAP and these are presented on pages 46 to 49. (b) Basis of preparation The financial statements are presented in sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand. They are prepared on the historical cost basis except that the following assets and liabilities are stated at their fair value: derivative financial instruments, investment properties, other non-current investments and current asset investments. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Standards which have been issued and adopted in the year have had no material impact on the financial statements. IFRS 7, “Financial Instruments: Disclosure” and the complementary amendments to IAS 1, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Capital Disclosures” have been adopted for the first time in these accounts, introducing new disclosures relating to financial instruments but having no impact on the classification or valuation of these instruments. The Directors are aware of the following standards in issue but not effective at the balance sheet date: ● ● ● IFRS 8,“Operating segments”.The Directors do not consider the impact of this standard to be significant. Amendment to IAS 23 “Borrowing costs” not yet endorsed by the EU. Amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” not yet endorsed by the EU. Other standards are in issue, however these are not expected to have a material impact on the results of the Group. These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of IFRSs in issue that are effective at the Group’s annual reporting date. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the Group for purposes of these Consolidated Financial Statements. Page 27 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (c) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are those entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that presently are exercisable are taken into account. (d) Associates Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies.The consolidated financial statements includes the Group’s share of the total recognised gains and losses of associates on an equity accounted basis, from the date that significant influence commences until the date that significant influence ceases. (e) Transactions eliminated on consolidation Intra-group balances and any unrealised gains and losses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. (f) Income available for distribution Under the Articles of Association of certain Group investment undertakings, realised capital surpluses are not available for distribution as dividends. (g) Foreign currency translation The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to sterling at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet date.The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated to sterling at rates approximating to the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange difference arising on retranslation are recognised directly in a separate component of equity. (h) Derivative financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk arising from operational and financing activities.As the derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting, they are accounted for as trading instruments. Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Group would recover or pay to terminate the swap at the balance sheet date, taking into account current interest rates and the credit worthiness of the swap counterparties.The gain or loss on re-measurement to fair value is recognised immediately in the Income Statement. (i) Investment property IFRS defines Investment Properties as those which are held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or both. Investment Properties are stated at fair value. External, independent valuation firms having appropriate recognised professional qualifications and recent relevant experience in the location and category of property being valued, value the portfolio annually at the Company’s year end. The fair values are based on market values, being the estimated amount for which a property could be exchanged on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. Page 28 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 The Group’s investment properties were valued as set out in note 8 on page 35. The valuations are prepared either by considering the aggregate of the net annual rent receivable from the properties using a yield which reflects the risks inherent in the net cash flow which is then applied to the net annual rents to arrive at the property valuation, or on a sales comparison basis. Any gains or losses arising from a change in fair value are recognised in the Income Statement. When the Group begins to redevelop an existing investment property for continued future use as an investment property, the property remains an investment property, which is measured based on the fair value model. A property interest under an operating lease is classified and accounted for as an investment property on a property-by-property basis when the Group holds it to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both.Any such property interest under an operating lease classified as an investment property is carried at fair value. When the Group uses only part of a property it owns and retains the remainder to generate rental income or capital appreciation the extent of the Group’s utilisation is considered to determine the classification of the property. If the Group’s utilisation is less than five per cent., this is regarded as immaterial such that the whole property is classified as an investment property and stated at fair value. Acquisition and disposals are recognised on the date of completion. It is Group policy to sell, as individual units, flats in residential blocks which have been held as investment but which are now considered uneconomic to retain. Occasionally there are sales of residential and commercial investment blocks.The resulting surplus based on the excess sale proceeds over valuation is included in the Income Statement and taxation applicable thereto is shown as part of the taxation charge. (j) Other non-current investments Other non-current investments are classified as available for sale investments and are stated at fair value with any resultant gain or loss recognised through reserves. (k) Investments Investments comprise equity securities held for trading and classified as current assets stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in the Income Statement. (l) Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables are initially stated at fair value and subsequently carried at cost less impairment losses.These assets are not discounted as it is deemed immaterial. (m) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits. Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management. Bank overdrafts have therefore been included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows. (n) Dividends Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which they are approved. Page 29 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (o) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are stated at their amortised cost. (p) Net rental income Net rental income comprises rent and service charges receivable less applicable provisions and costs associated with the properties. Rental income from investment property leased out under operating leases is recognised in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income. Service charge income is recognised as the services are provided. Net rental income is stated net of VAT. The cost of repairs is written off to the Income Statement in the year in which the expenditure occurred. Lease payments under operating leases are recognised in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. (q) Dividend income Dividend income is recognised in the Income Statement on the date the entity’s right to receive payments is established which in the case of quoted securities is the ex-dividend date. (r) Taxation Corporation tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Corporation tax is recognised in the Income Statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.The deferred tax liability relates to estimated capital gains on the sale of investment properties not taking account of indexation. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. (s) Segment reporting A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged in providing products or services within a particular business segment or geographic location, which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments. (t) Impairment The carrying amounts of the Group’s assets, other than investment property (see accounting policy (i)) and deferred tax assets (see accounting policy (r)), are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Page 30 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash generating units are allocated to first reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to cash generating units (group of units) and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis. When a decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale financial asset has been recognised directly in equity and there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, the cumulative loss that had been recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit or loss even though the financial asset has not been derecognised. The amount of the cumulative loss that is recognised in profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss. (i) Calculation of recoverable amount The recoverable amount of the Group’s investments in held-to-maturity securities and receivables is calculated as the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition of these financial assets). Receivables with a short duration are not discounted. The recoverable amount of other assets is the greater of their net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. (ii) Reversal of impairment An impairment loss in respect of a receivable is reversed if the subsequent increase in recoverable amount can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. (u) Provisions A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. (v) Interest bearing loans and borrowings Interest bearing loans and borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, being loan proceeds less issue costs. After initial recognition interest bearing loans and borrowings are amortised over their life using the effective rate method. Page 31 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (w) Principal accounting estimates and judgements The Group’s critical accounting policies and estimates are disclosed above.This note highlights the policy critical to the business based on the level of management judgement required in its application, complexity and potential impact on the results and financial position reported for the Group.The principal area of judgement is the valuation of properties, see note (i). 2. Segmental Analysis The group operates in one business segment, Investment Property, across two geographical segments, UK & USA. The geographical analysis of property income, profit and total assets and liabilities is as follows: UK £000 USA £000 2008 Total £000 UK £000 USA £000 2007 Total £000 69,981 16,971 86,952 72,998 17,178 90,176 Total rental and related income Profit on disposal of investment properties 6,578 – 6,578 17,156 13 17,169 Property Income 76,559 16,971 93,530 90,154 17,191 107,345 Profit before financing charges Financing Charges 46,876 (2,074) 12,225 (9,960) 59,101 (12,034) 190,675 (569) 13,104 (4,894) 203,779 (5,463) Profit before taxation 44,802 2,265 47,067 190,106 8,210 198,316 Total Assets 1,112,398 215,899 1,328,297 1,101,795 200,625 1,302,420 318,798 1,856 121,760 1,632 440,558 3,488 2008 £000 21,326 3,625 11,315 10,198 2007 £000 25,928 3,552 10,879 9,449 46,464 49,808 Total Liabilities Capital Expenditure 294,143 131,258 425,401 7,761 5,853 1,908 3. Property Operating Expenses Porterage, Cleaning and Repairs Insurance Building Services Other Management Costs Page 32 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 4. Administrative Expenses Salaries Directors’ Remuneration Audit and Accountancy Legal and Other Administrative Expenses 2008 £000 4,576 1,403 706 1,944 2007 £000 4,542 1,260 648 1,180 8,629 7,630 Auditors’ Remuneration During the year the Group paid KPMG Audit Plc £20,000 (2007 – £20,000) for the audit of the Company and £266,000 (2007 – £244,000) for the audit of the Group’s subsidiaries. A further £133,000 (2007 – £48,000) was paid to KPMG LLP for Taxation Services and nil for all other services (2007 – nil). The Group jointly employed an average of 137 persons during the year (2007 – 140).The aggregate payroll costs were: Wages NI Contributions Pensions 2008 £000 3,826 326 424 2007 £000 3,804 323 415 4,576 4,542 Details of Directors’ Remuneration is as set out in the Directors’ Remuneration Report. 5. Net Financing Costs Fair Value Gains on Derivative Financial Instruments Fair Value Gains on Current Investments Interest Receivable Financial Income Fair Value Losses on Derivative Financial Instruments Fair Value Losses on Current Investments Interest Payable on Loans Repayable within 5 years Interest Payable on Loans Repayable after 5 years Financial Expenses 2008 £000 – – 2,287 2007 £000 2,553 25 1,669 2,287 4,247 (6,491) (5) (258) (7,567) – – (1,358) (8,352) (14,321) (9,710) (12,034) (5,463) Page 33 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 6. Taxation Taxation based on the profit for the year of the Company and its subsidiaries: UK Corporation Tax at 30% (2007 – 30%) Overseas Taxation Prior Years Adjustments Reduction in Deferred Tax Rate from 30% to 28% Deferred Tax on revaluation Reconciliation of Tax Expense Profit before Taxation Corporation Tax at the Standard Rate of 30% (2007 – 30%) Expenses Disallowed Prior year adjustment – see below Reduction in Deferred Tax Rate from 30% to 28% Other movements Increased Tax on overseas operations 2008 £000 9,654 549 10,203 (8,340) (13,157) 4,254 2007 £000 13,490 496 13,986 (2,522) – 45,023 (7,040) 56,487 47,067 198,316 14,120 623 (8,340) (13,157) (275) (11) 59,495 290 (2,522) – (776) – (7,040) 56,487 The Group has a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking J2C PLC, an associate Arch Holdings Limited and an investment in Triteam Limited.They had realised tax losses of £52 million (2007 – £52 million) which have been utilised against past taxable profits within the Group, which has resulted in a net tax credit for the year recognised in prior year adjustments above. Previously the benefit of these losses was not recognised as they had not been approved by HMRC. On 27 June 2007 Parliament substantively enacted the 2007 Finance Act containing a change in the rate of UK Corporation Tax from 30% to 28% effective 1 April 2008. The Directors are not aware on any other factors which will affect future tax charges other than the above change in rate of Corporation Tax. Following the substantive enactment of the new Corporation Tax rate of 28% the Directors have now applied this rate when estimating their deferred tax liabilities which has resulted in a reduction of the liability of £13 million. 7. Earnings per Share Earnings per share is calculated on the earnings, after taxation and minority interests, of £54,064,000 (2007 – £141,536,000) and the weighted average shares in issue during the year of 16,295,357 (2007 – 16,295,357). Page 34 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 8. Investment Properties Professional Valuation at 1 April 2007 Disposals New Acquisitions Additions to existing properties Revaluation Foreign Exchange Movements Long Short Freehold Leasehold Leasehold £000 £000 £000 Total 2008 £000 Total 2007 £000 969,833 (1,665) 161 7,162 18,830 (1,262) 248,733 (160) 211 174 2,068 (407) 15,319 1,233,885 1,101,048 (2,615) (1,825) 1,264 425 2,224 7,336 153,872 20,664 (21,908) (1,669) – 53 – (234) – Professional Valuation at 31 March 2008 993,059 250,619 15,138 1,258,816 1,233,885 Professional valuations of all the Group’s United Kingdom investment properties were carried out at 31 March 2008 by Colliers CRE, Chartered Surveyors.The revalued figures of £1079 million are based on open market values in accordance with the Practice Statements in the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Manual. The Group’s USA investment properties were also professionally valued at 31 March 2008 by Colliers, Meredith & Grew, Joseph J Blake and Associates, Inc. and Metropolitan Valuation Services Inc., USA General Certified Appraisers.The revalued figures of £180 million are based on open market values. 9. Investment in Associate Daejan Holdings PLC owns 74.9% (2007 – 74.9%) of the ordinary share capital of Arch Holdings Limited, a holding company incorporated in the UK, which owns 100% of the ordinary share capital of Arch (2004) Limited. The Company’s shareholding provides 50% of the voting rights in Arch Holdings Limited and hence in Arch (2004) Limited. Arch (2004) Limited’s principal activity was underwriting, which it ceased on 31 December 2001. The company is fully indemnified by its former parent for all liabilities in excess of the company’s assets and the former parent is also liable for all ongoing operating expenses of the company. Due to this arrangement Daejan Holdings PLC has no obligation to fund any losses of Arch (2004) Limited or any excess of its liabilities over assets. Daejan Holding PLC’s interest in the net assets revenues and profits of Arch (Holdings) Limited amounted to £nil (2007 – £nil). Page 35 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 10. Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Assets Liabilities £000 £000 2008 Net £000 Assets Liabilities £000 £000 2007 Net £000 Investment Property Accelerated Capital Allowances Financial Instruments 4,612 (255,451) (250,839) (6,543) (6,543) 3,536 – – 3,536 – (257,676) (257,676) (7,010) – 1,842 1,842 (7,010) – 8,148 (261,994) (253,846) 1,842 (264,686) (262,844) Movement in Deferred Tax: Accelerated Investment Capital Financial Property Allowances Instruments £000 £000 £000 Total 2008 £000 Total 2007 £000 Balance 1 April 2007 Recognised in Income (257,676) 6,837 (7,010) 467 1,842 (262,844) 1,694 8,998 (216,437) (46,407) Balance 31 March 2008 (250,839) (6,543) 3,536 (253,846) (262,844) 11. Trade and Other Receivables Rent and Service Charges Other Debtors and Prepayments Mortgages granted repayable within one year Escrow Account 12. Investments held as Current Assets Listed Securities 2008 £000 17,291 11,614 796 – 2007 £000 15,264 12,692 1,047 4,921 29,701 33,924 2008 £000 213 2007 £000 226 Page 36 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 13. Cash and Cash Equivalents Bank Balances Call Deposits Cash at Bank Bank Overdrafts 2008 £000 2007 £000 15,476 15,819 12,804 19,122 31,295 (358) 31,926 (30) 30,937 31,896 Included within Bank Balances are tenants’ deposits of £1,341,000 (2007 – £1,067,000) which cannot be used in the ordinary course of business. 14. Capital and Reserves Share Capital Authorised: Ordinary Shares of 25 pence per share Allotted, Called Up and Fully Paid: Ordinary Shares of 25 pence per share Number 2008 £000 2007 £000 18,722,596 4,681 4,681 16,295,357 4,074 4,074 Share Capital £000 Share Retained Premium Earnings £000 £000 Minority Interest £000 Total £000 Total Equity £000 Balance at 1 April 2006 Total Recognised Income and Expense Dividends to Shareholders Balance at 31 March 2007 Balance at 1 April 2007 Total Recognised Income and Expense Dividends to Shareholders 4,074 – – 4,074 4,074 – – 555 740,659 745,288 – 127,031 127,031 (10,592) – (10,592) 330 745,618 293 127,324 (11,080) (488) 555 857,098 861,727 135 861,862 555 857,098 861,727 52,458 (11,407) 52,458 (11,407) – – 135 861,862 52,501 (11,467) 43 (60) Balance at 31 March 2008 4,074 555 898,149 902,778 118 902,896 Included within retained earnings is a translation deficit of (£17,990,000) (2007 – (£16,384,000)). Page 37 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 15. Trade and Other Payables Rent and Service Charges charged in advance Other Creditors and Accruals Derivative Financial Instruments 16. Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings Non-current Liabilities Mortgage Advances Secured Bank Loans Due 2016 Secured Bank Loans Due 2018 2008 £000 13,375 15,950 12,630 2007 £000 13,477 18,113 6,139 41,955 37,729 2008 £000 84,128 20,000 10,250 2007 £000 79,690 20,000 12,250 114,378 111,940 Analysis of non current liabilities falling due after more than one year: Amounts Repayable between 2013 and 2031 Instalment Mortgages due 2013 to 2018 Instalment Mortgages due 2019 to 2031 Secured Bank Loans Secured Bank Loans Amounts Repayable Between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2013 Instalment Mortgages Secured Bank Loans Amounts Repayable Between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 Instalment Mortgages Secured Bank Loans Total Amount of Long Term Loans Interest Rate % 2008 £000 2007 £000 4.50–6.99 6.12-7.64 6.0–6.63 6.10–6.40 50,368 12,869 20,000 6,250 39,361 27,352 20,000 12,250 89,487 98,963 4.46–7.55 6.10–6.40 17,215 3,000 11,071 – 20,215 11,071 4,375–5.89 6.10–6.40 3,676 1,000 1,906 – 4,676 1,906 114,378 111,940 Amount of Long Term Loans secured on certain of the Group’s properties 114,378 111,940 Page 38 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Current Liabilities Bank Loans Mortgage Advances 2008 £000 1,000 117 2007 £000 – 3,188 1,117 3,188 Instalment Mortgages are secured and at fixed rates, Bank Loans are at floating rates. 17. Financial Instruments In common with all businesses, the Group is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. The Group’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and methods used to measure them are as follows: Principal financial instruments The principal instruments used by the Group, from which risks arise, are: Other receivables Trade receivables Bank overdraft Cash at bank Secured bank loans Fixed rate installment mortgages Trade and other payables Interest rate derivatives Current Asset Investments Other Investments 2008 £000 2007 £000 12,410 17,291 (358) 31,295 (31,250) (84,245) (29,325) (55,431) 213 124 18,660 15,204 (30) 31,926 (32,250) (82,878) (31,590) (57,274) 226 617 General objectives, policies and processes The Directors have overall responsibility for determining the Group’s risk management objectives and policies and, while retaining ultimate responsibility for them, have delegated the authority for designing and operating processes that ensure the effective implementation of the objectives and policies, to the finance function. The Board reviews information on a regular basis on each of the properties, through which it reviews the effectiveness of the processes put in place and the appropriateness of the objectives and policies it sets. The overall objectives of the Directors are to set policies that seek to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the Group’s competitiveness and flexibility. Financial Assets Cash – Sterling denominated Cash – USA dollar denominated 2008 £000 2007 £000 18,071 13,224 20,656 11,270 31,295 31,926 Page 39 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) All cash balances receive interest at a variable rate with reference to LIBOR for sterling denominated balances and USA Prime rate for USA dollar denominated balances. All cash balances are repayable on demand. The Group has trade and other receivables of £13,581,000 (2007 – £13,400,000) and trade and other payables of £13,668,000 (2007 – £7,012,000) denominated in USA dollars. Current asset investments are denominated in Sterling. Current and non-current asset investments, trade and other receivables and payables are included in these accounts at amortised cost which is considered to equate to their fair value. Financial Liabilities Liquidity risk This is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due and arises from the Group’s management of working capital and the finance charges and principle repayments of its debt instruments. The Group has a low level of gearing relative to the property investment sector as a whole. At 31 March 2008 gearing was 8.7% and the level of debt due for repayment within one year was £1.5 million. Cash balances at the year end were £30 million excluding tenants deposits. The Group’s policy is to ensure that it will always have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities as they fall due and to achieve this aim it seeks to maintain cash balances to meet all requirements. The Group seeks to reduce liquidity risk by fixing interest rates on a proportion of its long term borrowings while retaining some loans at floating rates in order to take advantage of interest rate fluctuations. Liquidity risk – profile The maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities is set out below: Within one year or less or on demand Between one and two years Between two and five years After five years 2008 £000 1,475 4,676 20,215 89,487 2007 £000 3,218 1,906 11,071 98,963 115,853 115,158 The Group has undrawn borrowing facilities of £nil (2007 – £85 million) expiring within one year and £65 million (2007 – £67 million) expiring after five years. Market risk Market risk arises from the Group’s use of interest bearing and foreign currency instruments. It is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in interest rates, foreign exchange, or other market factors. Page 40 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Interest rate risk – profile The interest rate profile of the Group’s financial liabilities at 31 March, after taking account of interest rate instruments taken out by the Group was: Floating rate liabilities – Sterling denominated Fixed rate liabilities – Sterling denominated Fixed rate liabilities – USA dollar denominated 2008 £000 20,358 19,692 75,803 2007 £000 20,030 20,900 74,228 115,853 115,158 The floating rate financial liabilities comprise Sterling denominated bank borrowings bearing rates based on LIBOR and USA dollar denominated bank borrowings bearing rates based on USA Prime rate. The Group seeks to minimise the risk or sudden and unexpected rises in finance costs by way of financial derivative instruments while retaining the ability to take advantage of falling interest rates. Foreign exchange risk The Group holds property and all related borrowings in US Dollars. Consequently the Group has a degree of exposure to foreign currency risk. As the Group’s investments in the US are held for the long term and funds are not usually returned to the UK the Group’s policy is not to hedge foreign currency transactions. Instead management monitor exchange rates on a regular basis and elect to transfer funds between the UK and the US only when the rate is favourable to do so. There exists an interest rate risk to the Income Statement by the recognition of the fair values of the interest rate hedging instruments.At the year end the total value of the hedging instruments is a net £96.9m. The potential effect on the income statement of a 0.5% movement in interest rates is a movement of £3.9m to the total value of the hedging instruments. Credit risk The Group is exposed to credit risk which arises principally from its trade receivables and other debtors. It is the risk that another party fails to discharge its obligation in respect of these instruments. Trade Receivables Trade receivables derive from the Group’s rental income which in the main is demanded quarterly in advance. Demands for rent are sent prior to the due date. Payment of rent is made either through BACS or by cheque with some small amounts of rent occasionally received in cash. Management monitors credit risk on an ongoing basis. Credit evaluations are performed and security deposits taken from new residential and commercial tenants. It has long been the Group’s policy to make full provision against any rental arrears where recovery is in doubt.A provision will usually be made where a tenant is in arrears for more than a year or where solicitors have been instructed to recover the debt. At 31 March 2008 there were approximately £5.6 million of arrears which were more than a year old for which provisions have been made. During the year the provision for irrecoverable debts decreased by £0.1 million. Due to the large number of tenants across various sectors and geographical areas the Directors do not consider there to be a significant concentration of credit risk.The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset, including financial instruments in the Balance Sheet. Page 41 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Hedge profile – type and maturity of protection The Group has a number of fixed rate mortgages. The weighted average interest rate on these mortgages was 6.60% (2007 – 6.64%) and the weighted average period for which the borrowing is fixed at 31 March 2008 was 10 years (2007 – 10 years). The Group has £30.4 million (2007 – £32.3 million) of fixed rate swaps which mature in 2010 and £25.0 million (2007 – £25.0 million) of fixed rate swaps which mature in 2018.The weighted average interest rate is 6.8%. Details of Financial Risk Management are set out in the Directors Report. Fair value of financial liabilities The fair values have been determined by discounting the net present value of the difference between the contractual cost of derivative financial instruments and their forecast market rates. The table below sets out by category the book values and fair value of the Group’s financial liabilities. In both 2007 and 2008 there was no difference between the book value and fair value of all the other financial assets and liabilities of the Group. 2007 Notional Fair Value Book Value Principal adjustment Fair Value £000 £000 £000 £000 (7,280) (107,878) – – (7,280) (114,017) – (6,139) (6,139) 2008 Notional Fair Value Book Value Principal adjustment Fair Value £000 £000 £000 £000 (5,608) (110,245) – _ (5,608) (122,875) – (12,630) (12,630) Financial instruments held or issued to finance the Group’s operations Liabilities: Floating rate debt Fixed rate debt Fair value adjustment Financial instruments held or issued to finance the Group’s operations Liabilities: Floating rate debt Fixed rate debt Fair value adjustment Capital Any financial instrument issued by the Group which meets the definition of equity is treated as such in the financial statements. The Group does not have any externally imposed capital requirements other than covenant requirements in certain of its loans. Given the Group’s low gearing the requirements are comfortably met. Page 42 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 18. Net Cash from Operating Activities Profit for the Year Adjustments for: Valuation Gains on Investment Properties Fair Value Losses/(Gains) Gain on Sale of Investment Properties Interest Income Interest Expense Income Tax (Credit)/Expense Operating Profit Before Changes in Working Capital and Provisions Decrease/(Increase) in Debtors Decrease in Creditors Decrease/(Increase) in Investments held as Current Assets Cash Generated from Operations Interest Received Interest Paid Drawings by Minority Interest in USA partnership UK Corporation Tax Paid Overseas Tax Paid Net Cash from Operating Activities 19. Dividends Final dividend for the year to 31 March 2006 Paid 1 November 2006 @ 40p per share Interim dividend for the year to 31 March 2007 Paid 7 March 2007 @ 25p per share Final dividend for the year to 31 March 2007 Paid 2 November 2007 @ 45p per share Interim dividend for the year to 31 March 2008 Paid 7 March 2008 @ 25p per share Final proposed dividend for the year to 31 March 2008 @ 48p per share 2008 £000 2007 £000 54,107 141,829 (20,664) (153,872) (2,578) (17,169) (1,669) 9,710 56,487 6,496 (6,578) (2,287) 7,825 (7,040) 31,859 2,956 (2,797) 8 32,026 2,279 (7,661) (60) (17,506) (466) 32,738 (3,347) (657) (18) 28,716 1,673 (9,858) (488) (4,765) (655) 8,612 14,623 £000 6,518 4,074 7,333 4,074 7,822 Page 43 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 20. Related party transactions Day-to-day management of the Group’s properties in the United Kingdom is mainly carried out by Highdorn Co. Limited and by Freshwater Property Management Limited. Mr B S E Freshwater and Mr S I Freshwater are Directors of both companies and are also interested in the share capital of Highdorn Co. Limited. Mr B S E Freshwater, Mr S I Freshwater and Mr D Davis are also Directors of the parent company of Freshwater Property Management Limited but have no beneficial interest in either company. The net amounts paid for the provision of various management services charged by the Group’s managing agents Highdorn Co. Limited and Freshwater Property Management Limited were £3.7 million (2007 – £2.9 million). At 31 March 2008 £2.1 million was due from Highdorn Co. Limited and Freshwater Property Management Ltd. (2007 – £4.4 million due to Highdorn Co. Limited and Freshwater Property Management Ltd). The Directors interests in the Company and the principal shareholders are described on pages 11 and 12. The Board considers that the directors are the key management personnel of the Group and their remuneration is disclosed on page 14. 21. Contingent liabilities The Group is from time to time party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.The Directors are not aware of any current actions which could have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Group. Page 44 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 22. Principal Subsidiary Undertakings Except where indicated the following are direct subsidiaries of the Company.All are wholly owned property investment companies and are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Incorporated in Great Britian and registered in England and Wales Astral Estates (London) Limited* Bampton Holdings Limited* Bampton (B&B) Limited* Bampton (Redbridge) Limited* Brickfield Properties Limited Daejan (Norwich) Limited* Daejan (NUV) Limited* Daejan Properties Limited Daejan (Reading) Limited* Daejan Retail Properties Limited City and Country Properties Limited* Daejan (Taunton) Limited* City and Country Properties (Birmingham) Limited* Daejan (Traders) Limited City and Country Properties (Camberley) Limited* Daejan (UK) Limited City and Country Properties (Midlands) Limited* Daejan (US) Limited Coinsun Limited Daejan (Brighton) Limited* Daejan (Cambridge) Limited Daejan (Cardiff) Limited* Daejan Commercial Properties Limited Daejan (Dartford) Limited* Daejan Developments Limited Daejan (Durham) Limited* Daejan Enterprises Limited Daejan Estates Limited Daejan (FH 1998) Limited Daejan (FHNV 1998) Limited Daejan (Warwick) Limited* Daejan (Worcester) Limited* Eight Dials Limited Hampstead Way Investments Limited Inputstock Limited Inputstripe Limited Lawnstamp Limited Limebridge Co. Limited Nine Dials Limited Pegasus Investment Company Limited* Rosebel Holdings Limited Seaglen Investments Limited* Daejan (High Wycombe) Limited* St. Leonards Properties Limited Daejan Investments Limited Ten Dials Limited Daejan Investments (Grove Hall) Limited The Bampton Property Group Limited* Daejan Investments (Harrow) Limited* The Cromlech Property Co. Limited* Daejan Investments (Park) Limited The Halliard Property Co. Limited* Daejan (Kingston) Limited* Daejan (Lauderdale) Limited* * Indirectly owned. Note 1 Minority interests arise on investments in a U.S. subsidiary. Incorporated in the USA (see note 1) Daejan Holdings (US) Inc.* Daejan (NY) Limited* Daejan Enterprises Inc.* Page 45 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Company Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2008 Notes £000 2008 £000 £000 2007 £000 Fixed Assets Investment in subsidiary undertakings Current Assets Debtors:Due within one year Cash at Bank Creditors:Amounts falling due within one year Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) Total Assets Less Current Liabilities Creditors:Amounts falling due after more than one year Net Assets Capital and Reserves Called up Share Capital Share Premium Account Revaluation Reserve Other Reserves Profit and Loss Account 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 929,236 899,660 10 14,586 14,596 4,924 3,791 8,715 (10,804) (14,398) 3,792 933,028 (30,250) 902,778 4,074 555 645,150 893 252,106 902,778 (5,683) 893,977 (32,250) 861,727 4,074 555 607,526 893 248,679 861,727 The Financial Statements on pages 46 to 49 were approved by the Board of Directors on 22 July 2008 and were signed on its behalf by: B.S.E. Freshwater D. Davis Director Director The notes on pages 47 to 49 form part of these Financial Statements. Page 46 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Company Financial Statements 1. Accounting Policies The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Company’s financial statements. Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of investments in subsidiaries, and in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards. As permitted by section 230(4) of the Companies Act 1985, a separate profit and loss account dealing with the results of the Company has not been presented.The Company’s profit for the year after taxation is £14,754,000 (2007 – £14,653,000). Investments in Subsidiary undertakings The historical cost of shares in subsidiary undertakings is £18,026,000 (2007 – £17,876,000). Shares in subsidiary undertakings have been valued by the Directors at 31 March 2008 based on their fair value. Foreign Currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded using the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction and gains and losses on translation are included in the profit and loss account. 2. Profit on ordinary activities before taxation The company has no staff other than its Directors and their remuneration is set out on page 14 of the Group accounts. The Parent Company audit fee is disclosed on page 33 of the Group accounts. 3. Investments in subsidiary undertakings At 1 April 2007 Loans Additional Investments Revaluation Effect of Foreign Exchange Differences Shares at Valuation £000 625,308 – 150 38,275 (651) Loans £000 274,352 (8,198) – – – Total £000 899,660 (8,198) 150 38,275 (651) At 31 March 2008 663,082 266,154 929,236 Page 47 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notes to the Company Financial Statements (continued) 4. Debtors: Due within one year Escrow account Other debtors and prepayments 5. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts Other creditors and accruals Taxation 6. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 2008 £000 – 10 10 2008 £000 1,000 8,288 1,516 2007 £000 4,921 3 4,924 2007 £000 – 7,222 7,176 10,804 14,398 2008 £000 2007 £000 30,250 32,250 Number 2008 £000 2007 £000 18,722,596 4,681 4,681 16,295,357 4,074 4,074 Secured bank loans 7. Share Capital Authorised: Ordinary Shares of 25 pence per share Allotted, called up and fully paid: Ordinary Shares of 25 pence per share Page 48 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 8. Reserves Share Premium Account: At 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008 Revaluation Reserve: At 1 April 2007 Foreign exchange movements Fixed asset revaluation At 31 March 2008 Other Non-Distributable Reserves: At 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008 Profit and Loss Account: At 1 April 2007 Foreign Exchange Movements Profit after Tax for the Year Dividend Paid in the Year At 31 March 2008 £000 555 607,526 (651) 38,275 645,150 893 248,679 80 14,754 (11,407) 252,106 Page 49 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Five-Year Record PREPARED UNDER UK GAAP Turnover Net Rental Income Surplus on Sale of Trading Properties Other Income Gross profit Group Profit before Taxation Taxation Minority Interests Available Surplus Earnings: p. per Share Dividends: p. per Share Gross Assets Equity Shareholders’ Funds Equity Shareholders’ Funds: £ per Share (based on balance sheet figures) Represented by: Share Capital Reserves and Retained Profit Equity Shareholders’ Funds PREPARED UNDER IFRS Total Rental and Related Income Property Operating Expenses Net Rental and Related Income Profit on Disposal of Properties Net Valuation Gains Administrative Expenses 2004 £000 90,007 37,138 7,002 196 44,336 30,442 7,522 1 22,919 140.6 58.0 713,782 504,505 30.96 4,074 500,431 504,505 2005 £000 2006 £000 2007 £000 2008 £000 83,427 (46,760) 95,689 (52,980) 90,176 (49,808) 86,952 (46,464) 36,667 7,959 64,379 (7,669) 42,709 6,173 130,976 (9,091) 40,368 17,169 153,872 (7,630) 40,488 6,578 20,664 (8,629) Net Operating Profit Before Financing Costs 101,336 170,767 203,779 59,101 Profit before Taxation Income Tax (Expense)/Credit Profit for the Year Earnings per Share Total Assets Equity Shareholders Funds Equity Shareholders Funds £ per Share Issued Share Capital Reserves and Retained Earnings 96,420 (28,911) 162,659 (49,547) 198,316 (56,487) 47,067 7,040 67,509 113,112 141,829 54,107 868.6p 690.1p 413.7p 331.8p 1,030,119 1,173,776 1,302,420 1,328,297 861,727 902,778 55.40 745,288 45.74 634,461 38.94 52.88 4,074 630,387 4,074 741,214 4,074 4,074 857,653 898,704 Equity Shareholders’ Funds 634,461 745,288 861,727 902,778 Page 50 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Directors & Advisers Directors B S E Freshwater (Chairman and Managing Director) D Davis (non executive) S I Freshwater Secretary M R M Jenner F.C.I.S. Registered & Head Office Freshwater House, 158-162 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8HR Registered in England No. 305105 Registrars Equiniti, Aspect House Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 8AH Auditors KPMG Audit Plc, 8 Salisbury Square, London EC4Y 8BB Consulting Accountants Cohen Arnold New Burlington House, 1075 Finchley Road, London NW11 0PJ Principal Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank Plc Barclays Bank PLC The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Stockbrokers Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited, 7 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7QH Page 51 Daejan Holdings PLC Report & Financial Statements 2008 Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Seventy Third Annual General Meeting of Daejan Holdings PLC will be held at The Methven Room, CBI, 1st Floor, Centre Point, New Oxford Street, London WC1, on Tuesday 16 September 2008 at 12.30 p.m. for the following purposes: Ordinary Business To consider and if thought fit, pass the following Ordinary Resolutions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To receive the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2008 together with the Reports of the Directors and the Auditors. (Resolution 1.) To approve the Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 March 2008. (Resolution 2.) To declare a final dividend. (Resolution 3.) To re-elect BSE Freshwater who retires by rotation. (Resolution 4.) To re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors, and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration. (Resolution 5.) Special Business To consider and if thought fit, pass the following Special Resolution: 6. “That the Articles of Association contained in the document produced to the meeting and signed by the Chairman for the purposes of identification be approved and adopted as the new Articles of Association of the Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion of, the existing Articles of Association, with effect from the conclusion of the 2008 Annual General Meeting.” (Resolution 6.) By Order of the Board, M R M Jenner Secretary 22 July 2008 A Member entitled to attend and vote may appoint one or more proxies to attend, and on a poll, to vote instead of him.A proxy need not be a Member of the Company. Only those Members registered in the Register of Members of the Company as at 6.00 pm on 14 September 2008 shall be entitled to attend or vote at the aforesaid Annual General Meeting in respect of the number of shares registered in their name at that time.To be valid, forms of proxy must be received by the Company’s Registrars at least 48 hours before the time fixed for the Meeting. The recommended final dividend will, if approved, be paid on 7 November 2008 to Shareholders registered at the close of business on 10 October 2008. No Director has a service contract. Page 52 sterling greenaways 101231 Design, art direction and photography by Roger Watt 

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