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Annual Report 2013

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Jardine Matheson
Annual Report 2013

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

•  Underlying earnings* up 3%
•  Full-year dividend up 4%
•  Hongkong Land, Mandarin Oriental and Jardine Motors perform well
•  Solid rupiah result from Astra
•  20% interest acquired in leading China motor dealership group

Results

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

2013
US$m

61,380

4,600

1,502

1,566

18,386

US$

4.09

4.26

1.40

49.84

2012
US$m
restated†

60,453

4,737

1,462

1,671

17,800

US$

4.01

4.58

1.35

48.53

Change
%

2

(3)

3

(6)

3

%

2

(7)

4

3

By Business

Jardine Pacific

Jardine Motors

Jardine Lloyd Thompson

Hongkong Land

Dairy Farm

Mandarin Oriental

Jardine Cycle & Carriage

Astra

Corporate and other interests

Underlying profit

By Geographical Area

Greater China

Southeast Asia

United Kingdom

Rest of the world

Corporate and other interests

Underlying profit

2013

2012

US$m

110

59

76

385

307

56

35

508

1,536

(34)

1,502

2013

US$m

648

803

60

25

1,536

(34)

1,502

%

7

4

5

25

20

4

2

33

100

%

42

52

4

2

US$m

145

15

71

321

283

42

34

571

1,482

(20)

1,462

2012

US$m

605

817

45

15

%

10

1

5

22

19

3

2

38

100

%

41

55

3

1

100

1,482

100

(20)

1,462

09

10

11

12

13

2.84

3.75

4.08

4.01

4.09

Underlying Earnings per Share (US$)

0.000

2.045

4.090

09

10

11

12

13

29.86

37.98

45.08

48.53

49.84

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)

0.00

24.92

49.84

*

†

#

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.

The accounts have been restated due to a change in 
accounting policy upon adoption of IAS 19 (amended 
2011) ‘Employee Benefits’, as set out in note 1 to the 
financial statements.

Includes 100% of revenue from associates and 
joint ventures.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Chairman’s Statement

The Group’s 
businesses are 
generally trading well 
and continuing to 
invest for the future.

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

recommending a final dividend of US¢103 per share, 

which represents an increase of 4% for the full year.

Business Developments
Jardine Pacific’s businesses produced a lower contribution 

for the year reflecting some mixed underlying performances. 

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals’ earnings were reduced 

following the long-planned move of a major customer to its 

own dedicated facility at Hong Kong International Airport. 

There were disappointing performances by the group’s 

KFC business in Taiwan and by Jardine OneSolution. In the 

engineering and construction operations, however, good 

results were achieved, and Gammon also did well to be 

awarded its largest ever sole project.

Overview
Good trading performances were achieved by a number of 

Jardine Motors produced an increased profit as its 

the Group’s businesses during 2013. Overall earnings growth, 

Mercedes-Benz sales operation in mainland China reversed its 

however, was held back as certain operations suffered in 

earnings decline and recorded a breakeven result. Investment 

the face of difficult markets, while a weaker rupiah reduced 

is continuing in the development of its China operations 

Astra’s contribution in US dollars.

Performance
The Group’s revenue for 2013, including 100% of revenue from 

where the group now has 30 outlets and a further five under 

development. Its dealerships in the United Kingdom and 

Hong Kong also performed well.

associates and joint ventures, was US$61.4 billion, compared 

Jardine Lloyd Thompson had another year of good organic 

with US$60.5 billion in 2012. Jardine Matheson achieved an 

growth, culminating in the acquisition of Towers Watson’s 

underlying profit before tax for the year of US$4,600 million, 

reinsurance broking business for US$250 million to strengthen 

a decrease of 3%. Underlying profit attributable to shareholders 

its reinsurance operations. Earnings in sterling terms were up 

was up 3% at US$1,502 million, while underlying earnings per 

13%, with encouraging results from Reinsurance, Asia, Latin 

share were 2% higher at US$4.09.

America and Employee Benefits. After adjusting for exceptional 

costs, JLT’s contribution to the Group’s results was up 7%.

The profit attributable to shareholders for the year was 

US$1,566 million, with the main non-trading item being a 

Hongkong Land reported an excellent result in 2013 with 

modest increase in the value of Hongkong Land’s investment 

improved performances from both its commercial property 

property portfolio. This compares with US$1,671 million 

interests and its residential developments. In Hong Kong, 

in 2012, which also benefited from a small increase in 

rent reversions remained positive for both its office and retail 

property valuations. Shareholders’ funds were 3% higher 

portfolios, while in Singapore it benefited from a full-year’s 

at US$18.4 billion.

contribution from Marina Bay Financial Centre and higher 

average rents. Hongkong Land’s residential earnings reflected 

The Group’s strong balance sheet and cash flow have 

the completion of three projects in Singapore. The group 

enabled high levels of capital expenditure to be combined 

currently has commercial developments underway in Beijing, 

with low levels of debt. Net debt excluding financial services 

Jakarta and Phnom Penh, and is expanding its residential 

companies at the year end was US$2.6 billion, or 6% of 

activities in the region with new ventures in mainland China, 

consolidated total equity.

Indonesia and the Philippines.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Dairy Farm achieved sales growth across all its divisions, 

In January 2014, Jardine Strategic agreed to invest 

but its profit was held back by mixed performances within its 

US$731 million for an interest in Hong Kong-listed 

Food businesses in Southeast Asia. The group made several 

Zhongsheng Group, which is one of mainland China’s leading 

operational changes during the year which are designed to lay 

motor dealership groups. The investment represents an initial 

the foundations for further growth. It has been reorganized 

11% equity interest together with convertible bonds, which 

by format into four divisions so as to allow greater focus on 

entitles the Group’s interest to increase to 20%. Zhongsheng 

its offer to consumers, enable scale to be built more quickly, 

represents a range of major international marques 

and improve its financial performance over the longer term. 

and operates over 170 outlets in some 60 cities across 

In parallel, Dairy Farm is investing significantly in its people, 

15 provinces and regions.

infrastructure and systems.

Most of Mandarin Oriental’s hotels were able to maintain 

Corporate Developments
The Company has announced its intention, subject to 

or enhance their competitive positions in 2013. The group’s 

shareholder approval, to transfer the listing of its shares 

growth strategy was progressed during the year with the 

on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange to 

opening of hotels in Guangzhou and Shanghai, and the 

the standard listing category from the current premium 

announcement of management contracts for hotels under 

listing category.

development in Bali, Chongqing, Istanbul and Shenzhen. 

Meanwhile, five new hotels are scheduled to open over 

the next 18 months in Taipei, Bodrum, Marrakech, Beijing 

and Milan.

People
The fine performances achieved by our businesses are a 

reflection of the hard work, dedication and professionalism 

of the 390,000 employees that we have across the Group. 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s non-Astra motor operations 

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

continued to face difficult trading conditions in a number of 

markets in Southeast Asia, although there was a pleasing 

improvement in Truong Hai Auto Corporation in Vietnam. 

Outlook
In 2014, the Group expects a continuation of last year’s 

The group has expanded its motor operations with a new 

uneven market conditions, with a reduced contribution 

joint venture in Myanmar.

from Hongkong Land’s residential completions and a 

weaker average exchange rate for the Indonesian rupiah. 

Astra maintained its profit performance in its reporting 

Nevertheless, the Group’s businesses are generally trading 

currency, with strong earnings in its financial services, 

well and continuing to invest for the future. Although it 

motorcycle and coal mining contracting businesses more 

is too early to forecast, the current outlook is for a sound 

than compensating for declines elsewhere. Its contribution 

overall performance.

to the Group’s results, however, was lower due to an 11% 

decline in the average rupiah exchange rate against the 

US dollar. Astra is pursuing a strategy of expansion into new 

areas where it believes that it can develop market-leading 

businesses by building on its existing expertise, customer 

Sir Henry Keswick
Chairman

base and reputation for quality. Initiatives included the launch 

6th March 2014

of Low Cost Green Cars, the acquisition of a stake in a wheel 

rim manufacturer, the launch of a commercial and residential 

property development project in central Jakarta alongside 

Hongkong Land, and in January 2014 the announcement of a 

new life insurance joint venture with Aviva plc.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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, 
reinsurance and employee benefits 
related advice, brokerage and 
associated services, combining 
specialist knowledge 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 56% of Jardine Matheson. 
(83%)

(Figures in brackets show effective ownership by Jardine Matheson as at 20th March 2014.)

Jardine Strategic

A listed property group with some 
800,000 sq. m. of prime commercial 
property, principally in Hong Kong 
and Singapore, and high quality 
residential developments in Asia. 
(50%)

A listed pan-Asian retail group 
operating over 5,800 outlets, 
including supermarkets, 
hypermarkets, convenience stores, 
health and beauty 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 
18 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. (73%)

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 20th March 2014.)

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Managing Director’s Review

Performance
The underlying profit before tax was US$4,600 million in 2013, 

The Group continues to enjoy strong operating cash flows, 

ample committed facilities and access to the capital markets. 

a 3% decline from the prior year. Underlying profit attributable 

This provides a sound financial base on which to support 

to shareholders was 3% higher at US$1,502 million while 

investment in developing its leading market positions. Total 

underlying earnings per share were up 2% at US$4.09. 

capital investment across the Group, including 100% of 

Good trading performances were seen in a number of the 

associates and joint ventures, exceeded US$5.2 billion in 

Group’s businesses, but a combination of factors constrained 

2013. The consolidated net debt at the end of 2013, excluding 

profit growth during the year.

financial services companies, was US$2.6 billion, representing 

gearing of 6%, which compares to US$3.4 billion at the end of 

Jardine Pacific’s operations produced mixed results in more 

2012 and gearing of 8%.

difficult trading conditions. Jardine Motors achieved a 

promising turnaround in its mainland China operation and 

improved results in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. 

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

Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s good profit growth benefited 

principally on Greater China and Southeast Asia, although 

from organic growth, cost control and acquisitions. 

some of its operations have a more global reach. In 2013 

Hongkong Land reported an excellent profit with strong 

42% of underlying profit came from Greater China while 

contributions from both its commercial and its residential 

52% was from Southeast Asia, primarily due to continuing 

interests. Dairy Farm’s sales were higher and its Hong Kong 

strong performances in Indonesia. The Group companies are 

operations recorded good results, but the group faced more 

leaders in the fields of motor vehicles and related activities, 

challenging markets elsewhere. Most of Mandarin Oriental’s 

property investment and development, retailing and 

hotels maintained their trading performances, while its 

restaurants, engineering and construction, transport services, 

reported result also benefited from gains arising from the 

luxury hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining 

acquisition of the freehold of its Paris property. The results 

and agribusiness.

from Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s motor activities were mixed 

as most markets remained difficult. Astra achieved good 

The Group’s representation in this broad mix of business 

results in its financial services, motorcycle and mining 

sectors and the spread between cash generating activities and 

contracting operations, but this was countered by weaker 

long-term property assets enables it to focus its investment 

results elsewhere, and its contribution to the Group was also 

on high growth markets while spreading the risk that might 

reduced due to a softer rupiah exchange rate.

otherwise be associated with its geographic concentration. 

The Group’s profit attributable to shareholders of 

designed to achieve long-term growth in both earnings and 

US$1,566 million included its US$113 million share of the 

net asset value.

This strategy, combined with a strong balance sheet, is 

increase in the valuation of investment properties, and 

compares with US$1,671 million in 2012 which included an 

increase of US$285 million in investment property values.

5

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Underlying profit declines to US$110 million
•  Mixed business performances
•  Record results in Gammon, Jardine Schindler and JEC
•  Underlying return on average shareholders’ funds of 17%

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 with strong 
cash flows.

6

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Through a relationship with 
Yum! that was established 
in 1987, Jardine Pacific is 
one of Pizza Hut’s largest 
international franchisees, 
providing vibrant casual 
dining options to consumers 
in Hong Kong, Taiwan 
and Vietnam.

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

Shareholders’ funds

2013
US$m

110

703

2012
US$m 

145

613

Change
%

(24)

15

09

10

11

12

13

116

110

149

145

172

09

10

11

12

13

27

28

29

24

17

Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)

Underlying Return on Average 
Shareholders’ Funds (%)

Jardine Pacific’s underlying profit of US$110 million was 

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals saw its earnings decline as 

24% lower than 2012 reflecting the mixed results within 

a major customer undertook a planned move to its own 

its businesses. The profit attributable to shareholders was 

dedicated facility in the second half of the year. The results 

US$112 million, compared with US$155 million in 2012. 

of Jardine Shipping Services and Jardine Aviation Services 

Shareholders’ funds were US$703 million at the end of 2013 

improved slightly.

and the underlying return on average shareholders’ funds 

was 17%.
0

86

172

0.0

14.5

Jardine Restaurants’ Pizza Hut operations in Hong Kong 

29.0

and Taiwan produced higher sales and profits, but its KFC 

Jardine Schindler performed well to generate an improved 

franchise in Taiwan reported a loss as a result of difficult 

profit and expand its maintenance portfolio. Gammon 

trading conditions and an increased franchise fee. The 

achieved higher earnings and its order book increased to 

group acquired the KFC franchise in Hong Kong during the 

US$4.5 billion. Jardine Engineering Corporation also produced 

year. Jardine OneSolution saw a decline in revenue and 

good profit growth with a better result in Singapore and a 

recorded a trading loss following an underperformance in 

higher contribution from its Trane joint venture.

all its markets, which was exacerbated by asset impairment 

charges. Steps are being taken to address the weaknesses 

in these operations.

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Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Underlying profit increases to US$59 million
•  Improved results in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom
•  Return to profitability in Southern China

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 2013Zung Fu, which operates the 
group’s Mercedes-Benz franchise 
in Hong Kong in a relationship 
that goes back to 1954, is one 
of the luxury car brand’s top 
international performers 
achieving the highest market 
share penetration in the world.

Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China

United Kingdom

Corporate

Revenue 

2013
US$m

2,295

2,174

–

2012
US$m

1,940

2,113

–

4,469

4,053

Underlying profit
attributable to shareholders

2013
US$m

2012
US$m

39

21

(1)

59

11

5

(1)

15

Shareholders’ funds

2013
US$m

319

146

17

482

2012
US$m

281

117

20

418

09

10

11

12

13

2,522

3,288

4,282

4,053

4,469

09

10

11

12

13

15

84

52

58

59

Revenue (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable to
Shareholders (US$ million)

Jardine Motors recorded a much improved underlying profit 

Zung Fu produced a modest increase in profit in Hong Kong 

result of US$59 million, compared with US$15 million in 

and Macau, with higher deliveries of Mercedes-Benz 

2012. A breakeven result was achieved in mainland China, 

passenger cars and an increased contribution from Hyundai. 

following a loss recorded in 2012, as its service operations 

Jardine Motors’ dealerships in the United Kingdom performed 

produced higher income and losses arising on new car sales 

better with vehicle sales up and margins enhanced slightly. 

were reduced as margins improved slightly. The group remains 

The result included a US$3.6 million gain from the sale of 

confident in the long-term potential of mainland China’s 

0.0

2234.5

4469.0

0

automotive sector, and Zung Fu now has 30 outlets and a 

further five under development.

42

dealerships in Hampshire and North London.

84

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Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Underlying profit up 13%
•  Good performances from Reinsurance, Asia, Latin America 

and Employee Benefits

•  Continued investment for growth with ten acquisitions

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

10

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013JLT works in close partnership 
with Lloyd’s of London, the 
world’s oldest insurance market. 
JLT has grown to become the third 
largest provider of insurance 
premiums into Lloyd’s, while 
Lloyd’s in turn values the deep 
specialist knowledge and the 
increasing emerging market 
exposure offered by JLT.

Total revenue

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

*

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

2013
US$m

1,533

188

2012
US$m 

1,401

169

Change*
%

11

13

09

10

11

12

13

971

1,152

1,315

1,401

1,533

09

10

11

12

13

111

132

153

169

188

Total Revenue (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable to 
Shareholders (US$ million)

JLT’s total revenue for the year was US$1,533 million, an 

operation, particularly in North America. The impact on the 

increase of 11% in its reporting currency. Underlying profit 

results in 2013 was marginal due to timing, but the benefits of 

after tax and non-controlling interests was US$188 million, 

the acquisition will be seen more fully in 2014.

a reported increase of 13%. This result was achieved through 

continued investment, cost control and organic growth across 

The Risk & Insurance group, comprising JLT’s specialist 

the business with good performances from its Reinsurance, 

insurance, wholesale and reinsurance broking businesses, 

Asia, Latin America and Employee Benefits operations. 

0.0

94
JLT’s contribution to the Group’s underlying profit was up 7% 

1533.0

766.5

0

achieved revenue growth of 7% all of which was organic and 

188

underlying trading profit also grew by 7%. The Employee 

after adjusting for foreign exchange movements and costs 

Benefits group delivered strong results with revenue growth 

associated with the relocation of its London head office.

of 25%, including organic growth of 14%, while underlying 

trading profit grew by 29%.

In November, the group acquired Towers Watson’s reinsurance 

broking business, which significantly increased its reinsurance 

11

Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Record underlying profit
•  Higher contribution from investment properties
•  Residential profit up 37% 
•  New residential projects in China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore

Hongkong Land is a major listed group with some 800,000 sq. m. of prime 
office and luxury retail property in key Asian cities, principally in Hong Kong 
and Singapore. The group also has a number of high quality residential projects 
under development in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

12

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Hongkong Land secured leading 
international banking group,  
Standard Chartered Bank,  
as the sole tenant of The Forum, 
the stunning new iconic building 
in Central, Hong Kong.

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

Net asset value per share (US$)

2013

935

11.41

2012 

776

11.11

Change (%)

20

3

09

10

11

12

13

34.54

35.99

30.25

33.11

39.73

09

10

11

12

13

6.64

8.64

10.58

11.11

11.41

09

10

11

12

13

10.84

10.85

11.22

11.64

12.70

Underlying Earnings per Share (US¢)

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)

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

Hongkong Land reported a record underlying profit 

Financial Centre and higher average rents. In mainland 

attributable to shareholders of US$935 million, up 20%, 

China, the development of a luxury retail complex on a 

with improved performances from both its commercial and 

prime site at Wangfujing in Beijing, which will incorporate 

residential activities. The profit attributable to shareholders 

a Mandarin Oriental hotel, is progressing.

of US$1,190 million included US$255 million of property 
39.730
0.000
valuation gains, and compares with US$1,438 million in 2012 

19.865

5.705

0.000

0.00

6.35

12.70

Earnings from residential developments rose strongly 

which included valuation gains of US$662 million. The net 

following the completion in Singapore of two fully-sold 

asset value per share at 31st December 2013 was US$11.41, 

projects by MCL Land and the one-third owned Marina Bay 

compared with US$11.11 at the end of 2012. The group 

Suites which was some 90% pre-sold. In mainland China, 

remained financially robust with year-end net debt of 

sales completions continued in projects in Beijing and 

US$3.0 billion and gearing of 11%.

Chongqing, and sales of further units were also completed in 

Hong Kong and Macau. In Indonesia, construction began at a 

In its commercial properties rental reversions remained 

residential joint venture near central Jakarta, and planning is 

largely positive in Hong Kong, despite demand for office 

underway for a second project in the city in conjunction with 

space remaining subdued, while its retail portfolio was 

Astra. In the Philippines, the final phase of a development of 

fully occupied. The contribution from Singapore rose due 

luxury apartments in central Manila is being progressed.

to the inclusion of a full year of results from Marina Bay 

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Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Sales and underlying profit up 8% 
•  Operations reorganized into four retail formats
•  Good results from Health & Beauty, Home Furnishings and Restaurants
•  Significant investment under way in people, systems, store network 

and supply chain

Dairy Farm is a leading pan-Asian retailer. The listed group, together with 
its associates and joint ventures, operates over 5,800 outlets – including 
supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, health and beauty stores, 
home furnishings stores and restaurants.

14

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Dairy Farm’s relationship with 
Maxim’s, Hong Kong’s leading 
restaurant group in which it 
holds a 50% interest, began 
in 1972. Maxim’s operates 
over 810 outlets in Hong Kong 
and mainland China offering  
a diverse range of food 
concepts underpinned by 
its well-trusted brand. 

Gross revenue* (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

2013

12.4

480

2012 

11.5

444

Change (%)

8

8

09

10

11

12

13

8.1

9.1

10.4

11.5

12.4

09

10

11

12

13

362

406

470

444

480

09

10

11

12

13

292

276

243

502

336

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.

Dairy Farm’s sales, including 100% of associates and joint 

operations, which has shown some stabilization. In contrast 

ventures, rose 8% to US$12.4 billion in 2013. Underlying 

to the Food division, there were record sales and profits 

profit was up 8% at US$480 million. The profit attributable 

from the group’s Health & Beauty, Home Furnishings and 

to shareholders was US$501 million, an increase of 12%, 

Restaurants divisions.

including a net non-trading gain of US$21 million arising 

mainly from a property disposal in Indonesia.
6.2

12.4

0.0

0

240

A fifth IKEA store in Taiwan was opened in early September 

with encouraging initial results, and the construction of 

480

0

251

502

If the write-off of prior years’ Malaysian supplier income is 

the first IKEA store in Indonesia is currently on track for 

excluded from Dairy Farm’s 2012 results, underlying earnings 

opening by the end of the year. Across both the Food and 

in 2013 were 4% lower. This was largely a reflection of the 

Health & Beauty divisions significant work is underway to 

mixed performances within Dairy Farm’s Food businesses. 

develop a stronger own-label offering. The group is also 

There was increased profitability in Hong Kong and mainland 

investing in the renovation of existing stores to enhance the 

China, but lower earnings in Indonesia, Singapore and 

shopping experience for its customers, while improvements 

Malaysia due to increased competition, higher operating 

are being made in its supply chain to obtain greater 

costs, a weaker economic environment and adverse currency 

efficiencies and higher productivity.

movements. In Malaysia, steps are being taken to rebuild 

the fundamentals of the hypermarket and supermarket 

15

Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Underlying profit up 35%
•  Two new hotels opened in China 
•  Acquisition of freehold interest in Mandarin Oriental, Paris enhances results
•  Four new hotel management contracts announced

Mandarin Oriental is a listed hotel investment and management group. It has a 
portfolio of 44 deluxe and first class hotels and resorts worldwide, including 18 
under development, and has ‘Residences’ connected to a number of its properties.

16

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 
offers 21st century luxury with 
oriental charm and exquisite services 
that aim to delight and satisfy its 
guests, as represented by its many 
celebrity ‘fans’ including renowned 
Chinese singer, songwriter and 
choreographer Sa Dingding.

Combined total revenue of hotels under management

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

2013
US$m

1,361

93

2012
US$m 

1,283

69

Change
%

6

35

09

10

11

12

13

838

1,026

1,196

1,283

1,361

09

10

11

12

13

12

43

58

69

93

09

10

11

12

13

2.18

2.33

2.70

2.88

3.05

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 performed well with underlying profit 

stabilized further with improvements in occupancy and 

up 35% to a record US$93 million. The underlying earnings 

average rate. In America, increased demand led to an overall 

benefited from a profit of US$7 million arising upon the 

North america

Europe

improved performance.

acquisition in February of the freehold rights of the group’s 

other asia

Paris hotel together with an increased contribution from 

HK

Mandarin Oriental opened luxury hotels in Guangzhou 

the hotel itself. Profit attributable to shareholders was 

and Shanghai during the year, while it ceased to manage 

US$96 million in 2013, compared to US$71 million in the 

1361.0

680.5

0.0

0.0

prior year.

46.5

the Chiang Mai resort and the Grand Lapa in Macau. 
3.050
The group has announced management contracts for 

0.000

1.525

93.0

hotels under development in Bali, Chongqing, Istanbul and 

The occupancy and average rates were maintained at the 

Shenzhen, and within the next 18 months, expects to open 

group’s two wholly-owned hotels in Hong Kong, while the 

five new hotels in Taipei, Bodrum, Marrakech, Beijing and 

performance in Tokyo improved significantly. The trading 

Milan. Mandarin Oriental now operates 26 hotels with a 

performances of its other Asian hotels were resilient. 

further 18 under development, and has six Residences at 

In Europe, a continued strong performance in Munich more 

Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties with a further 

than offset subdued results in Geneva. London was marginally 

seven under development.

down following a record year in 2012, while in Paris the hotel 

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Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013•  Underlying earnings per share down 12%
•  Astra’s contribution lower mainly due to weaker rupiah
•  Contribution from the group’s other motor interests little changed

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 2013Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s 
32%-held associate in Vietnam, 
Truong Hai Auto Corporation, 
is one of the largest automotive 
companies in the country, 
representing major brands such 
as Kia, Mazda, Peugeot, Foton 
and Hyundai.

Revenue (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (US$ million)

Shareholders’ funds (US$ million)

2013

19.8

894

4,261

2012

21.5

1,015

4,633

Change (%)

(8)

(12)

(8)

09

10

11

12

13

10.6

15.7

20.1

21.5

19.8

09

10

11

12

13

524

811

1,019

1,015

894

Revenue (US$ billion)

Underlying Profit Attributable 
0.00
to Shareholders (US$ million)

10.75

21.50

Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s underlying profit declined by 12% 

Bintang in Malaysia, although investment continued with 

to US$894 million in 2013. Profit attributable to shareholders 

the opening of a tenth Mercedes-Benz outlet. In Indonesia, 

was 7% lower at US$915 million after accounting for 

Tunas Ridean’s profits suffered lower margins and increased 

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

labour costs, although its finance operation did well. 

at US$849 million was 13% lower than 2012, largely due 

In Vietnam, the contribution from Truong Hai Auto Corporation 

to an 11% decline in the average rupiah exchange rate. 

increased significantly due to improved sales and margins, 

The contribution from the group’s other motor interests 

0.0

509.5

and lower interest costs. Jardine Cycle & Carriage has recently 

1019.0

was little changed.

entered into a 60%-owned joint venture in Myanmar and has 

secured rights for the distribution and after-sales service of 

Among the group’s non-Astra motor businesses, its Singapore 

Mercedes-Benz, Mazda and Fuso vehicles.

operations did well with only a marginal decline in earnings 

despite government measures to curb demand for vehicles. 

Intense competition led to a lower profit for Cycle & Carriage 

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Managing Director’s Review (continued)•  Net earnings per share flat 
•  Unit sales of cars up by 8% and motorcycles up by 15%
•  Earnings decline in heavy equipment and palm oil
•  Strong results from financial services and 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 2013Astra’s subsidiary United Tractors 
has worked with Komatsu since 
1973 and has created a market 
leading position with a 41% 
market share in the distribution 
of quality heavy equipment made 
by the Japanese manufacturer.

Gross revenue† (US$ billion)

Profit attributable to shareholders# (US$ million)

Shareholders’ funds# (US$ million)

2013

30.6

1,838

6,886

2012 

31.8

2,062

7,363

Change* (%)

8

–

18

09

10

11

12

13

281

426

483

605

655

09

10

11

12

13

2,701

3,416

4,274

4,089

4,697

09

10

11

12

13

15.3

22.9

29.2

31.8

30.6

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

Motorcycle Sales including Associates
and Joint Ventures (thousand units)

Gross Revenue† (US$ billion)

*

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 a net profit under Indonesian accounting 
standards that was little changed at Rp19.4 trillion, equivalent 
to US$1,838 million. Strong results from its financial services 
and mining contracting businesses were offset by a decline in 
earnings from its heavy equipment and palm oil subsidiaries. 
Its automotive activities delivered slightly improved results, 
as a decline in the contribution from its components 
business was countered by an improved result from its 
motorcycle operations.

327.5

655.0

0.0

0.0

2348.5

United Tractors reported net income 16% lower as sales of 
Komatsu heavy equipment fell 32% following a decline in 
demand from the mining sector due to weaker coal prices. The 
coal mine contracting operations of subsidiary, Pamapersada 
Nusantara, benefited from increased mine site capacity and 
reported a 13% improvement in revenue. United Tractors’ 
mining subsidiaries reported a decline in revenue of 34%,  
with coal sales 26% lower and average coal prices down 14%.

15.900001

31.800001

0.000000

4697.0

While automotive demand remained favourable during 
2013, increased competition from additional domestic 
capacity coupled with higher labour costs led to the earnings 
contribution from the car sector being little changed. 
Astra’s automotive component businesses achieved higher 
sales volumes, but earnings fell 4% following rises in both 
material and labour costs. There was, however, an improved 
contribution from the motorcycle businesses, which saw its 
market share increasing from 58% to 61%.

Net income from the group’s financial services businesses 
grew by 15% in 2013. Strong growth in Permata Bank and the 
automotive-focused Astra Credit Companies, Toyota Astra 
Financial Services and Federal International Finance, was partly 
offset by a decline in the group’s heavy equipment-focused 
finance companies, Surya Artha Nusantara Finance and 
Komatsu Astra Finance. Insurance company, Asuransi Astra 
Buana, recorded higher earnings.

Astra Agro Lestari saw net income fall 25% despite an 
increase in sales. Average crude palm oil prices achieved were 
down 1%, and income also suffered from lower crop yield, 
higher labour costs and foreign exchange translation loss on 
US dollar borrowings.

Net income from infrastructure, logistics and other businesses 
increased by 10%, however, if items classified as non-trading 
are excluded, net income was down 19%. Its toll road saw 
increased traffic volume, while its TRAC car rental business 
experienced a 33% decline in net income due to higher 
depreciation and operating costs. Astra Graphia, which is 
active in the area of document information and communication 
technology solutions, reported net income up 22%.

Ben Keswick
Managing Director

6th March 2014

21

Managing Director’s Review (continued)Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013People and the Community

Jardine Matheson Group companies give back to 
the communities in which they operate through 
charitable initiatives.

MINDSET Singapore Chairman Alex Newbigging (front middle) leads the participants in a mass walk-up at The MINDSET Challenge 2013.

Group companies in Hong Kong, mainland China and 

In Hong Kong, MINDSET pioneered the funding of Hong Kong’s 

Singapore focus their philanthropic activities on the area 

first train-to-work project for peer support workers in early 

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

2013. Run jointly by four NGOs, this initiative equips service 

charitable programme. Led by the Jardine Ambassadors, 

users who are well on their way to recovery with the right 

young executives drawn from across the Group, the MINDSET 

knowledge and skills to assist others who are facing similar 

programme aims to raise awareness and understanding 

challenges. The first graduates of the project have taken up 

of mental health issues, while at the same time providing 

posts, alongside social workers, in peer support and drop-in 

practical support in this under-resourced area.

roles at various facilities. MINDSET also provided further 

support to school students and the local community in 

With MINDSET Singapore in its third year of operation, 19 

Sichuan, mainland China, through a mental health programme.

Jardine Ambassadors were appointed to lead its programmes. 

In 2013, clients of mental health agencies benefited from work 

Among its other activities, MINDSET has been working in 

placement positions created to provide opportunities to return 

collaboration with the Hong Kong Hospital Authority on the 

to the workforce, roadshows that showcased their artwork and 

school-based Health in Mind programme to promote mental 

social programmes organized by the Group companies while 

health issues among young people. The programme reached 

lunch talks on mental health were run for employees of the 

24 secondary schools in 2013 with the direct participation 

Group companies. ‘The MINDSET Challenge 2013’ was held at 

of more than 330 students. MINDSET Place, the residential 

the Marina Bay Financial Centre that attracted 225 participants 

care home financed by MINDSET that aims to provide an 

and raised some US$213,000 for the ‘MINDSET Rehab Gym’ 

enhanced living environment and level of care, maintained 

at the Institute of Mental Health and promoted awareness of 

full occupancy. Group companies also offered job training 

mental health issues.

and employment opportunities for rehabilitated individuals. 

22

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013MINDSET also funded a number of projects in Hong Kong 

readies them for leadership positions. Another example is 

that benefited the mentally ill, their carers and families. 

the Director Development Initiative, which provides senior 

(www.mindset.org.hk)

executives with the opportunity to meet chief executives from 

some of the world’s most admired companies.

In Indonesia, Astra continued to offer support in the areas 

of education, environment, income generating activities 

The Group also conducts a series of development centres 

and health. Through SATU Indonesia (Astra’s Unified 

every year to identify talent and support the Group’s human 

Spirit for Indonesia) Awards, Astra gave out 20 awards to 

resources planning process. In 2013, more than 40 executives 

support young people’s ambitions by contributing to the 

were transferred between businesses in the Group.

environment and the communities and building a better 

Indonesia. It continued with its income generating activities 

benefiting 26,000 recipients during the year.

Encouraging Higher Education
In January 2014, 12 students from mainland China, Hong Kong, 

Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam were awarded 

In the United Kingdom, Jardine Lloyd Thompson 

scholarships by the Jardine Foundation to pursue their 

supported the Udaan Foundation to provide education for 

undergraduate studies in the United Kingdom. An inaugural 

disadvantaged children in Mumbai, where the group has 

postgraduate scholarship scheme has supported seven 

Group Managing Director and MINDSET Chairman Ben Keswick 
enjoys a traditional banquet with MINDSET Place residents.

Students from one of the schools built by a SATU Indonesia 
Awards recipient.

its second largest operation. Its sponsorship of Action on 

scholars from mainland China and Indonesia for their master’s 

Addiction in the United Kingdom continued. Globally the 

or doctoral studies commencing in October 2013. Scholarships 

group encourages its staff to be involved in community 

are available for selected colleges at Oxford and Cambridge 

projects and matched money raised by employees for 

Universities, and scholars are chosen for their academic 

charitable causes.

Providing Expertise
Group executives are active on external management boards 

and professional and advisory bodies where they provide 

ability, leadership qualities and community participation. 

Since its establishment, 180 scholarships have been awarded 

to students from the regions in which the Group operates. 

(www.jardine-foundation.org)

expertise and knowledge. These activities are encouraged as 

In Indonesia, Astra distributed scholarships through a number 

they contribute to the development of the communities and 

of foundations to support students from undeveloped 

the business sectors in which the Group operates.

areas. More than 141,800 scholarship grants were given 

Supporting our People
The Group supports its people with various management 

training and development programmes. A good example 

out to recipients in elementary schools up to university 

level. Some 8,000 schools were funded to improve their 

educational facilities.

is the central recruitment of graduates who in addition to 

Meanwhile, in Singapore, Jardine Cycle & Carriage 

pursuing a modular, three-year leadership development 

scholarships are awarded yearly to three outstanding 

programme, also attain a Chartered Institute of Management 

business management undergraduates.

Accountants qualification. This approach brings a rare 

balance of management breadth and financial depth, and 

23

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Financial Review

Accounting Policies
The Directors continue to review the appropriateness of the 

accounting policies adopted by the Group having regard to 

by the losses incurred by its KFC franchise in Taiwan and 

Jardine OneSolution. 

developments in International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Hongkong Land’s improved underlying operating profit was 

In 2013, a number of new or amended standards became 

due to the good performances from both its commercial and 

effective and the Group adopted those which are relevant 

residential activities with rent reversions remaining largely 

to the Group’s operations. As mentioned in note 1 to the 

positive and an increased number of completions, respectively. 

financial statements, the only standard adopted that impacts 

The underlying operating profit for Dairy Farm rose by 

the consolidated profit and loss account and balance sheet is 

US$45 million with increased profits from all major units 

IAS 19 (amended 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’. The adoption of 

except for the Food business in Southeast Asia. The improved 

this standard does not have a material effect on the financial 

profit from Jardine Motors was mainly due to better margins 

statements, but the comparative financial statements have 

and higher service income in mainland China and higher 

been restated. In addition, pursuant to the new or amended 

deliveries and margins in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. 

standards, additional disclosures have been made in the 

Mandarin Oriental benefited from a gain of US$7 million 

financial statements in respect of pension plans, fair value 

relating to the acquisition of the freehold rights to its Paris 

measurements, interests in subsidiaries that have material 

hotel together with much improved results from the hotels in 

non-controlling interests, and interests in material associates 

Paris and Tokyo.

and joint ventures.

Results
In 2013, revenue decreased marginally to US$39.5 billion. 

The operating profit of US$3,510 million included a number of 

non-trading items, including a net decrease of US$60 million 

in the fair value of investment properties mainly in 

Gross revenue, including 100% of revenue from associates 

Hongkong Land, an impairment charge on the investment  

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

in Tata Power of US$55 million and a gain of US$29 million  

the Group’s operations, increased slightly to US$61.4 billion, 

on the sale of certain property interests in Dairy Farm.

reflecting higher revenue growth from Jardine Lloyd Thompson 

and the associates and joint ventures of Hongkong Land and 

Net financing charges decreased by US$20 million over 2012, 

Dairy Farm.

primarily due to lower interest rates and the lower level of net 

debt. Interest cover exclusive of financial services companies 

Underlying operating profit was US$3,601 million, a 

remained strong at 30 times, calculated as the sum of 

drop of US$223 million or 6%. This reflected the mixed 

underlying operating profit and share of results of associates 

performances from the Group’s businesses. There were 

and joint ventures divided by net financing charges.

decreases in contributions of US$409 million from Astra and 

US$32 million from Jardine Pacific. Against these, there were 

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

increases from Hongkong Land of US$117 million, Dairy Farm 

ventures increased by 6% to US$1,122 million. The higher 

of US$45 million, Jardine Motors of US$42 million and 

contribution came from Jardine Lloyd Thompson due to a strong 

Mandarin Oriental of US$30 million. 

trading performance and cost control, the recognition of sales on 

completion of a residential property project by a Hongkong Land 

Astra’s underlying operating profit has been impacted by 

joint venture in Singapore together with higher rentals and 

an 11% movement in the average exchange rate for the 

occupancy from certain joint venture commercial properties 

Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar. In its reporting 

there and an improved contribution from Dairy Farm’s restaurant 

currency, lower contributions from Astra’s heavy equipment, 

associate. This was partly offset by lower contributions from 

mining and agribusiness were mitigated by the strong results 

the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals and the associates and joint 

from financial services and mining contracting. The underlying 

ventures of Astra, where good performances in automotive 

operating profit of its automotive businesses was broadly 

and financial services businesses were more than offset by the 

in line with 2012. Jardine Pacific’s results were impacted 

weakness of the Indonesian rupiah. 

24

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013The overall contribution from the Group’s associates and joint 

Summarized Cash Flow

ventures included a number of non-trading items, among 

which were increases in the fair value of investment properties 

held by Hongkong Land’s associates and joint ventures, 

partly offset by an asset impairment within Astra.

The underlying effective tax rate for the year was 24%, which 

is broadly in line with that of 2012.

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders at 

US$1,502 million is US$40 million higher than last year. 

The increase was due to increases of US$44 million from 

Jardine Motors, US$5 million from Jardine Lloyd Thompson, 

US$64 million from Hongkong Land, US$24 million from 

Dairy Farm and US$15 million from Mandarin Oriental, 

partly offset by decreases in contributions of US$35 million 

from Jardine Pacific and US$63 million from Astra, which 

reported a net profit similar to the level achieved in 2012 

in its reporting currency. After reclassifying certain items 

to non-trading for Group reporting purposes and adjusting 

for exchange movements, Astra’s contribution to the Group 

shows a decrease. Had Astra’s earnings been translated using 

the same rate as applied in 2012, Astra’s contribution to the 

Group’s underlying earnings would have been US$62 million 

higher than reported. Underlying earnings per share increased 

by 2% to US$4.09.

The profit attributable to shareholders for the year of 

US$1,566 million included a surplus of US$113 million 

on the revaluation of investment properties, mainly in 

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

Cash flow before financing 

2013

US$m

3,550

650
4,200

(2,372)

1,828 

2012

US$m

1,976

753
2,729

(2,784)

(55)

Cash Flow
The cash inflow from operating activities for the year 

was US$4,200 million. This represented an increase of 

US$1,471 million on 2012 principally due to a much lower 

increase in working capital in Hongkong Land and Astra.

Capital expenditure for the year before disposals amounted 

to US$2,828 million and was broadly spread throughout the 

Group. This included the following:

•  US$127 million for the purchase of subsidiaries, primarily 

the acquisition by Jardine Pacific of a 100% interest in KFC 

in Hong Kong and acquisitions by Astra of a 100% interest 

in an integrated logistics hub based in East Kalimantan and 

a 51% interest in an automotive component business which 

manufactures wheel rims; 

•  US$492 million mainly for Hongkong Land’s purchase of, 

and capital injections into, various associates in mainland 

Hongkong Land, a gain of $15 million on the sale of property 

China and Indonesia, and Astra’s capital injections into a 

interests in Dairy Farm and the impairment of investments 

number of associates and joint ventures; 

totalling US$52 million held by Jardine Strategic and Astra. 

Earnings per share were US$4.26, a decrease of 7%, 

primarily due to the smaller increase in the valuation of 

•  US$107 million for the purchase of other investments 

mainly by Astra’s general insurance business; 

Hongkong Land’s investment properties.

•  US$296 million for the purchase of intangible assets, 

Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of US$1.03 per 

which included US$127 million for leasehold land mainly 

for use by Astra’s new motor dealerships, US$67 million 

for the construction and improvement costs for toll roads 

share, giving a total dividend of US$1.40 per share for the 

and US$52 million of commissions for securing insurance 

year, payable on 14th May 2014 to those persons registered as 

contracts in Astra; 

shareholders on 21st March 2014. The dividends are payable 

in cash with a scrip alternative.

25

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Financial Review (continued)

2.2

2.3

2.4

3.4

2.6

09

10

11

12

13

25.1

31.9

39.2

42.4

42.8

Net Debt* and Total Equity (US$ billion)

Net Debt
Total Equity

* Excluding net debt of financial services companies.

relating to Astra’s financial services companies, were 

US$2.6 billion, representing 6% of total equity. Astra’s 

financial services companies had net borrowings of 

US$3.5 billion, US$0.3 billion down from 2012 mainly due to 

the translation effect of the weaker rupiah. The Group’s total 

equity increased by US$0.4 billion to US$42.8 billion during 

the year.

The average tenor of the Group’s debt at 31st December 2013 

was 4.5 years compared with 4.4 years at the end of 2012. 

US dollar denominated borrowings comprised 8% of the 

Group’s total borrowings. Non-US dollar denominated 

•  US$1,506 million for the purchase of tangible assets, which 

borrowings are directly related to the Group’s businesses 

included US$80 million in Jardine Motors, US$296 million 

Total equity

in the countries of the currencies concerned. As at 

in Dairy Farm, US$418 million in Mandarin Oriental 

Net debt

31st December 2013 approximately 57% of the Group’s 

mainly for its purchase of the freehold interest in Paris, 

borrowings, exclusive of financial services companies, 

and US$664 million in Astra mainly for the acquisition 

were at floating rates and the remaining 43% were fixed rate 

of US$238 million of heavy equipment and machinery, 
0.000000
predominantly by Pamapersada Nusantara in response 

42.400002

21.200001

borrowings or covered by interest rate hedges with major 

creditworthy financial institutions.

to capacity expansion in its mining contracting business, 

US$151 million in its automotive business mainly for outlet 

Overall, the Group’s funding arrangements are designed to 

development and additional operational machinery and 

keep an appropriate balance between equity and debt, both 

equipment, and US$179 million in its agribusiness to 

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

develop plantation infrastructure; 

•  US$229 million for additions to investment properties in 

Hongkong Land and Astra, and US$65 million for additions 

to plantations in Astra; and

•  a contribution to the Group’s cash flow of US$219 million 

from the repayment from associates and joint ventures in 

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

variety of techniques and instruments. The main objectives 

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

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

cash resources is managed so as to minimize risk while 

Hongkong Land, and US$109 million from the sale of  

seeking to enhance yield.

other investments held by Astra.

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

Group is set out on page 122.

James Riley
Group Finance Director

6th March 2014

In addition to the above capital expenditure, the Group 

purchased additional interests in Group companies for a 

total cost of US$374 million and Astra sold part of its interest 

in PT Astra Otoparts for US$260 million, which are both 

presented as financing activities in the cash flow statement.

Funding
At the year end, undrawn committed facilities totalled 

US$6.5 billion. In addition, the Group had available liquid 

funds of US$5.2 billion. Net borrowings, excluding those 

26

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 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 2012. He has an MBA from INSEAD. 
Mr Keswick is chairman of Jardine Matheson Limited and 
Jardine Cycle & Carriage and a commissioner of Astra. He is also 
chairman and managing director of Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land 
and Mandarin Oriental, managing director of Jardine Strategic  
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 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, Mandarin Oriental 
and Zhongsheng Group Holdings.

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., Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Strategic 
and Mandarin Oriental.

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 2012. He is also a director of Dairy 
Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Jardine Strategic, 
Mandarin Oriental, China Xintiandi, Prudential 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 United Kingdom Treasury 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. He is also chairman of the China-Britain Business Council.

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

27

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended 31st December 2013

Underlying
business
performance

2013

Non-trading
items

US$m

US$m

39,465
(35,864)

–
3,601

(260)
137
(123)

–
(31)

(60)
(91)

–
–
–

Underlying
business
performance

US$m

restated

39,593
(35,769)

–
3,824

(266)
123
(143)

Total

US$m

39,465
(35,895)

(60)
3,510

(260)
137
(123)

2012

Non-trading
items

US$m

–
–

330
330

–
–
–

Total

US$m

restated

39,593
(35,769)

330
4,154

(266)
123
(143)

1,122

(32)

1,090

1,056

(47)

1,009

11 & 12

1,502

–
1,122
–
4,600
(835)

3,765

2,263

3,765

US$

4.09
4.07

352
320
–
229
(9)

220

64

156

220

352
1,442
–
4,829
(844)

3,985

1,566

2,419

3,985

–
1,056
–
4,737
(864)

3,873

1,462

2,411

3,873

US$

US$

4.26
4.25

4.01
4.00

361
314
(69)
575
(14)

561

209

352

561

361
1,370
(69)
5,312
(878)

4,434

1,671

2,763

4,434

US$

4.58
4.57

Note

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 2013 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31st December 2013

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income/(expense)
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Net revaluation surplus before transfer to investment properties
–  intangible assets
–  tangible assets
Tax on items that will not be reclassified

Share of other comprehensive income/(expense) of associates and joint ventures

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Net exchange translation differences
–  net loss arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

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

Impairment of other investments
Cash flow hedges
–  net loss arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

Tax relating to items that may be reclassified
Share of other comprehensive (expense)/income of associates and joint ventures

Other comprehensive expense for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
Non-controlling interests

Note

21

13

14

18

2013

US$m

3,985

90

2
1
(19)
74
12
86

(1,793)
(1)
(1,794)

(28)
(11)
(39)
55

(40)
77
37
(8)
(637)
(2,386)
(2,300)

1,685

994
691

1,685

2012

US$m

restated

4,434

(85)

–
–
17
(68)
(37)
(105)

(304)
(3)
(307)

183
(76)
107
–

(16)
20
4
1
62
(133)
(238)

4,196

1,723
2,473

4,196

29

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Consolidated Balance Sheet
at 31st December 2013

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

At 31st December

Note

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

19

18

24

25

2013

US$m

2,333
6,823
24,088
856
8,694
1,129
2,811
264
51
47,049

2,670
3,015
5,733
17
130

4,930
284
5,214
16,779
7
16,786

2012

US$m

restated

2,466
6,921
23,961
1,026
8,116
1,241
2,697
265
28
46,721

2,513
3,419
6,375
13
114

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

At 1st January
2012

US$m

restated

2,310
5,924
22,979
1,058
7,253
1,095
2,512
184
34
43,349

1,521
3,276
5,845
5
69

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

Total assets

63,835

63,461

58,297

Approved by the Board of Directors

Ben Keswick
James Riley
Directors

6th March 2014

30

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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

At 31st December

Note

26

28

30

31

32

20

21

33

34

33

32

34

2013

US$m

170
119
20,761
(2,664)
18,386
24,396
42,782

4,799
1,674
6,473
733
294
390
134
8,024

7,921

2,732
2,079
4,811
226
71
13,029

2012

US$m

restated

168
105
19,761
(2,234)
17,800
24,573
42,373

5,577
2,319
7,896
799
378
388
136
9,597

7,540

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

At 1st January
2012

US$m

restated

165
82
17,960
(1,855)
16,352
22,895
39,247

5,048
2,002
7,050
651
276
289
112
8,378

7,275

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

21,053

21,088

19,050

Total equity and liabilities

63,835

63,461

58,297

31

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31st December 2013

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

Own
shares
held

US$m

Attributable to
shareholders of
the Company

Attributable to
non-controlling
interests

US$m

US$m

2013
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policy for employee benefits
–  as restated
Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid by the Company
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Issue of shares
Employee share option schemes
Scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Increase in own shares held
Subsidiaries acquired
Subsidiaries disposed of
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Change in interests in subsidiaries
Change in interests in associates and joint ventures
Transfer

At 31st December

2012
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policy for employee benefits
–  as restated
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

168
–
168
–
–
–
–
–
2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

170

165
–
165
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

168

16
–
16
–
–
–
3
–
(2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
2

19

8
–
8
–
–
–
–
9
–
(3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2

16

89
–
89
–
–
–
–
21
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(10)

100

74
–
74
–
–
–
–
–
17
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2)

89

19,547
(2)
19,545
1,673
(503)
–
1
–
626
–
–
–
–
(123)
(3)
8

21,224

17,763
(3)
17,760
1,707
(462)
–
2
–
–
574
–
–
–
–
–
(33)
(3)
–

19,545

Total comprehensive income included in revenue reserves comprises profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of 
US$1,566 million (2012: US$1,671 million) and net fair value gain on other investments (net of impairment and transfer to profit and 
loss) of US$43 million (2012: US$100 million). Cumulative net fair value gain on other investments amounted to US$269 million 
(2012: US$226 million).

168
–
168
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

169

168
–
168
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

168

(19)
–
(19)
26
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

7

(40)
–
(40)
21
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(19)

68
(1)
67
(706)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(639)

73
(1)
72
(5)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

67

(2,234)
–
(2,234)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(430)
–
–
–
–
–
–

(2,664)

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

(2,234)

17,803
(3)
17,800
994
(503)
–
4
21
626
(430)
–
–
–
(123)
(3)
–

18,386

16,356
(4)
16,352
1,723
(462)
–
2
9
17
574
(379)
–
–
–
–
(33)
(3)
–

17,800

24,583
(10)
24,573
691
90
(996)
–
3
–
(78)
54
(1)
75
(15)
–
–

24,396

22,906
(11)
22,895
2,473
83
(1,043)
3
–
2
–
(82)
152
(1)
56
6
29
–
–

24,573

Total
equity

US$m

42,386
(13)
42,373
1,685
(413)
(996)
4
24
626
(508)
54
(1)
75
(138)
(3)
–

42,782

39,262
(15)
39,247
4,196
(379)
(1,043)
5
9
19
574
(461)
152
(1)
56
6
(4)
(3)
–

42,373

32

33

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31st December 2013

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 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
Advance and 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 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 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)

2013

US$m

3,510
60
1,039
309
(258)
131
(271)
(970)
3,550
650
4,200

(127)
(492)
(107)
(296)
(1,506)
(229)
(65)
(6)
219
39
–
109
8
80
1
(2,372)

4
75
1
(114)
16,632
(15,973)
(295)
(996)
(666)
1,162
4,253
(226)

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

  35 (l)

5,189

2012

US$m

restated

4,154
(330)
1,026
331
(2,082)
120
(237)
(1,006)
1,976
753
2,729

(154)
(255)
(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)

4,253

34

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

Standards, amendments and interpretations effective in 2013 which are relevant to the Group’s operations:

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

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

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 Interests in Other Entities: Transition Guidance
Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income
Employee Benefits
Separate Financial Statements
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine
2009 – 2011 Cycle

As set out on pages 36 to 38, the only standard adopted that impacts the consolidated profit and loss account and balance 
sheet is IAS 19 (amended 2011).

IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ 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 investee; and ability to use power to affect the reporting 
entity’s returns.

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.

IFRS 12 ‘Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities’ 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.

IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ 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).

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.

35

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 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 remove the requirement to present comparative information for periods 
before IFRS 12 is first applied.

Amendments to IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income’ 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 reclassified to profit or loss in the future. Items 
that will not be reclassified – such as remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans – will be presented separately from 
items that may be reclassified 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.

IAS 19 (amended 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’ requires, for defined benefit plans, 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. Previously, the Group determined 
income on plan assets based on their long-term rate of expected return. It also requires past service costs to be recognized 
immediately in profit or loss. Additional disclosures are required to present the characteristics of defined benefit plans, the 
amount recognized in the financial statements, and the risks arising from defined benefit plans and multi-employer plans. 
The Group has applied the amended standard retrospectively and the comparative financial statements have been restated in 
accordance with the transition provisions of the standard. Details of the effect of the change are set out on pages 37 and 38.

IAS 27 (2011) ‘Separate Financial Statements’ 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 is 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’ 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.

IFRIC 20 ‘Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine’ 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.

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

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.

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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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.

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 effects of adopting IAS 19 (amended 2011) on the current financial year are not material and those on the comparative 
financial statements were as follows:

(a) On the consolidated profit and loss for the year ended 31st December 2012

Net operating costs
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Tax

Profit after tax

Attributable to:
  Shareholders of the Company
  Non-controlling interests

Basic earnings per share (US$)

Diluted earnings per share (US$)

(b) On the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December 2012

Profit after tax
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
Tax on items that will not be reclassified
Share of other comprehensive expense of associates and joint ventures
Net exchange translation differences

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
  Shareholders of the Company
  Non-controlling interests

Increase/(decrease)
in profit

US$m

(19)
(6)
3

(22)

(17)
(5)

(0.05)

(0.05)

Increase/(decrease) 
in total
comprehensive income

US$m

(22)
19
(3)
7
1

2

1
1

2

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013(c) On the consolidated balance sheet

Associates and joint ventures
Deferred tax assets

Total assets

Revenue and other reserves
Non-controlling interests
Deferred tax liabilities
Pension liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Increase/(decrease)

31st December
2012

US$m

1st January
2012

US$m

(2)
3

1

(3)
(10)
(1)
15

1

(3)
3

–

(4)
(11)
(2)
17

–

The adoption does not have any effect on the consolidated cash flows.

The following standards and amendments which are effective after 2013, are relevant to the Group’s operations and yet to be adopted

IFRS 9
Amendments to IAS 19
Amendments to IAS 32
Amendments to IAS 36
Amendments to IAS 39
IFRIC 21
Annual Improvements to IFRSs

Financial Instruments
Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets
Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting
Levies
2010 – 2012 Cycle
2011 – 2013 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 Amendments to IAS 36.

IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ is the first standard issued as part of a wider project to replace IAS 39. It is effective for annual 
periods beginning on or after 1st January 2015. However, on 24th July 2013, the IASB tentatively decided to defer the mandatory 
effective date of IFRS 9 and that the mandatory effective date should be left open pending the finalization of the impairment and 
classification and measurement requirements. It is likely that the standard will be effective no earlier than 2017 and the Group 
will adopt the standard from its effective date.

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 the 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’.

IFRS 9 (2013) aligns hedge accounting more closely with risk management. It also establishes a more principles-based approach 
to hedge accounting, particularly in respect of assessing hedge effectiveness and assessing what qualifies as a hedged item.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Amendments to IAS 19 ‘Employee Benefits’ regarding defined benefit plans. These narrow scope amendments apply to 
contributions from employees or third parties to defined benefit plans. The objective of the amendments is to simplify the 
accounting for contributions that are independent of the number of years of employee service, for example, employee 
contributions that are calculated according to a fixed percentage of salary. The amendments are effective for periods beginning 
on or after 1st July 2014 and the Group will adopt the amendments from the effective date.

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. Specifically, the amendments clarify the meaning of ‘currently has a legally enforceable right of offset’ and 
‘simultaneous realization and settlement’. The Group will adopt the amendments from 1st January 2014.

Amendments to IAS 36 ‘Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets’ (effective 1st January 2014) set out the 
changes to the disclosures when recoverable amount is determined based on fair value less costs of disposal. The key 
amendments are (a) to remove the requirement to disclose recoverable amount when a cash generating unit (CGU) contains 
goodwill or indefinite lived intangible assets but there has been no impairment, (b) to require disclosure of the recoverable 
amount of an asset or CGU when an impairment loss has been recognized or reversed, and (c) to require detailed disclosure 
of how the fair value less costs of disposal has been measured when an impairment loss has been recognized or reversed. 
The Group will adopt the amendments from 1st January 2014.

Amendments to IAS 39 ‘Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting’ (effective 1st January 2014) provide relief 
from discontinuing hedge accounting when novation of a hedging instrument to a central counterparty meets specified criteria. 
The Group will adopt the amendments from 1st January 2014.

IFRIC 21 ‘Levies’ (effective 1st January 2014) sets out the accounting for an obligation to pay a levy that is not income tax. 
The interpretation clarifies that the obligating event that gives rise to a liability to pay a levy is the activity described in the 
relevant legislation that triggers the payment of the levy. The Group will apply the interpretation from 1st January 2014.

Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010 – 2012 Cycle comprise a number of non-urgent but necessary amendments. The 
amendments, effective for periods beginning on or after 1st July 2014, which are relevant to the Group’s operations include 
the following:

Amendment to IFRS 2 ‘Share-based Payment’ clarifies the definition of a ‘vesting condition’ and separately defines ‘performance 
condition’ and ‘service condition’.

Amendment to IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ clarifies that an obligation to pay contingent consideration which meets the 
definition of a financial instrument is classified as a financial liability or as equity, on the basis of the definitions in IAS 32 
‘Financial Instruments: Presentation’. The standard is further amended to clarify that all non-equity contingent consideration, 
both financial and non-financial, is measured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in profit 
and loss.

Amendment to IFRS 8 ‘Operating Segments’ requires disclosure of the judgements made by management in aggregating 
operating segments. This includes a description of the segments which have been aggregated and the economic indicators 
which have been assessed in determining that the aggregated segments share similar economic characteristics.

Amendment to IAS 24 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ includes, as a related party, an entity that provides key management 
personnel services to the reporting entity or to the parent of the reporting entity (‘the management entity’). The reporting entity 
is not required to disclose the compensation paid by the management entity to the management entity’s employees or directors, 
but it is required to disclose the amounts charged to the reporting entity by the management entity for services provided.

Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011 – 2013 Cycle comprise a number of non-urgent but necessary amendments. The 
amendments, which are largely effective for periods beginning or after 1st July 2014, which are relevant to the Group’s 
operations include the following:

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ clarifies that IFRS 3 does not apply to the accounting for the formation of any joint arrangement 
under IFRS 11. The amendment also clarifies that the scope exemption only applies in the financial statements of the joint 
arrangement itself.

IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ clarifies that the portfolio exception in IFRS 13, which allows an entity to measure the fair 
value of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities on a net basis, applies to all contracts within the scope of IAS 39 or 
IFRS 9.

IAS 40 ‘Investment Property’ clarifies that IAS 40 and IFRS 3 are not mutually exclusive. The guidance in IAS 40 assists preparers 
to distinguish between investment property and owner-occupied property. Preparers also need to refer to the guidance in IFRS 3 
to determine whether the acquisition of an investment property is a business combination.

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) A subsidiary is an entity over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has 
rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over 
the entity.

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) An associate is an entity, not being a subsidiary or joint venture, over which the Group exercises significant influence.  
A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the 
net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only 
when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

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 and joint 
ventures are recognized in the consolidated financial statements only to the extent of unrelated investor’s interests in the 
associates and joint ventures.

(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 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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 2013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 – 25 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, based on a discounted cash flow method using unobservable 
inputs. 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 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

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 arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in other 
comprehensive income in the year in which they occur.

Past service costs are recognized immediately in profit and loss.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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.

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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)(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.

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 2013 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 2013 the Group’s Indonesian rupiah functional entities had United States dollar 
denominated net monetary liabilities of US$159 million (2012: liabilities of US$175 million). At 31st December 2013, 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$12 million lower/higher (2012: US$13 million lower/ higher), 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 (2012: US$3 million lower/ higher). 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 2013 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

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 2013 the Group’s interest rate hedge 
exclusive of the financial services companies was 43% (2012: 47%), with an average tenor of eight years (2012: seven 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 within the Group’s guideline.

At 31st December 2013, 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$27 million (2012: US$23 million) higher/lower, and hedging reserves would have 
been US$84 million (2012: US$113 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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.

Available-for-sale investments are unhedged. At 31st December 2013, 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$287 million 
(2012: US$313 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 2013, over 68% (2012: 74%) 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013(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 2013, total available borrowing facilities amounted to US$20.2 billion (2012: US$19.5 billion) of which 
US$11.3 billion (2012: US$11.5 billion) was drawn down. Undrawn committed facilities, in the form of revolving credit and  
term loan facilities, and undrawn uncommitted facilities totalled US$6.5 billion (2012: US$5.6 billion) and US$2.4 billion  
(2012: US$2.4 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.

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

5,172
6,352

2,169
86

1,475
52

7

2

1

1,919
1,774

110

4,056
6,177

443
370

–

171
149

–

3,302
77

1,847
49

13

7

2

1,172
1,146

129

1,104
1,081

–

264
249

–

791
32

–

53
44

–

796
25

1

59
50

–

371
27

–

53
44

–

512
25

1

53
45

–

2,983
90

12,961
6,639

10

10

1,499
1,475

4,138
3,856

–

110

2,848
99

13,361
6,452

–

24

1,553
1,527

4,205
4,098

–

129

At 31st December 2013
Borrowings
Creditors
Net settled derivative 

financial instruments
Gross settled derivative 
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on

insurance contracts

At 31st December 2012
Borrowings
Creditors
Net settled derivative 

financial instruments
Gross settled derivative 
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on 

insurance contracts

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2013 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)

2013

2012

6
14
30
38

8
17
28
34

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.

The fair value of unlisted investments, which are classified as available-for-sale and mainly include club and school debentures, 
are determined using prices quoted by brokers at the balance sheet date.

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

There were no changes in valuation techniques during the year.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by the levels in the fair value measurement hierarchy.

2013
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
–  listed securities
–  unlisted investments

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments

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

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments

Quoted
prices in active
markets

Observable
current market
transactions

Unobservable
inputs

US$m

US$m

US$m

943
–
943
–

943

–
–

–

1,077
–
1,077
–

1,077

–
–

–

–
42
42
294

336

–
(59)

(59)

–
41
41
144

185

–
(45)

(45)

–
161
161
–

161

(66)
–

(66)

–
134
134
–

134

(68)
–

(68)

Total

US$m

943
203
1,146
294

1,440

(66)
(59)

(125)

1,077
175
1,252
144

1,396

(68)
(45)

(113)

There were no transfers among the three categories during the year ended 31st December 2013. 

Movements of financial instruments which are valued based on unobservable inputs during the year ended 31st December are 
as follows:

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Capital repayment
Payment of contingent consideration
Net change in fair value during the year included in 
  other comprehensive income

At 31st December

2013

2012

Available-for-
sale financial
assets

Contingent
consideration
payable

Available-for-
sale financial
assets

Contingent
consideration
payable

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

134
(5)
6
(2)
–

28

161

68
–
–
–
(2)

–

66

93
–
1
–
–

40

134

7
2
62
–
(3)

–

68

The contingent consideration payable mainly arose from Astra’s acquisition of a 60% interest in PT Duta Nurcahya in 2012 and 
represents the fair value of service fee payable for mining services to be provided by the vendor.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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

2013
Other investments
Debtors
Bank balances and other 

liquid funds

Borrowings (excluding finance

lease liabilities)

Finance lease liabilities
Trade and other payables 
  excluding non-financial

liabilities

2012
Other investments
Debtors
Bank balances and other 

liquid funds

Borrowings (excluding finance

lease liabilities)

Finance lease liabilities
Trade and other payables 
  excluding non-financial 

liabilities

–
7,350

5,214

12,564

–
–

–

–

–
7,908

4,298

12,206

–
–

–

–

–
294

–

294

–
–

(59)

(59)

–
144

–

144

–
–

(45)

(45)

1,146
–

–

1,146

–
–

–

–

1,252
–

–

1,252

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

2
–

–

2

–
–

–

–

Other
financial
liabilities at
amortized
cost

US$m

–
–

–

–

Total
carrying
amount

US$m

1,146
7,644

Fair
value

US$m

1,146
7,239

5,214

5,214

14,004

13,599

(11,161)
(123)

(11,161)
(123)

(11,075)
(123)

(6,639)

(6,698)

(6,698)

(17,923)

(17,982)

(17,896)

–
–

–

–

1,254
8,052

1,254
8,295

4,298

4,298

13,604

13,847

(11,365)
(150)

(11,365)
(150)

(11,478)
(150)

(6,452)

(6,497)

(6,497)

(17,967)

(18,012)

(18,125)

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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.

On initial acquisition or acquisition of further interests in an entity, an assessment of the level of control or influence exercised 
by the Group is required. For entities where the Group has a shareholding of less than 50%, an assessment of the Group’s level 
of voting rights, board representation and other indicators of influence is performed to consider whether the Group has de facto 
control, requiring consolidation of that entity, or significant influence, requiring classification as an associate.

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. For 
investment properties in Hong Kong and Singapore, capitalization rates in the range of 3.50% to 4.45% for office (2012: 3.50% 
to 4.45%) and 4.50% to 5.50% for retail (2012: 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 rate.

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 2013 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.

54

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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.

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 for 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 discount rate. 
Any changes in these assumptions will impact the carrying amount of pension obligations.

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.

55

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

2013
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

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

Jardine
Pacific

US$m

2,346
(2,332)
–
14

(6)
–
(6)

112
–
112
120
(10)
110
–

110

(255)
706

2,458
(2,412)
–
46

(5)
1
(4)

115
–
115
–
157
(12)
145
–

145

(232)
615

Jardine
Motors

US$m

4,469
(4,386)
–
83

(13)
1
(12)

–
–
–
71
(13)
58
1

59

(117)
514

4,053
(4,012)
–
41

(21)
–
(21)

–
–
–
–
20
(8)
12
3

15

Jardine
Lloyd
Thompson

US$m

Hongkong
Land

US$m

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

76
–
76
76
–
76
–

76

–
553

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

71
–
71
–
71
–
71
–

71

1,857
(940)
–
917

(106)
42
(64)

235
–
235
1,088
(149)
939
(554)

385

(3,025)
26,899

1,115
(315)
–
800

(99)
38
(61)

166
–
166
–
905
(124)
781
(460)

321

Dairy
Farm

US$m

10,357
(9,835)
–
522

(11)
8
(3)

69
–
69
588
(102)
486
(179)

307

638
1,585

9,801
(9,324)
–
477

(14)
3
(11)

63
–
63
–
529
(83)
446
(163)

283

(129)
456

–
520

(3,273)
26,184

521
1,465

*

Net (debt)/cash is total borrowings less bank balances and other liquid funds. Net debt of financial services companies amounted to US$3,469 million at 
31st December 2013 (2012: US$3,804 million) and relates to Astra.

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

669
(557)
–
112

(17)
2
(15)

17
–
17
114
(20)
94
(38)

56

(479)
1,099

648
(566)
–
82

(15)
4
(11)

15
–
15
–
86
(17)
69
(27)

42

(136)
1,055

Jardine
Cycle &
Carriage

US$m

1,348
(1,306)
–
42

(1)
–
(1)

27
–
27
68
(7)
61
(26)

35

17
357

1,502
(1,454)
–
48

(1)
–
(1)

24
–
24
–
71
(8)
63
(29)

34

32
360

Corporate
and other
interests

US$m

Intersegment
transactions

Underlying
businesses
performance

Non-trading
items

US$m

US$m

US$m

–
(62)
–
(62)

(1)
6
5

–
–
–
(57)
(4)
(61)
27

(34)

922
1,541

–
(52)
–
(52)

(3)
5
2

4
–
4
–
(46)
1
(45)
25

(20)

(21)
21
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

1
(62)

(23)
23
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

39,465
(35,864)
–
3,601

(260)
137
(123)

1,122
–
1,122
4,600
(835)
3,765
(2,263)

1,502

39,593
(35,769)
–
3,824

(266)
123
(143)

1,056
–
1,056
–
4,737
(864)
3,873
(2,411)

1,462

–
(31)
(60)
(91)

–
–
–

(32)
352
320
229
(9)
220
(156)

64

–
–
330
330

–
–
–

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

209

Astra

US$m

18,440
(16,467)
–
1,973

(105)
78
(27)

586
–
586
2,532
(530)
2,002
(1,494)

508

(303)
9,590

20,039
(17,657)
–
2,382

(108)
72
(36)

598
–
598
–
2,944
(613)
2,331
(1,760)

571

(922)
10,428

726
1,307

–
(17)

Group

US$m

39,465
(35,895)
(60)
3,510

(260)
137
(123)

1,090
352
1,442
4,829
(844)
3,985
(2,419)

1,566

(2,601)
(42,782)

39,593
(35,769)
330
4,154

(266)
123
(143)

1,009
361
1,370
(69)
5,312
(878)
4,434
(2,763)

1,671

(3,413)
42,373

56

57

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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.

2013

US$m

648
803
60
25

1,536
(34)

1,502

26,978
14,012
755
1,049

42,794

2012

US$m

605
817
45
15

1,482
(20)

1,462

26,232
14,888
798
572

42,490

58

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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

2013

US$m

5,380
4,469
1,532
3,643
12,432
1,035
3,019
30,646
–
(776)

61,380

1,200
4,625
3,341
4,358
2,707
27,352
4,896
2,020
10,881

61,380

15,243
42,083
3,106
948

61,380

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

2013

US$m

2,346
4,469
–
1,857
10,357
669
1,348
18,440
–
(21)

39,465

1,200
1,866
3,341
1,374
2,223
16,045
2,638
421
10,357

39,465

10,847
26,079
2,264
275

39,465

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

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

59

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 tangible assets
Impairment of other investments
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
Operating lease expenses
–  minimum lease payments
–  contingent rents
–  subleases

Auditors’ remuneration
–  audit
–  non-audit services

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

Net operating costs included the following gains/(losses) from non-trading items:
Decrease 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

60

2013

US$m

(30,663)
532
(3,848)
(1,738)
(178)

(35,895)

(27,525)
(719)
(96)
(943)
(1)
(55)
(59)
19
12
(117)
(142)

(3,032)
(11)
(77)
(77)
(3,197)
(16)

(983)
(26)
55
(954)

(18)
(6)
(24)
52
33

(15)
(55)
10
–
29
–
–

(31)

2012

US$m

(30,729)
540
(3,719)
(1,755)
(106)

(35,769)

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

(2,875)
(10)
(75)
(71)
(3,031)
(3)

(925)
(44)
54
(915)

(17)
(4)
(21)
46
30

(52)
2
(12)
57
5
(1)
1

–

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)7  Net Financing Charges

Interest expense
–  bank loans and advances
–  other

Fair value (losses)/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 Lloyd Thompson
Hongkong Land
Dairy Farm
Mandarin Oriental
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Astra
Corporate and other interests

2013

US$m

(132)
(118)
(250)
(73)
73
–
(250)
28
(38)
(260)
137

(123)

2013

US$m

112
67
586
66
21
27
563
–

2012

US$m

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

(143)

2012

US$m

116
69
527
63
15
(22)
598
4

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
Restructuring of businesses
Other

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

1,442

1,370

352
(20)
(12)
–

320

361
(45)
(3)
1

314

61

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013 
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
–  change in fair value of investment properties
–  other items
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
(Under)/over provision in prior years
Withholding tax
Other

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

2013

US$m

(905)
61

(844)

(212)
(618)
(8)
(6)

(844)

(685)

25
41

(42)
(103)
(31)
6
4
(2)
(1)
(54)
(2)

(844)

–
(19)
(8)

(27)

2012

US$m

(906)
28

(878)

(193)
(677)
(5)
(3)

(878)

(782)

99
43

(44)
(95)
(33)
2
2
(2)
20
(85)
(3)

(878)

(1)
17
2

18

Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$374 million and US$4 million (2012: charge of US$370 million and 
credit of US$5 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 20.2% (2012: 19.5%) 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 mainly caused by a change in the geographic mix of the Group’s profits.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)11  Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,566 million (2012: US$1,671 million) and 
on the weighted average number of 368 million (2012: 365 million) shares in issue during the year.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,565 million (2012: US$1,670 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 369 million (2012: 366 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

2013

675
(307)
368

1

369

2012

665
(300)
365

1

366

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:

2013
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

4.26

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

4.25

US$m

1,566
(64)

2012
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

4.58

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

4.57

US$m

1,671
(209)

1,502

4.09

4.07

1,462

4.01

4.00

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

Underlying profit attributable to 
  shareholders

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 in fair value of plantations
Asset impairment
Sale and closure of businesses
Sale of investments
Sale of property interests
Restructuring of businesses
Restructuring of Rothschild and subsequent partial sale of investment in Paris Orléans
Withholding tax
Other

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

2
(3)
(9)
105
13
2
–
(1)
(45)

64

105
8
113
(2)
(50)
3
–
14
(14)
–
–
–

64

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

209

272
13
285
(10)
(26)
(1)
34
3
(3)
(57)
(18)
2

209

64

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
Goodwill

US$m

Franchise
rights

US$m

Leasehold
land

Concession
rights

US$m

US$m

1,079
(5)
1,074
(115)
69
–
(2)

–
–
–

1,026

1,030
(4)

1,026

1,055
(4)
1,051
(9)
33
–
(1)
–
–

1,074

1,079
(5)

1,074

220
–
220
(45)
–
–
–

–
–
–

175

177
(2)

175

235
–
235
(15)
–
–
–
–
–

220

220
–

220

781
(138)
643
(142)
42
106
(7)

2
4
(31)

617

754
(137)

617

670
(119)
551
(34)
–
139
(1)
14
(26)

643

781
(138)

643

384
(17)
367
(83)
–
61
–

–
–
(5)

340

357
(17)

340

349
(13)
336
(22)
–
58
–
–
(5)

367

384
(17)

367

13 

Intangible Assets

2013
Cost
Amortization and impairment
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before transfer 

to investment properties

Transfer from investment properties
Amortization

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Amortization and impairment

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

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

Other

US$m

271
(109)
162
(23)
17
80
(1)

–
–
(60)

175

296
(121)

175

279
(142)
137
(6)
4
81
–
–
(54)

162

271
(109)

162

2013

US$m

152
52
466
40
316

Total

US$m

2,735
(269)
2,466
(408)
128
247
(10)

2
4
(96)

2,333

2,614
(281)

2,333

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

2,466

2,735
(269)

2,466

2012

US$m

98
51
501
40
384

1,026

1,074

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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 20% and 52% and growth rates of up to 10% 
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 19% 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 has occurred. 

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$64 million 
and heavy equipment of US$111 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 2013 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 14% and 17%, 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 2013, the carrying amount of leasehold land pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$10 million 
(2012: US$12 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 86 years
34 years
up to 9 years
up to 40 years

Leasehold land
Concession rights
Computer software
Other

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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

2013
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 stock and work in progress
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge
Reclassified to non-current assets 
  held for sale

Net book value at 31st December

651
(82)
569
33
4
364
(15)

–

–
(10)
–

–

945

Cost
Depreciation and impairment

1,037
(92)

2,296
(433)
1,863
(235)
35
312
(23)

1

(2)
(79)
–

(3)

1,869

2,322
(453)

1,026
(590)
436
(15)
6
146
(5)

–

–
(95)
–

–

473

1,191
(92)
1,099
(104)
–
17
–

–

–
(25)
–

–

987

1,120
(647)

1,087
(100)

Total

US$m

11,115
(4,194)
6,921
(832)
82
1,736
(70)

3,690
(1,879)
1,811
(317)
35
499
(5)

2,261
(1,118)
1,143
(194)
2
398
(22)

–

–

1

(3)
(457)
(1)

–

1,562

3,507
(1,945)

(63)
(277)
–

–

987

2,118
(1,131)

(68)
(943)
(1)

(3)

6,823

11,191
(4,368)

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

945

1,869

473

987

1,562

987

6,823

591
(74)
517
20
–
23
(2)

–
(7)
(1)

19

569

651
(82)

569

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

–
(69)
–

23

1,863

2,296
(433)

1,863

900
(518)
382
4
2
144
(5)

–
(88)
(3)

–

436

705
(73)
632
(4)
492
–
–

–
(21)
–

–

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

(36)
(481)
–

2,070
(1,008)
1,062
(42)
–
466
(17)

(51)
(275)
–

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

(87)
(941)
(4)

–

–

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

Freehold properties include a hotel property of US$99 million (2012: US$100 million), which is stated net of a grant of  
US$25 million (2012: US$26 million).

Net book value of leasehold properties and plant and machinery acquired under finance leases amounted to US$326 million 
and US$92 million (2012: US$317 million and US$152 million), respectively.

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14  Tangible Assets (continued)
Rental income from properties and other tangible assets amounted to US$347 million (2012: US$329 million) including 
contingent rents of US$3 million (2012: 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

2013

US$m

146
81
89
22

338

2012

US$m

169
78
60
4

311

At 31st December 2013, the carrying amount of tangible assets pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$782 million 
(2012: US$819 million) (refer note 32).

15 

Investment Properties

2013
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Transfer to completed commercial properties
Transfer from/(to) intangible assets and tangible assets
Net decrease in fair value

At 31st December

Freehold properties
Leasehold properties

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

At 31st December

Freehold properties
Leasehold properties

68

Completed
commercial
properties

Under
development
commercial
properties

Completed
residential
properties

US$m

US$m

US$m

22,753
(46)
49
(12)
172
5
(53)

22,868

22,309
83
59
–
(14)
316

22,753

666
9
192
–
(172)
(7)
(6)

682

142
11
514
–
–
(1)

666

542
(4)
1
–
–
–
(1)

538

528
2
3
(6)
–
15

542

Total

US$m

23,961
(41)
242
(12)
–
(2)
(60)

24,088

55
24,033

24,088

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

23,961

55
23,906

23,961

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)Investment Properties (continued)

15 
The Group measures its investment properties at fair value. The fair value of the Group’s investment properties at  
31st December 2013 and 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, China, 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 Council and the HKIS Valuation Standards issued by the Hong Kong 
Institute of Surveyors, were arrived at by reference to the net income, allowing for reversionary potential, of each property.

Fair value measurements using significant observable inputs
Fair values of completed residential properties are generally derived using the direct comparison method. This valuation method 
is based on comparing the property to be valued directly with other comparable properties, which have recently transacted. 
However, given the heterogeneous nature of real estate properties, appropriate adjustments are usually required to allow for 
any qualitative differences that may affect the price likely to be achieved by the property under consideration.

Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs
Fair values of completed commercial properties in Hong Kong and Singapore are generally derived using the income 
capitalization method. This valuation method is based on the capitalization of the net income and reversionary income potential 
by adopting appropriate capitalization rates, which are derived from analysis of sale transactions and valuers’ interpretation 
of prevailing investor requirements or expectations. The prevailing market rents adopted in the valuation have reference to 
valuers’ view of recent lettings, within the subject properties and other comparable properties.

Fair values of completed commercial properties in Vietnam and Cambodia are generally derived using the discounted cash flow 
method. The net present value of the income stream is estimated by applying an appropriate discount rate which reflects the 
risk profile.

Fair values of under development commercial properties are generally derived using the residual method. This valuation method 
is essentially a means of valuing the land by reference to its development potential by deducting development costs together 
with developer’s profit and risk from the estimated capital value of the proposed development assuming completion as at the 
date of valuation.

The Group’s policy is to recognize transfers between fair value measurements as of the date of the event or change in 
circumstances that caused the transfer.

Information about fair value measurements of Hongkong Land’s investment properties using significant unobservable inputs:

Commercial Property

Fair value at
31st December

US$m

Valuation method

Completed

Hong Kong

22,127

Income capitalization

Singapore

621

Income capitalization

Vietnam and Cambodia

54

Discounted cash flow

Total

22,802

Range of 
significant unobservable inputs

Prevailing market 
rent per month

Capitalization/
discount rates

US$

%

3.9 to 37.6 
per square foot
6.0 to 10.6 
per square foot
23.0 to 52.4 
per square metre

3.65 to 5.50

3.50 to 5.50

15.00 to 16.00

Under development Mainland China

Cambodia

Total

618

25

643

Residual

Residual

91.0 
per square metre
42.0 to 95.0 
per square metre

5.25

16.00

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15 
Prevailing market rents are estimated based on independent valuers’ view of recent lettings, within the subject properties and 
other comparable properties. The higher the rents, the higher the fair value.

Capitalization and discount rates are estimated by independent valuers based on the risk profile of the properties being valued. 
The lower the rates, the higher the fair value.

Rental income from investment properties amounted to US$811 million (2012: US$743 million) including contingent rents of 
US$15 million (2012: US$13 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

2013

US$m

714
468
429
64

1,675

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 2012 and 2013.

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

2012

US$m

707
506
411
59

1,683

2012

US$m

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

1,026

178
848

1,026

2013

US$m

1,026
(219)
69
(5)
(15)

856

105
751

856

Hectares

Hectares

33,147
187,382

220,529

37,842
175,288

213,130

Movements during the year:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Net decrease in fair value

At 31st December

Immature plantations
Mature plantations

Planted area:
Immature plantations
Mature plantations

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The plantations were valued internally at their fair values less point of sale costs, based on a discounted cash flow method 
using unobservable inputs. The major unobservable inputs 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 (%)

2013

2012

909
9*
7*
14

934
9*
6*
14

The higher the crude palm oil price per tonne and the higher the effective annual price inflation, the higher the fair value. 
The higher the effective annual cost inflation and the higher the post-tax discount rates, the lower the fair value.

Changes in unrealized loss for the year for plantations held at the end of the year amounted to US$15 million  
(2012: US$52 million) and have been included in profit or loss in the line ‘Other operating expenses’. 

During the year, the Group harvested 3.7 million (2012: 4.1 million) tonnes of produce from the plantations with a fair value at 
the point of harvest less point of sale costs of US$482 million (2012: US$638 million).

The Group’s plantations had not been pledged as security for borrowings at 31st December 2012 and 2013.

*
0% inflation thereafter.

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

Unlisted associates
Share of attributable net assets
Goodwill on acquisition

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

Movements of associates and joint ventures
  during the year:
At 1st January – as restated
Share of results after tax and non-controlling interests
Share of other comprehensive income after tax 
  and non-controlling interests
Dividends received
Acquisitions, increases in attributable interests
  and advances
Disposals, decreases in attributable interests 
  and repayment of advances
Other

At 31st December

Fair value of listed associates/joint ventures

72

2013

US$m

313
71
20
404
873
1,277
267
1,544
556
6,458
7,014
136
7,150

8,694

386
1
553
4,914
372
116
169
2,166
17

8,694

2012

US$m

285
81
20
386
839
1,225
259
1,484
626
5,855
6,481
151
6,632

8,116

330
1
520
4,273
341
112
169
2,352
18

8,116

Associates

Joint ventures

2013

US$m

1,484
316

(132)
(144)

19

(11)
12

1,544

1,659

2012

US$m

1,539
254

11
(138)

36

(225)
7

1,484

1,430

2013

US$m

6,632
1,126

(493)
(506)

494

(103)
–

7,150

492

2012

US$m

5,714
1,116

14
(626)

489

(74)
(1)

6,632

649

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
17  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
(a) Investment in associates
The material associates of the Group are listed below. These associates have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares, 
which are held directly by the Group.

Nature of investments in material associates in 2013 and 2012:

Name of entity

Nature of business

Country of incorporation/
principal place of business

% of ownership interest
2012
2013

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor

Insurance and reinsurance
broking, risk management
and employee benefit
services
Automotive

United Kingdom/ 
Worldwide

Indonesia/Indonesia

42

32

42

32

As at 31st December 2013, the fair value of the Group’s interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (‘Jardine Lloyd Thompson’), 
which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, was US$1,475 million (2012: US$1,121 million) and the carrying amount of the 
Group’s interest was US$553 million (2012: US$520 million).

Summarized financial information for material associates
Summarized balance sheet at 31st December

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
2012
2013

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
2012
2013

Non-current assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Other non-current liabilities

US$m

1,237

1,241
697

1,938

(787)
(244)

Total non-current liabilities

(1,031)

Current liabilities
Financial liabilities 

US$m

881

1,009
578

1,587

(406)
(239)

(645)

(excluding trade payables)

(25)

(31)

Other current liabilities 

(including trade payables)

Total current liabilities

Non-controlling interests

Net assets

(1,525)

(1,550)

(32)

562

(1,229)

(1,260)

(24)

539

US$m

610

474
407

881

–
(41)

(41)

(1)

(525)

(526)

–

924

US$m

757

396
402

798

–
(46)

(46)

(2)

(601)

(603)

–

906

2013

US$m

1,847

1,715
1,104

2,819

(787)
(285)

(1,072)

Total

2012

US$m

1,638

1,405
980

2,385

(406)
(285)

(691)

(26)

(33)

(2,050)

(2,076)

(32)

1,486

(1,830)

(1,863)

(24)

1,445

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17  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarized statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
2012
2013

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
2012
2013

Revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying business 
  performance
Income tax expense
Profit after tax from underlying 
  business performance
Profit after tax from 
  non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Dividends received 
from associates

US$m

1,533
(39)
2
(27)

278
(73)

205

(28)
177
(49)

128

35

US$m

1,401
(33)
3
(22)

249
(65)

184

(6)
178
3

181

34

US$m

4,560
(110)
33
–

459
(120)

339

–
339
(219)

120

32

US$m

4,435
(105)
26
–

396
(103)

293

–
293
(56)

237

32

Total

2012

US$m

5,836
(138)
29
(22)

645
(168)

477

(6)
471
(53)

418

66

2013

US$m

6,093
(149)
35
(27)

737
(193)

544

(28)
516
(268)

248

67

The information above reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the associates adjusted for differences in 
accounting policies between the Group and the associates.

Reconciliation of the summarized financial information
Reconciliation of the summarized financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interests in its material 
associates for the year ended 31st December:

Net assets
Adjustment for shares 
  purchased for employee
  benefit plans
Adjusted net assets
Interest in associates (%)
Group’s share of net assets 

in associates

Goodwill

Carrying value

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
2012
2013

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
2012
2013

US$m

562

192
754
42

313
240

553

US$m

539

141
680
42

285
235

520

US$m

924

–
924
32

295
–

295

US$m

906

–
906
32

289
–

289

Total

2012

US$m

1,445

141
1,586

574
235

809

2013

US$m

1,486

192
1,678

608
240

848

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17  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
The Group has interests in a number of individually immaterial associates. The following table analyses, in aggregate, the share 
of profit and other comprehensive income and carrying amount of these associates.

Share of profit
Share of other comprehensive income
Share of total comprehensive income

Carrying amount of interests in these associates

Contingent liabilities relating to the Group’s interest in associates

Financial guarantee in respect of facilities made available to an associate

2013

US$m

141
(54)
87

696

2013

US$m

21

2012

US$m

92
5
97

675

2012

US$m

20

(b) Investment in joint ventures
The material joint ventures of the Group are listed below. These joint ventures have share capital consisting solely of ordinary 
shares, which are held directly by the Group.

Nature of investments in material joint ventures in 2013 and 2012:

Nature of business

Country of incorporation and
principal place of business

% of ownership interest
2012
2013

Hongkong Land
Property investment
–  Properties Sub F, Ltd
–  BFC Development LLP
Property investment
–  Central Boulevard Development Pte Ltd Property investment
–  One Raffles Quay Pte Ltd
Property investment
Astra
–  PT Astra Honda Motor
–  PT Bank Permata Tbk

Automotive
Commercial and foreign 
  exchange bank

Macau
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore

Indonesia
Indonesia

49
33
33
33

50
45

49
33
33
33

50
45

As at 31st December 2013, the fair value of the Group’s interest in PT Bank Permata Tbk, which is listed on the Indonesian Stock 
Exchange, was US$492 million (2012: US$649 million) and the carrying amount of the Group’s interest was US$596 million 
(2012: US$677 million). All other joint ventures in the above table are unlisted. 

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Summarized financial information for material joint ventures
Set out below are the summarized financial information for the Group’s material joint ventures.

Summarized balance sheets at 31st December

Central
Boulevard
  Properties  Development  Development
Pte Ltd
  Sub F, Ltd 

BFC 

LLP 

US$m

US$m

US$m

One
Raffles
Quay
Pte Ltd

US$m

PT Astra
Honda
Motor

US$m

PT Bank
Permata
Tbk

US$m

Total

US$m

2013
Non-current assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Financial liabilities 

(excluding trade payables)

Other current liabilities

(including trade payables)

Total current liabilities

1,170

3,595

2,467

2,758

1,198

4,824

16,012

29
111
140

(91)
(109)
(200)

(3)

(49)
(52)

12
14
26

117
142
259

18
1
19

(1,331)
–
(1,331)

(1,275)
(15)
(1,290)

(823)
(196)
(1,019)

376
396
772

–
(247)
(247)

1,692
7,071
8,763

(729)
(44)
(773)

2,244
7,735
9,979

(4,249)
(611)
(4,860)

(1)

(87)
(88)

(8)

(168)
(176)

(6)

(42)
(48)

–

(11,490)

(11,508)

(588)
(588)

(186)
(11,676)

(1,120)
(12,628)

Net assets

1,058

2,202

1,260

1,710

1,135

1,138

8,503

2012
Non-current assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Financial liabilities

(excluding trade payables)

Other current liabilities 

(including trade payables)

Total current liabilities

Net assets

1,003

3,505

2,417

2,683

1,459

4,572

15,639

45
61
106

(136)
(90)
(226)

(5)

(58)
(63)

820

22
19
41

52
459
511

24
2
26

(1,377)
–
(1,377)

(1,410)
–
(1,410)

(854)
(186)
(1,040)

298
444
742

–
(298)
(298)

2,568
6,469
9,037

(617)
(50)
(667)

3,009
7,454
10,463

(4,394)
(624)
(5,018)

(2)

(96)
(98)

(7)

(484)
(491)

(5)

(39)
(44)

–

(11,400)

(11,419)

(638)
(638)

(275)
(11,675)

(1,590)
(13,009)

2,071

1,027

1,625

1,265

1,267

8,075

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17  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarized statements of comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December

Central
Boulevard
  Properties  Development  Development
Pte Ltd
  Sub F, Ltd 

BFC 

LLP 

US$m

US$m

US$m

One
Raffles
Quay
Pte Ltd

US$m

PT Astra
Honda
Motor

US$m

PT Bank
Permata
Tbk

US$m

Total

US$m

152

165

852

126

4,947

1,249

7,491

(9)
–
(4)

95
(12)

83

155
238

–

238

–
–
(48)

77
9

86

206
292

–
–
(25)

391
(66)

325

129
454

–
–
(23)

72
(12)

60

149
209

(90)
28
–

601
(145)

456

–
456

(18)
–
–

216
(54)

162

–
162

(117)
28
(100)

1,452
(280)

1,172

639
1,811

(70)

(35)

(52)

(282)

(291)

(730)

222

419

157

174

152

(129)

1,081

–

268

24

–

30

115

165

(14)
1
(6)

68
(8)

60

321
381

2

383

66

–
–
(51)

79
(6)

73

70
143

119

262

22

62

28

–
–
(16)

(8)
–

(8)

223
215

46

261

109

4,579

1,086

6,082

–
–
(22)

58
(9)

49

81
130

88

218

(92)
24
–

612
(149)

463

–
463

(106)

357

(18)
–
–

203
(55)

148

–
148

(72)

76

(124)
25
(95)

1,012
(227)

785

695
1,480

77

1,557

2013
Revenue
Depreciation and 
  amortization
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying
  business performance
Income tax expense
Profit after tax from 
  underlying business 
  performance
Profit after tax from
  non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive 
  expense

Total comprehensive
income/(expense)

Dividends received from 

joint ventures

2012
Revenue
Depreciation and 
  amortization
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying
  business performance
Income tax expense
Profit after tax from 
  underlying business 
  performance
Profit after tax from 
  non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive 
income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income

Dividends received from 

joint ventures

–

21

263

–

372

The information above reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the joint ventures adjusted for differences 
in accounting policies between the Group and the joint ventures.

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17  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Reconciliation of summarized financial information
Reconciliation of the summarized financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interests in its material 
joint ventures for the year ended 31st December

Central
Boulevard
  Properties  Development  Development
Pte Ltd
  Sub F, Ltd 

BFC 

LLP 

2013
Net assets
Shareholders’ loans
Adjusted net assets
Interest in joint ventures (%)
Group’s share of net assets 

US$m

US$m

US$m

1,058
93
1,151
49

2,202
1,332
3,534
33

1,260
1,276
2,536
33

One
Raffles
Quay
Pte Ltd

US$m

1,710
107
1,817
33

in joint ventures

564

1,178

845

605

Group adjustments to share 
  of net assets at acquisition
Goodwill

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

Carrying value

564

1,178

845

605

2012
Net assets
Shareholders’ loans
Adjusted net assets
Interest in joint ventures (%)
Group’s share of net assets

in joint ventures

Group adjustments to share 
  of net assets at acquisition
Goodwill

820
141
961
49

471

–
–

2,071
1,378
3,449
33

1,027
1,411
2,438
33

1,625
111
1,736
33

1,149

812

578

–
–

–
–

–
–

Carrying value

471

1,149

812

578

PT Astra
Honda
Motor

US$m

PT Bank
Permata
Tbk

US$m

1,135
–
1,135
50

567

1
–

568

1,265
–
1,265
50

632

1
–

633

1,138
–
1,138
45

507

49
40

596

1,267
–
1,267
45

565

61
51

677

Total

US$m

8,503
2,808
11,311

4,266

50
40

4,356

8,075
3,041
11,116

4,207

62
51

4,320

The Group has interests in a number of individually immaterial joint ventures. The following table analyses, in aggregate, 
the share of profit and other comprehensive income and carrying amount of these joint ventures.

Share of profit
Share of other comprehensive income
Share of total comprehensive income

Carrying amount of interests in these joint ventures

Commitments and contingent liabilities in respect of joint ventures
The Group has the following commitments relating to its joint ventures as at 31st December:

Commitment to provide funding if called

2013

US$m

391
(146)
245

2,794

2013

US$m

387

2012

US$m

468
21
489

2,312

2012

US$m

272

There were no contingent liabilities relating to the Group’s interest in the joint ventures at 31st December 2013 and 2012.

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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 during the year:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals and capital repayments
Unwinding of discount
Net revaluation (deficit)/surplus

At 31st December

2013

US$m

51
104
188
103
35
462
943
203
1,146

–

1,146

1,129
17

1,146

102
711
333

2012

US$m

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

2

1,254

1,241
13

1,254

125
817
312

1,146

1,254

1,254
(90)
127
(115)
(2)
(28)

1,146

1,100
(21)
427
(435)
–
183

1,254

Movements of available-for-sale financial assets which were valued based on unobservable inputs during the year are disclosed 
in note 2. Profit on sale of these assets in 2012 amounted to US$2 million and was credited to profit and loss. There was no sale 
of these assets in 2013.

No held-to-maturity financial assets was held at 31st December 2013. The fair value of held-to-maturity financial assets at 
31st December 2012 was US$2 million.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

80

2013

US$m

3,915
(183)
3,732

889
(102)
787
(33)
754
4,486

2,401
78
2,479
(29)
2,450

1,511
108
1,619
(11)
1,608

8,544

2,811
5,733

8,544

858
7,550
82
54

8,544

3,368
713
4,081
2,450
708

7,239

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
619

8,295

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)19  Debtors (continued)
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% (2012: 6% to 15%) per annum, while the fair value of short-term debtors approximates their carrying amounts. Derivative 
financial instruments are stated at fair value.

Financing debtors
Financing debtors comprise consumer financing debtors and financing lease receivables. They 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 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 or lease 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 and current economic conditions. The impaired financing debtors 
arise mainly from retail customers, which are assessed collectively. 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:

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

2013

US$m

2,654
1,387
853

4,894

2,027
1,122
766

3,915

2013

US$m

889
300
(300)
889
(102)

787

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

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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

2013

2012

Gross 
investment

Net 
investment

Gross 
investment

Net 
investment

US$m

US$m

514
273
102

889

444
247
96

787

US$m

613
341
131

1,085

US$m

524
306
123

953

The fair value of the financing debtors is US$4,081 million (2012: US$5,273 million). The fair value of financing debtors is 
determined based on cash flows discounted using rates of 9% to 32% per annum (2012: 8% to 29% per annum).

Financing debtors are due within five years (2012: five years) from the balance sheet date and the interest  rates range from 12% 
to 32% per annum (2012: 7% to 43% 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 2013, consumer financing debtors of US$31 million (2012: US$51 million), financing lease receivables of 
US$133 million (2012: US$1 million), trade debtors of US$116 million (2012: US$82 million) and other debtors of US$14 million 
(2012: US$12 million) were impaired. The impaired consumer financing debtors and financing lease receivables were covered by 
provisions for impairment of these debtors which are assessed collectively. The amounts of the provisions for trade debtors and 
other debtors were US$29 million (2012: US$27 million) and US$11 million (2012: US$10 million), respectively. It was assessed 
that a portion of the debtors is expected to be recovered. 

At 31st December 2013, consumer financing debtors of US$315 million (2012: US$522 million), financing lease receivable  
of US$182 million (2012: US$260 million), trade debtors of US$662 million (2012: US$592 million) and other debtors of  
US$87 million (2012: US$63 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

Consumer
financing debtors

Financing
lease receivables

Trade debtors

Other debtors

2013

US$m

265
44
6
–

315

2012

US$m

421
85
16
–

522

2013

US$m

174
8
–
–

182

2012

US$m

147
108
5
–

260

2013

US$m

350
173
87
52

662

2012

US$m

285
201
56
50

592

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

9
2
2
74

87

11
4
12
36

63

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The risk of trade and other debtors that are neither past due nor impaired at 31st December 2013 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
Other receivables
Financial assets
Prepayments
Reinsurers’ share of estimated losses on insurance contracts
Rental and other deposits
Other

2013

US$m

294
7
33
108
14
252
708
555
47
183
115

2012

US$m

144
10
40
111
14
300
619
686
61
186
87

1,608

1,639

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  
(2012: US$14 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 customers.

Movements in the provisions for impairment are as follows:

Consumer
financing debtors

Financing
lease receivables

Trade debtors

Other debtors

2013

US$m

(218)
47
(97)

–
85

2012

US$m

(206)
14
(115)

–
89

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

(37)
7
(5)

–
2

(19)
2
(20)

–
–

(27)
4
(15)

3
6

(26)
–
(12)

3
8

(10)
–
(3)

–
2

(11)
–
(1)

2
–

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additional provisions
Unused amounts 

reversed

Amounts written off

At 31st December

(183)

(218)

(33)

(37)

(29)

(27)

(11)

(10)

At 31st December 2013, the carrying amount of consumer financing debtors, financing lease receivables,  trade debtors and 
other debtors pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$1,951 million, US$221 million, US$1 million and US$6 million 
(2012: US$2,150 million, US$318 million, US$1 million and US$7 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

2013
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policy 

for employee benefits

–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Credited to profit and loss
Charged to other comprehensive 

income

At 31st December

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

2012
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policy

for employee benefits

–  as restated
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

(180)

–
(180)
1
–
17

–

(162)

79
(241)

(162)

(170)

–
(170)
(2)
–
(9)

–
–
1

(180)

81
(261)

(180)

(595)

–
(595)
85
(7)
(1)

(8)

(526)

(45)
(481)

(526)

(515)

–
(515)
23
(123)
19

1
–
–

(595)

(47)
(548)

(595)

35

–
35
(3)
3
(2)

–

33

25
8

33

23

–
23
–
–
12

–
–
–

35

22
13

35

91

4
95
(17)
–
7

(19)

66

60
6

66

53

5
58
(4)
–
14

17
–
10

95

80
15

95

111

–
111
(31)
–
40

–

120

145
(25)

120

137

–
137
(8)
–
(8)

–
1
(11)

111

129
(18)

111

Total

US$m

(538)

4
(534)
35
(4)
61

(27)

(469)

264
(733)

(469)

(472)

5
(467)
9
(123)
28

18
1
–

(534)

265
(799)

(534)

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$121 million (2012: US$111 million) arising from unused tax losses of US$527 million  
(2012: US$483 million) have not been recognized in the financial statements. Included in the unused tax losses,  
US$256 million have no expiry date and the balance will expire at various dates up to and including 2023.

Deferred tax liabilities of US$386 million (2012: US$349 million) arising on temporary differences associated with investments 
in subsidiaries of US$3,863 million (2012: US$3,270 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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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
 
 
 
21  Pension Plans
The Group operates defined benefit pension plans in the main territories in which it operates, with the major plans in Hong 
Kong, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. Most of the pension plans are final salary defined benefits, calculated based on a 
members’ length of service and their salaries in the final years leading up to retirement. In both Hong Kong and Indonesia, the 
pension benefits are paid in one lump sum. With the exception of certain plans in Hong Kong, all the defined benefit plans are 
closed to new members. In addition, although all plans are impacted by the discount rate, liabilities in Hong Kong and Indonesia 
are driven by salary increases, whilst the United Kingdom plans are driven by inflationary risks.

The Group’s defined benefit plans are either funded or unfunded, with the assets of the funded plans held independently of the 
Group’s assets in separate trustee administered funds. Plan assets held in trusts are governed by local regulations and practices 
in each country. Responsibility for governance of the plans, including investment decisions and contribution schedules, lies 
jointly with the company and the boards of trustees. The Group’s major plans are valued by independent actuaries annually 
using the projected unit credit method.

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

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of funded obligations

Present value of unfunded obligations

Net pension liabilities

Analysis of net pension liabilities:
Pension assets
Pension liabilities

2013

US$m

1,002
(1,043)
(41)
(202)

(243)

51
(294)

(243)

2012

US$m

977
(1,075)
(98)
(252)

(350)

28
(378)

(350)

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201321  Pension Plans (continued)
The movement in the net pension liabilities is as follows:

2013
At 1st January – as restated
Current service cost
Interest income/(expense)
Past service cost and gains on settlements
Administration expenses

Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Remeasurements
–  return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in interest income
–  change in financial assumptions
–  experience losses

Contributions from employers
Contributions from plan participants
Benefit payments
Transfer from other plans

At 31st December

2012
At 1st January – as restated
Current service cost
Interest income/(expense)
Past service cost and losses on settlements

Exchange differences
Remeasurements
–  return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in interest income
–  change in financial assumptions
–  experience losses

Contributions from employers
Contributions from plan participants
Benefit payments
Settlements
Transfer to other plans

At 31st December – as restated

Fair value
of plan
assets

US$m

Present
value of
obligation

US$m

977
–
38
–
(1)
37
1,014
(20)
–

37
–
–
37
38
4
(73)
2

(1,327)
(67)
(55)
8
–
(114)
(1,441)
72
(5)

–
103
(50)
53
–
(4)
82
(2)

Total

US$m

(350)
(67)
(17)
8
(1)
(77)
(427)
52
(5)

37
103
(50)
90
38
–
9
–

1,002

(1,245)

(243)

898
–
43
–
43
941
9

60
–
–
60
36
4
(71)
(1)
(1)

(1,140)
(57)
(59)
(2)
(118)
(1,258)
–

–
(131)
(14)
(145)
–
(4)
78
1
1

977

(1,327)

(242)
(57)
(16)
(2)
(75)
(317)
9

60
(131)
(14)
(85)
36
–
7
–
–

(350)

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The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation at 31st December 2013 is 12 years (2012: 13 years).

Expected maturity analysis of undiscounted pension benefits at 31st December is as follows:

Less than a year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years
Beyond five years

2013

US$m

91
89
281
5,683

6,144

2012

US$m

83
102
267
6,610

7,062

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

Hong Kong

Indonesia

UK

Others

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

%

4.4
5.0

%

3.4
5.0

%

7.7
7.4

%

6.5
7.6

%

4.4
–

%

4.2
–

%

2.5
2.6

%

2.4
2.6

Discount rate
Salary growth rate

Life expectancy for pensioners in the United Kingdom plans at the age of 65 for male and female are 22 years and 24 years 
respectively (2012: 22 years and 24 years). As the participants of the plans relating to employees in Hong Kong and Indonesia 
usually take one-off lump sum amounts from the plans upon retirement, mortality is not an assumption for these plans.

The sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in the weighted principal assumptions is:

Discount rate
Salary growth rate

Change in
assumption

1%
1%

Impact on defined benefit obligation
Decrease in
Increase in
assumption
assumption

US$m

(129)
78

US$m

153
(67)

The above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. 
In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the sensitivity 
of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions the same method (present value of the defined benefit 
obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period) has been applied as when 
calculating the pension liability recognized within the balance sheet.

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

Asia
Pacific

US$m

Europe

US$m

North
America

US$m

Global

US$m

Total

US$m

2013
Quoted investments
  Equity instruments
  Debt instruments
  –  government
  –  corporate bonds

  –  investment grade

Investment funds

Unquoted investments
  Debt instruments
  –  government
  –  corporate bonds

  –  investment grade
  –  non-investment grade

Investment funds

Total investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Benefits payable and other

148

40

21
61
17
226

9

2
–
2
11
1
12
238

63

1

–
1
117
181

30

10
1
11
41
–
41
222

14

–

–
–
147
161

12

22
3
25
37
–
37
198

11

–

110
110
36
157

6

–
–
–
6
163
169
326

236

41

131
172
317
725

57

34
4
38
95
164
259
984
22
(4)

1,002

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21  Pension Plans (continued)

Asia
Pacific

US$m

Europe

US$m

North
America

US$m

Global

US$m

Total

US$m

2012
Quoted investments
  Equity instruments
  Debt instruments
  –  government
  –  corporate bonds

  –  investment grade

Investment funds

Unquoted investments
  Debt instruments
  –  government
  –  corporate bonds

  –  investment grade
  –  non-investment grade

Investment funds

Total investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Benefits payable and other

172

53

24
77
13
262

16

2
–
2
18
–
18
280

54

–

–
–
102
156

48

12
–
12
60
–
60
216

12

–

–
–
82
94

23

34
2
36
59
–
59
153

11

–

108
108
38
157

6

–
–
–
6
149
155
312

249

53

132
185
235
669

93

48
2
50
143
149
292
961
19
(3)

977

The defined benefit plans in Hong Kong have 2 strategic asset allocations for its open and closed plans. The open plans have an 
equity/debt allocation of 70/30 whilst the closed plans have a 60/40 split.

The strategic asset allocation is derived from the asset-liability modeling (‘ALM’) review, done triennially to ensure the plans 
can meet future funding and solvency requirements. The last ALM review was completed in 2012, with the new strategic asset 
allocations adopted in the first quarter of 2013.

As at 31st December 2013, the Hong Kong plans had assets of US$523 million (2012: US$497 million). These assets were 
invested 22% in Asia Pacific, 20% in Europe and 32% in North America (2012: 27%, 21% and 24%, respectively). In 2013, 58% 
and 42% of the investments were in quoted and unquoted instruments respectively. In 2012, the split was 46% and 54%. The 
high percentage of quoted instruments provides liquidity to fund drawdowns and benefit payments. Within the quoted equity 
allocation, the plan is well diversified in terms of sectors, with the top three being financials, properties and technology with a 
combined fair value of US$54 million. In 2012 the top three sectors were financials, industrials, and properties with a combined 
fair value of US$60 million.

In the United Kingdom, the defined benefit plans have similar strategic asset allocation of 60/40 equity/debt, a shift from a 
50/50 allocation in 2012. The majority of the equity investments are in passive funds with a significant percentage in developed 
economies. Matheson & Co has 80% of their investments in developed and 20% in emerging economies. This is largely similar 
to 2012. In 2013, 70% of their investments were in quoted instruments, a reduction from 81% in 2012 due to an increase in 
alternative assets. Jardine Motors had 95% of the investments in developed economies and all of their investments were in 
quoted instruments, similar to 2012. The top three sectors of the quoted equity instruments at the end of both 2013 and 2012 
were financials, consumer goods and industrials, with combined fair values of US$51 million and US$44 million respectively.

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21  Pension Plans (continued)
In Indonesia, Astra’s defined benefit plan has a strategic asset allocation of 40/60 equity/debt, in line with 2012’s allocation. 
Under local pension regulations, the plan can only invest in domestic equity and debt and there is a 20% cap on the plan 
holding Astra-group related securities. As of 31st December 2013, the plan had total investments in Astra group of 19%, largely 
similar to 2012. All of Astra’s investments are in quoted instruments and the top three sectors of the quoted equity instruments 
for both 2013 and 2012 were financials, consumer goods, and industrials, with combined fair values of US$22 million and 
US$26 million respectively.

Through its defined benefit pension plans, the Group is expected to be exposed to a number of risks such as asset volatility, 
changes in bond yields, inflation risk and life expectancy, the most significant of which are detailed below:

Asset volatility
The plan liabilities are calculated using a discount rate set with reference to corporate bond yields; if plan assets underperform 
this yield, this will create a deficit. The Group’s defined benefit plans hold a percentage of equities, which are expected to 
outperform corporate bonds in the long-term, whilst providing volatility and risk in the short-term.

In Hong Kong, where the Group has open and closed plans, the assets and liabilities mix are distinct to reduce the level of 
investment risk to each plan. The closed plans reduced their equity exposure and increased investments in government and 
corporate bonds in the first quarter of 2013. The open plans retained a higher exposure to equities to generate higher returns to 
meet pension obligations. Management believes that the long-term nature of the plan liabilities and the strength of the Group 
supports a level of equity investment as part of the Group’s long term strategy to manage the plans efficiently.

Changes in bond yields
A decrease in corporate bond yields will increase plan liabilities, although this will be partially offset by an increase in the value 
of the plans’ bond holdings.

Inflation risk
Only the Group’s United Kingdom plans’ benefit obligations are linked to inflation, specifically CPI, where a higher CPI leads 
to higher liabilities. Although CPI has remained benign in 2013, the long-term outlook is for a higher inflation assumption. 
The majority of the Group’s plan assets are unaffected by inflation.

Life expectancy
Life expectancy risk is only applicable to the United Kingdom plans, where increase in longevity assumptions results in an 
increase in the plan’s liabilities. The Hong Kong and Indonesia plans provide for a lump-sum benefit payment at retirement.

The Group ensures that the investment positions are managed within an ALM framework that is developed to achieve long-term 
returns that are in line with the obligations under the pension schemes. Within the ALM framework, the Group’s objective is to 
match assets to the pension obligations by investing in a well-diversified portfolio that generates sufficient risk-adjusted returns 
that match the benefit payments. The Group also actively monitors the duration and the expected yield of the investments to 
ensure it matches the expected cash outflows arising from the pension obligations. 

Investments across the plans are well diversified, such that the failure of any single investment would not have a material 
impact on the overall level of assets.

The Group maintains an active and regular contribution schedule across all the plans. The contributions to all its plans in 2013 
were US$38 million and the estimated amount of contributions expected to be paid to all its plans in 2014 is US$63 million.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)22  Properties for Sale

Properties in the course of development
Completed properties

2013

US$m

2,570
100

2,670

2012

US$m

2,416
97

2,513

As at 31st December 2013, properties in the course of development amounting to US$1,890 million (2012: US$1,774 million) 
were not scheduled for completion within the next twelve months.

At 31st December 2013, the carrying amount of properties for sale pledged as security for borrowings amounted to  
US$711 million (2012: US$315 million) (refer note 32).

23  Stocks and Work in Progress

Finished goods
Work in progress
Raw materials
Spare parts
Other

2013

US$m

2,722
43
76
85
89

3,015

2012

US$m

2,998
52
110
136
123

3,419

At 31st December 2013, the carrying amount of stocks and work in progress pledged as security for borrowings amounted to 
US$2 million (2012: 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

2013

US$m

3,958
1,161
95

5,214

508
60
388
1,208
20
73
40
355
13
29
2,498
22

5,214

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

The weighted average interest rate on deposits with banks and financial institutions is 2.8% (2012: 1.5%) 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

2013

US$m

7

2012

US$m

8

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 land in Malaysia was sold during 2013 at a profit of US$1 million while 
the retail property in Singapore remained unsold at 31st December 2013. Two additional retail properties in Singapore were 
classified as non-current assets held for sale in 2013. The sale of these three properties is expected to be completed in 2014 at 
amounts not materially different from their carrying values.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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

2013

US$m

250

2013

US$m

168
2

170

2012

US$m

250

2012

US$m

165
3

168

Ordinary shares
in millions

2013

2012

670
11

681

659
11

670

27  Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes
The Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes (the ‘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 during the year:

At 1st January
Granted
Exercised

At 31st December

2013

2012

Weighted
average
exercise
price

US$

34.5
64.9
20.6

41.4

Options
in millions

2.3
0.4
(0.3)

2.4

Weighted
average
exercise
price

US$

28.2
51.2
21.5

34.5

Options
in millions

2.2
0.5
(0.4)

2.3

The average share price during the year was US$58.7 (2012: US$53.7) per share.

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27  Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes (continued)
Outstanding at 31st December:

Expiry date

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

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
64.9

Options
in millions

2013

2012

–
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.4

2.4

0.7 

0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.5
0.5
–

2.3

0.8

The fair value of options granted during the year, determined using the Trinomial valuation model, was US$7 million  
(2012: US$7 million). The significant inputs into the model, based on the weighted average number of options issued, were 
share price of US$64.6 (2012: US$50.4) at the grant dates, exercise price shown above, expected volatility based on the last 
seven years of 32.3% (2012: 32.1%), dividend yield of 2.1% (2012: 2.6%), option life disclosed above, and annual risk-free 
interest rate of 1.3% (2012: 1.4%). Options are assumed to be exercised at the end of the seventh year following the date of grant.

28  Share Premium and Capital Reserves

2013
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

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

Share
premium

US$m

Capital
reserves

US$m

18
(2)

1
–
2

19

11
(3)

8
–
2
18
(2)

16

89
–

–
21
(10)

100

74
–

–
17
(2)
89
–

89

Total

US$m

107
(2)

1
21
(8)

119

85
(3)

8
17
–
107
(2)

105

Capital reserves represent the value of employee services under the Group’s employee share option schemes. At 31st December 
2013, US$16 million (2012: US$12 million) related to the Company’s Senior Executive Share Incentive Schemes.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)29  Dividends

Final dividend in respect of 2012 of US¢100.00 (2011: US¢92.00) per share
Interim dividend in respect of 2013 of US¢37.00 (2012: US¢35.00) 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

2013

US$m

670
251
921
(418)

503

453
173

626

2012

US$m

606
234
840
(378)

462

417
157

574

A final dividend in respect of 2013 of US¢103.00 (2012: US¢100.00) per share amounting to a total of US$701 million  
(2012: US$670 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$322 million (2012: US$305 million) will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue reserves  
in the year ending 31st December 2014.

30  Own Shares Held
Own shares held of US$2,664 million (2012: US$2,234 million) represent the Company’s share of the cost of 378 million 
(2012: 370 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

2013

US$m

15,798
592
396
180
7,112
858
27
24,963
(567)

24,396

2012

US$m

15,438
516
379
190
7,776
733
29
25,061
(488)

24,573

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Summarized financial information on subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests
Set out below are the summarized financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material 
to the Group.

Summarized balance sheet at 31st December

2013
Current
Assets
Liabilities
Total current net assets/(liabilities)
Non-current
Assets
Liabilities
Total non-current net assets
Non-controlling interests

Net assets

2012
Current
Assets
Liabilities
Total current net assets/(liabilities)
Non-current
Assets
Liabilities
Total non-current net assets
Non-controlling interests

Net assets

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Astra

US$m

Jardine
Strategic

US$m

4,367
(2,192)
2,175

28,629
(3,905)
24,724
(42)

26,857

3,854
(1,567)
2,287

27,931
(4,034)
23,897
(36)

26,148

1,931
(2,426)
(495)

2,032
(160)
1,872
(96)

1,281

1,840
(2,390)
(550)

2,010
(221)
1,789
(46)

1,193

397
(715)
(318)

1,621
(308)
1,313
(6)

7,241
(5,827)
1,414

11,162
(3,198)
7,964
(1,943)

15,323
(11,472)
3,851

46,685
(7,646)
39,039
(20,862)

989

7,435

22,028

539
(156)
383

1,229
(661)
568
(5)

946

7,876
(5,590)
2,286

12,076
(4,203)
7,873
(2,078)

15,207
(9,969)
5,238

46,338
(9,199)
37,139
(21,036)

8,081

21,341

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Summarized profit and loss for the year ended 31st December

2013
Profit after tax from underlying 
  business performance
Profit after tax from non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive (expense)/income

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income/(expense) 
  allocated to non-controlling interests
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

2012
Profit after tax from underlying 
  business performance
Profit after tax from non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income allocated 

to non-controlling interests

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Astra

US$m

Jardine
Strategic

US$m

939
261
1,200
(78)

1,122

13
(7)

780
669
1,449
287

1,736

12
(1)

487
26
513
(123)

390

(7)
–

447
3
450
1

451

2
–

94
3
97
11

108

–
–

69
2
71
19

90

–
–

2,039
39
2,078
(2,065)

13

(141)
(129)

2,375
(38)
2,337
(600)

1,737

231
(161)

3,626
224
3,850
(2,322)

1,528

555
(951)

3,738
561
4,299
(243)

4,056

2,168
(1,003)

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31  Non-controlling Interests (continued)
Summarized cash flows at 31st December

2013
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Tax paid
Other operating cash flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
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

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Tax paid
Other operating cash flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
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

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Astra

US$m

Jardine
Strategic

US$m

835
(117)
(139)
329
908
(378)
(117)

413
981
8

1,402

1,107
(72)
(147)
(589)
299
(846)
561

14
967
–

981

551
(11)
(95)
238
683
(285)
(316)

82
665
(36)

711

480
(15)
(121)
354
698
(496)
(262)

(60)
719
6

665

112
(18)
(19)
82
157
(422)
132

(133)
453
(4)

316

84
(14)
(16)
72
126
(87)
(54)

(15)
469
(1)

453

2,609
(29)
(628)
314
2,266
(1,144)
(527)

595
1,118
(191)

1,522

1,537
(36)
(624)
426
1,303
(1,461)
(100)

(258)
1,441
(65)

1,118

3,334
(253)
(933)
1,660
3,808
(2,230)
(376)

1,202
3,918
(225)

4,895

3,978
(210)
(962)
(518)
2,288
(2,681)
463

70
3,904
(56)

3,918

The information above is the amount before inter-company eliminations.

98

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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

Carrying
amount

US$m

25
1,387
39
1,451

2,018
1,261
43
38
3,360
4,811

2,558
3,810
80
25
6,473

2013

2012

Fair
value

US$m

25
1,387
39
1,451

2,018
1,261
43
38
3,360
4,811

2,560
3,723
80
24
6,387

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

11,284

11,198

11,515

11,628

The fair values are based on market prices or are estimated using the expected future payments discounted at market interest 
rates ranging from 0.5% to 11.8% (2012: 0.3% to 12.8%) per annum. The fair value of current borrowings approximates their 
carrying amount, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

Secured
Unsecured

2013

US$m

4,460
6,824

2012

US$m

4,971
6,544

11,284

11,515

Secured borrowings at 31st December 2013 included Hongkong Land’s bank borrowings of US$230 million  
(2012: US$157 million) which were secured against its properties for sale, Mandarin Oriental’s bank borrowings of  
US$555 million (2012: US$553 million) which were secured against its tangible assets, and Astra’s bonds and notes of  
US$1,753 million (2012: US$1,883 million) which were secured against its various assets as described below and bank 
borrowings of US$1,922 million (2012: US$2,378 million) which were secured against its various assets.

99

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201332  Borrowings (continued)

Fixed rate borrowings

Weighted
average
interest rates

Weighted
average period
outstanding

Floating
rate
borrowings

By currency:

2013
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

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

%

5.2
1.8
2.9
7.6
1.2
4.0
1.9
2.1
1.2
2.6
2.3
3.7

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

Years

US$m

US$m

–
3.4
10.1
1.3
–
0.1
0.4
3.4
18.0
0.5
1.6
0.4

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

–
6
2,038
3,632
–
–
1
510
2
33
351
8

6,581

–
7
1,865
4,295
–
62
1
605
3
32
453
3

7,326

147
207
1,745
885
29
140
9
794
54
130
560
3

4,703

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

4,189

Total

US$m

147
213
3,783
4,517
29
140
10
1,304
56
163
911
11

11,284

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

11,515

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

100

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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

2013

US$m

6,954
1,456
695
242
1
1,936

2012

US$m

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

11,284

11,515

Present value of
finance lease liabilities

2013

US$m

43
80
123

43
80

123

2012

US$m

54
96
150

54
96

150

Minimum lease payments
2012
2013

US$m

US$m

46
83
129
(6)
123

56
98
154
(4)
150

101

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201332  Borrowings (continued)
Details of the bonds and notes outstanding at 31st December 2013 are as follows:

Maturity

Interest rates %

Nominal values

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

2013

2012

Current

Non-
current

Current

Non-
current

Hongkong Land
5.50% 10-year 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
3.95% 10-year notes
3.95% 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
3.15% 15-year notes
4.22% 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 Sedaya Finance
XI bonds
XII bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap II bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap III bonds
Berkelanjutan II Tahap I bonds
Berkelanjutan II Tahap II bonds

Federal International Finance
X bonds
XI bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap II bonds
Shogun bonds

SAN Finance
I bonds
II bonds
Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds
Surya Artha Nusantara Finance

II notes

Serasi Auto Raya
II bonds
III bonds

102

2014
2015
2017
2019
2019
2019
2020
2020
2020
2020
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022
2023
2023
2025
2025
2026
2027
2027
2027
2028
2028
2030
2031
2032
2040

2014
2015
2017
2014
2016
2016
2017

2014
2014
2015
2016
2014

2014
2015
2016

2014

2015
2016

US$500 million
5.50
S$375 million
3.65
S$50 million
3.86
HK$200 million
4.135
HK$300 million
4.1875
HK$300 million
4.25
HK$500 million
4.22
HK$500 million
4.24
S$150 million
3.43
HK$500 million
3.95
HK$500 million
4.28
HK$410 million
3.86
US$500 million
4.50
HK$305 million
3.00
2.90
HK$200 million
3.95 HK$1,100 million
HK$300 million
3.95
HK$300 million
4.10
US$600 million
4.50
HK$302 million
3.75
HK$785 million
4.00
HK$473 million
4.04
HK$200 million
3.95
HK$300 million
3.15
HK$325 million
4.22
HK$800 million
4.11
HK$200 million
4.125
HK$240 million
4.00
HK$250 million
5.25

10.9
9.7	–	10.0
8.0	–	8.6
7.5
6.75	–	7.75
6.75	–	7.75
8.75	–	9.75

10.55
9.6
7.35	–	7.65
6.75	–	7.75
7.9	–	9.25

Rp270 billion
Rp1,321 billion
Rp4,188 billion
Rp941 billion
Rp1,470 billion
Rp1,600 billion
Rp1,770 billion

Rp500 billion
Rp1,869 billion
Rp2,962 billion
Rp2,400 billion
US$20 million

9.3
7.7	–	8.4
8.8	–	9.75

Rp294 billion
Rp947 billion
Rp445 billion

8.35

Rp200 billion

10.2
7.75	–	8.75

Rp463 billion
Rp620 billion

507
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

22
61
–
77
29
53
44

41
153
109
58
20

24
11
9

16

–
27

–
297
42
25
39
39
68
64
118
64
67
52
462
39
26
141
39
38
617
39
99
61
26
38
42
103
25
20
32

–
47
343
–
92
78
100

–
–
134
138
–

–
66
28

–

38
24

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

18
25
77
61
–
–
–

41
50
103
–
20

10
57
–

–

19
16

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
–
20

30
98
–

21

48
64

1,261

3,810

497

4,580

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 
32  Borrowings (continued)
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.

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

2013

US$m

3,826
224
4,050
1,592
207
361
59
429
6,698
110
38
678
26
193
24
341
203

8,311

390
7,921

8,311

3,125
4,799
221
166

8,311

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

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.

103

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201334  Provisions

2013
At 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additional provisions
Unused amounts

reversed

Utilized

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

2012
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

29
(1)
–
7

–
(3)

32

–
32

32

23
2
8

–
(4)

29

–
29

29

6
–
–
6

(1)
(2)

9

–
9

9

10
–
3

(3)
(4)

6

–
6

6

3
–
–
9

(1)
(1)

10

6
4

10

3
–
1

–
(1)

3

2
1

3

40
(2)
4
7

–
(3)

46

40
6

46

39
–
3

(2)
–

40

36
4

40

106
(23)
4
9

–
–

96

80
16

96

84
(5)
28

–
(1)

106

93
13

106

10
(1)
–
4

–
(1)

12

8
4

12

10
–
3

(2)
(1)

10

5
5

10

194
(27)
8
42

(2)
(10)

205

134
71

205

169
(3)
46

(7)
(11)

194

136
58

194

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.

104

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes 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 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 in fair value of plantations
Impairment of tangible assets
Impairment of other investments
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
Options granted under employee share option schemes
Supplier income adjustment relating to prior years

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

2013

US$m

26
21
2
197
60
10
723

2012

US$m

25
20
2
192
54
9
724

1,039

1,026

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

(13)
(11)
–
(33)
–
56
1
15
1
55
117
59
(19)
(12)
14
68
11
–

309

8
(2)
(12)
–
(3)
14
244
60

309

(2)
(83)
(5)
(7)
(2)
78
5
52
4
–
143
44
(27)
(7)
33
28
10
67

331

5
4
(9)
84
–
(58)
301
4

331

105

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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
Associates and joint ventures
Non-current debtors
Deferred tax assets
Current assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Pension liabilities
Non-current provisions
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
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries acquired

Net cash outflow

2013

US$m

(160)
(94)
(901)
867
30

(258)

2012

US$m

(908)
(323)
(1,103)
221
31

(2,082)

2013
Fair value

US$m

2012
Fair value

US$m

59
82
9
5
1
89
(4)
(5)
(6)
(81)
–
149
(54)
69
164
–
2
(2)
1
–
(38)

127

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

154

For the subsidiaries acquired during 2013, the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition date is 
provisional and will be finalized within one year after the acquisition dates.

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition dates of certain subsidiaries acquired during 2012 
as included in the comparative figures was provisional. The fair value was finalized in 2013. As the difference between the 
provisional and the finalized fair value was not material, the comparative figures have not been adjusted.

Net cash outflow for purchase of subsidiaries in 2013 included US$39 million for Jardine Pacific’s acquisition of a 100% interest 
in Birdland (Hong Kong) Limited which operates the KFC franchised restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau (‘KFC Hong Kong’), 
in November 2013, US$42 million and US$31 million for Astra’s acquisition of a 100% interest in PT Pelabuhan Penajam Banua 
Taka, a port business in Indonesia, in January 2013, and a 51% interest in PT Pakoakuina, a producer of wheel rims for both 
motor cars and motorcycles, in April 2013, respectively.

106

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)35  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(d) Purchase of subsidiaries (continued)
The goodwill arising from the acquisition of KFC Hong Kong amounted to US$42 million and was attributable to its market  
share in quick service restaurants in Hong Kong and the benefit to strengthen the Group’s operating capability of KFC franchise 
in the region.

Net cash outflow 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.

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

Revenue and loss after tax since acquisition in respect of subsidiaries acquired during the year amounted to US$141 million and 
US$6 million, respectively. Had the acquisitions occurred on 1st January 2013, consolidated revenue and consolidated profit 
after tax for the year ended 31st December 2013 would have been US$39,649 million and US$4,006 million, respectively.

(e) Purchase of associates and joint ventures in 2013 included US$394 million for Hongkong Land’s investments in new joint 
ventures mainly in China and Indonesia, and US$65 million for Astra’s capital injections into certain associates and joint 
ventures in Indonesia.

Purchase 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$33 million and US$95 million for Astra’s capital injections into certain associates and joint ventures 
in Indonesia, and subscription to Bank Permata’s rights issue, respectively.

(f ) Purchase of other investments in 2013 mainly included acquisition of securities by Astra. 

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

(g) Advance to associates, joint ventures and others in 2013 comprised Hongkong Land’s loans to its property joint ventures.

Advance 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.

(h) Advance and repayment from associates, joint ventures and others in 2013 comprised advance and repayment from 
Hongkong Land’s property joint ventures.

Advance and repayment in 2012 mainly included repayment from Jardine Pacific’s associate, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals,  
of US$10 million and Hongkong Land’s property joint ventures of US$58 million.

107

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201335  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(i) Sale of subsidiaries

Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Investment properties
Other investment
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

2013

US$m

2012

US$m

1
18
12
4
12
(20)
27
(1)
26
13
39
1
(1)

39

2
–
–
–
9
(4)
7
(1)
6
2
8
1
2

11

Sale of subsidiaries in 2013 included US$25 million from Jardine Motor Group’s sale of its dealerships in North London and 
Hampshire and US$9 million from Astra’s disposal of its 100% interest in PT Suryaraya Prawira.

The revenue and profit after tax in respect of subsidiaries disposed of during the year amounted to US$40 million and nil, 
respectively.

(j) Sale of other investments in 2013 comprised Astra’s sale of securities.

Sale 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.

(k) Change in interests in subsidiaries

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

2013

US$m

136
182
56
(260)

114

2012

US$m

132
–
35
(139)

28

Increase in attributable interests in other subsidiaries in 2013 included US$51 million for Astra’s acquisition of an additional 15% 
interest in PT Asmin Bara Bronang, increasing its controlling interest to 75%.

Decrease in attributable interests in 2013 comprised Astra’s reduction in its interest in PT Astra Otoparts from 96% to 80%.

Decrease in 2012 comprised Dairy Farm’s reduction in its interest in PT Hero Supermarket from 94% to 81%.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)35  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(l) Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents

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

36  Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair values of derivative financial instruments at 31st December are as follows:

2013

US$m

5,214
(25)

5,189

2012

US$m

4,298
(45)

4,253

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

Designated as fair value hedges
–  interest rate swaps
–  cross currency swaps

2013

2012

Positive
fair
value

US$m

Negative
fair
value

US$m

Positive
fair
value

US$m

Negative
fair
value

US$m

2
–
283

285

5
4

9

–
10
14

24

–
35

35

1
–
99

100

14
30

44

2
24
18

44

–
1

1

Forward foreign exchange contracts
The contract amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31st December 2013 were US$224 million 
(2012: US$350 million).

Interest rate swaps and caps
The notional principal amounts of the outstanding interest rate swap and cap contracts at 31st December 2013 were 
US$888 million (2012: US$1,155 million).

At 31st December 2013 the fixed interest rates relating to interest rate swaps and caps vary from 0.6% to 7.0% 
(2012: 0.6% to 7.0%) 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 
2.6% (2012: 0.2% to 3.2%) per annum.

Cross currency swaps
The contract amounts of the outstanding cross currency swap contracts at 31st December 2013 totalled US$3,167 million 
(2012: US$3,170 million).

109

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 201337  Commitments

Capital commitments:
Authorized not contracted
–  joint ventures
–  other

Contracted not provided
–  joint ventures
–  other

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

2013

US$m

–
1,348
1,348

387
429
816

2012

US$m

1
1,684
1,685

272
328
600

2,164

2,285

822
597
364
221
163
891

3,058

778
587
385
262
197
1,234

3,443

Total future sublease payments receivable relating to the above operating leases amounted to US$50 million 
(2012: US$45 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.

110

Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)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 2013 
amounted to US$8,019 million (2012: US$8,466 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 2013 amounted to US$1,174 million (2012: US$1,166 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 2013 to Jardine Lloyd Thompson were US$5 million (2012: US$5 million).

The Group manages five associate hotels (2012: five associate hotels). Management fees received by the Group in 2013 from 
these managed hotels amounted to US$15 million (2012: US$15 million).

Bank Permata provides banking services to the Group. The Group’s deposits with Bank Permata at 31st December 2013 
amounted to US$652 million (2012: US$398 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 117 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.

2013

US$m

1,111

170
35
892
1,097
14

1,111

2012

US$m

884

168
30
675
873
11

884

41  Post Balance Sheet Event
In January 2014, Jardine Strategic purchased new shares in Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited (‘Zhongsheng’) equivalent to 
12.5% of existing share capital for a consideration equivalent to US$332 million, and agreed to subscribe for an equivalent of 
US$399 million of convertible bonds. Zhongsheng is one of mainland China’s leading motor dealership groups and its shares 
are listed in Hong Kong. The bonds are exercisable within three years, at Jardine Strategic’s discretion, for a further 12.5% of 
the existing share capital of Zhongsheng. After fully exercising the convertible bonds, Jardine Strategic will have an interest 
of some 20% of the then issued share capital of Zhongsheng. The investment will be financed through the Group’s existing 
cash resources.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Proportion of ordinary 
shares and voting powers at 
31st December 2013 held by
non-controlling
interests

the Group

42  Principal Subsidiaries
The Group’s principal subsidiaries at 31st December 2013 are set out below:

Dairy Farm International
  Holdings Ltd

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd

Jardine Matheson Ltd

Jardine Motors Group  
  Holdings Ltd

Jardine Pacific Holdings Ltd

Attributable 
interests

2013

2012

%

64

%

64

Country of 
incorporation/ 
principal place of 
business

Bermuda/
Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Nature of business

Supermarkets, 
hypermarkets, 
convenience stores, 
health and beauty 
stores, home 
furnishings stores 
and restaurants

Bermuda/
Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Property development 
& investment, leasing 
& management

Singapore/
Southeast Asia

A 50.1% interest in PT 
Astra International Tbk 
and motor trading

41

41

60

59

Bermuda/
Hong Kong

Bermuda/
Greater China and 
United Kingdom

Bermuda/
Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Group management

100

100

100

Motor trading

100

100

100*

100

100

100

Engineering & 
construction, transport 
services, restaurants, 
property and IT 
services

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd† Bermuda/

Holding

83

82

Mandarin Oriental 
International Ltd

Matheson & Co., Ltd

Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Bermuda/
Worldwide

Hotel management & 
ownership

61

61

England/
United Kingdom

Holding and 
management

100

100

30

30

PT Astra International Tbk

Indonesia/
Indonesia

Automotive, financial 
services, agribusiness, 
heavy equipment and 
mining, infrastructure 
and logistics, and 
information technology

All subsidiaries are included in the consolidation.

%

78

50

73

83

74

100

50

%

22

50

27

–

–

–

17

26

–

50

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.

*
Jardine Motors Group is directly held by the Company. All other subsidiaries are held through subsidiaries.
†
Jardine Strategic held 56% (2012: 55%) of the share capital of the Company.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013 
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 (the ‘Company’) 
and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2013 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 2013, 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 Matter
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

6th March 2014

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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$)

2013

US$m

39,465

1,566

1,502

4.26
4.09
1.40

2013

US$m

63,835
(21,053)

42,782

18,386

2,601

49.84

2013

US$m

4,200
(2,372)

1,828

2012

US$m

39,593

1,671

1,462

4.58
4.01
1.35

2012

US$m

63,461
(21,088)

42,373

17,800

3,413

48.53

2012

US$m

2,729
(2,784)

(55)

2011

US$m

37,967

3,432

1,478

9.48
4.08
1.25

2011

US$m

58,297
(19,050)

39,247

16,352

2,432

45.08

2011

US$m

2,674
(2,675)

(1)

2010

US$m

30,053

3,068

1,348

8.54
3.75
1.15

2010

US$m

48,075
(16,132)

31,943

13,706

2,252

37.98

2010

US$m

2,210
(1,372)

838

2009

US$m

22,501

1,725

1,010

4.85
2.84
0.90

2009

US$m

38,831
(13,707)

25,124

10,690

2,200

29.86

2009

US$m

2,786
(122)

2,664

11.42

7.48

7.38

6.15

7.83

*
Figures prior to 2013 have been restated due to a change in accounting policy upon adoption of IAS 19 (amended 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom.

For and on behalf of the Board

Ben Keswick
James Riley
Directors

6th March 2014

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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. A Special General Meeting has been convened for 8th April 2014 to seek shareholder approval for the transfer to a 
standard listing from a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange. The Company’s share capital is 56%-owned by Jardine 
Strategic Holdings Limited, a Bermuda incorporated 83%-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 Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the ‘FCA’), 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 124 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 2014 and ad hoc procedures are adopted to deal with 
urgent matters. In 2013 one meeting was held in Bermuda and three were held in Asia. All current Directors who held office in 
2013 attended all four Board meetings, save that Jenkin Hui, Simon Keswick, Lord Leach of Fairford and Anthony Nightingale 
attended three 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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.

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. In accordance with Bye-law 84, 
Adam Keswick, Mark Greenberg, Simon Keswick and Dr Richard Lee retire by rotation at the Annual General Meeting and, being 
eligible, offer themselves for re-election. Adam Keswick, Mark Greenberg and Simon Keswick each has a service contract with 
a subsidiary of the Company that has a notice period of six months. Dr Richard Lee 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 5.28% 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. For the year ended 31st December 2013, the 
Directors received from the Group US$17.0 million (2012: US$16.6 million) in Directors’ fees and employee benefits, being 
US$0.3 million (2012: US$0.2 million) in Directors’ fees, US$13.4 million (2012: US$13.6 million) in short-term employee 
benefits including salary, bonuses, accommodation and deemed benefits in kind, US$1.5 million (2012: US$1.5 million) in 
post-employment benefits and US$1.8 million (2012: US$1.3 million) in share-based payments. The 1947 Trust also made 
distributions to Directors amounting to US$47.3 million (2012: US$44.3 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Corporate Governance (continued)

Directors’ Responsibilities in respect of the Financial Statements and Annual Report
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. The Board is also responsible for preparing the annual 
report and financial statements in such a manner that they, taken as a whole, are fair, balanced and understandable and provide 
the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company’s performance, business model and strategy.

Code of Conduct, Inclusion and Diversity
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.

Inclusion and diversity are encouraged within the Group companies. As a multinational Group with a broad range of businesses 
operating primarily across East Asia and Southeast Asia, although with further interests elsewhere in the world, the Group 
believes in promoting equal opportunities in recruiting, developing and rewarding its people regardless of race, gender, 
nationality, religion, sexual orientation or background. The scale and breadth of the Group’s businesses necessitate that they 
seek the best people from the communities in which they operate most suited to their needs.

Report of the Audit Committee
The Board has established an Audit Committee, the members of which 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 attended one meeting. 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.

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.

At the request of the Board, the Audit Committee considered whether the annual report and financial statements for the year 
ended 31st December 2013, taken as a whole, were fair, balanced and understandable and provided the information necessary 
for shareholders to assess the Company’s performance, business model and strategy. The Audit Committee is satisfied that this 
is the case.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013The significant issues considered in relation to the financial statements, and for which the Audit Committee concluded 
appropriate and reasonable accounting estimates and judgments were made, are summarized below:

1  The Audit Committee considered whether it was appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on the basis that 
the Company and the Group are going concerns. Comprehensive financial forecasts had been prepared and, based on these 
forecasts, cash resources and existing credit facilities, the Audit Committee considered that the Company and the Group have 
adequate resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Based on this review, the Directors continue to adopt the 
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

2  The Audit Committee reviewed the year-end valuation of the material investment properties, which are based on external 
valuations performed by independent valuers. The Audit Committee received confirmation that there was an overall consensus 
of views between management and the valuers and the external auditors concerning the valuations. The independence and 
objectivity of the valuers were also assessed and confirmed by the Audit Committee.

3  The Audit Committee received reports on management’s assessment of the Group’s assets for impairment. At each 
balance sheet date, assets with an indefinite useful life and any other assets with impairment indicators are tested for 
impairment. The Audit Committee considered and accepted the results of these assessments, including matters such as the 
amount by which the recoverable amount of the assets exceeded their carrying amount and the appropriateness of key and 
judgemental assumptions.

4  The Audit Committee received reports on the performance and provisioning of Astra’s consumer financing receivables. 
Underlying trends and risks associated with such receivables were noted.

5  The Audit Committee received an update on developments in accounting standards and their current year impact on the 
Group, particularly IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ and IAS 19 (amended 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’. Developments 
that might impact future financial statements were noted and these will continue to be monitored and assessed.

The Audit Committee considered the external audit function with reviews conducted by the internal audit functions and the 
Group Finance Director together with the finance directors of the Group’s operating companies. The Audit Committee also 
considered the independence and objectivity of the external auditors, and as part of that process has reviewed and approved 
the level and nature of non-audit work performed. The Audit Committee found the performance, independence and objectivity 
of the external auditors to be satisfactory and recommended to the Board the re-appointment of the external auditors, 
PricewaterhouseCoopers, at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. PricewaterhouseCoopers have been auditors of the 
Group since 1990 and the Board believes that their expertise, independence and understanding of the Group’s extensive and 
complex business activities makes them best qualified to continue in their role.

The terms of reference of the Audit Committee can be found on the Company’s website at www.jardines.com.

The Audit Committee keeps under review the nature, scope and results of the audits conducted by the internal audit function 
and the findings of the various Group audit committees.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013Corporate Governance (continued)

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 122.

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.

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.

Directors’ Share Interests
The Directors of the Company in office on 20th March 2014 had interests (within the meaning of the Disclosure and Transparency 
Rules (‘DTRs’) of the FCA) 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 1,950,004 ordinary shares held by a family trust, the trustees of which are connected persons of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick, Simon Keswick 

10,772,999
41,907,545(a) (b) (c)
35,528,037(a) (b)
11,671,976(a) (c)
1,137,889
109,782
1,150,170
315,000
248,211
36,825,039(a) (b)

and Percy Weatherall.

(b) Includes 30,659,530 ordinary shares held by family trusts, the trustee of which is a connected person of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick and Percy Weatherall.

(c) Includes 6,750,368 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.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 380,334,533 
ordinary shares carrying 55.88% of the voting rights; and (ii) the 1947 Trust is interested in 35,915,991 ordinary shares carrying 
5.28% 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 20th March 2014.

There were no contracts of significance with corporate substantial shareholders during the year under review.

Relations with Shareholders
The 2014 Annual General Meeting will be held at Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda on 8th May 2014. 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 16th May 2013, 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 2013 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 111. There were no transactions entered into by the Company during the course of the year to 
which the related party transaction rules of the FCA apply.

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Jardine Matheson | Annual Report 2013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 page 120 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 Conduct 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 47 to 53.

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 2013Shareholder Information

Financial Calendar

2013 full-year results announced
Share registers closed
2013 final dividend scrip election period closes
Annual General Meeting to be held
2013 final dividend payable
2014 half-year results to be announced
Share registers to be closed
2014 interim dividend scrip election period closes
2014 interim dividend payable

*

Subject to change

6th March 2014
24th to 28th March 2014
25th April 2014
8th May 2014
14th May 2014
1st August 2014*
25th to 29th August 2014*
26th September 2014*
15th October 2014*

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 2013 final dividend 
by notifying the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 25th April 2014. The sterling equivalent of dividends declared in 
United States dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing on 29th April 2014. 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 Asset Services
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 2013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

The St Botolph Building
138 Houndsditch
London EC3A 7AW
United Kingdom

8th Floor
One Exchange Square
Central
Hong Kong

11th 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

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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 2013Bermuda
Jardine Matheson International Services Ltd

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)

4th Floor, Jardine House
33-35 Reid Street
Hamilton HM 12

P.O. Box HM 1068
Hamilton HM EX

1st Floor, Central Mansion I
No. 1A, Street 102
Sangkat Wat Phnom
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh 12202

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 3702, 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

No. 1/4 Parami Road, Level 2
Hlaing Township
Yangon

Atrium Building
Strawinskylaan 3007
1077 ZX Amsterdam

25th Floor, 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

(1 441) 292 0515
(1 441) 292 4072
John C. Lang

Telephone (855) 23 986 804

John Brinsden

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 92) 5027 0973

Peter Beynon

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) 2392 6578
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