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Annual Report 2012

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Jardine Matheson
Annual Report 2012

Contents

Highlights 

Chairman’s Statement 

Group Structure 

Managing Director’s Review 

People and the Community 

Financial Review 

Directors’ Profiles 

Financial Statements 

Independent Auditors’ Report 

Five Year Summary 

Responsibility Statement 

Corporate Governance 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties 

Shareholder Information 

Group Offices 

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Founded as a trading company in China in 1832, Jardine 

Matheson is today a diversified business group focused 

principally on Asia. Its businesses comprise a combination of 

cash generating activities and long-term property assets.

The Group’s interests include Jardine Pacific, Jardine 

Motors, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Hongkong Land, Dairy 

Farm, Mandarin Oriental, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and 

Astra International. These companies are leaders in the 

fields of engineering and construction, transport services, 

insurance broking, property investment and development, 

retailing, restaurants, luxury hotels, motor vehicles and 

related activities, financial services, heavy equipment, mining 

and agribusiness.

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is incorporated in 

Bermuda and has a premium listing on the London Stock 

Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. 

Jardine Matheson Limited operates from Hong Kong and 

provides management services to Group companies.

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Jardine House 
Hamilton
Bermuda

Highlights

•  Full-year dividend up 8% on flat underlying profits
•  Record Astra earnings mitigated by decline in rupiah
•  Hongkong Land and JLT perform well
•  Results of Jardine Motors affected by weak mainland China earnings
•  Dairy Farm’s earnings increase offset by one-off charge

Results

2012
US$m

60,453

4,762

1,479

1,688

17,803

US$

4.06

4.63

1.35

48.54

2011
US$m 

57,306

4,784

1,495

3,449

16,356

US$

4.13

9.53

1.25

45.09

Change
%

5

–

(1)

(51)

9

%

(2)

(51)

8

8

By Geographical Area

Greater China

Southeast Asia

United Kingdom

Rest of the world

2012

US$m

618

818

48

15

%

41

55

3

1

2011

US$m

615

861

48

(9)

%

40

57

3

–

1,499

100

1,515

100

Corporate and other interests

(20)

Underlying profit

1,479

(20)

1,495

Revenue together with revenue of associates and joint ventures†

Underlying profit before tax* 

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

Profit attributable to shareholders

Shareholders’ funds

Underlying earnings per share*

Earnings per share

Dividends per share

Net asset value per share

Analysis of Underlying Profit

2012

2011

By Business

Jardine Pacific

Jardine Motors

Jardine Lloyd Thompson

Hongkong Land

Dairy Farm

Mandarin Oriental

Jardine Cycle & Carriage

Astra

US$m

153

18

73

321

285

43

34

%

10

1

5

22

19

3

2

572

1,499

38

100

Corporate and other interests

(20)

Underlying profit

1,479

%

12

4

4

19

20

2

2

37

100

US$m

179

61

53

289

301

35

36

561

1,515

(20)

1,495

08

09

10

11

12

2.34

2.86

08

09

10

11

12

3.80

4.13

4.06

25.13

29.87

37.99

45.09

48.54

Underlying Earnings per Share (US$)

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)

†

*

Includes 100% of revenue from associates and joint ventures.

The Group uses ‘underlying profit’ in its internal financial reporting to distinguish between ongoing business performance 
and non-trading items, as more fully described in note 1 to the financial statements. Management considers this to be a key 
measure which provides additional information to enhance understanding of the Group’s underlying business performance.

0.000

2.065

4.130

0.000000

24.270000

48.540001

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Chairman’s Statement

Most of the Group’s 
businesses continue 
to trade well despite 
the relatively 
subdued economic 
environment.

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Overview 
The Group produced many good trading performances during 

2012 despite the moderating effects on the region of global 

economic uncertainty. Earnings growth was, however, held back 

principally by difficult market conditions for Jardine Motors in 

mainland China, a one-off charge in Dairy Farm and currency 

weakness reducing the reported contribution from Astra.

Performance
The Group’s revenue for 2012, including 100% of revenue from 

associates and joint ventures, was US$60.5 billion, compared 

with US$57.3 billion in 2011. Jardine Matheson achieved an 

underlying profit before tax for the year of US$4,762 million, 

little changed from the previous year. Underlying profit 

attributable to shareholders was also little changed with a 1% 

decline at US$1,479 million, while underlying earnings per 

share were 2% lower at US$4.06. 

The profit attributable to shareholders for the year was 

US$1,688 million, with the main non-trading item being a 

modest increase in the value of Hongkong Land’s investment 

property portfolio, and compares with US$3,449 million in 2011 

which benefited from a more significant increase in valuations. 

Shareholders’ funds were 9% higher at US$17.8 billion.

The Group’s consistent and growing profit generation, cash 

flows and retained earnings of recent years have enabled it to 

combine high levels of capital expenditure with low levels of 

debt. Net debt excluding financial services companies at the 

year end was US$3.4 billion, or 8% of consolidated total equity.

In light of the Group’s strong liquidity, the Board is 

recommending a final dividend of US$1.00 per share, which 

represents an overall increase of 8% for the full year.

Business Developments
Jardine Pacific produced mixed results in 2012, with earnings 

improvements in its engineering and construction activities 

being offset by reduced contributions elsewhere. In the coming 

year, while Jardine Pacific expects to see its operations produce 

some good performances, Hactl’s result will be impacted by the 

long planned move of a major customer to its own dedicated 

facility at Hong Kong International Airport. 

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Jardine Motors’ results were severely affected by continued 

in Shanghai and Taipei are scheduled for later in the year. 

challenges in its Mercedes-Benz sales operations in mainland 

Mandarin Oriental has also recently acquired the freehold of 

China where margins came under intense pressure. Some 

its Paris hotel.

improvement is expected, however, and Jardine Motors 

remains confident in the potential for this business where 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s motor operations faced difficult 

it currently has 27 outlets in operation and a further six 

trading conditions in a number of markets in Southeast Asia 

under development. 

in 2012, although Astra’s contribution was maintained despite 

a weakening Indonesian rupiah. Astra itself produced another 

Jardine Lloyd Thompson performed well in 2012 in generally 

record result in its reporting currency as it benefited from a 

unfavourable trading conditions, recording notable organic 

strong Indonesian economy supported by robust domestic 

growth, further enhancing operational efficiency and increasing 

demand. Good performances were achieved by its motor 

its returns from the growing economies of Asia and Latin 

car and financial services operations, but motorcycle sales 

America. This was accompanied by continued investment in the 

declined in a softer market. Income from the heavy equipment 

business through recruitment and acquisitions. 

and mining sector was little changed, with lower equipment 

sales being substantially offset by successful contract 

Hongkong Land produced a good result in 2012 as rental 

coal mining results. Astra remains active in new business 

reversions in the group’s prime Hong Kong Central office 

development in areas such as the production of a new ‘green’ 

portfolio remained positive in a market supported by a lack of 

car, increased coal mine ownership, further infrastructure 

new supply. Earnings from residential development benefited 

investments and an electronic banking project. Its associate, 

from the completion of two Singapore projects and additional 

Bank Permata, recently completed a US$212 million rights 

unit sales in Hong Kong. In mainland China, the group’s 

issue to support future business expansion.

commercial developments in Beijing progressed well, as did 

its residential projects, and Hongkong Land has entered the 

Indonesian residential market with a joint venture to develop a 

People
The fine performances achieved by our businesses are a 

prime residential community in Jakarta.

reflection of the hard work, dedication and professionalism of 

the 360,000 employees that we have across the Group. 

Dairy Farm delivered healthy increases in like-for-like 

I would like to thank them all for their excellent contribution.

sales in most of its major businesses during the year, with 

particularly good performances in Hong Kong and Indonesia. 

Ben Keswick took over as Managing Director and Adam 

Complementing its continued organic growth, Dairy Farm 

Keswick as Deputy Managing Director on 1st April 2012. 

entered the new markets of Cambodia and the Philippines 

Anthony Nightingale is now a non-executive Director following 

through acquisitions. Its contribution was, however, held back 

his stepping down as Managing Director. Lord Sassoon joined 

by the reversal of US$59 million supplier income in Malaysia 

the Board in January 2013. 

incorrectly accrued in prior years. The group’s focus is on 

strengthening the appeal of its brands to consumers across 

Asia and it is investing in supply chain management to drive 

Outlook
Most of the Group’s businesses continue to trade well despite 

productivity gains and support further growth. 

the relatively subdued economic environment. With its strong 

finances and its diverse development programmes, the Group 

Despite challenging market conditions, Mandarin Oriental was 

looks forward to another satisfactory year in 2013.

able to produce an improved underlying profit during the year. 

Its development programme made progress as management 

contracts for three new hotels under development were 

Sir Henry Keswick

announced, and the group assumed management of a luxury 

Chairman

hotel in Atlanta in the United States. Mandarin Oriental, 

Guangzhou was opened in January 2013, and further openings 

8th March 2013

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Jardine Matheson

A holding company with a select 
portfolio representing many of  
the Group’s non-listed Asian 
businesses, principally in engineering 
and construction, transport services, 
restaurants and IT services. (100%)

A group engaged in the sales and 
service of motor vehicles in Hong 
Kong, Macau and the United 
Kingdom, and with a large and 
growing presence in Southern China. 
(100%)

A leading provider of insurance and 
employee benefits related advice, 
brokerage and associated services, 
combining specialist skills in the 
London and international insurance 
markets with a worldwide network. 
(42%)

A listed company holding most of 
the Group’s major listed interests, 
including 55% of Jardine Matheson. 
(82%)

(Figures in brackets show effective ownership by Jardine Matheson as at 25th March 2013.)

Jardine Strategic

A listed property group with  
some 450,000 sq. m. of prime 
commercial property in central 
Hong Kong and further high quality 
commercial and residential 
developments in Asia. (50%)

A listed pan-Asian retail group 
operating over 5,600 outlets, 
including supermarkets, 
hypermarkets, health and beauty 
stores, convenience stores, home 
furnishings stores and restaurants. 
(78%)

A listed hotel investment and 
management group with a portfolio 
of 44 deluxe and first class hotels 
and resorts worldwide, including 16 
under development. (74%)

A Singapore-listed company with an 
interest of just over 50% in Astra, 
a major listed Indonesian 
conglomerate, and other motor 
interests in Southeast Asia.  
(72%)

The largest Indonesian motor 
group, manufacturing, 
assembling and distributing 
motor vehicles, motorcycles and 
components in partnership with 
industry leaders such as Toyota, 
Daihatsu and Honda. 

Astra’s financial services businesses 
consist of consumer finance 
(principally motor vehicle and 
motorcycle), insurance and  
banking.

Astra’s other interests include  
heavy equipment and mining, 
oil palm plantations, 
infrastructure and logistics, 
and information technology.

(Figures in brackets show effective ownership by Jardine Strategic as at 25th March 2013.)

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review

Performance
An underlying profit before tax was achieved in 2012 of 

The Group continues to enjoy strong operating cash flows, 

ample committed facilities and access to the capital markets. 

US$4,762 million, a similar level as in the previous year. 

This provides a sound financial base on which to support 

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders was 1% lower at 

investment in developing its leading market positions. 

US$1,479 million while underlying earnings per share were 2% 

Total capital investment across the Group in 2012 exceeded 

lower at US$4.06. Good trading performances were achieved 

US$5.3 billion. The consolidated net debt at the end of 2012, 

by a number of the Group’s businesses, but a combination of 

excluding financial services companies, was US$3.4 billion, 

factors constrained profit growth during the year. 

representing gearing of 8%, which compares to US$2.4 billion 

at the end of 2011 and gearing of 6%.

Jardine Pacific’s operations produced mixed results in more 

challenging trading conditions. Jardine Motors’ results 

were severely impacted by a difficult market in mainland 

Business Model 
As a diversified business group, Jardine Matheson is focused 

China. Jardine Lloyd Thompson achieved further growth. 

principally on Greater China and Southeast Asia, although 

Hongkong Land produced an increased profit with good 

some of its operations have a global reach. In 2012, 41% of 

performances from its commercial and residential activities. 

underlying profit came from Greater China and 55% from 

Dairy Farm’s operations traded well overall, but its reported 

Southeast Asia, primarily due to continuing strong results in 

profit was reduced by a one-off charge within its Malaysian 

Indonesia. The Group companies are leaders in the fields of 

operation. Mandarin Oriental benefited from strong demand 

motor vehicles and related activities, property investment 

from the leisure sector more than compensating for weaker 

and development, retailing and restaurants, engineering 

corporate business. Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s motor activities 

and construction, transport services, luxury hotels, financial 

were mixed, and while Astra’s good result benefited from an 

services, heavy equipment, mining and agribusiness. 

impressive performance from its own motor car operations, 

its contribution to the Group was reduced on consolidation 

The Group’s representation in this broad mix of business 

due a softening of the rupiah exchange rate.

sectors and the spread between cash generating activities and 

The Group’s profit attributable to shareholders of 

in high growth markets while spreading the risk that might 

US$1,688 million benefited from its US$285 million share 

otherwise be associated with its geographic concentration. 

of the increase in the valuation of investment properties, 

This strategy, combined with a strong balance sheet, is 

offset in part by other non-trading items, and compares 

designed to achieve long-term growth in both earnings and 

long-term property assets enables it to focus its investment 

with US$3,449 million in 2011 which included an increase 

net asset value.

of US$1,924 million in investment property values. 

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012•  Underlying profit US$153 million, down 15%
•  Mixed results across business interests
•  Record performances from Gammon, Jardine Schindler and JEC 
•  Underlying return on average shareholders’ funds of 25%

Jardine Pacific includes a significant number of the Group’s 
non-listed interests in Asia. Encompassing a wide range 
of industry sectors, Jardine Pacific’s select portfolio of 
businesses comprises highly motivated market leaders, 
well positioned for growth.

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Jardine Matheson  |  Annual Report 2012

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012JEC undertook the Mechanical & 
Electrical works for the ‘Mega Bangna’ 
shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand 
in 2012.

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

Shareholders’ funds

08

09

10

11

12

116

119

156

153

179

08

09

10

11

12

Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)

Underlying Return on Average 
Shareholders’ Funds (%)

2012
US$m

153

613

26

28

30

30

25

2011
US$m 

179

595

Change
%

(15)

3

Jardine Pacific’s underlying profit of US$153 million was 

Aviation and shipping markets remained difficult. Hong Kong 

15% lower than in 2011 reflecting the mixed results within 

Air Cargo Terminals recorded lower results due to rising costs 

its businesses. With a gain of US$10 million, mainly arising 

despite a slight increase in cargo throughput. Jardine Aviation 

on the revaluation of investment properties, the profit 

Services only achieved a break-even result following a 

attributable to shareholders was US$163 million, compared 

reduction in its flight frequencies. Jardine Shipping Services 

with US$216 million in 2011. Shareholders’ funds were 

reported a small profit in the face of continued low freight 

US$613 million at the end of 2012 and the underlying return  

179.0

0

89.5

0.0

15

rates and volumes.

30

on average shareholders’ funds was 25%.

Jardine Restaurants’ Pizza Hut operation in Hong Kong 

Jardine Schindler produced improved profits and achieved 

achieved good sales growth and higher profits. In Taiwan, 

further growth in its maintenance portfolio. Gammon’s 

Pizza Hut’s profit was in line with last year, while the KFC 

earnings were higher and its order book rose to US$3.5 billion. 

franchise reported lower earnings from trading and the 2011 

Jardine Engineering Corporation also saw good profit 

result also benefited from a deferred tax gain of US$5 million. 

growth with its operations in Hong Kong and the Philippines 

Jardine OneSolution recorded lower revenue and profit 

performing well.

following reduced demand for specific products and a general 

decline in regional IT markets.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Underlying profit down 71% to US$18 million
•  Severe decline in sales and margins in Southern China
•  Improved results in Hong Kong and the UK

Jardine Motors is engaged in the sales and service of motor 
vehicles and related activities. It has operations in Hong Kong, 
Macau and the United Kingdom, and a large and growing 
presence in Southern China.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012The Mercedes-Benz B-Class was 
well received in mainland China 
following its launch in August 2012.

Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China

United Kingdom

Corporate

Revenue 

2012
US$m

1,940

2,113

–

2011
US$m

2,315

1,967

–

4,053

4,282

Underlying profit
attributable to shareholders

2012
US$m

2011
US$m

12

7

(1)

18

59

3

(1)

61

Shareholders’ funds

2012
US$m

281

117

20

418

2011
US$m

242

117

3

362

08

09

10

11

12

2,677

2,522

3,288

4,282

4,053

08

09

10

11

12

18

45

52

87

61

Revenue (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable to
Shareholders (US$ million)

Jardine Motors recorded an underlying profit of US$18 million, 

Zung Fu produced a modest increase in profit in Hong Kong 

down 71%. The fall in earnings was due to a loss in mainland 

and Macau where it achieved higher deliveries of 

China following a severe decline in sales and margins in 

Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and saw a good performance 

Zung Fu’s business. A revised trading approach by Mercedes, 

by Hyundai. While the market in the United Kingdom 

as well as plans to release four new models including the 

continued to be difficult, Jardine Motors’ dealerships were 

new S Class towards the end of 2013, should provide a more 

able to achieve increased vehicle sales and improved results.

positive trading environment. Accordingly, despite the current 

4282

0.0

2141

0

43.5

setback, Jardine Motors remains confident in the potential for 

its business in Southern China.

87.0

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Underlying profit before tax up 10%
•  Strong growth from Asia and Latin America
•  Risk & Insurance and Employee Benefits saw a successful year
•  Group’s attributable interest now 42%

JLT is one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and 
employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated 
services. The UK-listed company combines specialist skills 
in the London and international insurance markets with an 
extensive network of offices worldwide.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012The move of its global headquarters to 
The St Botolph Building in London in 
mid-2013 reflects the rapid growth of 
JLT’s business over the last few years.

Total revenue

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

*

Based on the change in UK sterling, being the reporting currency of Jardine Lloyd Thompson.

2012
US$m

1,401

176

2011
US$m 

1,315

160

Change*
%

7

11

08

09

10

11

12

1,018

971

1,152

1,315

1,401

08

09

10

11

12

120

113

136

160

176

Total Revenue (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable to 
Shareholders (US$ million)

Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s total revenue for the year was 

The Risk & Insurance group, comprising the worldwide 

US$1,401 million, an increase of 7% in its reporting currency. 

specialist insurance, wholesale and reinsurance broking 

Underlying profit before tax and exceptional items was 

operations, achieved organic growth of 7% and a 6% increase 

US$257 million, a reported increase of 10%, while underlying 

in underlying trading profit in its reporting currency. The 

diluted earnings per share rose by 11%. This good performance 

Employee Benefits business also enjoyed a successful year, 

was set against a generally weak insurance rating environment 

with total revenue increasing by 10%, organic growth of 8% 

and poor economic conditions, particularly in the company’s 

700.5

1401.0

0.0

0

88

and trading profit up 8% in its reporting currency. 

176

UK and European markets. Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s Latin 

American and Asian operations again achieved strong growth 

and together now generate 18% of total revenue, not including 

revenues generated for the London market. 

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Underlying profit up 11% to US$777 million
•  Good results in mixed markets
•  Positive reversions in Hong Kong
•  Higher contribution from residential operations

Hongkong Land is a major listed group with some 450,000 sq. m. 
of prime commercial property in the heart of Hong Kong. The group 
also develops high quality commercial and residential projects in 
other cities in the Region.

12

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012In mainland China, Hongkong Land 
launched in early 2012 the first phase of 
Landmark Riverside, a high-end residential 
community in Chongqing.

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

Net asset value per share (US$)

08

09

10

11

12

16.41

34.55

36.02

30.29

33.14

08

09

10

11

12

5.92

6.64

8.64

2012

777

11.11

10.58

11.11

08

09

10

11

12

2011 

703

10.58

Change (%)

11

5

8.52

10.84

10.85

11.22

11.64

Underlying Earnings per Share (US¢)

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)

Hong Kong Portfolio Average 
Monthly Office Rent (US$ per sq. ft)

Hongkong Land performed well during the year despite 

portfolio remained fully let. In Singapore, the office portfolio 

the effects on the region of the prevailing global economic 

was fully leased, with the exception of the third tower at 

uncertainty, achieving an 11% increase in underlying profit 

Marina Bay Financial Centre, which was almost 80% let by 

at US$777 million. Taking into account the increase in the 

the end of the year. The group’s 50%-owned office portfolio in 

value of its investment properties, profit attributable to 

Jakarta was 94% let. 

shareholders for 2012 was US$1,439 million, compared with 

US$5,306 million in 2011, while net asset value per share rose 

36.02

0.000

18.01

0.00

5.555

In the residential sector, there was a further contribution 
11.64

11.110

0.00

5.82

from US$10.58 to US$11.11. The group’s financial position 

from unit sales in Hong Kong and Macau. In Singapore, two 

remained strong with year-end net debt of US$3.3 billion and 

fully pre-sold projects were completed, and an additional 

gearing at 13%.

development site was acquired in August 2012 for 

approximately US$300 million. In mainland China, the group 

Leasing demand was relatively weak in both Hong Kong 

benefited from continuing sales completions at Maple Place 

and Singapore, although the effects were tempered by the 

in Beijing and at its 50%-owned joint venture, Bamboo Grove, 

group’s limited vacancy. In the Hong Kong Central office 

in Chongqing. Sales continued at projects in Chongqing, 

portfolio rental reversions continued to be generally positive 

Chengdu and Shenyang.

as vacancy was only 3.4% at the year end, while the retail 

13

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Strong trading performances in Hong Kong and Indonesia
•  Reported earnings decline after reversal of certain income incorrectly 

accrued in Malaysia in prior years

•  Adjusted underlying profit up 13% to US$506 million

Dairy Farm is a leading pan-Asian retailer. The listed group, 
together with its associates and joint ventures, operates over 
5,600 outlets – including supermarkets, hypermarkets, health 
and beauty stores, convenience stores, home furnishings 
stores and restaurants.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Dairy Farm entered the Philippine 
market in May 2012 by acquiring a 
50% interest in Rustan Supercenters, 
a leading grocery chain trading under 
the Shopwise brand.

Gross revenue* (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

Adjusted underlying profit attributable to shareholders† (US$ million)

2012

11.5

447

506

2011 

10.4

474

450

08

09

10

11

12

7.7

8.1

9.1

10.4

11.5

08

09

10

11

12

320

364

410

474

447

08

09

10

11

12

308

292

276

243

Change (%)

10

(6)

13

502

Gross Revenue* (US$ billion)

Underlying Profit Attributable
to Shareholders (US$ million)

Capital Expenditure and 
Investments (gross) (US$ million)

*
Includes 100% of revenue from associates and joint ventures.
†
Excludes the effects of the reversal of supplier income.

Dairy Farm has continued to trade well despite increased 

Malaysia faced challenging market conditions, while the 

competition and a more difficult economic environment 

Guardian health and beauty chain traded satisfactorily. 

in certain markets. Sales, including 100% of associates 

All operations continued to perform well in Indonesia. 

and joint ventures, increased by 10% to US$11.5 billion in 

The Singapore businesses were flat in the face of increased 

2012. Underlying profit was US$447 million compared with 

operating costs and weaker economic conditions. Restaurant 

0.00

US$474 million in 2011. The 2012 result reflects the reversal 

11.50

0

5.75

237

associate, Maxim’s, delivered another strong set of results. 

474

0

251

502

of US$59 million relating to the incorrect recognition of 

There was satisfactory trading in the group’s new businesses 

supplier income in its Malaysian operations over the past 

in Cambodia and the Philippines.

few years. Excluding the effects of the reversed supplier 

income, underlying profit rose from US$450 million in 

The construction of a fifth IKEA store in Taichung, Taiwan 

2011 to US$506 million in 2012, an increase of 13%. The 

is progressing well and it is expected to open later in 2013. 

reported profit attributable to shareholders for 2012 was 

PT Hero has been awarded the franchise rights to operate 

US$450 million. Dairy Farm’s financial position remains 

IKEA stores in Indonesia, and the first store is planned to 

healthy with net cash at the end of 2012 of US$521 million. 

open in 2014. Maxim’s continued to expand its operations 

In Hong Kong, Mannings health and beauty stores delivered 

opened its first Starbucks store in Vietnam under a new 

another impressive result and Wellcome supermarkets traded 

franchise agreement.

in Hong Kong and in mainland China, and has recently 

well. IKEA in both Hong Kong and Taiwan also reported good 

growth. The supermarket and hypermarket businesses in 

15

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Underlying profit up 20%
•  Four new hotel management contracts announced
•  Acquisition of the freehold interest in Mandarin Oriental, Paris
•  Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou opens

Mandarin Oriental is a hotel investment and management 
group. It has a portfolio of 44 deluxe and first class hotels 
and resorts worldwide, including 16 under development, 
and has ‘Residences’ connected to a number of its properties. 
The listed company holds equity in selected hotels.

16

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 
opened in January 2013 and 
is the group’s first city hotel in 
mainland China.

Combined total revenue of hotels under management

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

2012
US$m

1,283

71

2011
US$m 

1,196

59

08

09

10

11

12

838

1,016

1,026

1,196

1,283

08

09

10

11

12

12

44

67

59

71

08

09

10

11

12

Change
%

7

20

2.08

2.18

2.33

2.70

2.88

Combined Total Revenue by Geographical 
Area (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable to 
Shareholders (US$ million)

Net Asset Value per Share* (US$)

* With freehold and leasehold properties at valuation.

Hong Kong
North America

Other Asia
Europe

Mandarin Oriental’s underlying profit in 2012 was up 20% 

Progress was made in Paris as the hotel continued to stabilize, 

at US$71 million as a reduction in corporate business was 

Europe

and the freehold rights of the property were recently acquired 

offset by resilient demand from the leisure sector leading to 

North america

for US$389 million. Individual hotel performances in the 

increased average rates. Profit attributable to shareholders 

other asia

United States varied according to local market conditions. 

was US$72 million, compared to US$67 million in the 

HK

prior year.

The group now operates 28 hotels and has a further 

0.0

641.5

1283.0

0.0

35.5

16 hotels under development. Together these represent over 

71.0

0.00

1.44

2.88

The group’s hotels in Hong Kong and Singapore continued to 

11,000 rooms in 27 countries. In addition, it operates or has 

perform well, while its properties in both Tokyo and Bangkok 

under development 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental 

showed some recovery from the effects of natural disasters 

connected to its properties. 

in 2011. Improvements were seen in most hotels in Europe. 

17

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Underlying earnings per share stable
•  Strong growth in Astra offset by the weaker rupiah
•  Lower contribution from other motor interests

Jardine Cycle & Carriage is a Singapore-listed company 
with an interest of just over 50% in Astra, a major listed 
Indonesian conglomerate, and other motor interests in 
Southeast Asia.

18

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Jardine Cycle & Carriage launched the new 
Mercedes-Benz SL in 2012 in Singapore, 
60 years after the first generation of the 
SL-Class was seen on the roads.

Revenue (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

Shareholders’ funds (US$ million)

08

09

10

11

12

11.2

10.6

15.7

08

09

10

11

12

20.1

21.5

483

524

812

Revenue (US$ billion)

0.00

Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)

10.75

2011 

20.1

1,019

4,407

Change (%)

7

–

5

2012

21.5

1,016

4,639

1,019

1,016

21.50

Jardine Cycle & Carriage produced a stable result in 2012, 

The contribution from the group’s other motor interests 

with underlying profit largely unchanged from 2011 at 

was 5% lower at US$58 million. In Indonesia, Tunas Ridean 

US$1,016 million. Profit attributable to shareholders 

saw improved contributions from its motor vehicle, rental 

was 4% lower at US$987 million after accounting for 

and finance activities, offsetting a decline in its motorcycle 

non-trading items. Astra’s contribution to underlying profit 

business. In the face of a challenging market in Singapore, 

at US$1,017 million was only slightly up on the previous 

the group’s operations performed satisfactorily as the 

year as currency movements offset much of its earnings 

0.0

509.5

Mercedes-Benz brand proved to be resilient. In Malaysia, 

1019.0

growth achieved in rupiah. Strong results in its motor car 

Cycle & Carriage Bintang had a disappointing year as the 

and financial services businesses more than compensated 

intense competition in the premium car segment led to 

for lower earnings from its heavy equipment and 

significant margin erosion. In Vietnam, Truong Hai Auto 

motorcycle operations.

Corporation’s results suffered from higher financing costs and 

a sharp fall in the automotive market due to poor consumer 

sentiment in a weak economy.

19

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Record net profit of Rp19.4 trillion
•  Good growth in motor car and financial services sectors
•  Reduced contribution from heavy equipment
•  Strong operating results from mining contracting

Astra is a listed diversified Indonesian group with interests in 
the automotive sector, financial services, heavy equipment 
and mining, oil palm plantations, infrastructure and logistics, 
and information technology.

20

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Astra is active in new business 
development, such as the production 
of a new ‘green’ car and increased 
coal mine ownership.

Gross revenue† (US$ billion)

Profit attributable to shareholders# (US$ million)

Shareholders’ funds# (US$ million)

2012

31.8

2,062

7,363

2011 

29.2

2,027

6,666

Change* (%)

17

9

18

08

09

10

11

12

318

281

426

483

605

08

09

10

11

12

2,875

2,701

3,416

4,274

4,089

08

09

10

11

12

16.0

15.3

22.9

29.2

31.8

Motor Vehicle Sales including Associates 
and Joint Ventures (thousand units)

Motorcycle Sales including Associates
and Joint Ventures (thousand units)

Gross Revenue† (US$ billion)

†Includes 100% of revenue from associates and joint ventures.
*
Based on the change in Indonesian rupiah, being the reporting currency of Astra. 

  †Includes 100% of revenue from associates and joint ventures. 

  #Reported under Indonesian GAAP.

Astra produced record results with net profit under 

United Tractors’ sales of Komatsu heavy equipment were 27% 

Indonesian accounting standards of Rp19.4 trillion, up 9%, 

lower due to reduced demand, although the impact was partly 

equivalent to US$2,062 million. Improved contributions 

mitigated by strong spare parts and service revenue growth. 

from its motor car and financial services businesses were 

Contract coal mining subsidiary, Pamapersada Nusantara, 

partially offset by lower earnings in its heavy equipment and 

reported a 25% improvement in net revenue as contract coal 

motorcycle businesses.

302.5

0.0

605.0

0

2137

production increased 9% to 94 million tonnes and contract 
31.799999

15.900000

0.000000

4274

Net income from the group’s automotive businesses grew by 

Astra Agro Lestari’s increased palm oil production offset 

15% to Rp9.5 trillion. Car sales rose by 25% to 605,000 units 

the effects of lower prices, but higher production costs and 

with a stable market share of 54%. In more difficult market 

operating expenses left net income little changed.

overburden removal rose 7% to 855 million cubic metres. 

conditions, Astra Honda Motor’s sales declined by 4% 

to 4.1 million units, although its market share increased 

Net income from infrastructure and logistics rose 13%, and 

from 53% to 58%. Astra Otoparts, the group’s component 

if the reversal of a tax provision in 2011 is excluded, the net 

manufacturing business, reported earnings up 5%. 

income rose 35%. The development of toll road interests 

continued, and there were increased sales volumes in the 

The amount financed through Astra’s automotive-focused 

group’s western Jakarta water utility system. TRAC car rentals 

consumer finance operations grew by 2% to US$5.3 billion, 

produced an increase in vehicles under contract, while 

while the heavy equipment-focused finance operations were 

in information technology Astra Graphia is pursuing new 

2% lower at US$755 million. Group insurance company, 

business opportunities.

Asuransi Astra Buana, recorded higher earnings with improved 

premiums partly offset by higher commissions and claims 

expenses. Astra’s 45%-held joint venture, Bank Permata, 

Ben Keswick

reported net income up 18% at US$145 million, with growth 

Managing Director

in net interest income and fee-based income. 

8th March 2013

21

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Managing Director’s Review (continued)People and the Community

Group Managing Director and MINDSET Chairman Ben Keswick participated with service users and 
Jardine Ambassadors in a bakery workshop organized by Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. 

Jardine Matheson Group companies continue to contribute to the 
communities they operate through philanthropic activities

In Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore, Group 

NGOs as Peer Support Workers; roles which will also help to 

companies focus their philanthropic activities on the area 

enhance their own self-confidence.

of mental health through MINDSET, the Group’s in-house 

charitable programme. Led by the Jardine Ambassadors, 

MINDSET’s school-based Health in Mind programme, 

young executives drawn from across the Group, the MINDSET 

undertaken in collaboration with the Hong Kong Hospital 

programme aims to raise awareness and understanding 

Authority, continued its work to empower student ‘advocates’ 

of mental health issues, while at the same time providing 

to promote mental health issues among young people. The 

practical support in this under-resourced area.

programme reached 24 secondary schools in 2012 with the 

direct participation of more than 300 students. Meanwhile, 

In Hong Kong, MINDSET marked its 10th Anniversary in 

MINDSET Place, the residential care home financed by 

2012 when service users, NGO partners and professionals 

MINDSET, maintained full occupancy serving 38 rehabilitating 

in the field were invited to a gala dinner to thank them for 

residents. Group companies also offered job training and 

their support. 2012 also saw the launch of the MINDSET 

employment opportunities for rehabilitated individuals. 

Peer Support Worker Project, a new three-year pilot project 

In addition, MINDSET funded a number of projects in Hong 

in collaboration with four NGO partners financed with a 

Kong that benefited the mentally ill, their carers and families. 

donation of HK$5 million. Nineteen recovered service users 

(www.mindset.org.hk)

were selected for the inaugural training course that aims 

to equip them with the skills needed to help other service 

With MINDSET Singapore in its second year of operation, 

users during their recovery phase. Selected individuals who 

15 Jardine Ambassadors were appointed to lead its 

complete the training will be offered positions within the 

programmes. An inaugural awareness-raising event, 

22

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012(Left) Astra launched a series of CSR 
programmes to celebrate the company’s 
55th Anniversary, including a nation-wide 
tree planting initiative.

(Right) In January 2013, the Jardine 
Foundation awarded 12 scholarships to 
students from Hong Kong, Indonesia, 
mainland China, the Philippines 
and Vietnam.

The MINDSET Challenge 2012, has attracted 161 participants 

pursuing a modular, three-year leadership development 

to complete a 33-level race at Marina Bay Financial Centre 

programme, also attain a Chartered Institute of Management 

Tower One. In addition, five rehabilitated individuals have 

Accountants qualification. This approach brings a rare balance 

been placed under the job placement scheme; clients 

of management breadth and financial depth, and readies them 

from mental health organizations promoted and sold their 

for leadership positions. Similar schemes are also offered to 

handicrafts in 7-Eleven outlets and roadshows; and four 

graduates from mainland China and Macau. Another example 

Fun Days were hosted for the beneficiaries of five voluntary 

is the Director Development Initiative, which provides senior 

welfare organizations.

executives with the opportunity to meet chief executives from 

some of the world’s most admired companies. Most recently 

In Indonesia, Astra celebrated 55 years of operation by stepping 

the Group is launching an in-house Masters programme, 

up its community effort at the national level, covering the 

designed specifically for high-potential executives.

areas of education, environment, small to medium enterprises’ 

support and health. Astra provided 55,000 hours of training 

The Group also conducts a series of development centres 

for small to medium enterprises and initiated a donation drive 

every year to identify talent within the organization. In 2012 

which collected 55,000 of blood bags. Its mobile health clinic 

these were supplemented by a cross-Group performance 

facilities have provided free medical services for over 8,000 

coaching process, designed to benefit those identified as 

patients with financial hardships. Astra also gave out SATU 

having the potential for larger roles. 

Indonesia (Astra’s Unified Spirit for Indonesia) Awards to young 

people who have made outstanding achievements in their 

contribution to the environment and the communities.

Encouraging Higher Education
In January 2013, 12 students from Hong Kong, Indonesia, 

mainland China, the Philippines and Vietnam were awarded 

In the United Kingdom, Jardine Lloyd Thompson committed to 

scholarships by the Jardine Foundation to pursue their 

a three-year sponsorship of Action on Addiction, the largest 

undergraduate studies in the United Kingdom. Scholarships 

charity dedicated to the prevention and treatment of problems 

are available for selected colleges at Oxford and Cambridge 

associated with addiction. Its charity support on education in 

Universities, and scholars are chosen for their academic 

India continued. Globally the group encourages its staff to be 

ability, leadership qualities and community participation. 

involved in community projects and matched money raised by 

Since its establishment, some 160 scholarships have been 

employees for charitable causes.

awarded to students from the regions in which the Group 

operates. (www.jardine-foundation.org)

Providing Expertise
Group executives are active on external management boards 

In Indonesia, Astra distributed scholarships through a number 

and professional and advisory bodies where they provide 

of foundations to support students from undeveloped 

expertise and knowledge. These activities are encouraged as 

areas. More than 134,000 scholarship grants were given 

they contribute to the development of the communities and the 

out to recipients in elementary schools up to university 

business sectors in which the Group operates.

level. Nearly 7,000 schools were funded to improve their 

Supporting our People
The Group supports its people with various management 

Meanwhile, in Singapore, Jardine Cycle & Carriage 

training and development programmes. A good example 

scholarships are awarded yearly to three outstanding 

is the central recruitment of graduates who in addition to 

business management undergraduates.

educational facilities.

23

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Financial Review

Accounting Policies
The Directors continue to review the appropriateness of  

Net financing charges increased US$20 million over 2011 

primarily due to the high level of capital expenditure. Interest 

the accounting policies adopted by the Group having 

cover remained strong at 34 times, calculated as the sum of 

regard to developments in International Financial Reporting 

underlying operating profit and share of results of associates 

Standards. In 2012, certain amendments to IFRS 7 ‘Financial 

and joint ventures, divided by net financing charges.

Instruments’ became effective and the Group adopted those 

which are relevant to the Group’s operations. As mentioned 

The Group’s share of underlying results of associates and joint 

in note 1 to the financial statements, their adoption does not 

ventures increased by 6% to US$1,062 million. The higher 

have a material impact on the Group’s accounting policies 

contribution from Jardine Lloyd Thompson due to a strong 

and disclosures.

Results
In 2012, revenue increased by 4% to US$39.6 billion. Gross 

trading performance and the higher attributable interest 

following the Group’s acquisition of an additional 10% stake 

in November 2011, the recognition of sales on completion of a 

residential property project by a Hongkong Land joint venture 

revenue, including 100% of revenue from associates and 

in Singapore and improved contribution from Dairy Farm’s 

joint ventures, which is a better measure of the extent of the 

associates were partly offset by lower contributions from 

Group’s operations, increased by 5% to US$60.5 billion.

certain associates and joint ventures of Astra, mainly the 

motorcycle assembly business, and Jardine Pacific. 

Underlying operating profit was US$3,843 million, a 

drop of US$66 million or 2%. This reflected the mixed 

The overall contribution from the Group’s associates and joint 

performances from the Group’s businesses. There was 

ventures included a number of non-trading items, among 

an increase in contribution of US$114 million from Astra, 

which were increases in the fair value of investment properties 

where strong performances from motor car and financial 

held by Hongkong Land’s associates and joint ventures, partly 

services businesses compensated for lower earnings from 

offset by an asset impairment in Jardine Cycle & Carriage and 

its motorcycle and heavy equipment and mining activities. 

loss on the restructuring of Rothschilds Continuation and 

Against this, there were decreases in contributions of 

subsequent partial sale of Paris Orléans shares.

US$54 million from Dairy Farm whose strong performances 

in Hong Kong were more than offset by a one-off reversal 

The underlying effective tax rate for the year was 23%, which 

of US$67 million of supplier income in Malaysia incorrectly 

is in line with that of last year.

recognized in prior years, US$59 million from Jardine Motors 

due to the difficult market conditions in mainland China, 

Underlying earnings per share decreased by 2% to US$4.06. 

US$31 million from Hongkong Land due to the reduced 

The drop of US$16 million in underlying earnings was 

number of residential completions and US$21 million from 

due to decreases in contributions of US$26 million from 

Jardine Pacific with lower sales in JOS and higher operating 

Jardine Pacific, US$43 million from Jardine Motors and 

costs in Jardine Restaurants’ businesses in Taiwan. 

US$15 million from Dairy Farm, mitigated by increases of 

US$21 million from Jardine Lloyd Thompson, US$32 million 

The operating profit of US$4,173 million included a 

from Hongkong Land, US$7 million from Mandarin Oriental 

non-trading gain of US$330 million in respect of the 

and US$11 million from Astra. Astra reported a 9% increase in 

increase in the fair value of investment properties mainly 

its underlying earnings, but its contribution to the Group was 

in Hongkong Land.

impacted by a 7% depreciation in the average exchange rate 

of Indonesian rupiah. Had Astra’s earnings been translated 

24

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012using the same rate as applied in 2011, Astra’s contribution 

Summarized Cash Flow

to the Group’s underlying earnings would have been 

US$42 million higher.

The profit attributable to shareholders for the year of 

US$1,688 million included a surplus of US$285 million 

on the revaluation of investment properties, mainly in 

Hongkong Land, a net loss of US$49 million on the sale 

and impairment of investments held by Jardine Strategic 

and Jardine Cycle & Carriage, a non-recurring provision of 

US$18 million for tax associated with dividends from Astra 

and a decrease of US$10 million in the fair value of Astra’s 

Operating cash flow
Dividends from associates
  and joint ventures
Operating activities
Capital expenditure
  and investments

Cash flow before financing 

2012

US$m

1,976

753
2,729

(2,784)

(55)

2011

US$m

1,938

736
2,674

(2,675)

(1)

plantations. Earnings per share were US$4.63, a decrease of 

in a supermarket chain in the Philippines, and Astra’s 

51% primarily due to the significant reduction in the increase 

subscription to a joint venture bank’s rights issue and 

in the valuation of Hongkong Land’s investment properties.

capital injections into a number of existing associates and 

Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of US$1.00 per 

joint ventures; US$257 million for the purchase of other 

investments, mainly in Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra; 

US$300 million for the purchase of intangible assets, which 

share, giving a total dividend of US$1.35 per share for the 

included US$161 million for the purchase of leasehold land 

year, payable on 22nd May 2013 to those persons registered 

mainly for use by Dairy Farm’s new outlets in Indonesia 

as shareholders on 22nd March 2013. The dividends are 

and Astra’s new motor dealerships, US$55 million for the 

payable in cash with a scrip alternative.

construction and improvement costs for toll roads and 

Cash Flow
The cash inflow from operating activities for the year 

US$44 million of commissions for securing insurance 

contracts in Astra; US$1,374 million for the purchase 

of tangible assets, which included US$65 million in 

was US$2,729 million. This represented an increase of 

Jardine Motors, US$290 million in Dairy Farm, US$64 million 

US$55 million on 2011 principally due to a lower increase in 

in Mandarin Oriental and US$914 million in Astra mainly 

working capital and higher dividends from associates and 

for the acquisition of US$521 million of heavy equipment 

joint ventures. 

and machinery, predominantly by Pamapersada Nusantara 

in response to capacity expansion in its mine contracting 

Capital expenditure for the year before disposals amounted 

business; US$162 million in its automotive business mainly 

to US$3,357 million and was broadly spread throughout 

for outlet development and additional operational machinery 

the Group. This included US$154 million for the purchase of 

and equipment, and US$182 million in its agribusiness; 

subsidiaries, the main ones being the acquisition by Astra 

US$562 million for additions to investment properties in 

of a coal mine concession company and an exploration 

Hongkong Land which included US$498 million for the 

mining company and the acquisition by Dairy Farm of 

Wangfujing site in Beijing; US$87 million for the investment 

a supermarket chain in Cambodia; US$253 million for 

in plantations in Astra; and US$368 million of advances to 

the purchase of various associates and joint ventures 

associates and joint ventures, mainly in Hongkong Land.

including the acquisition by Dairy Farm of a 50% interest 

25

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Financial Review (continued)

0.5

2.2

2.3

2.4

3.4

08

09

10

11

12

14.2

25.1

32.0

39.3

42.4

Net Debt* and Total Equity (US$ billion)

Net Debt
Total Equity

* Excluding net debt of financial services companies.

The average tenor of the Group’s debt at 31st December 2012 

was 4.4 years compared with 4.3 years at the end of 2011. 

US dollar denominated borrowings comprised 10% of the 

Group’s total borrowings. Non-US dollar denominated 

borrowings are directly related to the Group’s businesses 

in the countries of the currencies concerned. As at 

31st December 2012 approximately 53% of the Group’s 

borrowings, exclusive of financial services companies, 

were at floating rates and the remaining 47% were fixed 

rate borrowings or covered by interest rate hedges with major 

creditworthy financial institutions.

The repayment from associates and joint ventures in 

Overall, the Group’s funding arrangements are designed to 

Hongkong Land contributed US$58 million, and sale of other 

Total equity

keep an appropriate balance between equity and debt, both 

investments held by Jardine Strategic, Jardine Cycle & Carriage 

Net debt

short and long term, to give flexibility to develop the business.

and Astra contributed US$423 million to the Group’s 

cash flow.

0.000000
In addition to the capital expenditure, the Group purchased 

42.400002

21.200001

Treasury Policy
The Group manages its exposure to financial risk using a 

variety of techniques and instruments. The main objectives 

additional interests in Group companies for a total cost of 

are to limit exchange and interest rate risks and to provide a 

US$167 million and Dairy Farm sold part of its interest in 

degree of certainty about costs. The investment of the Group’s 

PT Hero Supermarket for US$139 million, which are both 

cash resources is managed so as to minimize risk while 

presented as financing activities in the cash flow statement.

seeking to enhance yield.

Funding
At the year end, undrawn committed facilities totalled 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties
A review of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the 

US$5.6 billion. In addition, the Group had available liquid 

Group is set out on page 106.

funds of US$4.3 billion. Net borrowings, excluding those 

relating to Astra’s financial services companies, were 

US$3.4 billion, representing 8% of total equity. Astra’s 

James Riley

financial services companies had net borrowings of 

Group Finance Director

US$3.8 billion, US$0.4 billion up from 2011 as their overall 

loan book grew. The Group’s total equity increased by 

8th March 2013

US$3.1 billion to US$42.4 billion during the year.

26

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Directors’ Profiles

Sir Henry Keswick*
Chairman
Sir Henry joined the Group in 1961 and has been a Director of its 
holding company since 1967. He is chairman of Matheson & Co. 
and Jardine Strategic, and a director of Dairy Farm, Hongkong 
Land and Mandarin Oriental. He is also vice chairman of the 
Hong Kong Association.

Ben Keswick*
Managing Director
Mr Ben Keswick joined the Board in 2007 and was appointed 
as Managing Director in April 2012. He has held a number of 
executive positions since joining the Group in 1998, including 
finance director and then chief executive officer of Jardine Pacific 
between 2003 and 2007 and, thereafter, group managing director 
of Jardine Cycle & Carriage until March 2012. He has an MBA from 
INSEAD. Mr Keswick is chairman of Jardine Matheson Limited and 
Jardine Cycle & Carriage and a commissioner of Astra and United 
Tractors. He is also managing director of Dairy Farm, Hongkong 
Land, Jardine Strategic and Mandarin Oriental, and a director of 
Jardine Pacific and Jardine Motors.

Adam Keswick*
Deputy Managing Director
Mr Adam Keswick joined the Board in 2007 and was appointed 
Deputy Managing Director in April 2012. He is chairman of Jardine 
Pacific and chairman and chief executive of Jardine Motors. He 
has held a number of executive positions since joining the Group 
from N M Rothschild & Sons in 2001, including group strategy 
director and, thereafter, group managing director of Jardine Cycle 
& Carriage between 2003 and 2007. Mr Keswick is also deputy 
chairman of Jardine Matheson Limited, and a director of Dairy 
Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Strategic and Mandarin Oriental.

Mark Greenberg*
Mr Greenberg joined the Board as Group Strategy Director in 
2008 having first joined the Group in 2006. He had previously 
spent 16 years in investment banking with Dresdner Kleinwort 
Wasserstein in London. He is a director of Jardine Matheson 
Limited, Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Cycle & Carriage 
and Mandarin Oriental, and a commissioner of Astra and 
Bank Permata.

Jenkin Hui
Mr Hui was appointed a Director in 2003. He is a director of 
Hongkong Land, Jardine Strategic, Central Development and a 
number of property and investment companies.

Simon Keswick*
Mr Simon Keswick joined the Group in 1962 and has been a 
Director of its holding company since 1972. He is a director of 
Matheson & Co., chairman of Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land and 
Mandarin Oriental, and a director of Jardine Lloyd Thompson and 
Jardine Strategic.

Lord Leach of Fairford*
Lord Leach joined the Board in 1984 after a career in banking and 
merchant banking. He is a director of Matheson & Co., deputy 
chairman of Jardine Lloyd Thompson, and a director of Dairy Farm, 
Hongkong Land, Jardine Strategic and Mandarin Oriental. He is 
also a member of the supervisory board of Paris Orléans.

Dr Richard Lee
Dr Lee joined the Board in 1999. Dr Lee’s principal business 
interests are in the manufacturing of textiles and apparel in 
Southeast Asia, and he is the honorary chairman of TAL Apparel. 
He is also a director of Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental.

*

Executive Director

Anthony Nightingale
Mr Nightingale joined the Group in 1969 and was appointed as 
a Director in 1994. He was Managing Director from 2006 until he 
retired from executive office in March 2012. He is also a director 
of Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Jardine 
Strategic, Mandarin Oriental and Schindler and a commissioner 
of Astra. Mr Nightingale also acts as an adviser for certain 
companies outside the Group and holds a number of senior 
public appointments, including acting as a non-official member 
of the Commission on Strategic Development, a Hong Kong 
representative to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 
Business Advisory Council and a member of the UK ASEAN 
Business Council Advisory Panel. He is an Honorary Professor of 
the School of Business of the Hong Kong Baptist University.

Y.K. Pang*
Mr Pang joined the Board in 2011. He was appointed chief 
executive of Hongkong Land in 2007. He previously held a number 
of senior executive positions in the Group, which he joined in 
1984. He is a director of Jardine Matheson Limited and Jardine 
Matheson (China) Limited. He is also chairman of the Employers’ 
Federation of Hong Kong and deputy chairman of the Hong Kong 
General Chamber of Commerce.

James Riley*
Mr Riley joined the Board as Group Finance Director in 2007, 
having been Chief Financial Officer since 2005. A Chartered 
Accountant, he joined the Group from Kleinwort Benson in 1993. 
He was appointed chief financial officer of Jardine Cycle & Carriage 
in 1994, and in 1999 he took over responsibility for the businesses 
grouped under Jardine Pacific. He is also a director of Jardine 
Matheson Limited, Dairy Farm and The Hongkong and Shanghai 
Banking Corporation Limited.

Lord Sassoon, Kt*
Lord Sassoon joined the Board in January 2013. He began his 
career at KPMG, before joining SG Warburg (later UBS Warburg) 
in 1985. From 2002 to 2006 he was in the Treasury in the United 
Kingdom as a civil servant, where he had responsibility for 
financial services and enterprise policy. Following this, he chaired 
the Financial Action Task Force; and conducted a review of the 
UK’s system of financial regulation. From 2010 to 2013 Lord 
Sassoon was the first Commercial Secretary to the Treasury and 
acted as the Government’s Front Bench Treasury spokesman in 
the House of Lords. He is a director of Matheson & Co., Dairy 
Farm, Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental.

Percy Weatherall
Mr Weatherall first joined the Company in 1976 and was 
appointed to the Board in 1999 before being made Managing 
Director in 2000. He retired from executive office in 2006. He is 
also a director of Matheson & Co., Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, 
Jardine Strategic and Mandarin Oriental. He is chairman of Corney 
& Barrow and the Nith District Salmon Fishery Board.

Giles White*
Mr White was appointed to the Board in 2010, having first joined 
the Group as Group General Counsel in 2009. He was previously 
Asia managing partner of Linklaters based in Hong Kong, prior 
to which he was the firm’s head of global finance and projects in 
London. Mr White is also a director of Jardine Matheson Limited, 
Dairy Farm and Mandarin Oriental.

Company Secretary and Registered Office
John C. Lang
Jardine House, 33-35 Reid Street
Hamilton
Bermuda

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended 31st December 2012

Underlying
business
performance

2012

Non-trading
items

Note

US$m

US$m

Underlying
business
performance

2011

Non-trading
items

US$m

US$m

Total

US$m

39,593
(35,750)

–
3,843

(266)
123
(143)

–
–

330
330

–
–
–

39.593
(35,750)

37,967
(34,058)

330
4,173

(266)
123
(143)

–
3,909

(251)
128
(123)

–
65

4,407
4,472

–
–
–

Total

US$m

37,967
(33,993)

4,407
8,381

(251)
128
(123)

5,166

8,615

US$

9.53
9.46

1,062

(47)

1,015

998

(6)

992

11 & 12

1,479

–
1,062
–
4,762
(867)

3,895

2,416

3,895

US$

4.06
4.04

361
314
(69)
575
(14)

561

209

352

561

361
1,376
(69)
5,337
(881)

4,456

1,688

2,768

4,456

–
998
–
4,784
(862)

3,922

238
232
–
4,704
(11)

4,693

238
1,230
–
9,488
(873)

8,615

1,495

1,954

3,449

2,427

3,922

2,739

4,693

US$

US$

4.63
4.62

4.13
4.11

5

6

7

8

9

10

Revenue
Net operating costs
Change in fair value
  of investment
  properties
Operating profit
Net financing charges
–  financing charges
–  financing income

Share of results of
  associates and
joint ventures

–  before change in fair
  value of investment
  properties
–  change in fair value
  of investment
  properties

Sale of an associate
Profit before tax
Tax

Profit after tax

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the
  Company
Non-controlling
interests

Earnings per share
–  basic
–  diluted

11 

28

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31st December 2012

Note

13

14

18

Profit for the year
Revaluation surpluses before transfer to investment properties from
–  intangible assets
–  tangible assets

Revaluation of other investments
–  net gain/(loss) arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

Net actuarial loss on employee benefit plans
Net exchange translation differences
–  losses arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

Cash flow hedges
–  net loss arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

Share of other comprehensive income/(expense) of associates and joint ventures
Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income or expense
Other comprehensive expense for the year

17

10

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
Non-controlling interests

2012

US$m

4,456

–
–
–

183
(76)
107
(104)

(305)
(3)
(308)

(16)
20
4
18
21
(262)

2011

US$m

8,615

27
4
31

(84)
(20)
(104)
(150)

(74)
–
(74)

–
7
7
(130)
21
(399)

4,194

8,216

1,722
2,472

4,194

3,153
5,063

8,216

29

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Note

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

19

18

24

25

2012

US$m

2,466
6,921
23,961
1,026
8,118
1,241
2,697
262
28
46,720

2,513
3,419
6,375
13
114

3,980
318
4,298
16,732
8
16,740

2011

US$m

2,310
5,924
22,979
1,058
7,256
1,095
2,512
181
34
43,349

1,521
3,276
5,845
5
69

3,963
222
4,185
14,901
47
14,948

63,460

58,297

Consolidated Balance Sheet
at 31st December 2012

Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Investment properties
Plantations
Associates and joint ventures
Other investments
Non-current debtors
Deferred tax assets
Pension assets
Non-current assets

Properties for sale
Stocks and work in progress
Current debtors
Current investments
Current tax assets
Bank balances and other liquid funds
–  non-financial services companies
–  financial services companies

Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Current assets

Total assets

Approved by the Board of Directors

Ben Keswick
James Riley
Directors

8th March 2013

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Equity
Share capital
Share premium and capital reserves
Revenue and other reserves
Own shares held
Shareholders’ funds
Non-controlling interests
Total equity

Liabilities
Long-term borrowings
–  non-financial services companies
–  financial services companies

Deferred tax liabilities
Pension liabilities
Non-current creditors
Non-current provisions
Non-current liabilities

Current creditors
Current borrowings
–  non-financial services companies
–  financial services companies

Current tax liabilities
Current provisions
Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Note

26

28

30

31

32

20

21

33

34

33

32

34

2012

US$m

168
105
19,764
(2,234)
17,803
24,583
42,386

5,577
2,319
7,896
800
363
388
136
9,583

7,540

1,816
1,803
3,619
274
58
11,491

2011

US$m

165
82
17,964
(1,855)
16,356
22,906
39,262

5,048
2,002
7,050
653
259
289
112
8,363

7,275

1,347
1,670
3,017
323
57
10,672

21,074

19,035

63,460

58,297

31

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31st December 2012

Share
capital

US$m

Share
premium

US$m

Capital
reserves

US$m

Revenue
reserves

US$m

Asset
revaluation
reserves

US$m

Hedging
reserves

US$m

Exchange
reserves

US$m

2012
At 1st January
Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid by the Company
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Unclaimed dividends forfeited
Issue of shares
Employee share option schemes
Scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Increase in own shares held
Subsidiaries acquired
Subsidiaries disposed of
Conversion of convertible bonds in a subsidiary
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Change in interests in subsidiaries
Change in interests in associates and joint ventures
Transfer

At 31st December

2011
At 1st January
Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid by the Company
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Unclaimed dividends forfeited
Issue of shares
Employee share option schemes
Scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Increase in own shares held
Subsidiaries acquired
Conversion of convertible bonds in a subsidiary
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Purchase of additional interests in subsidiaries
Change in interests in associates and joint ventures
Transfer

At 31st December

165
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

168

162
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

165

8
–
–
–
–
9
–
(3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2

16

10
–
–
–
–
1
–
(3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

8

74
–
–
–
–
–
17
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2)

89

59
–
–
–
–
–
15
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

74

17,763
1,706
(462)
–
2
–
–
574
–
–
–
–
–
(33)
(3)
–

19,547

14,723
3,210
(427)
–
3
–
–
523
–
–
–
–
(266)
(2)
(1)

17,763

Total comprehensive income included in revenue reserves comprises profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of 
US$1,688 million (2011: US$3,449 million), net fair value gain on other investments of US$100 million (2011: loss of US$79 million) 
and net actuarial loss on employee benefit plans of US$82 million (2011: US$160 million). Cumulative net fair value gain on 
other investments and net actuarial loss on employee benefit plans amounted to US$226 million (2011: US$126 million) and 
US$469 million (2011: US$387 million), respectively.

168
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

168

159
9
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

168

(40)
21
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(19)

(34)
(6)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(40)

73
(5)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

68

132
(60)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1

73

Own
shares
held

US$m

(1,855)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(379)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(2,234)

(1,501)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(354)
–
–
–
–
–
–

(1,855)

Attributable to
shareholders of
the Company

Attributable to
non-controlling
interests

US$m

US$m

16,356
1,722
(462)
–
2
9
17
574
(379)
–
–
–
–
(33)
(3)
–

17,803

13,710
3,153
(427)
–
3
1
15
523
(354)
–
–
–
(266)
(2)
–

16,356

22,906
2,472
83
(1,043)
3
–
2
–
(82)
152
(1)
56
6
29
–
–

24,583

18,250
5,063
77
(935)
–
–
2
–
(64)
140
319
315
(260)
(1)
–

22,906

Total
equity

US$m

39,262
4,194
(379)
(1,043)
5
9
19
574
(461)
152
(1)
56
6
(4)
(3)
–

42,386

31,960
8,216
(350)
(935)
3
1
17
523
(418)
140
319
315
(526)
(3)
–

39,262

32

33

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31st December 2012

Operating activities
Operating profit
Change in fair value of investment properties
Depreciation and amortization
Other non-cash items
Increase in working capital
Interest received
Interest and other financing charges paid
Tax paid

Dividends from associates and joint ventures
Cash flows from operating activities

Investing activities
Purchase of subsidiaries
Purchase of shares in Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Purchase of other associates and joint ventures
Purchase of other investments
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of tangible assets
Additions to investment properties
Additions to plantations
Advance to associates, joint ventures and others
Repayment from associates, joint ventures and others
Sale of subsidiaries
Sale of associates and joint ventures
Sale of other investments
Sale of intangible assets
Sale of tangible assets
Sale of investment properties
Cash flows from investing activities

Financing activities
Issue of shares
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Advance from/(repayment to) non-controlling interests
Change in interests in subsidiaries
Drawdown of borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Dividends paid by the Company
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1st January
Effect of exchange rate changes

Note

  35 (a)

  35 (b)

  35 (c)

  35 (d)

  35 (e)

  35 (f)

  35 (g)

  35 (h)

  35 (i)

  35 (j)

  35 (k)

  35 (l)

2012

US$m

4,173
(330)
1,026
331
(2,101)
120
(237)
(1,006)
1,976
753
2,729

(154)
(2)
(253)
(257)
(300)
(1,374)
(562)
(87)
(368)
69
11
8
423
5
49
8
(2,784)

9
6
22
(28)
17,931
(16,428)
(266)
(1,043)
203
148
4,158
(53)

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

  35 (m)

4,253

2011

US$m

8,381
(4,407)
914
116
(2,139)
130
(249)
(808)
1,938
736
2,674

(363)
(276)
(86)
(265)
(255)
(1,280)
(87)
(91)
(259)
115
4
1
124
–
39
4
(2,675)

1
315
(6)
(526)
17,914
(16,602)
(244)
(935)
(83)
(84)
4,268
(26)

4,158

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements

1  Principal Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, including 
International Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board. The financial 
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.

Amendments to IFRS 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Transfers of Financial Assets’ became effective in the current accounting year and 
are relevant to the Group’s operations. The amendments promote transparency in the reporting of such transfer transactions 
and improve users’ understanding of the risk exposures relating to transfer of financial assets and the effect of those risks on an 
entity’s financial position particularly those involving securitization of financial assets. The adoption of these amendments does 
not have a material impact on the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures.

The following standards and amendments which are effective after 2012, are relevant to the Group’s operations and yet to be adopted

IFRS 9
IFRS 10
IFRS 11
IFRS 12
IFRS 13
Amendments to IFRS 7
Amendments to IFRSs 10, 11 and 12

Financial Instruments
Consolidated Financial Statements
Joint Arrangements
Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
Fair Value Measurement
Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of

Amendments to IAS 1
IAS 19 (amended 2011)
IAS 27 (2011)
IAS 28 (2011)
Amendments to IAS 32
IFRIC 20
Annual Improvements to IFRS

Interests in Other Entities: Transition Guidance

Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income
Employee Benefits
Separate Financial Statements
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine
2009 – 2011 Cycle

The Group is currently assessing the impact of these new standards and amendments but expects their adoption will not have 
a material effect on the consolidated profit and loss account and balance sheet, although there will be additional disclosures in 
respect of IFRS 12 and 13.

IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ (effective 1st January 2015) is the first standard issued as part of a wider project to replace IAS 39. 
IFRS 9 (2009) retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes two primary measurement categories for 
financial assets: amortized cost and fair value. The basis of classification depends on the entity’s business model and the 
contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. The guidance in IAS 39 on impairment of financial assets and hedge 
accounting continues to apply. IFRS 9 (2010) adds requirements related to the classification and measurement of financial 
liabilities, and derecognition of financial assets and liabilities, to the version issued in November 2009. It also includes those 
paragraphs of IAS 39 dealing with how to measure fair value and accounting for derivatives embedded in a contract that 
contains a host that is not a financial asset, as well as the requirements of IFRIC 9 ‘Remeasurement of Embedded Derivatives’. 
The Group will apply the standard from 1st January 2015.

IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ (effective 1st January 2013) replaces SIC Interpretation 12 ‘Consolidation – Special 
Purpose Entities’ and most of IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’. It contains a new single consolidation 
model that identifies control as the basis for consolidation for all types of entities. It provides a definition of control that 
comprises the elements of power over an investee; exposure of rights to variable returns from an investees; and ability to use 
power to affect the reporting entity’s returns. The Group will apply the standard from 1st January 2013.

IFRS 11 ‘Joint Arrangements’ replaces IAS 31 ‘Interests in Joint Ventures’ and SIC 13 ‘Jointly Controlled Entities – Non Monetary 
Contributions by Venturers’. Under IFRS 11, joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations (whereby the parties 
that have joint control have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the joint arrangements) or joint ventures 
(whereby the parties that have joint control have rights to the net assets of the joint arrangements). Joint operations are 
accounted for by showing the party’s interest in the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and/or its relative share of jointly 
controlled assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, if any. Accounting for joint ventures is now covered by IAS 28 (2011) as 
proportionate consolidation is no longer permitted. The Group will apply the standard from 1st January 2013. 

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012 
IFRS 12 ‘Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities’ (effective 1st January 2013) requires entities to disclose information that 
helps financial statements readers to evaluate the nature, risks and financial effects associated with the entity’s interests in 
subsidiaries, associates, joint arrangements and unconsolidated structured entities. Disclosure required includes significant 
judgements and assumptions made in determining whether an entity controls, jointly controls, significantly influences or has 
some other interest in other entities. The Group will apply the standard from 1st January 2013.

IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ (effective 1st January 2013) requires entities to disclose information about the valuation 
techniques and inputs used to measure fair value, as well as information about the uncertainty inherent in fair value 
measurements. The standard applies to both financial and non-financial items measured at fair value. Fair value is now defined 
as ‘the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market 
participants at the measurement date’ (i.e. an exit price). The Group will apply the standard from 1st January 2013.

Amendments to IFRS 7 ‘Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities’ focus on disclosures of quantitative 
information about recognized financial instruments that are offset in the balance sheet, as well as those recognized financial 
instruments that are subject to master netting or similar arrangements irrespective of whether they are offset. The Group will 
adopt the amendments from 1st January 2013.

Amendments to IFRSs 10, 11 and 12 on transition guidance provide additional transition relief to IFRSs 10, 11 and 12, limiting 
the requirement to provide adjusted comparative information to only the preceding comparative period. For disclosures related 
to unconsolidated structured entities, the amendments will remove the requirement to present comparative information for 
periods before IFRS 12 is first applied. The Group will adopt the amendments from 1st January 2013.

Amendments to IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income’ (effective 1st July 2012) improve the consistency 
and clarity of the presentation of items of other comprehensive income. The amendments require entities to separate items 
presented in other comprehensive income into two groups, based on whether or not they may be recycled to profit or loss in the 
future. Items that will not be recycled – such as actuarial gains or losses on defined benefit pension plans – will be presented 
separately from items that may be recycled in the future – such as deferred gains and losses on cash flow hedges. The amounts 
of tax related to the two groups are required to be allocated on the same basis. The Group will adopt the amendments from 
1st January 2013.

IAS 19 (amended 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’ (effective 1st January 2013) requires the assumed return on plan assets recognized 
in the profit and loss to be the same as the rate used to discount the defined benefit obligation. It also requires actuarial gains 
and losses to be recognized immediately in other comprehensive income and past service costs immediately in profit or loss. 
Additional disclosures are required to present the characteristics of benefit plans, the amount recognized in the financial 
statements, and the risks arising from defined benefit plans and multi-employer plans. The Group will apply the amended 
standard from 1st January 2013.

IAS 27 (2011) ‘Separate Financial Statements’ (effective 1st January 2013) supersedes IAS 27 (2008) and prescribes the 
accounting and disclosure requirements for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates when an entity prepares 
separate financial statements. There will be no impact on the consolidated financial statements as the changes only affect the 
separate financial statements of the investing entity.

IAS 28 (2011) ‘Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures’ (effective 1st January 2013) supersedes IAS 28 (2008) and 
prescribes the accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures and sets out the requirements for the application 
of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures. The adoption of this standard is not 
expected to have any material impact on the results of the Group as the Group is already following the standard.

Amendments to IAS 32 ‘Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities’ (effective 1st January 2014) are made to the 
application guidance in IAS 32 and clarify some of the requirements for offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities on the 
balance sheet. The Group will adopt the amendments from 1st January 2014.

IFRIC 20 ‘Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine’ (effective 1st January 2013) clarifies when production 
stripping should lead to the recognition of an asset and how that asset should be measured, both initially and in subsequent 
periods. The Group will apply the Interpretation from 1st January 2013.

Annual improvements to IFRSs 2009 – 2011 Cycle comprise a number of non-urgent but necessary amendments to IFRSs. The 
amendments which are relevant to the Group’s operations include the following:

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Amendment to IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ clarifies the disclosure requirements for comparative information 
when an entity provides a third balance sheet either as required by IAS 8, ‘Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates 
and errors’; or voluntarily. When an entity produces an additional balance sheet as required by IAS 8, the balance sheet should 
be as at the date of the beginning of the preceding period – that is, the opening position. No notes are required to support 
this balance sheet. When management provides additional comparative information voluntarily – for example, profit and loss 
account, balance sheet – it should present the supporting notes to these additional statements. The Group will adopt the 
amendment from 1st January 2013.

Amendment to IAS 16 ‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ clarifies that spare parts and servicing equipment are classified 
as property, plant and equipment rather than inventory when they meet the definition of property, plant and equipment. 
The previous wording of IAS 16 indicated that servicing equipment should be classified as inventory, even if it was used for  
more than one period. Following the amendment, this equipment used for more than one period is classified as property,  
plant and equipment. The Group will adopt the amendment from 1st January 2013.

Amendment to IAS 32 ‘Financial Instruments: Presentation’ clarifies that income tax related to profit distributions is recognized 
in the profit and loss account, and income tax related to the costs of equity transactions is recognized in equity. Prior to the 
amendment, IAS 32 was ambiguous as to whether the tax effects of distributions and the tax effects of equity transactions 
should be accounted for in the profit and loss account or in equity. The Group will adopt the amendment from 1st January 2013.

Amendment to IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ clarifies the disclosure requirements for segment assets and liabilities in 
interim financial statements. A measure of total assets and liabilities is required for an operating segment in interim financial 
statements if such information is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and there has been a material change 
in those measures since the last annual financial statements. The Group will adopt the amendment from 1st January 2013.

The principal operating subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures have different functional currencies in line with the economic 
environments of the locations in which they operate. The functional currency of the Company is United States dollars. The 
consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars.

The Group’s reportable segments are set out in note 4 and are described on page 4 and pages 6 to 21.

Basis of consolidation
(i) The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, and the Group’s 
interests in associates and joint ventures.

(ii) Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies. The purchase 
method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an acquisition include 
the fair value at the acquisition date of any contingent consideration. The Group recognizes the non-controlling interest’s 
proportionate share of the recognized identifiable net assets of the acquired subsidiary. In a business combination achieved in 
stages, the Group remeasures its previously held interest in the acquiree at its acquisition-date fair value and recognized the 
resulting gain or loss in profit and loss. Changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in the loss of 
control are accounted for as equity transactions. When control over a previous subsidiary is lost, any remaining interest in the 
entity is remeasured at fair value and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit and loss.

All material intercompany transactions, balances and unrealized surpluses and deficits on transactions between Group 
companies have been eliminated. The cost of and related income arising from shares held in the Company by subsidiaries are 
eliminated from shareholders’ funds and non-controlling interests, and profit, respectively.

(iii) Associates are entities, not being subsidiaries or joint ventures, over which the Group exercises significant influence. Joint 
ventures are entities which the Group jointly controls with one or more other venturers. Associates and joint ventures are 
included on the equity basis of accounting.

Profits and losses resulting from upstream and downstream transactions between the Group and its associates are recognized 
in the consolidated financial statements only to the extent of unrelated investor’s interests in the associates.

(iv) Non-controlling interests represent the proportion of the results and net assets of subsidiaries and their associates and joint 
ventures not attributable to the Group.

(v) The results of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are included or excluded from their effective dates of acquisition or 
disposal, respectively. The results of entities other than subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are included to the extent of 
dividends received when the right to receive such dividend is established.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted for at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates.

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, together with all other monetary assets and liabilities 
expressed in foreign currencies, are translated into United States dollars at the rates of exchange ruling at the year end. Results 
expressed in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars at the average rates of exchange ruling during the year, 
which approximate the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

Exchange differences arising from the retranslation of the net investment in foreign subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, 
and of financial instruments which are designated as hedges of such investments, are recognized in other comprehensive 
income and accumulated in equity under exchange reserves. On the disposal of these investments, such exchange differences 
are recognized in profit and loss. Exchange differences on available-for-sale investments are recognized in other comprehensive 
income as part of the gains and losses arising from changes in their fair value. Exchange differences relating to changes in the 
amortized cost of monetary securities classified as available-for-sale and all other exchange differences are recognized in profit 
and loss. 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition of a foreign entity after 1st January 2003 are treated as assets and 
liabilities of the foreign entity and translated into United States dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end.

Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are tested for impairment annually and whenever 
there is an indication that the assets may be impaired. Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For the purpose 
of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is separately identifiable cash flows. 
Cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment 
annually and whenever there is an indication that the units may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount 
by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs 
to sell and value in use. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal 
of the impairment annually.

Intangible assets
(i) Goodwill represents the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the 
acquiree, and the acquisition-date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over the acquisition-date fair 
value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets acquired. Non-controlling interests are measured at their proportionate 
share of the net identifiable assets at the acquisition date. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets 
acquired, the difference is recognized directly in profit and loss. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible 
assets. Goodwill on acquisitions of associates and joint ventures is included in investment in associates and joint ventures. 
Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing and is 
carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss.

The profit or loss on disposal of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures is stated after deducting the carrying amount of 
goodwill relating to the entity sold.

(ii) Franchise rights, which are rights under franchise agreements, are separately identified intangible assets acquired as part of 
a business combination. These franchise agreements are deemed to have indefinite lives because either they do not have any 
term of expiry or their renewal by the Group would be probable and would not involve significant costs, taking into account the 
history of renewal and the relationships between the franchisee and the contracting parties. The useful lives are reviewed at 
each balance sheet date. Franchise rights are carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss.

(iii) Leasehold land represents payments to third parties to acquire short-term interests in property. These payments are stated 
at cost and are amortized over the useful life of the lease which includes the renewal period if the lease can be renewed by the 
Group without significant cost.

(iv) Concession rights are operating rights for toll roads under service concession arrangements. The cost of the construction 
services provided under the arrangements is amortized over the period of the concession. 

(v) Other intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated on the straight line basis 
to allocate the cost of intangible assets over their estimated useful lives.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Freehold land and buildings, and the building component of owner-occupied leasehold properties are stated at cost less any 
accumulated depreciation and impairment. Long-term interests in leasehold land are classified as finance leases and grouped 
under tangible assets if substantially all risks and rewards relating to the land have been transferred to the Group, and are 
amortized over the useful life of the lease. Grants related to tangible assets are deducted in arriving at the carrying amount 
of the assets. Mining properties, which are contractual rights to mine and own coal reserves in specified concession areas, 
and other tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less amounts provided for depreciation. Cost of mining properties includes 
expenditure to restore and rehabilitate coal mining areas following the completion of production.

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets other than mining properties is calculated on the straight line basis to allocate the cost or 
valuation of each asset to its residual value over its estimated useful life. The residual values and useful lives are reviewed at 
each balance sheet date. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings
Surface, finishes and services of hotel properties
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold land
Plant and machinery
Furniture, equipment and motor vehicles

14 – 150 years
20 – 30 years
period of the lease
period of the lease
2 – 20 years
2 – 16 years

No depreciation is provided on freehold land as it is deemed to have an indefinite life. Mining properties are depreciated using 
the unit of production method.

Where the carrying amount of a tangible fixed asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down 
immediately to its recoverable amount.

The profit or loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets is recognized by reference to their carrying amount.

Investment properties
Properties including those under operating leases which are held for long-term rental yields or capital gains are classified and 
accounted for as investment properties, but the business model does not necessarily envisage that the properties will be held 
for their entire useful life. Investment properties are carried at fair value, representing estimated open market value determined 
annually by independent qualified valuers who have recent experience in the location and category of the investment property 
being valued. The market value of each property is calculated on the discounted net rental income allowing for reversionary 
potential. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss.

Plantations
Plantations, which principally comprise oil palm plantations and exclude the related land, are measured at each balance sheet 
date at their fair values, representing the present value of expected net cash flows from the assets in their present location and 
condition determined internally, less estimated point of sale costs. Changes in fair values are recorded in the profit and loss 
account. The plantations which have a life of approximately 25 years are considered mature three to four years after planting 
and once they are generating fresh fruit bunches which average four to six tonnes per hectare per year.

Investments
(i) Investments are classified by management as available for sale or held to maturity on initial recognition. Available-for-sale 
investments are shown at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive 
income and accumulated in equity. On the disposal of an investment or when an investment is determined to be impaired, the 
cumulative gain or loss previously deferred in equity is recognized in profit and loss. Held-to-maturity investments are shown at 
amortized cost. Investments are classified under non-current assets unless they are expected to be realized within 12 months 
after the balance sheet date.

(ii) At each balance sheet date, the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that an investment is impaired. In the 
case of equity securities classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below 
its cost is considered as an indicator that the securities are impaired.

(iii) All purchases and sales of investments are recognized on the trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to 
purchase or sell the investment.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership 
to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

(i) Amount due from lessees under finance leases are recorded as receivables at the amount of the Group’s net investment in the 
leases. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Group’s 
net investment outstanding in respect of the leases.

(ii) Plant and machinery under finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the lower of the fair value of 
the leased asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are allocated between the liability and 
finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding.

(iii) Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit and loss on a 
straight line basis over the period of the lease. When a lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment 
required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognized as an expense in the year in which termination takes place.

Properties for sale
Properties for sale, which comprise land and buildings held for resale, are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. 
The cost of properties for sale comprises land costs, and construction and other development costs.

Stocks and work in progress
Stocks, which principally comprise goods held for resale, are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is 
determined by the first-in, first-out method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, labour 
and an appropriate proportion of overheads.

Debtors
Consumer financing debtors and financing lease receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 
The gross amount due from customers for contract work is stated at cost plus an appropriate proportion of profit, established 
by reference to the percentage of completion, and after deducting progress payments and provisions for foreseeable losses. 
Repossessed assets of finance companies are measured at the lower of the carrying amount of the debtors in default and fair 
value less costs to sell. All other debtors, excluding derivative financial instruments, are measured at amortized cost except 
where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. Provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence 
that the outstanding amounts will not be collected. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor 
will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the 
debtor is impaired. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the 
loss is recognized in arriving at operating profit. When a debtor is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. 
Subsequent recoveries of amount previously written off are credited to profit and loss.

Debtors with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date are classified under non-current assets.

Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise deposits with banks and financial institutions, 
bank and cash balances, and liquid investments, net of bank overdrafts. In the balance sheet, restricted bank balances and 
deposits are included in non-current debtors, and bank overdrafts are included in current borrowings.

Liquid investments, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of 
change in value, are included in bank balances and other liquid funds and are stated at market value. Increases or decreases in 
market value are recognized in profit and loss.

Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Group has present legal or constructive obligations as a result of past events, it is probable 
that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligations, and a reliable estimate of 
the amount of the obligations can be made.

Borrowings and borrowing costs
Borrowings are initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. In subsequent periods, borrowings are stated 
at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)On the issue of bonds which are convertible into a fixed number of ordinary shares of the issuing entity, the fair value of the 
liability portion is determined using a market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible bond; this amount is included in 
long-term borrowings on the amortized cost basis until extinguished on conversion or maturity of the bond. The remainder of 
the proceeds is allocated to the conversion option which is recognized and included in shareholders’ funds. On the issue of 
convertible bonds which are not convertible into the issuing entity’s own shares or which are not convertible into a fixed number 
of ordinary shares of the issuing entity, the fair value of the conversion option component is determined and included in current 
liabilities, and the residual amount is allocated to the carrying amount of the bond. Any conversion option component included 
in current liabilities is shown at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit and loss.

Borrowing costs relating to major development projects are capitalized until the asset is substantially completed. Capitalized 
borrowing costs are included as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred. 

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for 
at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

Current and deferred tax
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in profit and loss, except to the extent that 
it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or direct in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet 
date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions 
taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes 
provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying values. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially 
enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred tax 
liability is settled.

Provision for deferred tax is made on the revaluation of certain non-current assets and, in relation to acquisitions, on the 
difference between the fair value of the net assets acquired and their tax base. Deferred tax is provided on temporary 
differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, except where the Group is able to control 
the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future. Deferred tax assets relating to the carry forward of unused tax losses are recognized to the extent that it is probable that 
future taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses can be utilized.

Employee benefits
Pension obligations
The Group operates a number of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, the assets of which are held in trustee 
administered funds.

Pension accounting costs for defined benefit plans are assessed using the projected unit credit method. Under this method, 
the costs of providing pensions are charged to profit and loss spreading the regular cost over the service lives of employees 
in accordance with the advice of qualified actuaries, who carry out a full valuation of major plans every year. The pension 
obligations are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows by reference to market yields on high 
quality corporate bonds which have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related liability. Plan assets are measured 
at fair value. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income in the year in which they occur.

The Group’s total contributions relating to the defined contribution plans are charged to profit and loss in the year to which 
they relate.

Share-based compensation
The Company and its subsidiaries and associates operate a number of equity settled employee share option schemes. 
The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options in respect of options granted after 
7th November 2002 is recognized as an expense. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by 
reference to the fair value of the options granted as determined on the grant date. At each balance sheet date, the entity revises 
its estimates of the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. The impact of the revision of original estimates, 
if any, is recognized in profit and loss.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as assets held for sale and stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs 
to sell if their carrying amount is recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Once 
classified as held for sale, the assets are no longer amortized or depreciated.

Derivative financial instruments
The Group only enters into derivative financial instruments in order to hedge underlying exposures. Derivative financial 
instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently 
remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss is dependent on the nature of the item 
being hedged. The Group designates certain derivatives as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (‘fair value 
hedge’), or a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the foreign currency risk on a firm commitment (‘cash flow hedge’), or a 
hedge of a net investment in a foreign entity.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges and that are highly effective, are 
recognized in profit and loss, along with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the 
hedged risk. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, 
the cumulative adjustment to the carrying amount of a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used is amortized 
to profit and loss over the residual period to maturity.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges and that are highly effective, are 
recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under hedging reserves. Changes in the fair value relating 
to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit and loss. Where the forecasted transaction or firm commitment 
results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or of a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously deferred in 
hedging reserves are transferred from hedging reserves and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the asset or 
liability. Otherwise, amounts deferred in hedging reserves are transferred to profit and loss in the same periods during which 
the hedged firm commitment or forecasted transaction affects profit and loss. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or 
when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in hedging reserves at that 
time remains in the hedging reserves and is recognized when the committed or forecasted transaction ultimately is recognized 
in profit and loss. When a committed or forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that 
was reported in hedging reserves is immediately transferred to profit and loss.

Certain derivative transactions, while providing effective economic hedges under the Group’s risk management policies, do not 
qualify for hedge accounting under the specific rules in IAS 39. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that do 
not qualify for hedge accounting under IAS 39 are recognized immediately in profit and loss.

Hedges of net investments in foreign entities are accounted for on a similar basis to that used for cash flow hedges. Any gain 
or loss on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in other comprehensive income 
and accumulated in exchange reserves; the gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit 
and loss.

The fair value of derivatives which are designated and qualify as effective hedges are classified as non-current assets or 
liabilities if the remaining maturities of the hedged assets or liabilities are greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date.

Insurance contracts
Insurance contracts are those contracts that transfer significant insurance risk.

Premiums on insurance contracts are recognized as revenue proportionately over the period of coverage. The portion of 
premium received on in-force contracts that relates to unexpired risks at the balance sheet date is reported as the unearned 
premium liability. Claims and loss adjustment expenses are charged to profit and loss as incurred based on the estimated 
liabilities for compensation owed to contract holders or third parties damaged by the contract holders. They include direct and 
indirect claims settlement costs and arise from events that have occurred up to the balance sheet date even if they have not 
yet been reported to the Group. The Group does not discount its liabilities for unpaid claims. Liabilities for unpaid claims are 
estimated using the input of assessments for individual cases reported to the Group and statistical analyses for the claims 
incurred but not reported.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Financial guarantee contracts under which the Group accepts significant risk from a third party by agreeing to compensate 
that party on the occurrence of a specified uncertain future event are accounted for in a manner similar to insurance contracts. 
Provisions are recognized when it is probable that the Group has obligations under such guarantees and an outflow of resources 
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligations.

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

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders and on the weighted average number of shares in 
issue during the year. The weighted average number excludes the Company’s share of the shares held by subsidiaries and the 
shares held by the Trustee under the Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings 
per share, profit attributable to shareholders is adjusted for the effects of the conversion of dilutive potential ordinary shares 
of subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and the weighted average number of shares is adjusted for the number of shares 
which are deemed to be issued for no consideration under the Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes based on the average 
share price during the year.

Dividends
Dividends proposed or declared after the balance sheet date are not recognized as a liability at the balance sheet date.

The nominal amount of the ordinary shares issued as a result of election for scrip is capitalized out of the share premium 
account or other reserves, as appropriate.

Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received and receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods 
and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts and sales related taxes.

(i) Revenue from the sale of goods, including properties for sale, is recognized on the transfer of significant risks and rewards of 
ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to customers.

(ii) Receipts under operating leases are accounted for on an accrual basis over the lease terms.

(iii) Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the contract.

(iv) Revenue from consumer financing and financing leases is recognized over the term of the respective contracts based on a 
constant rate of return on the net investment.

(v) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the principal amounts outstanding and the 
interest rates applicable.

(vi) Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.

Pre-operating costs
Pre-operating costs are expensed as they are incurred.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 20122  Financial Risk Management
Financial risk factors
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and 
price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. 

The Group’s treasury function co-ordinates, under the directions of the board of Jardine Matheson Limited, financial risk 
management policies and their implementation on a group-wide basis. The Group’s treasury policies are designed to manage 
the financial impact of fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates and to minimize the Group’s financial risks. The 
Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally interest rate swaps, caps and collars, cross-currency swaps, forward 
foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency options as appropriate for hedging transactions and managing the Group’s 
assets and liabilities in accordance with the Group’s financial risk management policies. Financial derivative contracts are 
executed between third party banks and the Group entity that is directly exposed to the risk being hedged. Certain derivative 
transactions, while providing effective economic hedges under the Group’s risk management policies, do not qualify for hedge 
accounting under the specific rules in IAS 39. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that do not qualify for 
hedge accounting under IAS 39 are recognized immediately in the profit and loss account. It is the Group’s policy not to enter 
into derivative transactions for speculative purposes. The notional amounts and fair values of derivative financial instruments at 
31st December 2012 are disclosed in note 36.

(i) Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
Entities within the Group are exposed to foreign exchange risk from future commercial transactions, net investments in foreign 
operations and net monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency.

Entities in the Group use cross-currency swaps, forward foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency options in a 
consistent manner to hedge firm and anticipated foreign exchange commitments and manage their foreign exchange risk 
arising from future commercial transactions. The Group does not usually hedge its net investments in foreign operations 
except in circumstances where there is a material exposure arising from a currency that is anticipated to be volatile and the 
hedging is cost effective. Group entities are required to manage their foreign exchange risk against their functional currency. 
Foreign currency borrowings are swapped into the entity’s functional currency using cross-currency swaps except where the 
foreign currency borrowings are repaid with cash flows generated in the same foreign currency. The purpose of these hedges 
is to mitigate the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates on assets and liabilities and the profit and loss account of 
the Group.

Currency risks as defined by IFRS 7 arise on account of monetary assets and liabilities being denominated in a currency that 
is not the functional currency. At 31st December 2012 the Group’s Indonesian rupiah functional entities had United States 
dollar denominated net monetary liabilities of US$175 million (2011: assets of US$340 million). At 31st December 2012, if the 
United States dollar had strengthened/weakened by 10% against the Indonesian rupiah with all other variables unchanged, the 
Group’s profit after tax would have been US$13 million lower/higher (2011: US$26 million higher/ lower), arising from foreign 
exchange losses/gains taken on translation. The impact on amounts attributable to the shareholders of the Company would be 
US$3 million lower/higher (2011: US$5 million higher/ lower). This sensitivity analysis ignores any offsetting foreign exchange 
factors and has been determined assuming that the change in foreign exchange rates had occurred at the balance sheet date. 
The stated change represents management’s assessment of reasonably possible changes in foreign exchange rates over the 
period until the next annual balance sheet date. There are no other significant monetary balances held by Group companies at 
31st December 2012 that are denominated in a non-functional currency. Differences resulting from the translation of financial 
statements into the Group’s presentation currency are not taken into consideration.

Since the Group manages the interdependencies between foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk of foreign currency 
borrowings using cross-currency swaps, the sensitivity analysis on financial impacts arising from cross-currency swaps is 
included in the sensitivity assessment on interest rates under the interest rate risk section.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk through the impact of rate changes on interest bearing liabilities and assets. These 
exposures are managed partly by using natural hedges that arise from offsetting interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities, 
and partly through fixed rate borrowings and the use of derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, caps and 
collars. The Group monitors interest rate exposure on a monthly basis by currency and business unit, taking into consideration 
proposed financing and hedging arrangements. The Group’s guideline is to maintain 40% to 60% of its gross borrowings, 
exclusive of the financial services companies, in fixed rate instruments. At 31st December 2012 the Group’s interest rate hedge 
exclusive of the financial services companies was 47% (2011: 46%), with an average tenor of seven years (2011: six years). 
The financial services companies borrow predominately at a fixed rate. The interest rate profile of the Group’s borrowings after 
taking into account hedging transactions are set out in note 32. 

Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will impact cash flows arising from variable rate 
financial instruments. Borrowings at floating rates therefore expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. The Group 
manages this risk by using forward rate agreements to a maturity of one year, and by entering into interest rate swaps, caps 
and collars for a maturity of up to five years. Forward rate agreements and interest rate swaps have the economic effect 
of converting borrowings from floating rate to fixed rate, caps provide protection against a rise in floating rates above a 
pre-determined rate, whilst collars combine the purchase of a cap and the sale of a floor to specify a range in which an interest 
rate will fluctuate. 

Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial asset or liability and derivative financial instruments will 
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group manages its fair value interest rate risk by entering into 
interest rate swaps which have the economic effect of converting borrowings from fixed rate to floating rate, to maintain the 
Group’s fixed rate instruments to within the Group’s guideline.

At 31st December 2012, if interest rates had been 100 basis points higher/lower with all other variables held constant, the 
Group’s profit after tax would have been US$23 million (2011: US$16 million) higher/lower, and hedging reserves would have 
been US$113 million (2011: US$90 million) higher/lower as a result of fair value changes to cash flow hedges. The sensitivity 
analysis has been determined assuming that the change in interest rates had occurred at the balance sheet date and had been 
applied to the exposure to interest rate risk for both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments in existence at that 
date. There is no significant sensitivity resulting from interest rate caps and collars. The 100 basis point increase or decrease 
represents management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in those interest rates which have the most impact 
on the Group, specifically the United States, Hong Kong and Indonesian rates, over the period until the next annual balance 
sheet date. In the case of effective fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the hedged items caused by interest rate 
movements balance out in the profit and loss account against changes in the fair value of the hedging instruments. Changes in 
market interest rates affect the interest income or expense of non-derivative variable-interest financial instruments, the interest 
payments of which are not designated as hedged items of cash flow hedges against interest rate risks. As a consequence, 
they are included in the calculation of profit after tax sensitivities. Changes in the market interest rate of financial instruments 
that were designated as hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge to hedge payment fluctuations resulting from interest rate 
movements affect the hedging reserves and are therefore taken into consideration in the equity-related sensitivity calculations.

Price risk
The Group is exposed to securities price risk because of listed and unlisted investments which are available for sale and 
held by the Group at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of available-for-sale investments are 
recognized in other comprehensive income. The performance of the Group’s listed and unlisted available-for-sale investments 
are monitored regularly, together with an assessment of their relevance to the Group’s long term strategic plans. Details of the 
Group’s available-for-sale investments are contained in note 18.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Available-for-sale investments are unhedged. At 31st December 2012, if the price of listed and unlisted available-for-sale 
investments had been 25% higher/lower with all other variables held constant, total equity would have been US$313 million 
(2011: US$273 million) higher/lower unless impaired. The sensitivity analysis has been determined based on a reasonable 
expectation of possible valuation volatility over the next 12 months. 

The Group is exposed to financial risks arising from changes in commodity prices, primarily crude palm oil, coal, steel rebar 
and copper. The Group considers the outlook for crude palm oil, coal, steel rebar and copper prices regularly in considering the 
need for active financial risk management. The Group’s policy is generally not to hedge commodity price risk, although limited 
hedging may be undertaken for strategic reasons. In such cases the Group uses forward contracts to hedge the price risk. To 
mitigate or hedge the price risk, Group entities may enter into a forward contract to buy the commodity at a fixed price at a 
future date, or a forward contract to sell the commodity at a fixed price at a future date. 

(ii) Credit risk
The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to deposits with banks, credit exposures to customers and derivative financial 
instruments with a positive fair value. The Group has credit policies in place and the exposures to these credit risks are 
monitored on an ongoing basis. 

The Group manages its deposits with banks and financial institutions and transactions involving derivative financial instruments 
by monitoring credit ratings and capital adequacy ratios of counterparties, and limiting the aggregate risk to any individual 
counterparty. The utilization of credit limits is regularly monitored. At 31st December 2012, over 74% (2011: 64%) of deposits 
and balances with banks and financial institutions were made to institutions with credit ratings of no less than A- (Fitch). 
Similarly transactions involving derivative financial instruments are with banks with sound credit ratings and capital adequacy 
ratios. In developing countries it may be necessary to deposit money with banks that have a lower credit rating, however the 
Group only enters into derivative transactions with counterparties which have credit ratings of at least investment grade. 
Management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

In respect of credit exposures to customers, the Group has policies in place to ensure that sales on credit without collateral are 
made principally to corporate companies with an appropriate credit history and credit insurance is purchased for businesses 
where it is economically effective. The Group normally obtains collateral over vehicles from consumer financing debtors towards 
settlement of vehicle receivables. Customers give the right to the Group to sell the repossessed collateral or take any other 
action to settle the outstanding receivable. Sales to other customers are made in cash or by major credit cards.

The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the balance sheet after 
deducting any impairment allowance.

(iii) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management includes managing the profile of debt maturities and funding sources, maintaining sufficient 
cash and marketable securities, and ensuring the availability of funding from an adequate amount of committed credit facilities 
and the ability to close out market positions. The Group’s ability to fund its existing and prospective debt requirements is 
managed by maintaining diversified funding sources with adequate committed funding lines from high quality lenders, and 
by monitoring rolling short-term forecasts of the Group’s cash and gross debt on the basis of expected cash flows. In addition 
long-term cash flows are projected to assist with the Group’s long-term debt financing plans.

At 31st December 2012, total available borrowing facilities amounted to US$19.5 billion (2011: US$16.4 billion) of which 
US$11.5 billion (2011: US$10.1 billion) was drawn down. Undrawn committed facilities, in the form of revolving credit and 
term loan facilities, and undrawn uncommitted facilities totalled US$5.6 billion (2011: US$4.2 billion) and US$2.4 billion 
(2011: US$2.1 billion), respectively.

The following table analyses the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities, net-settled derivative financial liabilities and 
gross-settled derivative financial instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance 
sheet date to the contractual maturity date. Derivative financial liabilities are included in the analysis if their contractual 
maturities are essential for an understanding of the timing of the cash flows. The amounts disclosed in the table are the 
contractual undiscounted cash flows.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Between
one and
two years

Between
two and
three years

Between
three and
four years

Between
four and
five years

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Beyond
five
years

US$m

Total
undiscounted
cash flows

US$m

Within
one
year

US$m

4,056
6,177

3,302
77

1,847
49

13

7

2

1,172
1,146

129

3,303
6,337

1,104
1,081

–

2,508
54

264
249

–

2,537
52

15

12

5

982
939

133

754
700

–

909
881

–

At 31st December 2012
Borrowings
Creditors
Net settled derivative

financial instruments
Gross settled derivative
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on

insurance contracts

At 31st December 2011
Borrowings
Creditors
Net settled derivative

financial instruments
Gross settled derivative
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on

insurance contracts

796
25

1

59
50

–

778
22

2

133
121

–

512
25

1

53
45

–

482
12

–

33
24

–

2,848
99

13,361
6,452

–

24

1,553
1,527

4,205
4,098

–

129

1,869
29

11,477
6,506

–

34

1,002
936

3,813
3,601

–

133

Capital management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern whilst seeking 
to maximize benefits to shareholders and other stakeholders. Capital is equity as shown in the consolidated balance sheet plus 
net debt.

The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure optimal capital structure and shareholder 
returns, taking into consideration the future capital requirements of the Group and capital efficiency, prevailing and projected 
profitability, projected operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and projected strategic investment opportunities. 
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, 
purchase Group shares, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The Group monitors capital on the basis of the Group’s consolidated gearing ratio and consolidated interest cover. The gearing 
ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total equity. Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less bank balances and other 
liquid funds. Interest cover is calculated as underlying operating profit and share of results of associates and joint ventures 
divided by net financing charges. The ratios are monitored both inclusive and exclusive of the Group’s financial services 
companies, which by their nature are generally more highly leveraged than the Group’s other businesses. The Group does not 
have a defined gearing or interest cover benchmark or range. 

The ratios at 31st December 2011 and 2012 are as follows:

Gearing ratio exclusive of financial services companies (%)
Gearing ratio inclusive of financial services companies (%)
Interest cover exclusive of financial services companies (times)
Interest cover inclusive of financial services companies (times)

2012

2011

8
17
28
34

6
15
33
40

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

(a) Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (‘quoted prices in active markets’)
The fair value of listed securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, is based on quoted prices in active markets at the 
balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for listed investments held by the Group is the current bid price.

(b) Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly 
(‘observable current market transactions’)
The fair values of all interest rate swaps and caps, cross-currency swaps, forward foreign exchange contracts and credit default 
swaps have been determined using rates quoted by the Group’s bankers at the balance sheet date which are calculated by 
reference to market interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

(c) Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (‘unobservable inputs’)
The fair value of unlisted securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, is determined using valuation techniques by 
reference to observable current market transactions or the market prices of the underlying investments with certain degree of 
entity specific estimates.

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by the levels in the fair value measurement hierarchy.

Quoted
prices in 
active
markets

US$m

Observable
current 
market
transactions

Unobservable
inputs

US$m

US$m

1,077
–
1,077
–

1,077

–
–

–

964
–
964
–

964

–
–

–

–
41
41
144

185

–
(45)

(45)

–
36
36
132

168

–
(54)

(54)

–
134
134
–

134

(66)
–

(66)

–
93
93
–

93

(7)
–

(7)

Total

US$m

1,077
175
1,252
144

1,396

(66)
(45)

(111)

964
129
1,093
132

1,225

(7)
(54)

(61)

2012
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
–  listed securities
–  unlisted investments

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments

2011
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
–  listed securities
–  unlisted investments

Derivatives financial instruments

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)(ii) Financial instruments that are not measured at fair value
The fair values of current debtors, bank balances and other liquid funds, current creditors and current borrowings are assumed 
to approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.

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

Financial instruments by category

Loans and
receivables

Derivatives

Available-
for-sale

US$m

US$m

US$m

Held-to-
maturity

US$m

2012
Other investments
Debtors
Bank balance and other

liquid funds

Borrowings (excluding finance

lease liabilities)

Finance lease liabilities
Trade and other payables
  excluding non-financial

liabilities

2011
Other investments
Debtors
Bank balance and other

liquid funds

Borrowings (excluding finance

lease liabilities)

Finance lease liabilities
Trade and other payables
  excluding non-financial

liabilities

–
7,969

4,298

12,267

–
–

–

–

–
7,323

4,185

11,508

–
–

–

–

–
144

–

144

–
–

(45)

(45)

–
132

–

132

–
–

(54)

(54)

1,252
–

–

1,252

–
–

–

–

1,093
–

–

1,093

–
–

–

–

2
–

–

2

–
–

–

–

7
–

–

7

–
–

–

–

Other
financial
liabilities at
amortized
cost

US$m

–
–

–

–

Total
carrying
amount

US$m

1,254
8,113

Fair
value

US$m

1,254
8,356

4,298

4,298

13,665

13,908

(11,365)
(150)

(11,365)
(150)

(11,478)
(150)

(6,452)

(6,497)

(6,497)

(17,967)

(18,012)

(18,125)

–
–

–

–

1,100
7,455

1,100
7,454

4,185

4,185

12,740

12,739

(9,961)
(106)

(9,961)
(106)

(10,034)
(106)

(6,506)

(6,560)

(6,560)

(16,573)

(16,627)

(16,700)

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3  Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements
Estimates and judgements used in preparing the financial statements are continually evaluated and are based on historical 
experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable. The resulting 
accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a 
significant effect on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are discussed below.

Acquisition of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
The initial accounting on the acquisition of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures involves identifying and determining the 
fair values to be assigned to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entities. The fair values 
of franchise rights, leasehold land, concession rights, tangible assets, investment properties and plantations are determined 
by independent valuers by reference to market prices or present value of expected net cash flows from the assets. Any changes 
in the assumptions used and estimates made in determining the fair values, and management’s ability to measure reliably the 
contingent liabilities of the acquired entity will impact the carrying amount of these assets and liabilities.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Management determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation charges for the Group’s tangible fixed assets. 
Management will revise the depreciation charge where useful lives are different to those previously estimated, or it will write off 
or write down technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned.

Investment properties
The fair values of investment properties, which are principally held by Hongkong Land, are determined by independent 
valuers on an open market for existing-use basis calculated on the discounted net income allowing for reversionary 
potential. Captialisation rates in the range of 3.50% to 4.45% for office (2011: 3.75% to 4.85%) and 4.50% to 5.75% for retail 
(2011: 4.50% to 5.75%) are used by Hongkong Land in the fair value determination.

Consideration has been given to assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at the balance sheet date and 
appropriate capitalization rates. These estimates are regularly compared to actual market data and actual transactions entered 
into by the Group.

Plantations
The fair values of plantations are determined by management based on the expected cash flows from the plantations.

Management applies judgement in determining the assumptions to be used; the significant ones include a historical average 
crude palm oil price as the basis for deriving the price of fresh fruit bunches, maintenance costs, inflation, the yield per hectare 
based on industry standards and historical experience and the discount rates.

Impairment of assets
The Group tests annually whether goodwill and other assets that have indefinite useful lives suffered any impairment. Other 
assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the 
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or a cash generating unit is determined based on 
the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use, calculated on the basis of management’s assumptions and 
estimates. Changing the key assumptions, including the amount of estimated coal reserves, the discount rates or the growth 
rate assumptions in the cash flow projections, could materially affect the value-in-use calculations.

The results of the impairment reviews undertaken at 31st December 2012 on the Group’s indefinite life franchise rights indicated 
that no impairment charge was necessary. If there is a significant increase in the discount rate and/or a significant adverse 
change in the projected performance of the business to which these rights attach, it may be necessary to take an impairment 
charge to profit and loss in the future.

In determining when an available-for-sale equity investment is impaired, significant judgement is required. In making this 
judgement, the Group evaluates, among other factors, the duration and extent to which the fair value of an investment is less 
than its cost; and the financial health of and near-term business outlook for the investee, including factors such as industry and 
sector performance, changes in technology and operational and financing cash flow.

50

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Income taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is required in determining the worldwide 
provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain 
during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that 
were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such 
determination is made.

Provision of deferred tax follows the way management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related assets or 
liabilities, which the management may expect to recover through use, sale or combination of both. Accordingly, deferred tax will 
be calculated at income tax rate, capital gains tax rate or combination of both. There is a rebuttable presumption in International 
Financial Reporting Standards that investment properties measured at fair value are recovered through sale. Thus, deferred tax 
on revaluation of investment properties held by the Group are calculated at the capital gains tax rate.

Recognition of deferred tax assets, which principally relate to tax losses, depends on the management’s expectation of  
future taxable profit that will be available against which the tax losses can be utilized. The outcome of their actual utilization 
may be different.

Pension obligations
The present value of the pension obligations depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a 
number of assumptions. The assumptions used in determining the net cost/income for pensions include the expected long-term 
rate of return on the relevant plan assets and the discount rate. Any changes in these assumptions will impact the carrying 
amount of pension obligations.

The expected return on plan assets assumption is determined on a uniform basis, taking into consideration long-term historical 
returns, asset allocation and future estimates of long-term investment returns.

The Group determines the appropriate discount rate at the end of each year. This is the interest rate that should be used to 
determine the present value of estimated future cash outflows expected to be required to settle the pension obligations. In 
determining the appropriate discount rate, the Group considers the interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are 
denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and that have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the 
related pension obligation.

Other key assumptions for pension obligations are based in part on current market conditions.

Non-trading items
The Group uses underlying business performance in its internal financial reporting to distinguish between the underlying profits 
and non-trading items. The identification of non-trading items requires judgement by management, but follows the consistent 
methodology as set out in the Group’s accounting policies.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 20124  Segmental Information
Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by 
the executive directors of the Company for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment. The Group has eight

operating segments as more fully described on page 4. No operating segments have been aggregated to form the reportable 
segments. Set out below is an analysis of the Group’s underlying profit, net debt and total equity by reportable segment.

2012
Revenue (refer note 5)
Net operating costs
Change in fair value of investment properties
Operating profit
Net financing charges
–  financing charges
–  financing income

Share of results of associates and joint ventures
–  before change in fair value of investment
  properties
–  change in fair value of investment properties

Sale of an associate
Profit before tax
Tax
Profit after tax
Non-controlling interests

Profit attributable to shareholders

Net (debt)/cash (excluding net debt of financial
  services companies)*
Total equity

2011
Revenue (refer note 5)
Net operating costs
Change in fair value of investment properties
Operating profit
Net financing charges
–  financing charges
–  financing income

Share of results of associates and joint ventures
–  before change in fair value of investment
  properties
–  change in fair value of investment properties

Profit before tax
Tax
Profit after tax
Non-controlling interests

Profit attributable to shareholders

Net (debt)/cash (excluding net debt of financial
  services companies)*
Total equity

Jardine
Pacific

US$m

2,458
(2,407)
–
51

(5)
1
(4)

119
–
119
–
166
(13)
153
–

153

(232)
615

2,655
(2,583)
–
72

(4)
–
(4)

122
–
122
190
(11)
179
–

179

(193)
597

Jardine
Motors

US$m

4,053
(4,008)
–
45

(21)
–
(21)

–
–
–
–
24
(9)
15
3

18

(129)
456

4,282
(4,178)
–
104

(21)
–
(21)

–
–
–
83
(18)
65
(4)

61

Jardine
Lloyd
Thompson

US$m

Hongkong
Land

US$m

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

73
–
73
–
73
–
73
–

73

1,115
(314)
–
801

(99)
38
(61)

166
–
166
–
906
(124)
782
(461)

321

–
520

(3,273)
26,184

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

53
–
53
53
–
53
–

53

1,224
(392)
–
832

(100)
33
(67)

77
–
77
842
(133)
709
(420)

289

Dairy
Farm

US$m

9,801
(9,320)
–
481

(14)
3
(11)

63
–
63
–
533
(83)
450
(165)

285

521
1,464

9,134
(8,599)
–
535

(21)
4
(17)

55
–
55
573
(99)
474
(173)

301

(312)
401

–
453

(2,359)
24,764

466
1,148

*

Net (debt)/cash is total borrowings less bank balances and other liquid funds. Net debt of financial services companies amounted to US$3,804 million at 
31st December 2012 (2011: US$3,450 million) and relates to Astra.

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

648
(564)
–
84

(15)
4
(11)

15
–
15
–
88
(17)
71
(28)

43

(136)
1,055

614
(534)
–
80

(15)
3
(12)

10
–
10
78
(19)
59
(24)

35

(113)
1,019

Jardine
Cycle &
Carriage

US$m

1,502
(1,454)
–
48

(1)
–
(1)

24
–
24
–
71
(8)
63
(29)

34

32
360

1,448
(1,392)
–
56

(1)
–
(1)

24
–
24
79
(11)
68
(32)

36

(74)
384

Astra

US$m

20,039
(17,654)
–
2,385

(108)
72
(36)

598
–
598
–
2,947
(614)
2,333
(1,761)

572

(922)
10,442

18,636
(16,365)
–
2,271

(81)
82
1

650
–
650
2,922
(563)
2,359
(1,798)

561

(66)
9,657

Corporate
and other
interests

US$m

Intersegment
transactions

Underlying
businesses
performance

Non-trading
items

US$m

US$m

US$m

–
(52)
–
(52)

(3)
5
2

4
–
4
–
(46)
1
(45)
25

(20)

726
1,307

–
(41)
–
(41)

(8)
6
(2)

7
–
7
(36)
(8)
(44)
24

(20)

220
857

39,593
(35,750)
–
3,843

(266)
123
(143)

1,062
–
1,062
–
4,762
(867)
3,895
(2,416)

1,479

37,967
(34,058)
–
3,909

(251)
128
(123)

998
–
998
4,784
(862)
3,922
(2,427)

1,495

–
–
330
330

–
–
–

(47)
361
314
(69)
575
(14)
561
(352)

209

–
65
4,407
4,472

–
–
–

(6)
238
232
4,704
(11)
4,693
(2,739)

1,954

(23)
23
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
(17)

(26)
26
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

(1)
(18)

Group

US$m

39,593
(35,750)
330
4,173

(266)
123
(143)

1,015
361
1,376
(69)
5,337
(881)
4,456
(2,768)

1,688

(3,413)
42,386

37,967
(33,993)
4,407
8,381

(251)
128
(123)

992
238
1,230
9,488
(873)
8,615
(5,166)

3,449

(2,432)
39,262

52

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)4  Segment Information (continued)
Set out below are analyses of the Group’s underlying profit attributable to shareholders and non-current assets, by 
geographical areas:

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

Corporate and other interests

Non-current assets*:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

*
Excluding financial instruments, deferred tax assets and pension assets.

2012

US$m

618
818
48
15
1,499
(20)

1,479

26,232
14,890
798
572

42,492

2011

US$m

615
861
48
(9)
1,515
(20)

1,495

24,959
13,096
922
550

39,527

54

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)5  Revenue

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests
Intersegment transactions

By product and service:
Agribusiness
Engineering and construction
Mining
Financial services
Logistics and IT services
Motor vehicles
Property and hotels
Restaurants
Retail

By geographical location of customers:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

Gross revenue

Revenue

2012

US$m

5,348
4,053
1,401
2,526
11,541
1,012
3,059
31,831
503
(821)

60,453

1,228
5,538
3,319
4,616
2,963
27,019
3,769
1,869
10,132

60,453

13,960
42,111
3,493
889

60,453

2011

US$m

5,430
4,282
1,315
2,077
10,449
957
2,957
29,182
1,313
(656)

57,306

1,228
5,873
3,175
5,102
3,077
24,746
3,251
1,648
9,206

57,306

13,649
38,701
4,142
814

57,306

2012

US$m

2,458
4,053
–
1,115
9,801
648
1,502
20,039
–
(23)

39,593

1,228
2,983
3,319
1,423
2,424
16,134
1,869
412
9,801

39,593

9,861
27,268
2,206
258

39,593

Gross revenue comprises revenue together with 100% of revenue from associates and joint ventures.

2011

US$m

2,655
4,282
–
1,224
9,134
614
1,448
18,636
–
(26)

37,967

1,228
3,438
3,175
1,319
2,539
14,810
1,934
390
9,134

37,967

9,676
25,998
2,071
222

37,967

55

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 20126  Net Operating Costs

Cost of sales
Other operating income
Selling and distribution costs
Administration expenses
Other operating expenses

The following credits/(charges) are included in net operating costs:
Cost of stocks recognized as expense
Cost of properties for sale recognized as expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation of tangible assets
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of tangible assets
Write down of stocks and work in progress
Reversal of write down of stocks and work in progress
Reversal of write down of properties for sale
Impairment of debtors
Operating expenses arising from investment properties
Employee benefit expense
–  salaries and benefits in kind
–  share options granted
–  defined benefit pension plans (refer note 21)
–  defined contribution pension plans

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains
Operating lease expenses
–  minimum lease payments
–  contingent rents
–  subleases

Auditors’ remuneration
–  audit
–  non-audit services

Dividend and interest income from available-for-sale investments
Dividend and interest income from held-to-maturity investments
Rental income from properties

Net operating costs included the following gains/(losses) from non-trading items:
(Decrease)/increase in fair value of plantations
Asset impairment
Sale and closure of businesses
Sale of investments
Sale of property interests
Acquisition-related costs
Value added tax recovery in Jardine Motors
Gain on One Hyde Park lease space

56

2012

US$m

(30,728)
540
(3,714)
(1,742)
(106)

(35,750)

(27,547)
(102)
(85)
(941)
–
(4)
(44)
27
7
(143)
(132)

(2,875)
(10)
(56)
(71)
(3,012)
(3)

(925)
(44)
54
(915)

(17)
(4)
(21)
46
–
30

(52)
2
(12)
57
5
(1)
1
–

–

2011

US$m

(29,368)
488
(3,428)
(1,645)
(40)

(33,993)

(26,391)
(229)
(75)
(839)
(1)
–
(35)
14
44
(121)
(122)

(2,665)
(8)
(39)
(58)
(2,770)
18

(848)
(21)
48
(821)

(16)
(4)
(20)
43
1
28

37
(1)
1
–
15
(2)
5
10

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)7  Net Financing Charges

Interest expense
–  bank loans and advances
–  other

Fair value gains on fair value hedges
Fair value adjustment on hedged items attributable to the hedged risk

Interest capitalized
Commitment and other fees
Financing charges
Financing income

8  Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests

2012

US$m

(143)
(108)
(251)
4
(4)
–
(251)
14
(29)
(266)
123

(143)

2012

US$m

120
–
71
527
63
15
(22)
598
4

2011

US$m

(125)
(99)
(224)
58
(58)
–
(224)
2
(29)
(251)
128

(123)

2011

US$m

122
2
51
298
66
10
24
650
7

Share of results of associates and joint ventures included the following gains/(losses) 

from non-trading items:

Increase in fair value of investment properties
Asset impairment
Sale and closure of businesses
Restructuring of businesses
Other

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

1,376

1,230

361
(45)
–
(3)
1

314

238
(17)
16
(4)
(1)

232

57

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9  Sale of an Associate
In June 2012 the Group participated in the restructuring of the Rothschild group interests, pursuant to which it sold its holding 
of 21% in Rothschilds Continuation Holdings, which it originally acquired for US$181 million, in exchange for new shares in Paris 
Orléans (‘PO’) with a market value of US$172 million. The Group subsequently sold slightly less than 50% of its interest in PO 
for cash. These transactions together resulted in a non-trading loss of US$69 million or US$57 million after non-controlling 
interests (note 12). The remaining PO shares held by the Group are classified as other investments.

10  Tax

Tax charged to profit and loss is analyzed as follows:
Current tax
Deferred tax

Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

Reconciliation between tax expense and tax at the applicable tax rate*:
Tax at applicable tax rate
Income not subject to tax
–  change in fair value of investment properties
–  other items
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Tax losses and temporary differences not recognized
Utilization of previously unrecognized tax losses and temporary differences
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses and temporary differences
Deferred tax assets written off
Deferred tax liabilities written back
Over/(under) provision in prior years
Withholding tax
Other

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income is analyzed as follows:
Revaluation of other investments
Actuarial valuation of employee benefit plans
Cash flow hedges

2012

US$m

(906)
25

(881)

(195)
(677)
(6)
(3)

(881)

(785)

99
43
(139)
(33)
2
2
(2)
–
20
(85)
(3)

(881)

(1)
21
1

21

2011

US$m

(921)
48

(873)

(189)
(676)
(5)
(3)

(873)

(1,499)

726
41
(83)
(29)
12
8
(1)
12
(3)
(55)
(2)

(873)

–
22
(1)

21

Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$372 million and credit of US$7 million (2011: US$357 million and 
US$16 million) are included in share of results of associates and joint ventures and share of other comprehensive income of 
associates and joint ventures, respectively.

*
The applicable tax rate for the year was 19.5% (2011: 18.1%) and represents the weighted average of the rates of taxation prevailing in the territories in 
which the Group operates. The increase in applicable tax rate was caused by a change in the geographic mix of the Group’s profits.

58

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)11  Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,688 million (2011: US$3,449 million) and 
on the weighted average number of 365 million (2011: 362 million) shares in issue during the year.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,687 million (2011: US$3,435 million), 
which is after adjusting for the effects of the conversion of dilutive potential ordinary shares of subsidiaries, associates or joint 
ventures, and on the weighted average number of 366 million (2011: 363 million) shares in issue during the year.

The weighted average number of shares is arrived at as follows:

Weighted average number of shares in issue
Company’s share of shares held by subsidiaries
Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share calculation
Adjustment for shares deemed to be issued for no consideration under the 
  Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes

Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share calculation

Ordinary shares
in millions

2012

665
(300)
365

1

366

2011

653
(291)
362

1

363

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

2012
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

4.63

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

4.62

US$m

1,688
(209)

2011
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

9.53

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

9.46

US$m

3,449
(1,954)

1,479

4.06

4.04

1,495

4.13

4.11

Profit attributable to shareholders
Non-trading items (refer note 12)

Underlying profit attributable to 
  shareholders

59

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201212  Non-trading Items

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests

An analysis of non-trading items after interest, tax and non-controlling interests

is set out below:

Increase in fair value of investment properties
–  Hongkong Land
–  other

(Decrease)/increase in fair value of plantations
Asset impairment
Sale and closure of businesses
Sale of investments
Sale of property interests
Acquisition-related costs
Restructuring of businesses
Value added tax recovery in Jardine Motors
Gain on One Hyde Park lease space
Restructuring of Rothschild and subsequent partial sale of investment in Paris Orléans
Withholding tax
Other

2012

US$m

10
1
(3)
272
2
1
10
(27)
(57)

209

272
13
285
(10)
(26)
(1)
34
3
–
(3)
1
–
(57)
(18)
1

209

2011

US$m

37
6
(2)
1,894
7
5
–
7
–

1,954

1,901
23
1,924
6
(8)
13
–
15
(2)
(4)
5
6
–
–
(1)

1,954

60

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
Goodwill

US$m

Franchise
rights

US$m

Leasehold
land

Concession
rights

US$m

US$m

1,055
(4)
1,051
(9)
33
–
(1)
–
–

1,074

1,079
(5)

1,074

953
(4)
949
(9)
113
–
(2)

–

–
–
–

1,051

1,055
(4)

1,051

235
–
235
(15)
–
–
–
–
–

220

220
–

220

235
–
235
(2)
2
–
–

–

–
–
–

235

235
–

235

670
(119)
551
(34)
–
139
(1)
14
(26)

643

781
(138)

643

592
(98)
494
(6)
1
89
–

27

(31)
(23)
–

551

670
(119)

551

349
(13)
336
(22)
–
58
–
–
(5)

367

384
(17)

367

168
(9)
159
(7)
138
50
–

–

–
(4)
–

336

349
(13)

336

13 

Intangible Assets

2012
Cost
Amortization and impairment
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Transfer from investment properties
Amortization

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Amortization and impairment

2011
Cost
Amortization and impairment
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before transfer 

to investment properties
Transfer to tangible assets and

investment properties

Amortization
Impairment charge

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Amortization and impairment

Goodwill allocation by business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Astra

Other

US$m

279
(142)
137
(6)
4
81
–
–
(54)

162

271
(109)

162

214
(93)
121
(1)
18
77
–

–

(29)
(48)
(1)

137

279
(142)

137

2012

US$m

98
51
501
40
384

Total

US$m

2,588
(278)
2,310
(86)
37
278
(2)
14
(85)

2,466

2,735
(269)

2,466

2,162
(204)
1,958
(25)
272
216
(2)

27

(60)
(75)
(1)

2,310

2,588
(278)

2,310

2011

US$m

90
48
463
40
410

1,074

1,051

61

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Intangible Assets (continued)

13 
Goodwill relating to Dairy Farm is allocated to groups of cash-generating units identified by banners or group of stores acquired 
in each geographical segment. Cash flow projections for impairment reviews are based on budgets prepared on the basis 
of assumptions reflective of the prevailing market conditions, and are discounted appropriately. Key assumptions used for 
value-in-use calculations include budgeted gross margins of between 25% and 49% and growth rates of up to 5% to extrapolate 
cash flows, which vary across the group’s business segments and geographical locations, over a five-year period and thereafter, 
and are based on management expectations for the market development; and pre-tax discount rates of between 7% and 20% 
applied to the cash flow projections. The discount rates used reflect business specific risks relating to the relevant industry, 
business life-cycle and geographical location. On the basis of these reviews, management concluded that no impairment 
is required.

Goodwill relating to Astra has been allocated to the operating segment of Astra. Accordingly, for the purpose of impairment 
review, the carrying value of Astra is compared with the recoverable amount measured by reference to the quoted market price 
of the shares held. On the basis of this review and the continued expected level of profitability, management concluded that no 
impairment has occurred.

Franchise rights are rights under franchise agreements with automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers. These franchise 
agreements are deemed to have indefinite lives because either they do not have any term of expiry or their renewal would be 
probable and would not involve significant costs, taking into account the history of renewal and the relationships between the 
franchisee and the contracting parties. The carrying amounts of franchise rights, which included automotive of US$79 million 
and heavy equipment of US$140 million, are not amortized as such rights will contribute cash flows for an indefinite period. 
Management has performed an impairment review of the carrying amounts of franchise rights at 31st December 2012 and has 
concluded that no impairment has occurred. The impairment review was made by comparing the carrying amounts of the cash-
generating units in which the franchise rights reside with the recoverable amounts of the cash-generating units. The recoverable 
amounts of the cash-generating units are determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use pre-tax cash 
flow projections based on budgets covering a three-year period. Cash flows beyond the three-year period are extrapolated using 
growth rates of between 3% and 4%. Pre-tax discount rates of between 19% and 23%, reflecting business specific risks, are 
applied to the cash flow projections.

Other intangible assets comprise trademarks, computer software, hotel development costs, deferred acquisition costs for 
insurance contracts and customer contracts.

At 31st December 2012, the carrying amount of leasehold land pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$12 million 
(2011: US$13 million) (refer note 32).

The amortization charges are all recognized in arriving at operating profit and are included in cost of sales, selling and 
distribution costs and administration expenses.

The remaining amortization periods for intangible assets are as follows:

up to 87 years
35 years
up to 10 years
up to 40 years

Leasehold land
Concession rights
Computer software
Other

62

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)14  Tangible Assets

2012
Cost
Depreciation and impairment
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Transfer to stocks and work in
  progress
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge
Reclassified from non-current assets
  held for sale

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Depreciation and impairment

2011
Cost
Depreciation and impairment
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before transfer

to investment properties

Transfer to investment properties,
  and stocks and work in progress
Transfer from intangible assets
Depreciation charge
Classified as non-current assets
  held for sale

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Depreciation and impairment

Freehold
properties

Leasehold
properties

Leasehold
improve-
ments

Mining
properties

Plant &
machinery

Furniture,
equipment
& motor
vehicles

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Total

US$m

9,545
(3,621)
5,924
(143)
496
1,676
(42)

(87)
(941)
(4)

3,307
(1,577)
1,730
(91)
1
704
(16)

(36)
(481)
–

2,070
(1,008)
1,062
(42)
–
466
(17)

(51)
(275)
–

705
(73)
632
(4)
492
–
–

–
(21)
–

–

900
(518)
382
4
2
144
(5)

–
(88)
(3)

–

436

–

–

42

1,099

1,811

1,143

6,921

1,026
(590)

1,191
(92)

3,690
(1,879)

2,261
(1,118)

11,115
(4,194)

436

1,099

1,811

1,143

6,921

845
(487)
358
(9)
5
113
(5)

–

–
–
(80)

–

382

900
(518)

382

299
(52)
247
(15)
400
22
–

–

–
–
(22)

–

632

705
(73)

632

2,685
(1,255)
1,430
(23)
6
765
(3)

1,738
(909)
829
(15)
3
525
(13)

7,911
(3,095)
4,816
(72)
418
1,696
(25)

–

–

4

(17)
–
(428)

(31)
7
(243)

(54)
29
(839)

–

–

(49)

1,730

1,062

5,924

3,307
(1,577)

2,070
(1,008)

9,545
(3,621)

1,730

1,062

5,924

591
(74)
517
20
–
23
(2)

–
(7)
(1)

19

569

651
(82)

569

556
(62)
494
(7)
3
54
(3)

–

–
–
(5)

(19)

517

591
(74)

517

1,972
(371)
1,601
(30)
1
339
(2)

–
(69)
–

23

1,863

2,296
(433)

1,863

1,788
(330)
1,458
(3)
1
217
(1)

4

(6)
22
(61)

(30)

1,601

1,972
(371)

1,601

Freehold properties include a hotel property of US$100 million (2011: US$101 million), which is stated net of a grant of 
US$26 million (2011: US$26 million). 

Net book value of leasehold properties and plant and machinery acquired under finance leases amounted to US$317 million and 
US$152 million (2011: US$282 million and US$107 million), respectively.

63

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14  Tangible Assets (continued)
Rental income from properties and other tangible assets amounted to US$329 million (2011: US$329 million) including 
contingent rents of US$3 million (2011: US$3 million).

Future minimum rental payments receivable under non-cancellable leases are as follows:

Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years
Beyond five years

2012

US$m

169
78
60
4

311

2011

US$m

123
54
46
4

227

At 31st December 2012, the carrying amount of tangible assets pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$819 million 
(2011: US$837 million) (refer note 32).

15 

Investment Properties

2012
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Transfer to intangible assets
Net increase in fair value

At 31st December

2011
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Transfer from intangible and tangible assets
Net increase in fair value

At 31st December

Freehold
properties

Leasehold
properties

US$m

US$m

Total

US$m

22,979
96
576
(6)
(14)
330

22,928
96
574
(6)
(14)
328

23,906

23,961

18,413
28
50
(2)
37
4,402

18,426
27
84
(2)
37
4,407

22,928

22,979

51
–
2
–
–
2

55

13
(1)
34
–
–
5

51

The fair value of the Group’s investment properties at 31st December 2012, which were principally held by Hongkong Land, 
has been determined on the basis of valuations carried out by independent valuers not related to the Group. Hongkong Land 
employed Jones Lang LaSalle to value its commercial investment properties in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia 
which are either freehold or held under leases with unexpired lease terms of more than 20 years. The valuations, which conform 
to the International Valuation Standards issued by the International Valuation Standards Committee and the HKIS Valuation 
Standards on Properties issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, were arrived at by reference to the net income, 
allowing for reversionary potential, of each property.

Rental income from investment properties amounted to US$743 million (2011: US$696 million) including contingent rents of 
US$13 million (2011: US$12 million).

64

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Investment Properties (continued)

15 
Future minimum rental payments receivable under non-cancellable leases are as follows:

Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years
Beyond five years

2012

US$m

707
506
411
59

1,683

Generally the Group’s operating leases in respect of investment properties are for terms of three or more years.

The Group’s investment properties had not been pledged as security for borrowings at 31st December 2011 and 2012.

16  Plantations
The Group’s plantation assets are primarily for the production of palm oil.

Movements for the year:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Net (decrease)/increase in fair value

At 31st December

Immature plantations
Mature plantations

Planted area:
Immature plantations
Mature plantations

2011

US$m

640
483
479
79

1,681

2011

US$m

954
(12)
83
(4)
37

1,058

253
805

1,058

2012

US$m

1,058
(67)
92
(5)
(52)

1,026

178
848

1,026

Hectares

Hectares

37,842
175,288

213,130

46,238
160,849

207,087

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201216  Plantations (continued)
The plantations were valued internally at their fair values less point of sale costs using the discounted cash flow method. 
The major assumptions used in the valuation are:

Crude palm oil price per tonne (US$)
Effective annual price inflation (for the first five years) (%)
Effective annual cost inflation (for the first five years) (%)
Post-tax discount rates (%)

2012

2011

934
9*
6*
14

889
11*
6*
14

During the year, the Group harvested 4.1 million (2011: 3.6 million) tonnes of produce from the plantations with a fair value at 
the point of harvest less point of sale costs of US$638 million (2011: US$638 million).

The Group’s plantations had not been pledged as security for borrowings at 31st December 2011 and 2012.

*

0% inflation thereafter.

17  Associates and Joint Ventures

2012

US$m

285
81
20
386
791
1,177
626
5,905
6,531
7,708
410

8,118

330
1
520
4,273
341
112
169
2,354
18

8,118

2011

US$m

231
73
16
320
872
1,192
501
5,187
5,688
6,880
376

7,256

331
1
453
3,551
196
82
203
2,202
237

7,256

Listed associates
–  Jardine Lloyd Thompson
–  PT Tunas Ridean
–  OHTL

Unlisted associates

Listed joint venture – Bank Permata
Unlisted joint ventures

Share of attributable net assets
Goodwill on acquisition

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests

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Movements of associates and joint ventures for the year:
At 1st January
Share of results after tax and non-controlling interests
Share of other comprehensive income after tax and non-controlling interests
Dividends received
Share of employee share options granted
Acquisitions and increases in attributable interests
Disposals and decreases in attributable interests
Other

At 31st December

Fair value of listed associates

Fair value of listed joint venture

2012

US$m

7,256
1,376
18
(764)
9
525
(299)
(3)

8,118

1,430

649

2011

US$m

6,385
1,230
(130)
(736)
9
618
(119)
(1)

7,256

1,170

603

The Group’s share of assets, liabilities, capital commitments, contingent liabilities and results of associates and joint ventures 
are summarized below:

Associates
Total assets
Total liabilities
Total equity
Attributable to non-controlling interests

Attributable net assets

Revenue
Profit after tax

Capital commitments
Contingent liabilities

Joint ventures
Non-current assets
Current assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total equity
Attributable to non-controlling interests

Attributable net assets

Revenue
Profit after tax

Capital commitments
Contingent liabilities

2012

US$m

2,872
(1,679)
1,193
(16)

1,177

3,990
285

139
–

7,998
8,317
(2,114)
(7,505)
6,696
(165)

6,531

9,578
1,126

35
258

2011

US$m

4,343
(3,013)
1,330
(138)

1,192

3,565
280

171
–

6,894
6,988
(1,861)
(6,278)
5,743
(55)

5,688

8,329
1,014

81
196

Financial guarantees issued by the Group to associates and joint ventures and outstanding at 31st December 2012 amounted to 
US$90 million (2011: US$90 million).

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US$m

54
97
181
140
30
575
1,077
175
1,252

2

1,254

1,241
13

1,254

125
817
312

2011

US$m

70
12
147
114
28
593
964
129
1,093

7

1,100

1,095
5

1,100

88
822
190

1,254

1,100

1,100
(21)
427
(435)
183

1,254

1,050
(10)
266
(122)
(84)

1,100

2011

US$m

95
(1)
2
(3)

93

18  Other Investments

Available-for-sale financial assets
Listed securities
–  Asia Commercial Bank
–  Paris Orléans
–  Schindler Holdings
–  Tata Power
–  The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son
–  other

Unlisted securities

Held-to-maturity financial assets
Listed securities

Non-current
Current

Analysis by geographical area of operation:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
Rest of the world

Movements for the year:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Net revaluation surplus/(deficit)

At 31st December

Movements of available-for-sale financial assets which are valued based on unobservable inputs are as follows:

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Net revaluation surplus/(deficit)

At 31st December

2012

US$m

93
–
1
40

134

Profit on sale of these financial assets during 2012 amounted to US$3 million and was credited to profit and loss.

The fair value of held-to-maturity financial assets is US$2 million (2011: US$7 million).

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)19  Debtors

Consumer financing debtors
–  gross
–  provision for impairment

Financing lease receivables
–  gross investment
–  unearned finance income
–  net investment
–  provision for impairment

Financing debtors

Trade debtors
–  third parties
–  associates and joint ventures

–  provision for impairment

Other debtors
–  third parties
–  associates and joint ventures

–  provision for impairment

Non-current
Current

Analysis by geographical area of operation:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

Fair value:
Consumer financing debtors
Financing lease receivables
Financing debtors
Trade debtors
Other debtors*

*
Excluding prepayments, rental and other deposits, and other non-financial debtors.

2012

US$m

4,332
(218)
4,114

1,085
(132)
953
(37)
916
5,030

2,351
79
2,430
(27)
2,403

1,538
111
1,649
(10)
1,639

9,072

2,697
6,375

9,072

926
8,013
72
61

9,072

4,381
892
5,273
2,403
680

8,356

2011

US$m

3,953
(206)
3,747

910
(112)
798
(19)
779
4,526

2,293
62
2,355
(26)
2,329

1,354
159
1,513
(11)
1,502

8,357

2,512
5,845

8,357

878
7,346
78
55

8,357

3,840
711
4,551
2,329
574

7,454

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Trade and other debtors excluding derivative financial instruments are stated at amortized cost. The fair value of these debtors 
other than short-term debtors is estimated using the expected future receipts discounted at market rates ranging from 6% to 
15% (2011: 7% to 19%) per annum, while the fair value of short-term debtors approximates their carrying amounts. Derivative 
financial instruments are stated at fair value.

Consumer financing debtors
The consumer financing debtors relate primarily to Astra’s motor vehicle and motorcycle financing. Before accepting any new 
customer, the Group assesses the potential customer’s credit quality and sets credit limits by customer using internal scoring 
systems. These limits and scoring are reviewed periodically. The Group obtains collateral in the form of motor vehicles and 
motorcycles from consumer financing debtors who give the Group the right to sell the repossessed collateral or take any other 
action to settle the outstanding debt.

The loan repayment period ranges from 6 to 60 months for motor vehicles and motorcycles. Significant financial difficulties of 
the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganization and default or delinquency in payment 
are considered indicators that the debtor is impaired. An allowance for impairment is made based on the estimated irrecovable 
amount by reference to past default experience. The Group has the right to repossess the assets whenever its customers default 
on their installments obligations. It usually exercises its right if monthly installments are overdue for 30 days for motor vehicles 
and 60 days for motorcycles. Management has considered the balances against which collective impairment provision is made 
as impaired.

The maturity analysis of consumer financing debtors at 31st December is as follows:

2012

US$m

3,268
1,359
772

5,399

2,535
1,113
684

4,332

2012

US$m

1,085
310
(310)
1,085
(132)

953

2011

US$m

2,887
1,394
749

5,030

2,162
1,124
667

3,953

2011

US$m

910
248
(248)
910
(112)

798

Including related finance income
Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years

Excluding related finance income
Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years

Financing lease receivables
An analysis of financing lease receivables is set out below:

Lease receivables
Guaranteed residual value
Security deposits
Gross investment
Unearned lease income

Net investment

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The maturity analyses of financing lease receivables at 31st December are as follows:

Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years

2012

2011

Gross
investment

Net
investment

Gross
investment

Net
investment

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

613
341
131

1,085

524
306
123

953

506
304
100

910

428
275
95

798

The fair value of the financing debtors is US$5,273 million (2011: US$4,551 million). The fair value of the non-current financing 
debtors are determined based on cash flows discounted using rates of 8% to 29% per annum (2011: 8% to 29% per annum).

Financing debtors are due within five years (2011: five years) from the balance sheet date and the interest rates range from 7% 
to 43% per annum (2011: 7% to 46% per annum).

Trade and other debtors
The average credit period on sale of goods and services varies among Group businesses and is generally not more than 60 days. 
Before accepting any new customer, the individual Group business assesses the potential customer’s credit quality and sets 
credit limits by customer using internal credit scoring systems. These limits and scoring are reviewed periodically.

An allowance for impairment of trade and other debtors is made based on the estimated irrecoverable amount. Significant 
financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and default or 
delinquency in payment are considered indicators that the debtor is impaired.

At 31st December 2012, trade debtors of US$82 million (2011: US$60 million) and other debtors of US$12 million 
(2011: US$11 million) were impaired. The amounts of the provisions were US$27 million (2011: US$26 million) and  
US$10 million (2011: US$11 million), respectively. It was assessed that a portion of the debtors is expected to be recovered.  
The ageing analysis of these debtors is as follows:

Below 30 days
Between 31 and 60 days
Between 61 and 90 days
Over 90 days

Trade debtors

Other debtors

2012

US$m

1
3
3
75

82

2011

US$m

1
1
3
55

60

2012

US$m

1
–
1
10

12

At 31st December 2012, trade debtors of US$592 million (2011: US$763 million) and other debtors of US$63 million 
(2011: US$29 million), respectively, were past due but not impaired. The ageing analysis of these debtors is as follows:

Below 30 days
Between 31 and 60 days
Between 61 and 90 days
Over 90 days

Trade debtors

Other debtors

2012

US$m

285
201
56
50

592

2011

US$m

361
250
111
41

763

2012

US$m

11
4
12
36

63

2011

US$m

1
–
–
10

11

2011

US$m

8
6
1
14

29

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The risk of trade and other debtors that are neither past due nor impaired at 31st December 2012 becoming impaired is low as 
they have a good track record with the Group. Based on past experience, management believes that no impairment allowance 
is necessary in respect of these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still 
considered fully recoverable.

Other debtors
Other debtors are further analyzed as follows:

Derivative financial instruments
Restricted bank balances and deposits
Loans to employees
Other amounts due from associates and joint ventures
Repossessed assets of finance companies
Reinsurers’ share of estimated losses on insurance contracts
Other receivables
Financial assets
Prepayments
Rental and other deposits
Other

2012

US$m

144
10
40
111
14
61
301
681
686
186
87

2011

US$m

132
10
39
159
12
73
175
600
635
160
107

1,640

1,502

Restricted bank balances and deposits comprise cash and time deposits which are either restricted for interest payments or 
placed as margin deposits for letter of credit facilities obtained by certain subsidiaries and guarantee deposits to third parties.

Repossessed assets of finance companies represent collateral obtained from customers towards settlement of automobile and 
motorcycle receivables which are in default. The fair value of the collateral held amounted to US$14 million (2011: US$12 million). 
The finance company is given the right by the customers to sell the repossessed collateral. Any excess of proceeds from the sale 
over the outstanding receivables is refunded to the customer.

Movements in the provisions for impairment are as follows:

Consumer
financing debtors

Financing
lease receivables

Trade debtors

Other debtors

2012

US$m

(206)
14
–
(115)

–
89

2011

US$m

(178)
3
–
(112)

–
81

2012

US$m

2011

US$m

2012

US$m

2011

US$m

2012

US$m

2011

US$m

(19)
2
–
(20)

–
–

(15)
1
–
(5)

–
–

(26)
–
–
(12)

3
8

(24)
–
(2)
(8)

5
3

(11)
–
–
(1)

2
–

(13)
–
–
(3)

2
3

At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additional provisions
Unused amounts

reversed

Amounts written off

At 31st December

(218)

(206)

(37)

(19)

(27)

(26)

(10)

(11)

At 31st December 2012, the carrying amount of consumer financing debtors, financing lease receivables and trade debtors 
pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$2,150 million, US$318 million and US$1 million (2011: US$2,017 million, 
US$353 million and US$1 million), respectively (refer note 32).

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20  Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)

Accelerated
tax
depreciation

US$m

Fair value
gains/
losses

US$m

Losses

US$m

Employee
benefits

US$m

Provisions
and other
temporary
differences

US$m

2012
At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Credited to profit and loss
Credited to other comprehensive

income

Transfer from current tax assets
Reclassification

At 31st December

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

2011
At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Credited to profit and loss
Credited to other comprehensive

income

At 31st December

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

(170)
(2)
–
(9)

–
–
1

(180)

81
(261)

(180)

(169)
–
1
(2)

–

(170)

57
(227)

(170)

(515)
23
(123)
19

1
–
–

(595)

(47)
(548)

(595)

(400)
7
(107)
(14)

(1)

(515)

(54)
(461)

(515)

23
–
–
12

–
–
–

35

22
13

35

20
–
–
3

–

23

16
7

23

53
(3)
–
11

20
–
10

91

77
14

91

27
–
–
4

22

53

44
9

53

137
(8)
–
(8)

–
1
(11)

111

129
(18)

111

83
(3)
–
57

–

137

118
19

137

Total

US$m

(472)
10
(123)
25

21
1
–

(538)

262
(800)

(538)

(439)
4
(106)
48

21

(472)

181
(653)

(472)

Deferred tax balances predominantly comprise non-current items. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are netted when the taxes 
relate to the same taxation authority and where offsetting is allowed.

Deferred tax assets of US$111 million (2011: US$97 million) arising from unused tax losses of US$483 million (2011: US$417 million) 
have not been recognized in the financial statements. Included in the unused tax losses, US$232 million have no expiry date 
and the balance will expire at various dates up to and including 2021.

Deferred tax liabilities of US$349 million (2011: US$290 million) arising on temporary differences associated with investments in 
subsidiaries of US$3,270 million (2011: US$2,899 million) have not been recognized as there is no current intention of remitting 
the retained earnings of these subsidiaries to the holding companies in the foreseeable future.

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21  Pension Plans
The Group has a number of defined benefit pension plans, covering all the main territories in which it operates with the major 
plans relating to employees in Hong Kong, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. Most of the pension plans are final salary defined 
benefit plans and are either funded or unfunded. The assets of the funded plans are held independently of the Group’s assets in 
separate trustee administered funds. The Group’s major plans are valued by independent actuaries annually using the projected 
unit credit method.

The principal actuarial assumptions used for accounting purposes at 31st December are as follows:

Discount rate applied to pension obligations at 31st December
Expected return on plan assets at 1st January
Future salary increases

2012
Weighted
average

2011
Weighted
average

%

4.5
7.0
5.0

%

5.4
7.5
5.1

The expected return on plan assets is determined on the basis of long-term average returns on global equities of 5.2% to 13.1% 
per annum and global bonds of 2% to 10% per annum, and the long-term benchmark allocation of assets between equities and 
bonds in each plan.

The amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet are as follows:

2012

US$m

977
(1,077)
(100)
(250)
15

(335)

28
(363)

(335)

898
9
–
62
41
36
4
(71)
(1)
(1)

977

2011

US$m

898
(948)
(50)
(192)
17

(225)

34
(259)

(225)

924
(3)
1
70
(81)
27
4
(45)
–
1

898

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of funded obligations

Present value of unfunded obligations
Unrecognized past service cost

Net pension liabilities

Analysis of net pension liabilities:
Pension assets
Pension liabilities

Movements in the fair value of plan assets:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gains/(losses)
Contributions from sponsoring companies
Contributions from plan members
Benefits paid
Curtailment and settlement
Transfer to other plans

At 31st December

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Movements in the present value of obligations:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Current service cost
Interest cost
Contributions from plan members
Actuarial losses
Benefits paid
Curtailment and settlement
Plan amendment
Transfer to other plans

At 31st December

The analysis of the fair value of plan assets at 31st December is as follows:

Equity instruments
Debt instruments
Other assets

The five year history of experience adjustments is as follows:

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of obligations

Deficit

Experience adjustments on plan assets
Percentage of plan assets (%)

Experience adjustments on plan
  obligations
Percentage of plan obligations (%)

2012

US$m

977
(1,327)

(350)

41
4

(22)
(2)

2011

US$m

898
(1,140)

(242)

(81)
(9)

(23)
(2)

2010

US$m

924
(1,015)

(91)

35
4

22
2

The estimated amount of contributions expected to be paid to the plans in 2013 is US$57 million.

2012

US$m

(1,140)
–
–
(57)
(59)
(4)
(145)
78
1
(2)
1

(1,327)

2012

US$m

497
387
93

977

2009

US$m

858
(960)

(102)

118
14

(46)
(5)

2011

US$m

(1,015)
5
(1)
(50)
(59)
(4)
(69)
52
–
2
(1)

(1,140)

2011

US$m

438
363
97

898

2008

US$m

637
(765)

(128)

(277)
(44)

34
4

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The amounts recognized in profit and loss are as follows:

Current service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Past service cost

Actual return/(loss) on plan assets in the year

2012

US$m

57
59
(62)
2

56

103

2011

US$m

50
59
(70)
–

39

(11)

The above amounts are all recognized in arriving at operating profit and are included in cost of sales, selling and distribution 
costs and administration expenses.

22  Properties for Sale

Properties in the course of development
Completed properties

2012

US$m

2,416
97

2,513

2011

US$m

1,374
147

1,521

As at 31st December 2012, properties in the course of development amounting to US$1,774 million (2011: US$1,347 million) 
were not scheduled for completion within the next twelve months.

At 31st December 2012, the carrying amount of properties for sale pledged as security for borrowings amounted to 
US$315 million (2011: nil) (refer note 32).

23  Stocks and Work in Progress

Finished goods
Work in progress
Raw materials
Spare parts
Other

2012

US$m

2,998
52
110
136
123

3,419

2011

US$m

2,980
43
87
72
94

3,276

At 31st December 2012, the carrying amount of stocks and work in progress pledged as security for borrowings amounted to 
US$2 million (2011: US$2 million)(refer note 32).

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Deposits with banks and financial institutions
Bank balances
Cash balances

Analysis by currency:
Chinese renminbi
Euro
Hong Kong dollar
Indonesian rupiah
Japanese yen
Malaysian ringgit
New Taiwan dollar
Singapore dollar
Thailand baht
United Kingdom sterling
United States dollar
Other

2012

US$m

2,825
1,349
124

4,298

271
36
310
872
20
82
45
333
15
23
2,265
26

4,298

2011

US$m

2,684
1,396
105

4,185

156
24
537
1,065
19
130
53
219
17
29
1,909
27

4,185

The weighted average interest rate on deposits with banks and financial institutions is 1.5% (2011: 2.3%) per annum.

25  Non-current Assets Classified as Held for Sale
The major class of assets classified as held for sale is set out below:

Tangible assets

2012

US$m

8

2011

US$m

47

At 31st December 2012, the non-current assets classified as held for sale included Dairy Farm’s interest in a piece of land in 
Malaysia and one retail property in Singapore. The sale of these properties is expected to be completed in 2013 at amounts not 
materially different from their carrying values.

At 31st December 2011, the non-current assets classified as held for sale included Dairy Farm’s interest in two retail properties 
in Malaysia and one retail property in Singapore. The Malaysian properties remained unsold and were reclassified to tangible 
assets during 2012.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201226  Share Capital

Authorized:
1,000,000,000 shares of US¢25 each

Issued and fully paid:
At 1st January
Scrip issued in lieu of dividends

At 31st December

2012

US$m

250

2012

US$m

165
3

168

2011

US$m

250

2011

US$m

162
3

165

Ordinary shares
in millions

2012

2011

659
11

670

648
11

659

27  Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes
The Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes were set up in order to provide selected executives with options to purchase 
ordinary shares in the Company.

The exercise price of the granted options is based on the average market price for the five trading days immediately preceding 
the date of grant of the options. Options are vested in tranches over a period of up to five years and are exercisable for up to ten 
years following the date of grant. Prior to the adoption of the 2005 Plan on 5th May 2005, ordinary shares were issued on the 
date of grant of the options to the Trustee of the Schemes, Clare Investment Overseas (PTC) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, 
which holds the ordinary shares until the options are exercised. Under the 2005 Plan, ordinary shares may be issued upon 
exercise of the options.

The shares issued under the Schemes held on trust by the wholly-owned subsidiary are, for presentation purposes, netted 
off the Company’s share capital in the consolidated balance sheet and the premium attached to them is netted off the share 
premium account (refer note 28).

Movements for the year:

At 1st January
Granted
Exercised

At 31st December

2012

2011

Weighted
average
exercise
price

US$

28.2
51.2
21.5

34.5

Options
in millions

2.2
0.5
(0.4)

2.3

Weighted
average
exercise
price

US$

22.8
46.6
11.5

28.2

Options
in millions

1.8
0.5
(0.1)

2.2

The average share price during the year was US$53.7 (2011: US$49.8) per share.

78

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)27  Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes (continued)
Outstanding at 31st December:

Expiry date

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total outstanding

of which exercisable

Exercise
price

US$

18.2 – 18.4
18.2
21.7
27.3
16.7 – 24.5
32.2
45.7 – 46.8
51.2

Options
in millions

2012

2011

0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.5
0.5

2.3

0.8

0.1
0.1
0.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.5
–

2.2

0.8

The fair value of options granted during the year, determined using the Trinomial valuation model, was US$7 million  
(2011: US$6 million). The significant inputs into the model, based on the weighted average number of options issued, were 
share price of US$50.4 (2011: US$45.4) at the grant dates, exercise price shown above, expected volatility based on the last 
seven years of 32.1% (2011: 32.1%), dividend yield of 2.6% (2011: 2.2%), option life disclosed above, and annual risk-free interest 
rate of 1.4% (2011: 2.7%). Options are assumed to be exercised at the end of the seventh year following the date of grant.

28  Share Premium and Capital Reserves

2012
At 1st January
Capitalization arising on scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Employee share option schemes
–  exercise of share options
–  value of employee services
Transfer
At 31st December
Outstanding under employee share option schemes

2011
At 1st January
Capitalization arising on scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Employee share option schemes
–  exercise of share options
–  value of employee services
At 31st December
Outstanding under employee share option schemes

Share
premium

US$m

Capital
reserves

US$m

11
(3)

8
–
2
18
(2)

16

13
(3)

1
–
11
(3)

8

74
–

–
17
(2)
89
–

89

59
–

–
15
74
–

74

Total

US$m

85
(3)

8
17
–
107
(2)

105

72
(3)

1
15
85
(3)

82

Capital reserves represent the value of employee services under the Group’s employee share option schemes. At 31st December 
2012, US$12 million (2011: US$10 million) relate to the Company’s Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes.

79

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201229  Dividends

Final dividend in respect of 2011 of US¢92.00 (2010: US¢85.00) per share
Interim dividend in respect of 2012 of US¢35.00 (2011: US¢33.00) per share

Company’s share of dividends paid on the shares held by subsidiaries

Shareholders elected to receive scrip in respect of the following:
Final dividend in respect of previous year
Interim dividend in respect of current year

2012

US$m

606
234
840
(378)

462

417
157

574

2011

US$m

551
216
767
(340)

427

376
147

523

A final dividend in respect of 2012 of US¢100.00 (2011: US¢92.00) per share amounting to a total of US$670 million 
(2011: US$606 million) is proposed by the Board. The dividend proposed will not be accounted for until it has been approved at 
the Annual General Meeting. The net amount after deducting the Company’s share of the dividends payable on the shares held 
by subsidiaries of US$305 million (2011: US$273 million) will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue reserves in the 
year ending 31st December 2013.

30  Own Shares Held
Own shares held of US$2,234 million (2011: US$1,855 million) represent the Company’s share of the cost of 370 million 
(2011: 361 million) ordinary shares in the Company held by subsidiaries and are deducted in arriving at shareholders’ funds.

31  Non-controlling Interests

By business:
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Jardine Strategic
Other

Less own shares held attributable to non-controlling interests

2012

US$m

15,438
516
379
190
7,786
733
29
25,071
(488)

24,583

2011

US$m

14,547
378
362
211
7,193
590
31
23,312
(406)

22,906

80

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)32  Borrowings

Current
–  bank overdrafts
–  other bank advances
–  other advances

Current portion of long-term borrowings
–  bank loans
–  bonds and notes
–  finance lease liabilities
–  other loans

Long-term borrowings
–  bank loans
–  bonds and notes
–  finance lease liabilities
–  other loans

2012

2011

Carrying
amount

US$m

45
1,018
21
1,084

1,935
497
54
49
2,535
3,619

3,188
4,580
96
32
7,896

Fair
value

US$m

45
1,018
21
1,084

1,935
497
54
49
2,535
3,619

3,201
4,680
96
32
8,009

Carrying
amount

US$m

27
967
5
999

1,414
494
47
63
2,018
3,017

4,002
2,925
59
64
7,050

Fair
value

US$m

27
967
5
999

1,414
494
47
63
2,018
3,017

4,024
2,976
59
64
7,123

11,515

11,628

10,067

10,140

The fair values are based on market prices or are estimated using the expected future payments discounted at market interest 
rates ranging from 0.3% to 12.8% (2011: 0.6% to 13.0%) per annum. The fair value of current borrowings approximates their 
carrying amount, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

Secured
Unsecured

2012

US$m

4,971
6,544

2011

US$m

4,475
5,592

11,515

10,067

Secured borrowings at 31st December 2012 included Hongkong Land’s bank borrowings of US$157 million (2011: nil) which were 
secured against its properties for sale, Mandarin Oriental’s bank borrowings of US$553 million (2011: US$541 million) which 
were secured against its tangible assets, and Astra’s bonds and notes of US$1,883 million (2011: US$1,155 million) which were 
secured against its various assets as described below and bank borrowings of US$2,378 million (2011: US$2,779 million) which 
were secured against its various assets.

81

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201232  Borrowings (continued)

Fixed rate borrowings

Weighted
average
interest rates

Weighted
average period
outstanding

Floating
rate
borrowings

By currency:

2012
Chinese renminbi
Euro
Hong Kong dollar
Indonesian rupiah
Japanese yen
Malaysian ringgit
New Taiwan dollar
Singapore dollar
Swiss franc
United Kingdom sterling
United States dollar
Other

2011
Chinese renminbi
Euro
Hong Kong dollar
Indonesian rupiah
Japanese yen
Malaysian ringgit
New Taiwan dollar
Singapore dollar
Swiss franc
United Kingdom sterling
United States dollar
Other

%

5.5
5.9
2.8
8.3
1.3
4.3
3.8
2.4
1.5
2.8
2.3
2.5

7.6
5.9
2.2
9.2
1.2
4.5
2.4
2.5
1.7
2.7
2.7
2.5

Years

US$m

US$m

–
0.7
10.2
1.5
0.4
0.2
2.5
4.0
19.3
1.5
2.1
0.2

–
1.7
9.7
1.7
2.5
0.8
0.4
4.6
20.3
2.5
1.5
0.2

–
7
1,865
4,295
–
62
1
605
3
32
453
3

7,326

–
8
1,260
3,636
2
110
17
621
2
31
489
2

6,178

148
–
1,658
634
37
71
7
736
51
131
712
4

4,189

256
–
1,627
610
37
81
6
497
44
140
586
5

3,889

Total

US$m

148
7
3,523
4,929
37
133
8
1,341
54
163
1,165
7

11,515

256
8
2,887
4,246
39
191
23
1,118
46
171
1,075
7

10,067

The weighted average interest rates and period of fixed rate borrowings are stated after taking into account hedging 
transactions.

82

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)32  Borrowings (continued)
The exposure of the Group’s borrowings to interest rate changes and the contractual repricing dates at 31st December after 
taking into account hedging transactions are as follows:

Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Between four and five years
Beyond five years

The finance lease liabilities are as follows:

Within one year
Between one and five years

Future finance charges on finance leases
Present value of finance lease liabilities

Current
Non-current

2012

US$m

6,252
1,899
1,324
123
245
1,672

2011

US$m

5,780
1,393
1,309
573
30
982

11,515

10,067

Present value of
finance lease liabilities

2012

US$m

54
96
150

54
96

150

2011

US$m

47
59
106

47
59

106

Minimum lease payments
2011
2012

US$m

US$m

56
98
154
(4)
150

50
61
111
(5)
106

83

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201232  Borrowings (continued)
An analysis of the carrying amount of the bonds and notes at 31st December is as follows:

2012

2011

Current

Non-current

Current

Non-current

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
18 
25
77
61
–
41
50
103
–
10
57
19
16
–
20
–
–

497

–
528
308
45
25
39
39
73
64
122
64
74
52
497
39
26
38
619
39
99
61
26
103
25
10
32
–
28
136
436
97
–
52
193
310
–
30
98
48
64
–
20
–
21

57
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
29
58
65
–
–
60
22
68
–
33
11
–
27
–
11
20
33
–

–
545
290
41
25
39
39
70
64
115
64
72
–
–
–
–
38
606
39
–
–
–
103
25
–
32
–
49
160
–
–
–
99
255
–
–
43
–
72
–
–
40
–
–

4,580

494

2,925

Hongkong Land 2.75% convertible bonds
Hongkong Land 5.50% notes
Hongkong Land 3.65% notes
Hongkong Land 3.86% notes
Hongkong Land 4.135% notes
Hongkong Land 4.1875% notes
Hongkong Land 4.25% notes
Hongkong Land 4.22% notes
Hongkong Land 4.24% notes
Hongkong Land 3.43% notes
Hongkong Land 3.95% notes
Hongkong Land 4.28% notes
Hongkong Land 3.86% notes
Hongkong Land 4.50% notes
Hongkong Land 3.00% notes
Hongkong Land 2.90% notes
Hongkong Land 4.10% notes
Hongkong Land 4.50% notes
Hongkong Land 3.75% notes
Hongkong Land 4.00% notes
Hongkong Land 4.04% notes
Hongkong Land 3.95% notes
Hongkong Land 4.11% notes
Hongkong Land 4.125% notes
Hongkong Land 4.00% partly paid notes
Hongkong Land 5.25% notes
Astra Sedaya Finance X bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance XI bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance XII bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap II bonds
Federal International Finance IX bonds
Federal International Finance X bonds
Federal International Finance XI bonds
Federal International Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Federal International Finance III notes
San Finance I bonds
San Finance II bonds
Serasi Auto Raya II bonds
Serasi Auto Raya III bonds
Serasi Auto Raya II notes
Shogun bonds FIF
Surya Artha Nusantara Finance I notes
Surya Artha Nusantara Finance II notes

84

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)32  Borrowings (continued)
Details of the bonds and notes outstanding at 31st December 2012 are as follows:

Hongkong Land
5.50% notes
3.65% 10-year notes
3.86% 8-year notes
4.135% 10-year notes
4.1875% 10-year notes
4.25% 10-year notes
4.22% 10-year notes
4.24% 10-year notes
3.43% 10-year notes
3.95% 10-year notes
4.28% 12-year notes
3.86% 10-year notes
4.50% 10-year notes
3.00% 10-year notes
2.90% 10-year notes
4.10% 15-year notes
4.50% 15-year notes
3.75% 15-year notes
4.00% 15-year notes
4.04% 15-year notes
3.95% 15-year notes
4.11% 20-year notes
4.125% 20-year notes
4.00% 20-year partly paid notes
5.25% 30-year notes

Astra
Astra Sedaya Finance XI bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance XII bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Astra Sedaya Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap II bonds
Federal International Finance X bonds
Federal International Finance XI bonds
Federal International Finance Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
San Finance I bonds
San Finance II bonds
Serasi Auto Raya II bonds
Serasi Auto Raya III bonds
Shogun bonds FIF
Surya Artha Nusantara Finance II notes

Maturity

Interest rates %

Nominal values

2014
2015
2017
2019
2019
2019
2020
2020
2020
2020
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022
2025
2025
2026
2027
2027
2027
2030
2031
2032
2040

2014
2015
2017
2014
2014
2014
2015
2014
2015
2015
2016
2014
2014

5.50
3.65
3.86
4.135
4.1875
4.25
4.22
4.24
3.43
3.95
4.28
3.86
4.50
3.00
2.90
4.10
4.50
3.75
4.00
4.04
3.95
4.11
4.125
4.00
5.25

10.4 – 10.9
8.9 – 10.0
6.6 – 8.6
6.65 – 7.5
10.15 – 10.55
8.8 – 9.6
6.4 – 7.65
8.9 – 9.3
7.2 – 8.4
9.1 – 10.2
6.9 – 8.75
9.0 – 9.25
8.35

US$500 million
S$375 million
S$50 million
HK$200 million
HK$300 million
HK$300 million
HK$500 million
HK$500 million
S$150 million
HK$500 million
HK$500 million
HK$410 million
US$500 million
HK$305 million
HK$200 million
HK$300 million
US$600 million
HK$302 million
HK$785 million
HK$473 million
HK$200 million
HK$800 million
HK$200 million
HK$240 million
HK$250 million

Rp445 billion
Rp1,560 billion
Rp4,975 billion
Rp1,530 billion
Rp900 billion
Rp2,349 billion
Rp4,000 billion
Rp395 billion
Rp1,500 billion
Rp655 billion
Rp780 billion
US$40 million
Rp200 billion

85

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201232  Borrowings (continued)
The Hongkong Land bonds and medium term notes were issued by several wholly-owned subsidiaries of Hongkong 
Land. During the year, the nominal amount of the medium term note programme increased from US$3,000 million to 
US$5,000 million.

The Astra Sedaya Finance bonds were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra and are collateralized by fiduciary 
guarantee over financing debtors of the subsidiary amounting to 60% of the total outstanding principal of the bonds.

The Federal International Finance bonds were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra and are collateralized by fiduciary 
guarantee over financing debtors of the subsidiary amounting to 60% of the total outstanding principal of the bonds.

The San Finance bonds and Surya Artha Nusantara Finance notes were issued by a partly-owned subsidiary of Astra and are 
collateralized by fiduciary guarantee over net investment in finance leases of the subsidiary amounting to 60% of the total 
outstanding principal of the bonds and notes.

The Serasi Auto Raya bonds were unsecured and issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra.

The Shogun bonds FIF were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra and are collateralized by fiduciary guarantee over 
financing debtors of the subsidiary amounting to 60% of the total outstanding principal of the bonds.

86

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)33  Creditors

Trade creditors
–  third parties
–  associates and joint ventures

Accruals
Other amounts due to associates and joint ventures
Rental and other refundable deposits
Derivative financial instruments
Other creditors
Financial liabilities
Gross estimated losses on insurance contracts
Net amount due to customers for contract work
Proceeds from properties for sale received in advance
Rental income received in advance
Other income received in advance
Deferred warranty income
Unearned premiums on insurance contracts
Other

Non-current
Current

Analysis by geographical area of operation:
Greater China
Southeast Asia
United Kingdom
Rest of the world

2012

US$m

3,437
309
3,746
1,590
148
521
45
447
6,497
129
28
672
19
197
24
351
11

7,928

388
7,540

7,928

2,593
4,968
211
156

7,928

2011

US$m

3,800
310
4,110
1,581
147
468
54
200
6,560
133
23
315
18
174
28
313
–

7,564

289
7,275

7,564

2,317
4,852
241
154

7,564

Derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. Other creditors are stated at amortized cost. The fair values of these 
creditors approximate their carrying amounts.

87

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201234  Provisions

2012
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additional provisions
Unused amounts

reversed

Utilized

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

2011
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additional provisions
Unused amounts

reversed

Utilized

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

Motor
vehicle
warranties

Closure
cost
provisions

  Obligations  Reinstatement
and
restoration
costs

under 
onerous 
leases 

Statutory
employee
entitlements

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Others

US$m

Total

US$m

23
2
8

–
(4)

29

–
29

29

21
–
6

–
(4)

23

–
23

23

10
–
3

(3)
(4)

6

–
6

6

10
–
4

(1)
(3)

10

–
10

10

3
–
1

–
(1)

3

2
1

3

3
–
1

–
(1)

3

2
1

3

39
–
3

(2)
–

40

36
4

40

37
(1)
4

(1)
–

39

36
3

39

84
(5)
28

–
(1)

106

93
13

106

68
(1)
20

–
(3)

84

70
14

84

10
–
3

(2)
(1)

10

5
5

10

10
–
3

(1)
(2)

10

4
6

10

169
(3)
46

(7)
(11)

194

136
58

194

149
(2)
38

(3)
(13)

169

112
57

169

Motor vehicle warranties are estimated liabilities that fall due under the warranty terms offered on sale of new and used 
vehicles beyond that which is reimbursed by the manufacturers.

Closure cost provisions are established when legal or constructive obligations arise on closure or disposal of businesses.

Provisions are made for obligations under onerous operating leases when the properties are not used by the Group and the net 
costs of exiting from the leases exceed the economic benefits expected to be received.

Other provisions principally comprise provisions in respect of indemnities on disposal of businesses and legal claims.

88

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
 
 
 
 
35  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
(a) Depreciation and amortization

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra

(b) Other non-cash items

By nature:
Profit on sale of subsidiaries
Profit on sale of other investments
Profit on sale of leasehold land
Profit on sale of intangible assets
Profit on sale of tangible assets
Profit on sale of investment properties
Loss on sale of repossessed assets
Loss on sale of plantations and related assets
Decrease/(increase) in fair value of plantations
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of tangible assets
Impairment of debtors
Write down of stocks and work in progress
Reversal of write down of stocks and work in progress
Reversal of write down of properties for sale
Change in provisions
Net foreign exchange losses/(gains)
Options granted under employee share option schemes
Gain on One Hyde Park lease space
Supplier income adjustment relating to prior years

By business:
Jardine Pacific
Jardine Motors
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests

2012

US$m

25
20
2
192
54
9
724

1,026

2012

US$m

(3)
(83)
(3)
(2)
(7)
(2)
78
5
52
–
4
143
44
(27)
(7)
33
29
10
–
67

331

5
4
(9)
84
(58)
301
4

331

2011

US$m

25
16
1
182
50
9
631

914

2011

US$m

(1)
(23)
–
–
(17)
(2)
81
4
(37)
1
–
121
35
(14)
(44)
33
(19)
8
(10)
–

116

(12)
7
(44)
9
9
144
3

116

89

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201235  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(c) Increase in working capital

Increase in properties for sale
Increase in stocks and work in progress
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
Increase in pension obligations

(d) Purchase of subsidiaries

Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Current assets
Long-term borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-controlling interests
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Adjustment for non-controlling interests
Goodwill
Total consideration
Adjustment for contingent consideration
Payment for contingent consideration
Adjustment for deferred consideration
Payment for deferred consideration
Consideration paid in previous year
Carrying value of associates and joint ventures
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries acquired

Net cash outflow

2012

US$m

(908)
(323)
(1,103)
216
17

(2,101)

2012
Fair value

US$m

4
496
–
27
–
(123)
(6)
(38)
360
(114)
33
279
(65)
3
(1)
5
(63)
–
(4)

154

2011

US$m

(299)
(782)
(2,422)
1,359
5

(2,139)

2011
Fair value

US$m

159
418
1
364
(4)
(107)
(313)
–
518
(140)
113
491
(7)
–
(6)
–
(42)
(7)
(66)

363

Net cash outflow for purchase of subsidiaries in 2012 included US$19 million for Jardine Pacific’s acquisition of a 100% interest 
in Thermal, a specialist air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation engineering contracting business in Singapore in February 
2012; US$32 million for Dairy Farm’s acquisition of a 70% interest in the Lucky supermarket chain in Cambodia in March 
2012, and US$43 million and US$52 million for Astra’s acquisition of a 60% interest in PT Duta Nurcahya, a mining company 
completed in April 2012 and a 100% interest in PT Borneo Berkat Makmur, a mining company completed in September 2012, 
respectively.

The total purchase consideration of PT Duta Nurcahya amounted to US$171 million and included contingent consideration 
of US$65 million which represents the fair value of service fee payable for mining services to be provided by the vendor. 
US$63 million of the consideration was prepaid in 2011.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition of the Lucky supermarket chain amounted to US$25 million and was attributable to its 
leading market position in Cambodia and retail market.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)35  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(d) Purchase of subsidiaries (continued)
Net cash outflow for purchase of subsidiaries in 2011 included US$102 million and US$8 million for Jardine Pacific’s acquisition 
of 100% of certain IT distribution businesses of SiS International Holdings (‘SiS’) in January 2011 and the increase in its interest 
from 25% to 100% in Pizza Hut Vietnam in January 2011, respectively; US$44 million for Jardine Motors’ acquisition of 100% of 
Wayside Group (‘Wayside’), a motor retail group in the United Kingdom, in May 2011; US$5 million for Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s 
acquisition of 100% of Lowe Motor, a motor retail group in Malaysia, in May 2011; and US$147 million and US$67 million for 
Astra’s acquisition of 60% of PT Asmin Bara Bronang, a coal mine concession company, in May 2011, and 95% of Marga Hanurata 
Intrinsic, a toll road company, in August 2011, respectively; less a net cash inflow of US$10 million for Astra’s acquisition of an 
additional 11% of PT Fuji Technica Indonesia, a dies manufacturer in Indonesia, in June 2011.

Jardine Pacific’s wholly owned subsidiary, JOS, acquired 100% of the IT distribution businesses of SiS in Hong Kong, Singapore 
and Malaysia. The goodwill arising from the acquisition amounted to US$69 million and was attributable to the acquired 
businesses’ strong distribution network and partnership with manufacturers, and the synergies expected to be achieved 
from integrating the acquired businesses with JOS. The contingent consideration arrangement requires JOS to pay the former 
owners an additional consideration which is equivalent to a pre-agreed percentage of the adjusted profit of the enlarged 
IT distribution business of JOS for each of the two years ending 31st December 2011 and 2012, and subject to a minimum 
payment of US$1.5 million and up to a maximum of US$4.5 million in each year. At the date of acquisition of SiS, the contingent 
consideration was estimated at US$7 million.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition of Wayside amounted to US$33 million and was attributable to the acquired 
businesses’ strong regional dealership network and the synergies expected to be achieved from the geographical and 
organization integration with the existing businesses.

None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Revenue and profit after tax since acquisition in respect of subsidiaries acquired during the year amounted to US$61 million 
and US$1 million, respectively. Had the acquisitions occurred on 1st January 2012, consolidated revenue and consolidated profit 
after tax for the year ended 31st December 2012 would have been US$39,613 million and US$4,462 million, respectively.

(e) The Group increased its interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson from 32% to 42% through a partial cash offer, which became 
wholly unconditional in November 2011, at a total cost of US$273 million and purchase of shares amounting to US$3 million in 
the open market in 2011.

(f ) Purchase of other associates and joint ventures in 2012 included US$112 million in Dairy Farm, mainly for its acquisition of a 
50% interest in Rustan Supercenters Inc. in the Philippines; and US$10 million, US$8 million, US$14 million and US$95 million 
for Astra’s capital injections into PT Komatsu Astra Finance, PT Toyota Astra Finance and PT AT Indonesia, and subscription to 
Bank Permata’s rights issue, respectively.

Purchase of other associates and joint ventures in 2011 included US$17 million for Jardine Pacific’s acquisition of a 25% interest 
in KFC Vietnam; US$5 million for Dairy Farm’s additional capital injection into Foodworld India; US$19 million for Jardine Cycle 
& Carriage’s acquisition of an additional 4% interest in Truong Hai Auto Corporation; US$6 million and US$21 million for 
Astra’s acquisition of a 26% interest in PT TD Automotive Compressor Indonesia and a 20% interest in PT Bukit Enim Energi, 
respectively; and US$6 million for Jardine Strategic’s capital injection into JRE Asia Capital.

(g) Purchase of other investments in 2011 and 2012 mainly included acquisition of securities by Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra.

(h) Advance to associates, joint ventures and others in 2012 mainly included Hongkong Land’s loans to its property joint 
ventures of US$348 million and Mandarin Oriental’s loan to Mandarin Oriental, New York of US$19 million.

Advance to associates, joint ventures and others in 2011 mainly included Hongkong Land’s loans to its property joint ventures of 
US$258 million.

91

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201235  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(i) Repayment from associates, joint ventures and others in 2012 mainly included repayment from Jardine Pacific’s associate, 
HACTL, of US$10 million and Hongkong Land’s property joint ventures of US$58 million.

Repayment from associates, joint ventures and others in 2011 mainly included repayment from Hongkong Land’s property joint 
ventures of US$111 million. 

(j) Sale of subsidiaries

Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Net assets
Adjustment for non-controlling interests
Net assets disposed of
Profit on disposal
Sale proceeds
Adjustment for deferred consideration
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries disposed of

Net cash inflow

2012

US$m

2011

US$m

2
–
9
(4)
7
(1)
6
2
8
1
2

11

2
2
6
(9)
1
–
1
1
2
2
–

4

The revenue and profit after tax in respect of subsidiaries disposed of during the year amounted to US$3 million and nil, 
respectively.

(k) Sale of other investments in 2012 mainly included Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s sale of securities of US$134 million, Astra’s sale 
of securities of US$192 million and Jardine Strategic’s partial sale of its interest in Paris Orléans of US$93 million.

Sale of other investments in 2011 mainly included Astra’s sale of securities.

92

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)35  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(l) Change in interests in subsidiaries

Increase in attributable interests
–  Hongkong Land
–  Jardine Cycle & Carriage
–  Jardine Strategic
–  other
Decrease in attributable interests

2012

US$m

–
132
–
35
(139)

28

2011

US$m

239
97
189
1
–

526

Increase in attributable interests in other subsidiaries in 2012 included US$4 million and US$5 million for Astra’s acquisition of 
additional 10% and 43% interests in PT Swadharma Bakti Sedaya Finance and PT Staco Estika Sedaya Finance, respectively, and 
US$24 million advance payment for its acquisition of an additional 15% interest in PT Asmin Bara Bronang.

Decrease in attributable interests comprised Dairy Farm’s reduced interest in PT Hero Supermarket from 94% to 81%.

(m) Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents

Bank balances and other liquid funds (refer note 24)
Bank overdrafts (refer note 32)

2012

US$m

4,298
(45)

4,253

2011

US$m

4,185
(27)

4,158

93

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201236  Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair values of derivative financial instruments at 31st December are as follows:

Designated as cash flow hedges
–  forward foreign exchange contracts
–  interest rate swaps and caps
–  cross currency swaps

Designated as fair value hedges
–  forward foreign exchange contracts
–  interest rate swaps
–  cross currency swaps

2012

2011

Positive
fair
value

US$m

Negative
fair
value

US$m

Positive
fair
value

US$m

Negative
fair
value

US$m

1
–
99

100

–
14
30

44

2
24
18

44

–
–
1

1

2
–
59

61

1
10
60

71

1
33
20

54

–
–
–

–

Forward foreign exchange contracts
The contract amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31st December 2012 were US$350 million  
(2011: US$318 million).

Interest rate swaps and caps
The notional principal amounts of the outstanding interest rate swap and cap contracts at 31st December 2012 were 
US$1,155 million (2011: US$1,291 million).

At 31st December 2012 the fixed interest rates relating to interest rate swaps and caps vary from 0.6% to 7.0% (2011: 0.7% to 
11.9%) per annum.

The fair values of interest rate swaps are based on the estimated cash flows discounted at market rates ranging from 0.2% to 
3.2% (2011: 0.2% to 4.9%) per annum.

Cross currency swaps
The contract amounts of the outstanding cross currency swap contracts at 31st December 2012 totalled US$3,170 million  
(2011: US$2,815 million).

94

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)37  Commitments

Capital commitments:
Authorized not contracted
Contracted not provided

Operating lease commitments:
Total commitments under operating leases
–  due within one year
–  due between one and two years
–  due between two and three years
–  due between three and four years
–  due between four and five years
–  due beyond five years

2012

US$m

1,957
328

2,285

778
587
385
262
197
1,234

3,443

2011

US$m

2,164
813

2,977

738
547
346
222
182
1,254

3,289

Total future sublease payments receivable relating to the above operating leases amounted to US$45 million 
(2011: US$46 million).

In addition, the Group has operating lease commitments with rentals determined in relation to sales. It is not possible to 
quantify accurately future rentals payable under such leases.

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

95

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201239  Related Party Transactions
In the normal course of business the Group undertakes a variety of transactions with certain of its associates and joint ventures. 
The more significant of such transactions are described below.

The Group purchases motor vehicles and spare parts from its associates and joint ventures in Indonesia including PT Toyota-
Astra Motor, PT Astra Honda Motor and PT Astra Daihatsu Motor. Total cost of motor vehicles and spare parts purchased in 2012 
amounted to US$8,466 million (2011: US$7,115 million). The Group also sells motor vehicles and spare parts to its associates 
and joint ventures in Indonesia including PT Astra Honda Motor, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor and PT Tunas Ridean. Total revenue 
from sale of motor vehicles and spare parts in 2012 amounted to US$1,166 million (2011: US$988 million).

The Group uses Jardine Lloyd Thompson to place certain of its insurance. Brokerage fees and commissions, net of rebates, paid 
by the Group in 2012 to Jardine Lloyd Thompson were US$5 million (2011: US$4 million).

The Group manages five associate hotels (2011: five associate hotels). Management fees received by the Group in 2012 from 
these managed hotels amounted to US$15 million (2011: US$12 million).

Bank Permata provides banking services to the Group. The Group’s deposits with Bank Permata at 31st December 2012 
amounted to US$398 million (2011: US$401 million).

Amounts of outstanding balances with associates and joint ventures are included in debtors and creditors, as appropriate  
(refer notes 19 and 33).

Details of Directors’ remuneration (being the key management personnel compensation) are shown on page 102 under the 
heading of Directors’ Appointment, Retirement, Remuneration and Service Contracts.

40  Summarized Balance Sheet of the Company
Included below is certain summarized balance sheet information of the Company disclosed in accordance with Bermuda law.

Subsidiaries

Share capital (refer note 26)
Share premium and capital reserves (refer note 28)
Revenue and other reserves
Shareholders’ funds
Current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Subsidiaries are shown at cost less amounts provided.

2012

US$m

884

168
30
675
873
11

884

2011

US$m

1,137

165
21
940
1,126
11

1,137

41  Post Balance Sheet Event
On 8th February 2013, the Group’s subsidiary, Mandarin Oriental, completed the acquisition of the freehold interest in 
the building housing Mandarin Oriental, Paris and two retail units from a third party for €290 million (US$389 million). 
Mandarin Oriental had paid a €10 million (US$13 million) advance deposit prior to the year end, with the remaining balance  
of €280 million (US$376 million) paid in February 2013.

At the balance sheet date (i.e. prior to the acquisition), Mandarin Oriental had a 12-year lease on the hotel which commenced 
on 18th April 2011 with an option to renew for a further 12 years, while the retail units were leased by the vendor to third 
party tenants.

96

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)42  Principal Subsidiaries and Associate
The principal subsidiaries and associate of the Group at 31st December 2012 are set out below.

Dairy Farm International  
  Holdings Ltd

Country of
incorporation

Particulars of issued capital

Bermuda

USD

75,031,061

ordinary

Attributable
interests

2012

2011

%

64

64

%

Nature of business

Supermarkets,
hypermarkets,
health and beauty stores,
convenience stores,
home furnishings stores
and restaurants

Property development &
investment, leasing &
management

A 50.1% interest in PT
Astra International Tbk
and motor trading

Insurance and reinsurance
broking, risk management
and employee benefit
services

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd

Bermuda

USD

235,280,678 ordinary

41

41

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd

Singapore

SGD

355,712,660

ordinary

59

58

Jardine Lloyd Thompson 
  Group plc*

England

GBP

10,998,040

ordinary

42

42

Jardine Matheson Ltd

Bermuda

USD

12,000

ordinary

Jardine Motors Group 
  Holdings Ltd

Bermuda

USD

8,947,702

ordinary

100

100

100

Group management

100 Motor trading

Jardine Pacific Holdings Ltd

Bermuda

USD

62,500,000

ordinary

100

100

Engineering & 
construction,
transport services,
restaurants, property  
and IT services

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd†

Bermuda

USD

56,007,236

ordinary

Mandarin Oriental 
International Ltd

Bermuda

USD

50,019,937

ordinary

Matheson & Co., Ltd

England

GBP

20,000,000

ordinary

PT Astra International Tbk

Indonesia

IDRm 2,024,178

ordinary

82

61

100

30

82 Holding

61 Hotel management & 

ownership

100 Holding and management

29

Automotive, financial
services, agribusiness,
heavy equipment and
mining, infrastructure and
logistics, and information
technology

Attributable interests represent the proportional holdings of the Company, held directly or through its subsidiaries, in the issued 
share capitals of the respective companies, after the deduction of any shares held by the trustees of the employee share option 
schemes of any such company and any shares in any such company owned by its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The financial statements of Jardine Lloyd Thompson can be accessed through the internet at its website.

*
Associate. All other companies are subsidiaries.
†
Jardine Strategic held 55% (2011: 55%) of the share capital of the Company.

97

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012 
Independent Auditors’ Report

To the members of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited 

Report on the Financial Statements 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries 
(the ‘Group’) which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2012 and the Consolidated Profit and Loss 
Account, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Consolidated 
Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. 

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements 
The Company’s Directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements 
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and with the requirements of Section 90 of the Bermuda 
Companies Act. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the 
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud 
or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in 
the circumstances. 

Auditors’ Responsibility 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted 
our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical 
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material 
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors 
consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to 
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used 
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the 
financial statements. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 

Opinion 
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of the Group as at 31st December 2012, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards and with the requirements of the Bermuda Companies Act. 

Report on Legal and Regulatory Requirements 
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters that under the UK Listing Rules we are required to review: 
•  Directors’ Statement in relation to going concern; and 
•  the part of the Corporate Governance Statement relating to the Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the UK 

Corporate Governance Code specified for our review. 

Other Matters 
This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for and only for the Company’s members as a body in accordance with 
Section 90 of the Bermuda Companies Act and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume 
responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save 
where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
United Kingdom

8th March 2013

98

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Five Year Summary

Profit and Loss

Revenue

Profit attributable to shareholders
Underlying profit attributable to
  shareholders

Earnings per share (US$)
Underlying earnings per share (US$)
Dividends per share (US$)

Balance Sheet

Total assets
Total liabilities

Total equity

Shareholders’ funds

Net debt (excluding net debt of financial 
  services companies)

Net asset value per share (US$)

Cash Flow

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities

Net cash flow before financing

Cash flow per share from operating
  activities (US$)

2012

US$m

39,593

1,688

1,479

4.63
4.06
1.35

2012

US$m

63,460
(21,074)

42,386

17,803

3,413

48.54

2012

US$m

2,729
(2,784)

(55)

2011

US$m

37,967

3,449

1,495

9.53
4.13
1.25

2011

US$m

58,297
(19,035)

39,262

16,356

2,432

45.09

2011

US$m

2,674
(2,675)

(1)

2010

US$m

30,053

3,084

1,364

8.58
3.80
1.15

2010

US$m

48,076
(16,116)

31,960

13,710

2,252

37.99

2010

US$m

2,210
(1,372)

838

2009

US$m

22,501

1,731

1,016

4.87
2.86
0.90

2009

US$m

38,835
(13,695)

25,140

10,694

2,200

29.87

2009

US$m

2,786
(122)

2,664

2008

US$m

22,362

619

826

1.75
2.34
0.75

2008

US$m

22,694
(8,453)

14,241

8,896

545

25.13

2008

US$m

2,091
(1,409)

682

7.48

7.38

6.15

7.83

5.92

99

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Responsibility Statement

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

(a) the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, 
including International Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board; and

(b) the sections of this Report, including the Chairman’s Statement, Managing Director’s Review and Principal Risks and 
Uncertainties, which constitute the management report include a fair review of all information required to be disclosed by the 
Disclosure and Transparency Rules 4.1.8 to 4.1.11 issued by the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom.

For and on behalf of the Board

Ben Keswick
James Riley
Directors

8th March 2013

100

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Corporate Governance

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda. The majority of the Group’s business interests are in Asia. 
The Company’s equity shares have a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, and secondary listings in Bermuda 
and Singapore. The Company’s share capital is 55%-owned by Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited, a Bermuda incorporated 
82%-owned subsidiary of the Company similarly listed in London, Bermuda and Singapore. The Company attaches importance 
to the corporate stability that is fundamental to the Group’s ability to pursue a long-term strategy in Asian markets. It is 
committed to high standards of governance. Its approach, however, developed over many years, differs from that envisaged by 
the UK Corporate Governance Code (the ‘UK Code’), which was originally introduced as a guide for United Kingdom incorporated 
companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. As provided in the Listing Rules issued by the Financial Services Authority 
in the United Kingdom, the Company’s premium listed status requires that this Report address how the main principles of 
the UK Code have been applied by the Company, and explain the reasons for the different approach adopted by the Company 
as compared to the UK Code’s provisions. The Company’s governance differs from that contemplated by provisions of the UK 
Code on board balance and refreshment, director independence, board evaluation procedures, nomination and remuneration 
committees and the appointment of a senior independent director.

The Management of the Group
The Company is the parent company of the Jardine Matheson Group. Its management is therefore concerned both with the direct 
management of Jardine Matheson’s own activities, and with the oversight of the operations of other listed companies within 
the wider Group. Management is delegated to the appropriate level, and co-ordination with the Group’s listed subsidiaries is 
undertaken by the board of Group management company, Jardine Matheson Limited (‘JML’). JML meets regularly in Hong Kong 
and is chaired by the Managing Director. Its six other members, whose names appear on page 108 of this Report, include the 
Deputy Managing Director, the Group Finance Director, the Group Strategy Director and the Group General Counsel. In addition, 
as part of the Company’s tiered approach to oversight and management, certain Directors who do not serve on the board of 
JML and who are based outside Asia make regular visits to Asia and Bermuda where they participate in four annual Group 
strategic reviews. All of these reviews precede the Board meetings. These Directors are not directly involved in the operational 
management of the Group’s business activities, but their knowledge and close oversight of the Group’s affairs reinforces the 
process by which business is reviewed before consideration by the Board.

The Board
The Company currently has a Board of 14 Directors; ten are executive and four are non-executive. Their names and brief 
biographies appear on page 27 of this Report. The composition and operation of the Board reflect the Group’s commitment to 
its long-term strategy, the Company’s shareholding structure and the Group’s tiered approach to oversight and management as 
described above. These factors explain the balance on the Board between executive and non-executive Directors, the stability 
of the Board, the absence of nomination and remuneration committees and the conduct of Board evaluation procedures. The 
Board regards Asian business experience and relationships as more valuable attributes of its non-executive Directors than 
formal independence criteria. Accordingly the Board has not designated a ‘senior independent director’ as set out in the UK 
Code. Recommendations and decisions on remuneration result from consultations between the Chairman and the Managing 
Director as well as other Directors as they consider appropriate.

Among the matters which the Board decides are the Group’s business strategy, its annual budget, dividends and major 
corporate activities. The Board is scheduled to hold four meetings in 2013 and ad hoc procedures are adopted to deal with 
urgent matters. In 2012 one meeting was held in Bermuda and three were held in Asia. All current Directors who held office in 
2012 attended all four Board meetings, save that Jenkin Hui attended two meetings. The Board receives high quality, up to date 
information for each of its meetings. This information is approved by the Company’s management before circulation, and is then 
the subject of a strategy review in a cycle of meetings (in Bermuda or Asia, as appropriate) prior to consideration by the Board 
itself. Responsibility for implementing the Group’s strategy within designated financial parameters is delegated to JML.

The division of responsibilities between the Chairman and the Managing Director is well established. The Chairman’s role is to 
lead the Board as it oversees the Group’s strategic and financial direction. The role of Managing Director, with the support of the 
Deputy Managing Director, is to implement the strategy set by the Board and to manage the Group’s operations. An important 
part of this is undertaken in his capacity as chairman of the board of JML.

Directors’ Appointment, Retirement, Remuneration and Service Contracts
Candidates for appointment as executive Directors of the Company, as executive directors of JML or as senior executives 
elsewhere in the Group may be sourced internally or externally using the services of specialist executive search firms. The aim is 
to appoint individuals who combine international best practice with adaptability to Asian markets.

101

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Corporate Governance (continued)

Each new Director is appointed by the Board and, in accordance with Bye-law 91 of the Company’s Bye-laws, each new Director 
is subject to retirement at the first Annual General Meeting after appointment. Thereafter, the Director will be subject to 
retirement by rotation pursuant to Bye-law 84 whereby one-third of the Directors retire at the Annual General Meeting each year.  
These provisions apply to both executive and non-executive Directors, but the requirement to retire by rotation pursuant to 
Bye-law 84 does not extend to the Chairman or Managing Director.

Lord Sassoon was appointed as a Director of the Company with effect from 14th January 2013. On 1st April 2012, Ben Keswick 
succeeded Anthony Nightingale as Managing Director (the latter remaining as a non-executive Director of the Company). Adam 
Keswick was appointed Deputy Managing Director with effect from 1st April 2012. In accordance with Bye-law 84, Jenkin Hui, 
Lord Leach of Fairford and Giles White retire by rotation at the Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer themselves for 
re-election. In accordance with Bye-law 91, Lord Sassoon will also retire and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. Lord 
Leach of Fairford, Lord Sassoon and Giles White each has a service contract with a subsidiary of the Company that has a notice 
period of six months. Jenkin Hui does not have a service contract with the Company or its subsidiaries.

The Company’s policy is to offer competitive remuneration packages to its senior executives. It is recognized that, due to the 
nature of the Group and its diverse geographic base, a number of its senior executives are required to be offered international 
terms and the nature of the remuneration packages is designed to reflect this. Executive Directors joining from outside the 
Group are normally offered an initial fixed term service contract, reflecting the requirement for them to relocate. These contracts 
will be expected to reduce to a notice period of not more than one year after the initial term.

Certain Directors are discretionary objects under a trust created in 1947 (the ‘1947 Trust’) which holds 35,915,991 ordinary 
shares in the Company representing 5.36% of the Company’s issued share capital. Under the terms of the 1947 Trust, its 
income is to be distributed to senior executive officers and employees of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Such 
distribution is made by the trustee after consultation between the Chairman and the Managing Director and such other Directors 
as they consider appropriate.

Directors’ fees which are payable to the Chairman and all Directors (other than full-time salaried Directors) are decided upon by 
shareholders in general meeting as provided for by the Company’s Bye-laws. A motion to increase the fees payable to Directors 
(other than full-time salaried Directors) to US$50,000 each per annum and the fee payable to the Chairman to US$75,000 per 
annum with effect from 1st January 2013 will be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

For the year ended 31st December 2012, the Directors received from the Group US$16.6 million (2011: US$15.4 million) 
in Directors’ fees and employee benefits, being US$0.2 million (2011: US$0.2 million) in Directors’ fees, US$13.6 million 
(2011: US$13.2 million) in short-term employee benefits including salary, bonuses, accommodation and deemed benefits 
in kind, US$1.5 million (2011: US$1.3 million) in post-employment benefits and US$1.3 million (2011: US$0.7 million) 
in share-based payments. The 1947 Trust also made distributions to Directors amounting to US$44.3 million 
(2011: US$41.3 million). The information set out in this paragraph forms part of the audited financial statements.

Senior executive share incentive schemes have also been established to provide longer-term incentives for executive Directors 
and senior managers. Share options are granted by the scheme trustee after consultation between the Chairman and the 
Managing Director as well as other Directors as they consider appropriate. Share options are granted at the then prevailing 
market prices and the scheme rules provide that they normally vest after the third anniversary of the date of grant. Grants may 
be made in a number of instalments. Share options are not granted to non-executive Directors.

The Company purchases insurance to cover its Directors against their costs in defending themselves in civil proceedings taken 
against them in that capacity and in respect of damages resulting from the unsuccessful defence of any proceedings. To the 
extent permitted by law, the Company also indemnifies its Directors. Neither the insurance nor the indemnity provides cover 
where the Director has acted fraudulently or dishonestly.

Directors’ Responsibilities in respect of the Financial Statements
The Directors are required under the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 to prepare financial statements for each financial year and to 
present them annually to the Company’s shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The financial statements should present 
fairly in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) the financial position of the Group at the end of 
the year and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended. The Directors consider that applicable 
accounting policies under IFRS, applied on a consistent basis and supported by prudent and reasonable judgments and 
estimates, have been followed in preparing the financial statements.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Going Concern
The Directors are required to consider whether it is appropriate to prepare financial statements on the basis that the Company 
and the Group are going concerns. The Group prepares comprehensive financial forecasts and, based on these forecasts, cash 
resources and existing credit facilities, the Directors consider that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to 
continue in business for the foreseeable future. For this reason, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing the financial statements.

Code of Conduct
The Group conducts business in a professional, ethical and even-handed manner. Its ethical standards are clearly set out in 
its Code of Conduct, a set of guidelines to which every employee must adhere. The code requires that all Group companies 
comply with all laws of general application, all rules and regulations that are industry specific and proper standards of business 
conduct. The code prohibits the giving or receiving of illicit payments, and requires all employees to be treated fairly, impartially 
and with respect. It also requires that all managers must be fully aware of their obligations under the Code of Conduct and 
establish procedures to ensure compliance at all levels within their organizations. The Group has in place procedures by which 
employees can raise, in confidence, matters of serious concern in areas such as financial reporting or compliance.

Risk Management and Internal Control
The Board has overall responsibility for the Group’s system of risk management and internal control. The system of internal 
control is designed to manage, rather than eliminate, business risk; to help safeguard the Group’s assets against fraud and 
other irregularities; and to give reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material financial misstatement or loss.

The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company are set out on page 106.

The Board has delegated to the Audit Committee responsibility for reviewing areas of risk and uncertainty, the operation and 
effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal control and the procedures by which these are monitored. The Audit Committee 
considers the system and procedures on a regular basis, and reports to the Board semi-annually. The members of the Audit 
Committee are Lord Leach of Fairford, Anthony Nightingale and Percy Weatherall; they have extensive knowledge of the Group 
while at the same time not being directly involved in operational management. Simon Keswick stepped down as a member of 
the Audit Committee on 8th March 2013. The Board considers that the members of the Audit Committee have, collectively, the 
requisite skills, knowledge and experience to enable it to discharge its responsibilities in a proper manner. All current members 
of the Audit Committee attended both its meetings during the year, save that Anthony Nightingale, who was appointed a 
member of the committee in June 2012, attended in that capacity the one Audit Committee meeting which was held following 
his appointment. The Company’s Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, Group Finance Director, Group Strategy 
Director and Group General Counsel, together with representatives of the internal and external auditors, also attend the Audit 
Committee meetings by invitation.

Executive management oversees the implementation of the systems of internal control within the Group’s operating companies, 
the responsibility for which rests with each company’s board and its own executive management. The effectiveness of these 
systems is monitored by the internal audit function, which is outside the operating companies, and by a series of audit 
committees that operate in each major business unit across the Group. The internal audit function also monitors the approach 
taken by the business units to risk. The findings of the internal audit function and recommendations for any corrective action 
required are reported to the relevant audit committee and, if appropriate, to the Audit Committee of the Company. The Audit 
Committee also reviews the effectiveness of the internal audit function.

The Group has in place an organizational structure with defined lines of responsibility and delegation of authority. Across 
the Group there are established policies and procedures for financial planning and budgeting; for information and reporting 
systems; for assessment of risk; and for monitoring the Group’s operations and performance. The information systems in place 
are designed to ensure that the financial information reported is reliable and up to date.

The Company’s policy on commercial conduct underpins the Group’s internal control process, particularly in the area 
of compliance. The policy, as set out in the Code of Conduct, is reinforced and monitored by an annual compliance 
certification process.

The Audit Committee has also been given the responsibility to oversee the effectiveness of the formal procedures for employees 
to raise any matters of serious concern and is required to review any reports made under those procedures that are referred to it 
by the internal audit function.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Corporate Governance (continued)

Prior to completion and announcement of the half-year and year-end results, a review of the Company’s financial information 
and any issues raised in connection with the preparation of the results, including the adoption of new accounting policies, is 
undertaken by the Audit Committee with the executive management and a report is received from the external auditors. The 
Audit Committee also assesses any reports on frauds identified during the period under review. The external auditors also have 
access to the full Board and other senior executives, and to the boards of the Group’s operating companies.

The Audit Committee keeps under review the nature, scope and results of the external audit, the audits conducted by the 
internal audit function and the findings of the various Group audit committees. The Audit Committee also keeps under review 
the independence and objectivity of the external auditors, and as part of that process considers and approves the level and 
nature of non-audit work performed. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee can be found on the Company’s website at 
www.jardines.com.

Directors’ Share Interests
The Directors of the Company in office on 25th March 2013 had interests (within the meaning of the Disclosure and Transparency 
Rules (‘DTRs’) of the Financial Services Authority (the ‘FSA’) of the United Kingdom) as set out below in the ordinary share 
capital of the Company. These interests included those notified to the Company in respect of the Directors’ connected persons 
(as that term is used in the DTRs in relation to companies incorporated outside the United Kingdom).

Sir Henry Keswick
Ben Keswick
Adam Keswick
Simon Keswick
Lord Leach of Fairford
Dr Richard Lee
Anthony Nightingale
Y.K. Pang
James Riley
Percy Weatherall
Notes:
(a) Includes 2,000,004 ordinary shares held by a family trust, the trustees of which are connected persons of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick, Simon Keswick 

10,544,386
41,205,869(a) (b) (c)
34,959,086(a) (b)
11,635,027(a) (c)
1,113,742
107,454
1,125,762
315,000
242,945
36,216,302(a) (b)

and Percy Weatherall.

(b) Includes 30,087,765 ordinary shares held by family trusts, the trustee of which is a connected person of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick and Percy Weatherall.

(c) Includes 6,624,516 ordinary shares held by family trusts, the trustees of which are connected persons of Ben Keswick and Simon Keswick.

In addition, Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick, Mark Greenberg, Y.K. Pang, James Riley, Lord Sassoon and Giles White held options in 
respect of 220,000, 80,000, 240,000, 100,000, 40,000, 75,000 and 140,000 ordinary shares, respectively, issued pursuant to the 
Company’s Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes.

Substantial Shareholders
As a non-UK issuer, the Company is subject to the DTRs pursuant to which a person must in certain circumstances notify the 
Company of the percentage of voting rights attaching to the share capital of the Company that he holds. The obligation to notify 
arises if that person acquires or disposes of shares in the Company which results in the percentage of voting rights which he 
holds reaching, exceeding or falling below 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 50% and 75%.

The Company has been informed of the following holdings of voting rights of 5% or more attaching to the Company’s issued 
ordinary share capital: (i) Jardine Strategic and its subsidiary undertakings are directly and indirectly interested in 372,348,372 
ordinary shares carrying 55.53% of the voting rights; and (ii) the 1947 Trust is interested in 35,915,991 ordinary shares carrying 
5.36% of the voting rights. Apart from these shareholdings, the Company is not aware of any holders of voting rights of 5% or 
more attaching to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company as at 25th March 2013.

There were no contracts of significance with corporate substantial shareholders during the year under review.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Relations with Shareholders
The 2013 Annual General Meeting will be held at The Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda on 16th May 2013. The full text of the 
resolutions and explanatory notes in respect of the meeting are contained in the Notice of Meeting which accompanies this 
Report. All shareholders are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and participate in communicating with the Company. 
The Company holds regular meetings with institutional shareholders. A corporate website is maintained containing a wide range 
of information of interest to investors at www.jardines.com.

Securities Purchase Arrangements
At the Annual General Meeting held on 10th May 2012, shareholders renewed the approval of a general mandate authorizing 
the Directors to effect purchases by the Company or its subsidiaries of the Company’s own ordinary shares of less than 15% in 
aggregate of its issued share capital.

Arrangements under which Shareholders have agreed to Waive Dividends
Clare Investment Overseas (PTC) Limited has waived the interim dividend and has undertaken to waive the recommended final 
dividend for 2012 in respect of the ordinary shares in which it is interested as the Trustee of the Company’s Senior Executive 
Share Incentive Schemes.

Related Party Transactions
Details of transactions with related parties entered into by the Company during the course of the year are included in note 39 to 
the financial statements on page 96. There were no transactions entered into by the Company during the course of the year to 
which the related party transaction rules of the FSA in the United Kingdom apply.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Board has overall responsibility for risk management and internal control. The process by which the Group identifies and 
manages risk is set out in more detail on pages 103 and 104 of the Corporate Governance section of this Report. The following 
are the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company as required to be disclosed pursuant to the Disclosure and 
Transparency Rules issued by the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom and are in addition to the matters referred 
to in the Chairman’s Statement and Managing Director’s Review.

Economic Risk
Most of the Group’s businesses are exposed to the risk of negative developments in global and regional economies and 
financial markets, either directly or through the impact on the Group’s joint venture partners, franchisors, bankers, suppliers or 
customers. These developments can result in recession, inflation, deflation, currency fluctuations, restrictions in the availability 
of credit, business failures, or increases in financing costs, oil prices and in the cost of raw materials. Such developments might 
increase operating costs, reduce revenues, lower asset values or result in the Group’s businesses being unable to meet in full 
their strategic objectives.

Commercial Risk and Financial Risk
Risks are an integral part of normal commercial practices, and where practicable steps are taken to mitigate such risks. These 
risks are further pronounced when operating in volatile markets.

A number of the Group’s businesses make significant investment decisions in respect of developments or projects that take time 
to come to fruition and achieve the desired returns and are, therefore, subject to market risks.

The Group’s businesses operate in areas that are highly competitive, and failure to compete effectively in terms of price, product 
specification or levels of service can have an adverse effect on earnings. Significant pressure from such competition may lead 
to reduced margins. The quality and safety of the products and services provided by the Group’s businesses are also important 
and there is an associated risk if they are below standard.

The steps taken by the Group to manage its exposure to financial risk are set out in the Financial Review on page 26 and note 2 
to the financial statements on pages 44 to 49.

Concessions, Franchises and Key Contracts
A number of the Group’s businesses and projects are reliant on concessions, franchises, management or other key contracts. 
Cancellation, expiry or termination, or the renegotiation of any such concession, franchise, management or other key contracts, 
could have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of certain subsidiaries, associates and joint 
ventures of the Group.

Regulatory and Political Risk
The Group’s businesses are subject to a number of regulatory environments in the territories in which they operate. Changes in 
the regulatory approach to such matters as foreign ownership of assets and businesses, exchange controls, planning controls, 
emission regulations, tax rules and employment legislation have the potential to impact the operations and profitability of the 
Group’s businesses. Changes in the political environment in such territories can also affect the Group’s businesses.

Terrorism, Pandemic and Natural Disasters
A number of the Group’s operations are vulnerable to the effects of terrorism, either directly through the impact of an act of 
terrorism or indirectly through the impact of generally reduced economic activity in response to the threat of or an actual act 
of terrorism.

All Group businesses would be impacted by a global or regional pandemic which could be expected to seriously affect economic 
activity and the ability of our businesses to operate smoothly. In addition, many of the territories in which the Group operates 
can experience from time to time natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Shareholder Information

Financial Calendar

2012 full-year results announced
Share registers closed
2012 final dividend scrip election period closes
Annual General Meeting to be held
2012 final dividend payable
2013 half-year results to be announced
Share registers to be closed
2013 interim dividend scrip election period closes
2013 interim dividend payable

*

Subject to change

8th March 2013
25th to 29th March 2013
26th April 2013
16th May 2013
22nd May 2013
2nd August 2013*
26th to 30th August 2013*
27th September 2013*
16th October 2013*

Dividends
Shareholders will receive their dividends in United States dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register where 
they will have the option to elect for sterling. These shareholders may make new currency elections for the 2012 final dividend 
by notifying the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 26th April 2013. The sterling equivalent of dividends declared in 
United States dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing on 8th May 2013. Shareholders holding their shares 
through The Central Depository (Pte) Ltd (‘CDP’) in Singapore will receive United States dollars unless they elect, through CDP, 
to receive Singapore dollars. Shareholders, including those who hold their shares through CDP, may also elect to receive a scrip 
alternative to their dividends.

Registrars and Transfer Agent
Shareholders should address all correspondence with regard to their shareholdings or dividends to the appropriate registrar or 
transfer agent.

Principal Registrar
Jardine Matheson International Services Ltd
P.O. Box HM 1068
Hamilton HM EX
Bermuda

Jersey Branch Registrar
Capita Registrars (Jersey) Ltd
12 Castle Street
St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RT
Channel Islands

United Kingdom Transfer Agent
Capita Registrars
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU, England

Singapore Branch Registrar
M & C Services Private Ltd
112 Robinson Road #05-01
Singapore 068902

Press releases and other financial information can be accessed through the internet at www.jardines.com.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Group Offices

Jardine Matheson Ltd

Matheson & Co., Ltd

Jardine Pacific Ltd

Jardine Motors Group Ltd

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

Hongkong Land Ltd

Dairy Farm Management Services Ltd

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
International Ltd

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd

48th Floor, Jardine House
G.P.O. Box 70
Hong Kong

Directors
Ben Keswick, Chairman 
Adam Keswick, Deputy Chairman 
Mark Greenberg
David Hsu
Y.K. Pang
James Riley
Giles White

3 Lombard Street
London EC3V 9AQ
United Kingdom

25th Floor, Devon House
Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

25th Floor, Devon House
Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

6 Crutched Friars
London EC3N 2PH
United Kingdom

8th Floor
One Exchange Square
Central
Hong Kong

7th Floor, Devon House
Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

7th Floor
281 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

239 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159930

PT Astra International Tbk

Jl. Gaya Motor Raya No. 8
Sunter II, Jakarta 14330
Indonesia

108

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

(852) 2843 8288
(852) 2845 9005
jml@jardines.com
www.jardines.com

Group Corporate Secretary
N.M. McNamara

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

(44 20) 7816 8100
(44 20) 7623 5024
enquiries@matheson.co.uk
www.matheson.co.uk
Lord Leach of Fairford

Telephone
Facsimile
Email

(852) 2579 2888
(852) 2856 9674
jpl@jardines.com
Ben Birks

Telephone
Facsimile
Email

(852) 2579 2888
(852) 2856 9674
jmg@jardines.com
Adam Keswick

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website

(44 20) 7528 4444
(44 20) 7528 4185
info@jltgroup.com
www.jltgroup.com
Dominic Burke

(852) 2842 8428
(852) 2845 9226
gpobox@hkland.com
www.hkland.com
Y.K. Pang

(852) 2299 1888
(852) 2299 4888
groupcomm@dairy-farm.com.hk
www.dairyfarmgroup.com
Graham D. Allan 

(852) 2895 9288
(852) 2837 3500
asia-enquiry@mohg.com
www.mandarinoriental.com
Edouard Ettedgui

(65) 6473 3122
(65) 6475 7088
corporate.affairs@jcclgroup.com
www.jcclgroup.com
Alex Newbigging

(62 21) 652 2555
(62 21) 651 2058
purel@ai.astra.co.id
www.astra.co.id
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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2012Bermuda
Jardine Matheson International Services Ltd

4th Floor, Jardine House
33-35 Reid Street
Hamilton HM 12

P.O. Box HM 1068
Hamilton HM EX

Telephone
Facsimile

(1 441) 292 0515
(1 441) 292 4072
John C. Lang

#015, Colonial Mansion II 
No. 1A, Street 102 
Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh

Telephone
Facsimile

(855) 23 986 804
(855) 23 986 804
John Brinsden

Cambodia
Jardine Matheson Ltd
(Representative Office)

Hong Kong SAR
Jardine Matheson Ltd

Indonesia
Jardine Matheson Ltd
(Representative Office)

Mainland China
Jardine Matheson (China) Ltd
(Representative Office)

Malaysia
Jardine Matheson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Myanmar
Jardine Matheson Management (SEA) Pte. Ltd 

Netherlands
Jardine Matheson Europe B.V.

Philippines
Jardine Matheson Ltd
(Representative Office)

48th Floor, Jardine House
G.P.O. Box 70
Hong Kong

Level 17, World Trade Centre I
Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920

Rm 528, 5/F, China World Office 1
China World Trade Centre
No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004

Tingkat 4, Bangunan Setia 1
15 Lorong Dungun
Bukit Damansara
50490 Kuala Lumpur

290 (R)
U Wisara Road
Kamayut
Yangon, Myanmar

Atrium Building
Strawinskylaan 3007
1077 ZX Amsterdam

25/F Philamlife Tower
8767 Paseo de Roxas
1226 Makati City

Singapore
Jardine Matheson (Singapore) Ltd

239 Alexandra Road, 3rd Floor
Singapore 159930

Taiwan
Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd

6th Floor, 39 Jinan Road
Section 2, Taipei 10059

Telephone
Facsimile

(852) 2843 8288
(852) 2845 9005
Ben Keswick

Telephone
Facsimile

(62 21) 522 8981/2
(62 21) 522 8983
Jonathan Chang

Telephone
Facsimile

(8610) 6505 2801
(8610) 6505 2805
Adam C.N. Williams

Telephone
Facsimile

(603) 2094 2168
(603) 2093 5168
Datuk Syed Tamim Mohamed

Telephone (95 94) 2000 4585

Dr Wong Yit Fan

Telephone
Facsimile

(31 20) 470 0258
(31 20) 470 0323
Pim Bertels

Telephone
Facsimile

Telephone
Facsimile

(632) 706 8573
(632) 885 7078
A.B. Colayco

(65) 6220 4254
(65) 6323 0694
Y.C. Boon

Telephone
Facsimile

(8862) 2393 1166
(8862) 2394 5625
Liang Chang

Thailand
Jardine Matheson (Thailand) Ltd

21-03, 21st Floor, Times Square Building
246 Sukhumvit Road, KIong Toey
Bangkok 10110

Telephone
Facsimile

(662) 254 0674
(662) 254 0677
Dr Pisit Leeahtam

United Kingdom
Matheson & Co., Ltd

Vietnam
Jardine Matheson Ltd

3 Lombard Street
London EC3V 9AQ

5th Floor, Gemadept Tower
6 Le Thanh Ton Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Telephone
Facsimile

(44 20) 7816 8100
(44 20) 7623 5024
Lord Leach of Fairford

Telephone
Facsimile

(848) 3822 2340
(848) 3823 0030
Alain Cany

www.jardines.com