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Annual Report 2019

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JARDINE
MATHESON

A NNUA L  RE PORT
20 19

Jardine Matheson is a 
diversified Asian-based group 
with unsurpassed experience 
in the region, having been 
founded in China in 1832. 

We comprise a broad portfolio of market-leading 

businesses, which represent a combination of 

cash generating activities and long-term property 

assets and are closely aligned to the increasingly 

prosperous consumers of the region.

Contents

Introduction 
Highlights 
Chairman’s Statement 
Jardine Matheson Group Businesses at a Glance 
Managing Director’s Review 
People and the Community 
Financial Review 
Directors’ Profiles 

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Financial Statements 
Independent Auditors’ Report 
Five Year Summary 
Responsibility Statement 
Corporate Governance 
Principal Risks and Uncertainties 
Shareholder Information 
Group Offices 

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Where we operate

Our operations

Our philosophy

We operate principally in Greater 
China and Southeast Asia, where 
our subsidiaries and affiliates 
can leverage and tap our vast 
experience, expertise, networks, 
and long-standing relationships 
in the region. Our goal is to help 
Group companies achieve 
sustainable growth over the 
long term by providing financial 
and other resources.

Across the Group, our 464,000 
employees work in a wide range 
of businesses in major sectors 
including motor vehicles and related 
operations, property investment 
and development, food retailing, 
health and beauty, home furnishings, 
engineering and construction, 
transport services, restaurants, 
luxury hotels, financial services, 
heavy equipment, mining, energy 
and agribusiness.

Principled leadership, a long-term 
perspective, innovative thinking and 
a commitment to mutual growth 
inspire us. They also underpin our 
businesses which provide products, 
services, and experiences that impact 
the lives of many millions every day. 
These values also apply in our 
workspaces, where we strive to 
provide positive, safe working 
environments. We are also committed 
to improving communities through 
programmes that make a difference 
in environmental stewardship, 
education, mental health and more.

www.jardines.com
for more information

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is incorporated in 
Bermuda and has a standard 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

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 20192 Highlights

•  Resilient performance in challenging market conditions

•  Underlying net profit and earnings per share down 4% against prior year

•  Final dividend unchanged

•  Record year for Hongkong Land and solid performances from Jardine Pacific and Astra

•  Dairy Farm transformation progressing well but profit impacted by Hong Kong

•  Group’s balance sheet and funding position remain robust with US$2.1 billion proceeds 

of JLT sale

Analysis of Underlying Profit of US$1,589m

By Business*

Jardine Pacific
US$164m
10%

12%
Jardine Motors
US$196m

By Sector*

Hongkong Land
US$460m
29%

Mandarin Oriental
US$27m
2%

Astra
US$455m
29%

13%
Dairy Farm
US$210m

5%

Jardine Cycle  
& Carriage
US$84m

29%
US$467m

Property

24%
US$381m

Motor 
vehicles

19%
US$302m

Engineering, 
heavy equipment, 
mining, construction 
& energy

By Geographical Area*

16%
US$255m

Retail & 
restaurants

8%
US$137m

Financial 
services

2%
US$27m

Hotels

2%
US$27m

Others

58%

Greater China

42%

Southeast Asia

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Highlights

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2019 Financial Highlights

US$103,308m

US$4,678m

US$97,028m

Gross revenue

Underlying profit 
before tax

Total assets

464,000

People employed

US$30,351m

Shareholders’ funds

US$1,589m

Underlying profit  
attributable 
to shareholders

US$4,786m

Net borrowings# 

US$10,570m

Total capital investment†

Results

Gross revenue including 100% of associates and joint ventures

Revenue

Underlying profit before taxΩ

Underlying profit attributable to shareholdersΩ

Profit attributable to shareholders

Shareholders’ funds

Underlying earnings per shareΩ

Earnings per share 

Dividends per share

Net asset value per share§

2019
US$m

103,308

40,922

4,678

1,589

2,838

30,351

US$

4.23

7.56

1.72

81.90

2018
US$m
restatedΔ

92,348 

42,527 

4,850

1,655

1,722

26,069

US$

4.40

4.58

1.70 

69.19

Change
%

12

(4)

(4)

(4)

65

16

%

(4)

65

1

18

Underlying Earnings per ShareΔ (US$)

Net Asset Value per ShareΔ (US$)

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

3.64

3.71

4.10

4.40

4.23

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

53.30

58.19

68.19

69.19

81.90

* Based on underlying profit attributable to shareholders before corporate and other interests.
# Excluding net borrowings of financial services companies.
† Including expenditure on properties for sale and associates and joint ventures.
Δ The 2018 financials have been restated due to changes in accounting policies upon adoption of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’, as set out in note 1 to the financial statements.
Ω 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 40 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.
Underlying Earnings per Share (US$)
Highlights
§ Net asset value per share is based on the book value of shareholders’ funds.

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)
Highlights

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019 
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Chairman’s Statement

Ben Keswick
Executive Chairman & Managing Director

2019 was a challenging year, but the Group has a long track 

record of resilience and delivered an encouraging performance 

in difficult conditions. 

The 2020 performance of the Group’s businesses in Greater China 

is being materially impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak 

and results for the remainder of the year will depend on the 

duration, geographic extent and impact of the outbreak and the 

measures taken to control it. Longer term, however, we remain 

confident in the market fundamentals that drive Asia’s growth. 

The Board also remains confident that the Group’s strong 

balance sheet, liquidity and clear strategic priorities will position 

Jardine Matheson well for strong long-term growth.

Overview
Jardine Matheson delivered a resilient performance in 2019. 
The Group navigated a range of challenges during the year, 
including the China-US trade war, negative consumer 
sentiment in a number of markets, lower commodity prices 
and the social unrest in Hong Kong. Social unrest in Hong 
Kong has had a significant impact on the local economy and 
caused extensive disruption, which has been exacerbated by 
COVID-19 which is creating significant challenges across 
Greater China. We are very grateful for the continuing 
dedication, hard work and resilience of our people in the 
context of these substantial challenges and remain confident 
in the positive long-term outlook for the region and in 
Hong Kong’s future as a financial and commercial centre. 

The financial and operational resilience of the Group’s 
businesses continues to be supported by its investment 
strategy and approach to capital allocation, which are 
focused on fast-growing consumer markets in Greater China 
and Southeast Asia. The Group continues to monitor the 
COVID-19 outbreak closely. Our priority is always the 
wellbeing of our people and customers and we will do all we 
can to ensure their safety and support them through this 

difficult time. While the outlook is likely to continue to be 
challenging and performance in the year ahead will depend 
on the duration, geographic extent and impact of the 
COVID-19 outbreak and the measures taken to control it, the 
Group remains confident in the resilience of its businesses 
and is therefore confident in their longer-term prospects.

Underlying net profit for the year was down by 4% compared 
with the prior year, with a record year for Hongkong Land and 
solid performances from Jardine Pacific and Astra. 

Dairy Farm’s ongoing multi-year transformation programme 
is beginning to deliver encouraging operational results, 
but difficult market conditions in Hong Kong impacted the 
reported financial performance of the business in the year. 

Net non-trading items included the US$1.5 billion net gain 
from the disposal of the Group’s interest in Jardine Lloyd 
Thompson (‘JLT’) and the US$49 million net revaluation gain 
on other investments. These were partially offset by the 
US$337 million net revaluation loss arising from the annual 
revaluation of the Group’s investment properties.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Chairman’s Statement

Chairman’s Statement

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Performance
The Group’s consolidated revenue for 2019 was 
US$40.9 billion, a decrease of 4% from the prior year. 
The Group’s gross revenue benefited from the inclusion of 
sales from the newly-acquired interest in Robinsons Retail, 
as well as a full twelve months’ revenue for Zhongsheng and 
Yonghui due to the timing of the reporting of their results. 

Underlying profit before tax for the year was down 4% at 
US$4,678 million.

The underlying profit attributable to shareholders decreased 
by 4% to US$1,589 million, with underlying earnings per 
share also down by 4% to US$4.23. 

Net profit including non-trading items was US$2,838 million. 

The Group’s financial position remains strong, with 
shareholders’ funds up 16% at US$30.4 billion at the year 
end. Consolidated net borrowings excluding financial services 
companies was US$4.8 billion at 31st December 2019, 
representing gearing of 7%, down from 10% at the end of 
2018, primarily due to the receipt of the proceeds from the 
sale of the Group’s interest in JLT.

The Board is recommending an unchanged final dividend of 
US$1.28 per share, which produces a full-year dividend of 
US$1.72 per share, up 1% from the prior year.

There was a solid performance from Hongkong Land, which 
achieved a further year of record underlying profit, reflecting 
steady earnings in investment properties, despite the social 
unrest in Hong Kong, and a stable performance from 
development properties, with a higher contribution from the 
Chinese mainland, offset by lower profits in other markets.

Jardine Pacific also delivered a satisfactory performance, 
with overall profit growth of 2% to US$164 million and 
strong performances by JEC and Gammon, offset by weaker 
performances by Jardine Restaurants and HACTL.

Astra delivered a resilient performance in 2019 in the face of 
relatively weak domestic consumption and low commodity 
prices, with strong contributions from its financial services 
and newly-acquired gold mining business, offset by weaker 
performances from heavy equipment, coal mining and 
agribusiness.

At Dairy Farm, the multi-year transformation programme to 
reshape and reorganise the business showed encouraging 
signs of progress in evolving its operations. Underlying profit 
was, however, lower than the prior year due to the impact of 
the social unrest in Hong Kong – with Mannings and Maxim’s 
most affected – as well as increased cost of goods and 
ongoing investments in its Home Furnishings business. 

Strategic Developments
The Group has a strong presence in two of the fastest growing 
consumer markets in the world: Greater China and Southeast 
Asia. Greater China provides the larger contribution to the 
Group, underpinned by the Group’s significant presence in 
Hong Kong. The Chinese mainland is also a key market for the 
Group, contributing 21% of profits in the year, and the Group 
is focused on growing its businesses there further.

Hongkong Land diversified its investment properties portfolio 
with the strategic acquisition in February 2020 of a large 
predominantly commercial mixed-use site in a prime 
waterside location in Shanghai. 

It also continues to consolidate its presence in the Chinese 
mainland in cities where it already has a presence, with a 
total of five new residential development sites secured 
in 2019.

The Group’s affiliates in the Chinese mainland, Zhongsheng 
and Yonghui, both had a good year in their underlying 
businesses. 

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Chairman’s Statement

Southeast Asia is the other area of key focus for the Group. 
During the year Astra increased its stake in Gojek, 
Indonesia’s leading multi-platform technology group and it 
also formed a fleet management joint venture with Gojek to 
support their GoCar ride-hailing service. Astra also increased 
its toll road interests, with the acquisition of a 44.5% stake 
in the operator of the Surabaya-Mojokerto toll road and a 
further 10% stake in the operator of the Cikopo-Palimanan 
toll road.

An important part of the Group’s strategy is to invest for 
growth and to build significant stakes in strong companies 
which are benefiting from the opportunities offered by the 
economic development of the region. The Group’s aim is to 
be the partner of choice for associates or joint ventures and 
to grow those businesses over time by developing strong 
relationships which add value through the Group’s role as a 
supportive shareholder to entrepreneurs and leading 
management teams. 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage increased its stake in Truong Hai 
Auto Corporation (‘Thaco’) in the year. Thaco continues to 
diversify its business into property and agriculture, and these 
are expected to grow in importance going forward.

Significant long-term consumption growth is forecast in the 
Group’s core markets of the Chinese mainland and Southeast 
Asia, particularly from the growing and increasingly affluent 
middle class. The Group’s businesses are associated with 
some of the world’s top brands and are well placed to take 
advantage of compelling long-term market dynamics.

Forecast middle class consumption in Asia# (US$ trillion)

2015

2020F

2030F

0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

China

Rest of Asia ex Japan, India

# Calculated at purchasing power parity in 2011 pricing in US dollars, published in 2017 by 

Kharas, Brookings Institution.

The sale of the Group’s interest in JLT to Marsh & McLennan 
completed in April 2019. The US$2.1 billion net proceeds 
from the sale increase the financial strength of the Group, 
enhancing the Group’s ability to take advantage of 
opportunities in its core markets across Asia. No profit was 
recognised in respect of the interest in JLT from the beginning 
of January 2019 to the date of completion.

At Dairy Farm, the multi-year transformation programme to 
reshape and reorganise the business showed encouraging 
signs of progress in the year, with its space optimisation 
plan, new store formats and improvement programmes 
generating greater efficiencies and starting to deliver tangible 
results. The business is well-placed to grow and meet the 
changing demands of customers and to address the 
increasing disruption faced by the retail sector.

Mandarin Oriental opened four new hotels in the year and it 
is positive to see a further increase in the group’s pipeline of 
future hotels, with seven new management contracts signed 
and announced in the year, bringing the total number of 
announced projects under development which are expected 
to open in the next five years to 20. The Excelsior in Hong 
Kong closed in March 2019 for redevelopment as a mixed-use 
office and retail project, and the demolition phase started 
in September 2019. The project is expected to complete 
in 2025. 

Looking forward, the Group anticipates that a number of its 
businesses will face increasing changes, both in technology 
and consumer behaviours, set against an increasingly 
complex operating environment. In order to ensure that all its 
businesses are well placed to benefit from these changes 
and deliver future growth, the Group has made it a priority to 
invest in and promote innovation, the development of talent 
and the adoption of sustainable business practices.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Chairman’s Statement

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464,000 Employees by Business Units

Jardine Pacific  48,000

Jardine Motors  8,100

Hongkong Land  4,700

Dairy Farm  124,000

226,000  Astra

40,700 Jardine

Cycle & Carriage

12,500 Mandarin 

Oriental

The financial and operational strength of the Group’s 
businesses continues to be supported by its investment 
strategy and approach to capital allocation. The Board keeps 
its portfolio of businesses under review and regularly 
assesses whether action is necessary to ensure that the 
Group’s activities remain aligned with its strategic priorities. 
In the past year such action has included the disposal of the 
Group’s interests in JLT and JOS, the conditional agreement 
by Astra to dispose of its interest in Permata Bank and 
the closure of The Excelsior for redevelopment as a 
commercial property.

People
Simon Keswick retired as a Director on 1st January 2020. 
On 20th January 2020, it was announced that Lord Sassoon 
will retire from the Board on 9th April 2020. The Board would 
like to record its gratitude to both of them for their significant 
contribution to the Group over many years. Stuart Gulliver 
joined the Board with effect from 1st January 2019. 

 As announced on 5th March 2020, with effect from 15th June 
2020 the roles of Executive Chairman and Managing Director, 
which have been held on a combined basis by Ben Keswick 
since 31st December 2018, will revert to being separate. 
Ben Keswick will remain as Executive Chairman and 
John Witt, currently Group Finance Director, will take on 
the role of Managing Director. Graham Baker will join the 
Group and replace John Witt as Group Finance Director 
with effect from 15th June 2020. He will also join the Board 
of the Company.

Outlook
While the short-term outlook is likely to continue to be 
challenging and performance in the year ahead will depend 
on the duration, geographic extent and impact of the 
COVID-19 outbreak and the measures taken to control it, 
the Group takes a long-term view and is confident in the 
underlying economic resilience of China and the wider 
region. The Group is optimistic about the prospects for a 
speedy recovery once the situation has stabilised and 
remains confident in the mid- to long-term prospects for its 
businesses and the markets in which they operate.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 20198

Jardine Matheson Group Businesses  
at a Glance

Jardine Matheson

The listed holding company of the Group which oversees a portfolio of market-leading businesses and 
supports their long-term development. It holds an 85% interest in Jardine Strategic, a listed company 
holding most of the Group’s major listed interests, including 58% of Jardine Matheson.

Jardine Pacific’s diverse 
portfolio comprises 
industry leaders in the 
areas of engineering and 
construction, aviation 
and transport services, 
restaurants and IT. Its 
companies seek to deliver 
excellent performance and 
best in class service to their 
customers and to create 
value for their business 
partners and shareholders. 
(100%)*

Jardine Matheson has a long-term 
ambition to expand and strengthen 
its automotive businesses across 
the globe, building upon its 
extensive footprint in Greater China 
and Southeast Asia, and strong 
presence in the United Kingdom. 
Jardine International Motors (‘JIM’)  
was formed in 2019 to provide central 
management and oversight in order 
to effectively harness expertise and 
talent, increase customer focus and 
create economies of scale across the 
Group’s automotive interests in a 
coordinated way in an increasingly 
complex environment. JIM currently 
comprises leading Asian automotive 
businesses including Zung Fu Motors 
Group in the Chinese mainland, Hong 
Kong and Macau; Cycle & Carriage in 
Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar; 
and Tunas Ridean in Indonesia.

Hongkong Land is a major 
listed property investment, 
management and development 
group that operates under 
the principles of excellence, 
integrity and partnership. 
Its more than 850,000 sq. m. 
of prime office and retail space 
in Hong Kong, Singapore, 
Beijing, Jakarta and other 
major Asian cities attracts the 
world’s foremost companies 
and luxury brands. The group 
also has a number of high 
quality residential, commercial 
and mixed-use projects under 
development in cities across 
Greater China and Southeast 
Asia. (50%)†

Dairy Farm is a leading listed 
Pan-Asian multi-brand 
retailer that is active across 
five divisions, being Food 
(including Grocery Retail 
and Convenience Stores), 
Health and Beauty, Home 
Furnishings, Restaurants and 
Other Retailing. The group 
aims to provide quality and 
value to Asian consumers by 
offering leading brands, a 
compelling retail experience 
and great service, all 
provided through a strong 
store network supported by 
efficient supply chains. 
(78%)†

Mandarin Oriental is 
an international hotel 
investment and management 
group with deluxe and first 
class hotels, resorts and 
residences in sought-after 
destinations. The group 
operates 33 hotels and seven 
residences in 23 countries 
and territories, and has a 
strong pipeline of properties 
under development. As an 
innovative industry leader, 
the group is committed 
to exceeding its guests’ 
expectations through 
exceptional levels of 
hospitality. (78%)†

Jardine Cycle & Carriage is a leading 
Singapore-listed investment holding 
company with long-term, strategic 
interests in diversified market-leading 
businesses in Southeast Asia. These 
include Astra in Indonesia; Truong 
Hai Auto Corporation, Refrigeration 
Electrical Engineering Corporation 
and Vinamilk in Vietnam; and 
Thailand-headquartered Siam City 
Cement (which also operates in 
South Vietnam and other regional 
markets). Other investments 
include automotive businesses 
under the Cycle & Carriage banner 
(in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar) 
and Tunas Ridean in Indonesia, all of 
which are managed by Jardine 
International Motors. (75%)†

Astra is an Indonesia-based company 
engaged in seven business sections: 
Automotive; Financial Services; 
Heavy Equipment, Mining, 
Construction & Energy; Agribusiness; 
Infrastructure and Logistics; 
Information Technology; and 
Property. With more than 235 
subsidiaries, associated companies 
and other entities, and over 226,000 
employees, it is one of Indonesia’s 
largest companies. Astra is also 
renowned for its ‘Catur Dharma’ 
corporate philosophy that underpins 
its extensive community programmes 
supporting education, the 
environment, sustainability, SMEs 
and healthcare. Jardine Cycle & 
Carriage has a shareholding of just 
over 50% in Astra.

* Figures in brackets show effective ownership by Jardine Matheson as at 5th March 2020.
† Figures in brackets show effective ownership by Jardine Strategic as at 5th March 2020.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Managing Director’s Review

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Ben Keswick
Executive Chairman & Managing Director

The Board is confident that the Group’s strong balance sheet, 

liquidity and clear strategic priorities will position Jardine Matheson 

well for strong long-term growth. 

The Group remains focused on the opportunities and 
challenges presented by changing technologies and 
digitalisation. Its innovation agenda has continued to 
progress in the last year and has included the appointment of 
a new Group Director of Digital, who is leading the further 
development of the Group’s digital and innovation strategy. 
There is a particular focus on modernising the Group’s core 
business operations – looking at opportunities to leverage 
digital and new ways of working to drive a modern, efficient 
operating environment – and on using digital to help drive 
the Group’s revenue generating capabilities in both its 
consumer-facing and business-to-business operations.

The Group is also focused on broadening and deepening 
capability across its businesses. Over the past year the Group 
has increased its investment in meeting the needs of its 
people, by promoting lifelong learning and training, including 
the rollout of a range of new and improved senior leadership 
programmes and the implementation of digital learning 
platforms; offering greater career opportunities; enhancing 
the Group’s employer brand (including strengthening the 
Group’s graduate training programme); and recruiting a 
range of new skills and resources into the business. 

The Group takes its responsibility as a corporate citizen 
seriously and believes that it is essential for a proactive 
approach to sustainability to be taken both at a Group level 
and among its businesses. A sustainability leadership 
council, comprising senior management from across the 
Group’s businesses, was established in 2019 and it has 
recently formulated and adopted a Group sustainability 
strategy, with input from colleagues across the business, 
which will be progressively implemented in the coming year.

Jardine Matheson is a diversified group of market-leading 
businesses focused principally on two of the regions that are 
driving global growth: Greater China and Southeast Asia. 
In 2019, 58% of the Group’s underlying profit came from 
Greater China compared to 56% in 2018 – with stronger 
performance from the Chinese mainland but a lower 
contribution from Hong Kong – and 42% from Southeast 
Asia, compared with 40% in 2018. 

The main contributors to underlying profit by activity were 
property at 29%, automotive interests at 24%, engineering, 
heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy at 19% 
and retail and restaurants at 16%. 

The Group’s profit generation and related cash flows and 
retained earnings have supported continued investment, 
enabling high levels of capital expenditure to be combined 
with low levels of debt. The Group’s capital investment, 
including expenditure on properties for sale, was 
US$5.8 billion in 2019, and capital investment at its 
associates and joint ventures exceeded US$4.8 billion. 

Total Capital Investment of US$10.6 billion (US$ million)

Corporate  357

Jardine Pacific  157

Jardine Motors  63

Hongkong Land  4,428

2,327  Astra

1,285 Jardine

Cycle & Carriage

228  Mandarin Oriental

1,725  Dairy Farm

The Group provides its businesses with access to the 
financial resources, expertise, people and relationships 
necessary to support their development and enable them 
to compete effectively in rapidly evolving operating 
environments. The Group’s strategy, strong financial position 
and investment in the development of both existing 
businesses and new areas of activity provide the foundation 
for consistent profit growth over the long term. 

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201910

Jardine Pacific

• Underlying profit 2% higher than prior year

• JEC and Gammon delivered strong profit growth

• Jardine Restaurants profits impacted by difficult trading conditions in Hong Kong

2019

2018
restated 

Change (%)

Gross Revenue (US$ billion)

Gross revenue (including 100% 

of associates and joint 
ventures) (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable  

6.8

6.8

to shareholders (US$ million)

164

160

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

–

2

6.2

6.3

6.6

6.8

6.8

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders* (US$ million)

2015

2016

2017
Gross Revenue (US$ million)
2018
Jardine Pacific’s

2019

* 2018 figure is restated.

142

135

162

160

164

Underlying Profit by Business  
(excluding Corporate & Other Interests) (US$ million)

Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)
Jardine Pacific’s

Gammon  36

JEC  41

Jardine Schindler  48

18  Transport Services

7  JTH

13  Jardine Restaurants

Jardine Pacific produced an underlying net profit of 
US$164 million, 2% higher than 2018. The net profit after 
non-trading gains was US$285 million.

JEC delivered strong profit growth, primarily from its 
Hong Kong operations and in part as a result of its earlier 
investment in modernising its core business and increasing 
revenues via business efficiency initiatives. Gammon saw 
good profit growth, mainly due to the timing of project 
completions. Its order book remains strong. Jardine Schindler 
provided a slightly lower contribution as a result of 
challenging market conditions in Southeast Asia. 
Jardine Restaurants saw profits impacted by difficult trading 
conditions in Hong Kong and the upfront costs of its 
investment in process re-engineering projects in Hong Kong 
and Taiwan. KFC Taiwan produced good profit growth. 
HACTL’s performance was down against last year, due to a 
reduction in cargo throughput tonnage.

JTH performed well as both JOS and Innovix delivered better 
results. The sale of the JOS business was completed in 
December 2019.

Hong Kong-listed Greatview, in which a 28% stake has been 
held by Jardine Strategic since June 2017, continued to see 
volume growth despite intense competition in the China 
segment and lower sales from its international division.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Managing Director’s Review11

Motors

• 12% higher underlying profit in 2019

• First full year contribution from Zhongsheng

• Jardine International Motors formed in 2019 to provide central management and oversight and create 

economies of scale across the Group’s automotive interests

2019

2018
restated 

Change (%)

Revenue* (US$ billion)

Revenue* (US$ billion)

5.7

5.9

Underlying profit attributable  

to shareholders* (US$ million)

196

175

(4)

12

The Group’s Motors business produced higher underlying net 
profit in 2019 of US$196 million, primarily due to a strong 
contribution from the investment in Zhongsheng, which saw 
increased sales and stable margins for the first six months of 
the year, and in respect of which Jardines received the benefit 
of a full year’s contribution, compared with eight months in 
the prior year. 

In the Group’s wholly-owned Motors businesses, Zung Fu in 
the Chinese mainland benefited from higher new car sales 
and steady margins. However, weak market sentiment in 
Hong Kong and difficult market conditions in the United 
Kingdom adversely affected dealership profits. In addition, 
there was a net loss arising from dealership disposals in the 
United Kingdom. 

In support of the Group’s ambition to strengthen its 
automotive businesses and ensure that they are resilient 
and able to address anticipated long-term disruption in the 
sector, Jardine International Motors (‘JIM’) was formed in 
2019 to provide central management and oversight in order 
effectively to harness expertise and talent, increase customer 
focus and create economies of scale across the Group’s 
automotive interests in a coordinated way in an increasingly 
complex environment. JIM currently comprises leading 
Asian automotive businesses including Zung Fu Motors 
Group in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau; 
Cycle & Carriage in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar; and 
Tunas Ridean in Indonesia.

Following the formation of JIM, the performance of the 
automotive interests held through Jardine Cycle & Carriage 
will continue to be reported separately as part of the financial 
results of Jardine Cycle & Carriage and are not reflected in the 
figures on this page.

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

5.2

5.2

5.5

5.9

5.7

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders*# (US$ million)

2015

2016

2017
Revenue (US$ million)
2018
Jardine Motors

2019

94

126

184

175

196

Revenue by Geographical Location* (US$ million)

3,025

Hong Kong &
Chinese mainland
Underlying Profit Attributable to
Shareholders (US$ million)
Jardine Motors

2,664  United Kingdom

Underlying Profit by Geographical Location* (US$ million)

1  United Kingdom

Hong Kong &
Chinese mainland

195

* Excluding results of automotive interests held through Jardine Cycle & Carriage.
# 2018 figure is restated.

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Hongkong Land

• Underlying profit up 4% to a record US$1,076 million

• Net asset value per share stable

• Large strategic mixed-use site secured in Shanghai

• Six other new projects acquired including five in the Chinese mainland

2019

2018  Change (%)

Underlying profit attributable to 
shareholders (US$ million)

1,076 1,036

Gross assets (US$ billion)

41.9

41.9

Net asset value per share (US$) 16.39 16.43

4

–

–

Hongkong Land achieved a further year of record underlying 
profit growth, with a 4% increase to US$1,076 million. 
The group’s Investment Properties business maintained 
stable profits and Development Properties achieved a solid 
performance, building on a strong previous year, with a 
higher contribution from the Chinese mainland partially 
offset by lower contributions from other markets.

Including net losses of US$878 million resulting from 
lower valuations of the group’s investment properties, 
profit attributable to shareholders was US$198 million. 
This compares to US$2,457 million in 2018, which included 
net revaluation gains of US$1,421 million. The group remains 
well-financed, with net debt of US$3.6 billion at the year end, 
broadly unchanged from the end of 2018 and with net 
gearing unchanged at 9%. Net debt will increase in 2020 as 
payments are made for land purchases to which the group 
has already committed.

Investment Properties
In Hong Kong, office leasing activities in Central were slower 
in 2019 compared to the prior year as a result of uncertainties 
caused by the China-US trade negotiations and the social 
unrest in Hong Kong. The performance of the group’s Central 
office portfolio, however, continues to be resilient and rental 
reversions remain positive, with average office rents 
increasing during the year. The Central retail portfolio remains 
fully occupied and retains its reputation as Hong Kong’s 
premier shopping destination. It delivered a respectable 
performance over the Christmas period following several 
challenging months for the retail market in Hong Kong. 
Average retail rents decreased in the year, however, due to 
temporary rent relief as a result of the social unrest.

The value of the group’s Hong Kong Investment Properties 
portfolio decreased by 2% in the year due to lower open 
market rents. There was slightly higher vacancy in the group’s 
Singapore office portfolio, but rental reversions were positive 
and average rents increased in the year.

In February 2020, Hongkong Land acquired a large site in a 
prime location along the Huangpu River in the Xuhui District 
of Shanghai, the predominant commercial hub in the 
Chinese mainland. The acquisition illustrates our long-term 
confidence in the Chinese mainland and provides an 
attractive opportunity to develop and operate a commercial 
complex of scale in line with the group’s long-term strategy of 
acquiring prime sites in key gateway cities across Asia. 
The project mainly comprises office and retail space, with a 
developable area of 1.1 million sq. m., and will be developed 
in multiple phases to 2027.

Development Properties
2019 was a solid year for the group’s Development 
Properties, building on a strong year in 2018, with a higher 
contribution from the Chinese mainland partially offset by 
lower contributions from other markets. In the Chinese 
mainland, sentiment in the group’s core markets remained 
broadly stable. Higher sales completions led to an increase 
in profit contribution, whilst the group’s attributable interest 
in contracted sales was higher than 2018 due to a change in 
sales location mix. 

During the year, the group acquired five new residential sites 
in the Chinese mainland – all in cities where it already has a 
presence – with a wholly-owned project in each of Chongqing 
and Hangzhou, and joint ventures in each of Chongqing, 
Shanghai and Wuhan. 

In Singapore, profits recognised in 2019 were lower than the 
prior year, while pre-sales at projects under construction 
were within expectations. The group’s joint venture projects 
in the rest of Southeast Asia performed within expectations. 

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 1.2 million sq. m.

Area of commercial investment portfolio under  
management (including 100% of joint ventures)

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders (US$ million)

Gross Assets by Location

13% Chinese mainland 

& Macau

13%  Southeast Asia

Hong Kong  74%

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)

2015

2016

2017
Underlying Earnings per Share (US¢)
2018
Hongkong Land

2019

822

930

947

1,036

1,076

12.24

13.34

15.66

16.43

16.39

Underlying Operating Profit by Activity  
(before corporate costs) (US$ million)

China

675 Development 
Properties

13% Development 
Properties

Net Asset Value per Share (US$)
Hongkong Land

Investment
 Properties

  1,064

Gross Assets by Activity

Investment
 Properties

87%

Hong Kong

Macau

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

Cambodia

Malaysia

Singapore

Indonesia

Investment 
Properties – 
Office

Investment 
Properties – 
Retail

Development 
Properties

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Dairy Farm

• Multi-year transformation making progress

• Underlying profit impacted by social unrest in Hong Kong

• Improvement in Southeast Asia Grocery Retail and Health and Beauty

2019

2018
restated 

Change (%)

27.7

22.0

11.2

11.7

26

(5)

Sales including 100% of 

associates & joint ventures 
(US$ billion)

Sales (US$ billion)

Underlying profit attributable 

to shareholders (US$ million)

321

358

(10)

Dairy Farm’s multi-year transformation programme to 
reshape and reorganise the business, adapting to the 
changing needs of customers, continued to gain momentum 
during 2019. Opportunities are being unlocked across the 
group as the business seeks to leverage its scale effectively 
and develop a more coherent approach to improving its 
customer proposition, both by banner and at a country level. 
The group’s space optimisation plan, new store formats and 
improvement programmes generated greater efficiencies and 
started to deliver tangible results in the year.

Consistent with Dairy Farm’s strategy of proactively managing 
its business portfolio as well as the ongoing execution of its 
space optimisation plan, sales of US$11.2 billion for the year 
by Dairy Farm’s subsidiaries were 5% behind those of 2018. 
Underlying operating profit was US$437 million, 14% lower 
than 2018, primarily due to the impact of the social unrest in 
Hong Kong, whose impact was felt to the greatest extent by 
Mannings, as well as increased cost of goods and ongoing 
investments in the Home Furnishings business. Underlying 
profit attributable to shareholders was US$321 million, 
down 10% from US$358 million last year. 

Grocery Retail
2019 saw a significant improvement in results in Dairy Farm’s 
Southeast Asia Grocery Retail businesses, as its space 
optimisation plan took effect. The foundations for future 
growth by the business were also strengthened by the 
ongoing transformation and improvement programmes. 
North Asia Grocery Retail sales were stronger, but overall 
profits there were weaker, impacted by cost pressures and 
investments in people and capabilities, although the 
Wellcome Hong Kong business delivered an improving trend 
in underlying profit performance.

Convenience
Sales in the Convenience business increased in the year, 
driven by new store growth and strong like-for-like sales in 
the Chinese mainland in particular. Enhancements to range 
and services are popular with customers and there is a focus 
on brand differentiation to support sales growth. Profits for 
the year declined, however, due primarily to investments in 
the expansion of the 7-Eleven store network in Guangdong. 
Profits in 2018 were also positively impacted by one-off items 
which were not repeated in 2019.

Health and Beauty
Total sales for Dairy Farm’s Health and Beauty business 
increased slightly, with strong growth in Southeast Asia, but 
operating profit declined, as the business was impacted by 
the challenging market conditions in Hong Kong. The group 
has been addressing these challenging conditions by 
adapting its offer to changing customer needs as well as 
prudent management of costs. 

Weakness in North Asia Health and Beauty was partially 
offset by strong revenue and like-for-like sales growth in 
Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. 
Guardian in Southeast Asia delivered a strong performance 
during the year, with improvements in operating standards, 
service and product availability, and it benefited from a 
growing middle-class customer base in Indonesia, Malaysia, 
and Vietnam.

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Asian countries 
and territories

Over
 10,500

Outlets

 11.0
million sq. m.

Gross trading area

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders* (US$ million)

Sales Mix by Format#

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

428

460

403

424

358

370

321

Before effect of adopting IFRS 16

At IFRS 16 basis

Home Furnishings
Underlying Profit Attributable
to Shareholders (US$ million)
In Home Furnishings, IKEA’s sales were higher in the year but 
Dairy Farm
operating margins were adversely affected by the impact of 
currency movements on the cost of goods. Operating profits 
also fell as the business incurred start-up costs for two new 
stores opened in the year and it invested in four stores under 
development which will open in 2020. 

Associates
The contribution from key associate Maxim’s was lower than 
the prior year, as the business was impacted by the ongoing 
social unrest in Hong Kong. Despite the challenging market 
conditions in the second half, however, Maxim’s reported 4% 
growth in sales overall, as it saw the benefit of its acquisition 
of the Starbucks Thailand business. 

Yonghui in the Chinese mainland reported strong sales 
growth and positive like-for-like sales. Underlying profit 
growth in Yonghui benefited from the partial sell down of 
their investment in the Yunchuang Technology business, 
which was announced in December 2018. Dairy Farm also 
benefited from the contribution from its interest in Robinsons 
Retail, which it acquired in late 2018.

Grocery Retail  50%

Convenience
 Stores

14%

Profit Mix by Format†

Grocery Retail  15%

14%

Convenience
 Stores
Other Retailing  1%

Retail Outlet Numbers by FormatΔ

Grocery Retail  2,518

Convenience
 Stores

  3,214

21%  Health and Beauty

5%  Home Furnishings

9%  Restaurants

1%  Other Retailing

49%  Health and Beauty

7%  Home Furnishings

14%  Restaurants

2,402 Health and 

Beauty

12  Home Furnishings

1,753  Restaurants

634  Other Retailing

* 2018 figure is restated.
# Including share of associates and joint ventures.
† Based on operating profit before effect of adopting IFRS 16 and share of results of 
associates and joint ventures, and excluding selling, general and administrative 
expenses and non-trading items.

Δ Including 100% of associates and joint ventures. 

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Managing Director’s Review16

Mandarin Oriental

• Lower earnings in Hong Kong

• London hotel fully re-opened

• Commenced redevelopment of The Excelsior site

• Four new hotels opened and seven new management contracts signed

2019
US$m

2018
US$m 

Change (%)

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders (US$ million)

Combined total revenue of 

hotels under management

1,325 1,398

(5)

Underlying profit attributable 

to shareholders

41

65

(37)

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

57

55

65

41

Mandarin Oriental’s underlying profit significantly decreased 
from US$65 million in 2018 to US$41 million in 2019, as a 
result of the closure of The Excelsior, the social unrest in 
Hong Kong and the major renovation in Bangkok. Earnings 
benefited, however, from the reopening of the London hotel 
following the fire in 2018 and the receipt of insurance 
proceeds following the final settlement of the insurance 
claim in respect thereof.

The majority of the group’s owned or partially-owned 
properties reported better earnings. The remainder of 
portfolio performed broadly in line with last year.

Several non-trading items were recognised during the year, 
including closure costs relating to The Excelsior and a 
decrease in its valuation, resulting in a loss attributable to 
shareholders of US$56 million in the year, compared to a 
profit attributable to shareholders of US$43 million in 2018.

The Excelsior in Hong Kong closed in March 2019 for 
redevelopment as a commercial property, and the demolition 
phase started in September 2019. The project is expected to 
take around six years to complete. 

The group opened four new hotels in 2019 in Dubai, Doha, 
Beijing and Lake Como. The group continues to build its 
development pipeline, with seven new management 
contracts signed and announced in 2019, including 
six new hotels and one standalone Residences project. 
New Mandarin Oriental hotels were announced in Istanbul, 
Nanjing, Lake Lucerne, Dallas and Tel Aviv and the group took 
over management of The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi at the 
beginning of 2020. 

90

4.57

4.62

4.70

Net Asset Value per Share* (US$)

2015

2016

2017

2018
Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)
MO
2019

2.84

3.10

* With freehold and leasehold properties at valuation.

Hotel and Residences Portfolio

2015

Net Asset Value per Share* (US$)
2016
MO

13

2017

2018

2019

29

29

31

30

33#

19

18

18

20

Number of hotels in operation

Number of hotels and residences expected to open in the 
next five years

MO
# Number of hotels in operation is representative of up to the end of February 2020.

Combined Total Revenue of US$1,325 million of Hotels under 
Management by Geographical Area (US$ million)

Europe &
 Middle East

340

448  Other Asia

The Americas  349

188  Hong Kong

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Jardine Cycle & Carriage

• Underlying profit at US$863 million

• Stable performance from Astra 

• Direct Motor Interests down due to Singapore and Malaysia

• Other Strategic Interests impacted by Thaco’s lower automotive profits

2019

2018
restated 

Change (%)

Revenue (US$ billion)

18.6

19.0

Underlying profit attributable 

to shareholders (US$ million)

863

856

(2)

1

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders at Jardine Cycle & 
Carriage (‘JC&C’) was 1% higher at US$863 million and profit 
attributable to shareholders increased to US$881 million from 
US$418 million in 2018, which included net non-trading losses 
of US$438 million, principally fair value losses related to 
non-current investments. Astra’s contribution to underlying 
profit of US$716 million was relatively stable compared to the 
previous year, while the contributions from the group’s Direct 
Motor Interests and Other Strategic Interests were both lower. 

Direct Motor Interests 
Direct Motor Interests contributed US$63 million to the group’s 
underlying profit, 11% lower than the prior year. The contribution 
from Cycle & Carriage Singapore (‘CCS’) fell, with car sales 
growing despite a decrease in the overall Singapore passenger 
car market, but lower margins due to stronger competitive 
pressure. CCS’ market share increased as a result of the launch 
of new models and competitive pricing.

In Indonesia, Tunas Ridean saw a stronger contribution from its 
automotive and consumer finance operations but lower profits 
from its rental business. Cycle & Carriage Bintang in Malaysia 
made a loss in 2019, compared to a profit in 2018.

Other Strategic Interests 
The contribution from Other Strategic Interests was 13% lower at 
US$126 million. Other Strategic Interests now include Thaco 
consistent with its expanding investments in property and 
agriculture. Thaco’s contribution of US$49 million was 34% lower 
than last year, due to a lower contribution from its automotive 
business following a decline in vehicle sales and lower margins 
in a competitive market. The contribution from Thaco’s real 
estate business was significantly lower due to the slowdown in 
the property market. The group increased its interest in Thaco 
from 25.3% to 26.6% during the year, for a consideration of 
US$168 million. 

Siam City Cement’s contribution of US$24 million was 16% 
higher than the previous year. Its improved domestic 
performance in Thailand was offset by a lower contribution 
from its regional operations, in particular in South Vietnam. 

The contribution from Refrigeration Electrical Engineering 
Corporation (‘REE’) was 4% lower than the previous year, due to 
weaker performances from its hydropower investments and its 
M&E business, which were partially offset by a stronger 
contribution from real estate. JC&C increased its stake in 
REE during the year from 24.9% to 29.0% for US$25 million, 
by way of a public tender offer and market purchases.

The group’s investment in Vinamilk delivered dividend income of 
US$36 million, compared to US$32 million in the previous year. 
Vinamilk’s 2019 profit was 3% higher in local currency terms.

Revenue (US$ billion)

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

15.7

15.8

17.3

19.0

18.6

Underlying Profit Attributable to Shareholders* (US$ million)

2015

2016

2017
Revenue (US$ billion)
2018
Jardine C&C

2019

* 2018 figure is restated.

632

679

770

856

863

Underlying Profit (excluding Astra, DMI central overheads and 
Corporate) of US$192 million by Business (US$ million)

Other
 Strategic Interests:

Underlying Profit Attributable 
to Shareholders (US$ million)
Jardine C&C

Siam City Cement  23

  18

Refrigeration
Electrical
Engineering

Vinamilk  36

Thaco

49

Direct 
Motor Interests:

57 Cycle & Carriage
Singapore
(4) Cycle & Carriage

Myanmar

(6) Cycle & Carriage

Bintang

19  Tunas Ridean

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Astra

• Net earnings per share stable at Rp536

• Motorcycle sales up 3% but car sales down 8%, both with increased market shares 

• Higher earnings contribution from financial services and gold mining operation

• Heavy equipment, coal mining and agribusiness activities impacted by lower commodity prices 

2019

2018 Change* (%)

Net revenue# (US$ billion)

16.8

16.8

Profit attributable to 

shareholders* (US$ million) 1,536 1,519

(1)

–

*Based on the change in Indonesian rupiah, being the reporting currency of Astra.
# Reported under Indonesian GAAP.

Astra’s net profit for 2019 under Indonesian accounting 
standards was Rp21.7 trillion, equivalent to US$1.5 billion. 
The group’s net debt, excluding financial services 
subsidiaries, was Rp22.2 trillion, equivalent to US$1.6 billion, 
at 31st December 2019, compared with Rp13.0 trillion, 
equivalent to US$0.9 billion, at the end of 2018, due mainly 
to the group’s further investments in its toll road businesses 
and Gojek, as well as capital expenditure in its mining 
contracting business. 

Automotive
Net income from Astra’s automotive division was down 1% 
at US$594 million. This was mainly due to lower car sales 
volumes and increased manufacturing costs, partially offset 
by higher motorcycle sales volumes. Car sales were 8% 
lower. The Indonesian wholesale market declined by 11% in 
2019 but Astra increased its market share from 51% to 52%. 

Motorcycle sales increased by 3% in the year. The Indonesian 
wholesale market increased by 2%, with Astra’s market share 
slightly higher at 76%. Astra Otoparts reported a 21% 
increase in net income, largely due to higher revenue from 
the replacement market and lower production costs.

Financial Services
Net income from Astra’s financial services division increased 
by 22% to US$415 million, mainly due to a larger loan 
portfolio and an improvement in non-performing loans. 
Consumer finance businesses saw an 8% increase in the 
amount financed to US$6.2 billion. The net income 
contribution from Astra’s car-focused finance companies 
increased by 29% to US$106 million, with lower 
non-performing loan losses. The net income contribution 
from the group’s motorcycle-focused finance business 
increased by 11% to US$187 million, mainly due to a larger 
loan portfolio.

The group’s heavy equipment-focused finance operations 
saw an 18% decrease in the amounts financed to 
US$302 million. The net income contribution from this 
business grew, however, by 14% to US$7 million, as a 
result of lower loan provisions. 

Permata Bank reported a 66% increase in net income to 
US$106 million, due to improved revenue and lower loan 
impairment levels, attributable to improved loan quality 
and better levels of recovery from non-performing loans. 
The bank’s gross and net non-performing loan ratios both 
improved. General insurance company Asuransi Astra Buana 
reported 4% growth in net income at US$77 million, 
with increased investment income. 

Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction 
and Energy
Net income from Astra’s heavy equipment, mining, 
construction and energy division increased by 1% to 
US$475 million, mainly due to the contribution from the 
new gold mining operation, offset by the impact of lower 

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52%

2019 New motor 
car market share

76%

2019 New motorcycles 
market share

US$6.2bn

2019 New consumer  
financing

US$302m

2019 New heavy equipment 
financing

heavy equipment sales and a loss incurred in the general 
contracting business. United Tractors reported a 2% increase 
in net income to US$801 million. Agincourt Resources 
achieved gold sales of 410,000 oz. Komatsu heavy 
equipment sales fell by 40%, with parts and service 
revenues also lower. 

Mining contracting operations saw a 1% higher overburden 
removal volume at 989 million bank cubic metres, and 5% 
higher coal production at 131 million tonnes. Coal mining 
subsidiaries were adversely impacted by lower coal prices.

General contractor Acset Indonusa reported a net loss of 
US$77 million, compared to a net income of US$1 million the 
year before. This was mainly due to increased project and 
funding costs for several ongoing contracts. 

Infrastructure and Logistics
Net income from Astra’s infrastructure and logistics division 
increased by 49% to US$21 million, mainly due to improved 
toll road revenue, reflecting 22% higher traffic volume in 
Astra’s 350km of operational toll roads along the Trans-Java 
network and the Kunciran Serpong toll road. Serasi Autoraya’s 
net income decreased by 17% to US$18 million, due to lower 
used car sales and a decline in its car leasing business. 

Agribusiness
Net income from Astra’s agribusiness was down by 85% at 
US$12 million. This was primarily due to an 8% fall in average 
crude palm oil prices, despite a 3% increase in crude palm oil 
and derivatives sales to 2.3 million tonnes. There have, 
however, recently been encouraging signs of improvement 
in prices.

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

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Motorcycle Sales including Associates  and  
Joint Ventures (thousand units)

2015

2016

2017
Motor Vehicle Sales including Associates
and Joint Ventures (thousand units
Astra
2018

2019

510

591

579

582

536

4,454

4,381

4,386

4,759

4,911

Profit Attributable to Shareholders of US$1,536 million  
by Business (US$ million)

Automotive  594

Motorcycle Sales including Associates
 and Joint Ventures (thousand units)
Astra
Financial Services  415

475

Heavy Equipment,
Mining,
Construction
& Energy

14 Information
Technology

6  Property

12  Agribusiness

20 Infrastructure 
& Logistics

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People and the Community

Just as Jardine Matheson Group companies have helped shape 

Asia’s business landscape for more than 180 years, its enterprises, 

and employees also contribute to community projects that have 

improved the lives of many.

MINDSET Mental Health Programme
Jardine Ambassadors (young executives from Group 
businesses in Hong Kong and Singapore) lead the MINDSET 
programme, which has helped to de-stigmatise issues related 
to mental health, and support people in recovery, since it was 
launched in Hong Kong in 2002 and Singapore in 2011.

Hong Kong
The Hong Kong ambassadors organised the 34th annual 
Walk Up Jardine House in April 2019, raising US$420,000, and 
also supported the Health in Mind education programme, 
involving more than 450 students from 30 secondary schools 
in 2018-19.

Another initiative – MINDSET College – helped more than 
1,800 people, including people in recovery and the public, 
learn new skills and improve their mental wellbeing. 
The MINDSET Buddy Sailing programme enabled more than 
40 people in recovery learn to sail and enjoy the outdoors.

The Group’s approach to MINDSET will be refreshed going 
forward, with the launch of new activities aimed at making a 
bigger impact in Hong Kong and involving more employees in 
volunteering opportunities. 

Singapore
DigitalMINDSET, a programme addressing excessive gaming 
and device use issues impacting teens was launched in 2019. 
Run in partnership with TOUCH Community Services, 
DigitalMINDSET provides counselling, therapy and mentoring 
services for at-risk teens and their families. 

The Together Against Stigma 2019 Global Conference was 
held in October – attended by over 500 delegates from 
24 countries – and focused on current mental health issues 
and help programmes.

To raise awareness of mental health in the workplace, 
MINDSET was also invited to the Singapore Exchange (‘SGX’) 
to open the securities market on 16th December. 

Fundraising
In Hong Kong, the CENTRAL Rat Race team organised a series 
of STEAM educational workshops that enabled families and 
NGOs to enjoy music, and arts and crafts activities. 

The Teddy Love Project run by Zung Fu – selling charity teddy 
bears – with support from Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong raised 
funds to purchase a new Mercedes-Benz Vito van for the 
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. The van will 
transport mental health patients to activities and social 
enterprise programmes.

Supporting Asia’s Scholars and Future Leaders
The Jardine Foundation awarded scholarships for the 
academic year 2019/20 to 30 Jardine Scholars 
(14 undergraduate and 16 postgraduate students) from 
nine countries and regions to study at Oxford and Cambridge 
Universities. The programme has supported more than 
320 scholars since its foundation in 1982. 

To celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2019, Jardine Cycle & 
Carriage (‘JC&C’) launched the JC&C Scholarship scheme to 
support undergraduate students pursuing a broad range of 
disciplines in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, 
Thailand and Vietnam. Their tuition fees will be sponsored 
through long-term endowments and donations, and about 
70 Southeast Asian students will receive awards under 
the scheme over the next 10 years. 

Community Focus in Indonesia 
Some of Astra’s key citizenship efforts in 2019 included 
the Kampung Berseri Astra (‘KBA’) village development 
programme which has so far supported 86 KBA and 645 Desa 
Sejahtera Astra (Prosperous Village) villages in 34 provinces. 

Inspiring Indonesia’s Generation-Z leaders in health, 
education, environment, and technology was the focus of 
the SATU Indonesia awards that attracted 8,654 applicants, 
and rewarded 305 youth leaders with funding and coaching 
to develop their ideas.

The MINDSET Challenge & Carnival also was held in October to 
support the MINDSET Learning Hub. The carnival has raised 
over US$1 million for the hub since 2011. A MINDSET Success 
Video Series – profiling the work experiences of people in 
recovery – was also launched. 

Let’s Play for Change by IKEA Indonesia and Save the Children 
Indonesia raised awareness about the importance of play. 
Activities included the set-up of a play area in the IKEA store 
in Jakarta, and a soft toy fundraising promotion to support 
Save the Children’s programme for disabled children. 

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21

Making a Difference in Singapore
JC&C donated US$7,200 to the National University of 
Singapore’s (‘NUS’) Institute of Policy Studies (‘IPS’) – 
JC&C has supported the NUS IPS since 2005. This donation 
helps support IPS research efforts into a range of social 
issues including ageing populations, social mobility, 
diversity, and more.

JC&C also sponsored the SGX Bull Charge Charity Run 2019, 
which targeted Singapore’s financial sector and SGX-listed 
company professionals. Money raised was donated to the 
Community Chest to support their adopted beneficiaries.

Growing our Green Footprint
Sustainability was a key area of focus across our Group 
companies in 2019, with a wide range of initiatives 
undertaken, including:

Hongkong Land continues to carry out a range of initiatives 
to reduce carbon, and its carbon emissions are 30% lower 
today than 2008 levels, and it is planned to reduce this 
further by 2030. Their projects also continue to receive green 
building accolades and awards across the region, with many 
recognised for their industry-leading standards against a 
range of benchmarks. 

Dairy Farm partnered with waste industry experts to find new 
ways to reduce and better manage single use beverage 
packaging waste in Hong Kong.

Hunan and Guangzhou Zung Fu ran two workshops for 
customers in 2019, to showcase energy saving driving tips, 
such as turning off idling engines and reducing the use of 
air conditioning. 

HACTL’s Solar Farm installation started operations in 2019. 
Comprising 516 panels, the 1,600 sq. m. system generated 
20,000 kWh of energy in its first month and a 10,000 kg 
reduction in CO2. 

Mandarin Oriental hotels diverted over 57,000 kg of used 
soap and bottled guestroom amenities from landfill, 
and donated these to support those in need through a 
partnership with Clean the World. 

A major photovoltaic (‘PV’) renewable energy system was 
installed at the Gammon Technology Park in Hong Kong’s 
Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate in 2019. The 200 kWp 
capacity system generates around 276 megawatt-hours of 
electricity per year and is the third, and largest, PV system 
installed by Gammon.

Community Care
Jardine Motors Group UK participates in the Speakers for 
Schools programme, which supports young people seeking 
career advice and opportunities in a wide range of sectors 
including motoring. 

Since 2000, Mandarin Oriental’s award-winning advertising 
campaign He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan, continues to win support 
around the world, and has helped to donate over US$500,000 
to local and international charities supported by our 
philanthropic fans.

JEC Thailand held its 7th major CSR initiative – Jardine Jit Arsa 
2019 with the aim of creating a sustainable environment for 
future generations. To support this, volunteers installed clean 
water facilities and helped renovate a village school last year.

Volunteering
Volunteers from Hero Group ran the Belanja Bareng (shopping 
together) programme teaching children – including local 
orphans – the benefits of using recycled bags for shopping. 
And through the Greenspiring Education initiative, Hero 
volunteers and children helped create an urban forest.

In June, Pizza Hut Myanmar colleagues served meals to more 
than 300 patients and their families at the Yangon Children’s 
Hospital and donated dental hygiene products to the children. 

Jardine Schindler employees partnered with the Taiwan Fund 
for Children and Family to build bicycles for families that have 
no means of transportation. 

Transformative Innovation
Developing innovative business opportunities, talent and 
industry solutions is another priority for the Group and there 
was extensive activity in this area in 2019, including:

A joint venture between Bank of China Hong Kong, JD Digits, 
and Jardines to launch a virtual bank in Hong Kong was 
announced in April. Offering banking services via mobile and 
online platforms only, the virtual bank – named livi – will target 
a broad range of customers when it is launched in 2020.

Inspiring Asia’s new generation of entrepreneurs was the 
focus of a joint project between Jardines and Daimler. 
They hosted the first Hack.Asia hackathon that attracted over 
800 Asian students (in 320 teams) who pitched data-driven 
solutions to address future of commerce, sustainability and 
mobility challenges. 

In 2019, Gammon developed and launched Inspecto™, 
a digital solution which significantly enhances construction 
site inspection processes among contractors, consultants 
and clients. 

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22 Financial Review

John Witt
Group Finance Director

Accounting Policies
The Directors continue to review the appropriateness of the 
accounting policies adopted by the Group, having regard to 
developments in International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’).

The Group has applied IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ for the first time for the 
annual reporting period commencing 1st January 2019. IFRS 16 
affects the accounting for lessees in the Group. The standard 
introduces a model in which lease liabilities, measured at the 
present value of lease payments, and their corresponding 
right-of-use assets are recognised on the balance sheet at the 
commencement of the leases. In the profit and loss account, 
depreciation of the right-of-use assets and interest on lease 
liabilities are recognised as expenses instead of the straight-line 
lease payments approach under the previous accounting standard.

The Group has adopted IFRS 16 using a full retrospective approach 
and the comparative financial statements have been restated. 
The impact of adopting IFRS 16 on the Group’s consolidated profit 
and loss account and cash flow statement for the year ended 
31st December 2018, and balance sheet as at 31st December 
2018, are summarised in note 1 to the financial statements. 
The adoption of IFRS 16 resulted in the recognition of right-of-use 
assets and lease liabilities of US$5.5 billion and US$4.4 billion, 
respectively, as at 31st December 2018. The right-of-use assets 
recognised are primarily related to property leases, which are 
entered into for use as retail stores and offices. As a result of the 
restatement, the Group’s underlying profit attributable to 
shareholders for the year ended 31st December 2018 was reduced 
by 3%. The impact on shareholders’ funds and gearing as at 
31st December 2018 was insignificant.

Results

Underlying Business Performance

Revenue

Operating profit
Net financing charges
Share of results of associates 

and joint ventures

Profit before tax
Tax

Profit after tax
Non-controlling interests

Underlying profit attributable 

to shareholders
Non-trading items

Net profit

Underlying earnings per share

2019
US$m

40,922

3,991
(534)

1,221

4,678
(941)

3,737
(2,148)

1,589
1,249

2,838

US$

4.23

2018
US$m

42,527

4,071
(475)

1,254

4,850
(967)

3,883
(2,228)

1,655
67

1,722

US$

4.40

Revenue
The Group’s revenue of US$40.9 billion in 2019 was 4% below the 
prior year, mainly due to lower sales in Dairy Farm as a result of 
the divestment of Rustan Supercenters business in 2018, and 
lower sales in its Health and Beauty business in Hong Kong, 
which was impacted by the social unrest in the second half of the 
year, and its Grocery Retail business in Southeast Asia due to the 
implementation of its space optimisation programme; Hongkong 
Land’s development property projects in Singapore which in the 
prior year had benefited from the completion of a pre-sold large 
Executive Condominium project; Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s motor 
vehicle operations in Singapore and Malaysia as a result of 
weaker consumer sentiment; and Astra’s Automotive business 
and Agribusiness, also as a result of weaker consumer sentiment 
combined with low commodity prices for much of the year. 
Gross revenue, including 100% of revenue from associates and 
joint ventures, which is a measure of the full extent of the Group’s 
operations, increased by 12% to US$103.3 billion. This increase 
was largely from the Group’s associates, Zhongsheng, Yonghui 
and Robinsons Retail. Zhongsheng and Yonghui contributed 
higher revenue as a result of the inclusion of a full twelve months’ 
revenue in 2019 due to the timing of the reporting of their results. 
In 2018, only eight months and nine months of Zhongsheng’s and 
Yonghui’s results, respectively, were included. Robinsons Retail, 
a 20%-owned associate, was acquired by Dairy Farm in 
November 2018.

Operating profit
Operating profit from the Group’s subsidiaries, excluding 
non-trading items, was US$3,991 million, a decrease of 
US$80 million or 2%. Lower operating profits were recorded in 
many of the Group’s businesses, partially offset by solid 
performances from Hongkong Land and Jardine Pacific.

Dairy Farm’s underlying operating profit was US$72 million or 14% 
below 2018, principally due to lower contributions from its Health 
and Beauty business in Hong Kong and its Home Furnishings 
business, mitigated by improved performance in the Southeast 
Asia Grocery Retail business, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, 
as the transformation and improvement programmes took effect.

Astra’s underlying operating profit reduced by US$46 million or 
2% from 2018. Astra’s Agribusiness recorded lower results due to 
lower crude palm oil prices, despite increased sales volumes. 
Astra’s Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction and Energy 
businesses recorded higher earnings mainly due to the first year 
contribution from the gold mining business acquired in 
December 2018. There was also an improved performance in 
Astra’s Consumer Finance business mainly due to a larger loan 
portfolio and improvement in non-performing loans.

Mandarin Oriental’s contribution decreased by US$24 million in 
2019 due to the absence of a contribution from The Excelsior in 
Hong Kong, following its closure for redevelopment in March 2019 
and a weaker performance in Hong Kong due to social unrest in 
the second half of the year. This was mitigated by a higher 
contribution from the London hotel, which reopened in April 2019 
following the fire in 2018, and by the receipt of insurance 
proceeds upon final settlement of the related insurance claim.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201923

For Jardine Motors’ subsidiaries, the overall underlying operating 
profit decreased by US$15 million principally due to weaker 
results in the Group’s United Kingdom dealerships as a result of 
lower volumes and a net loss arising from the sale of two 
dealerships. In Hong Kong, Zung Fu’s results were behind the 
prior year due to weak market sentiment while results from its 
business in the Chinese mainland were relatively stable.

Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s contribution decreased by 
US$9 million or 8% in 2019 with lower earnings in the Singapore 
motor operations, while Cycle & Carriage Bintang recorded a loss 
in 2019 compared to a profit in 2018, mitigated by higher 
dividends from Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s 10.6% interest 
in Vinamilk.

Hongkong Land’s underlying operating profit increased by 
US$81 million in 2019, primarily due to higher contributions from 
its subsidiaries engaged in residential development activities in 
the Chinese mainland. Earnings from its commercial portfolio 
were in line with 2018 with a steady performance from its Hong 
Kong portfolio despite a decrease in average retail rents due to 
the temporary rent relief provided to tenants as a result of the 
social unrest.

Jardine Pacific recorded higher operating profit in 2019 with 
better results from the Hong Kong engineering operations in JEC, 
partly offset by lower profits from the Restaurant businesses due 
to difficult trading conditions in Hong Kong and the upfront costs 
for process re-engineering projects.

Net financing charges
Net financing charges at US$534 million were US$59 million 
higher compared to 2018 principally due to the higher average 
levels of net debt in Astra’s Heavy Equipment, Mining, 
Construction and Energy businesses reflecting the acquisition of 
the gold mining business in 2018. This was mitigated by higher 
interest income at the Group level, primarily due to increased 
cash arising from the US$2.1 billion net proceeds from the sale 
of the Group’s 41% interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson and 
higher average deposit rates in 2019. Interest cover exclusive of 
financial services companies reduced from 15 times to 12 times 
in 2019. Cover was calculated as the sum of underlying operating 
profit – before the deduction of the amortisation of right-of-use 
assets, net of actual lease payments – and the share of results of 
associates and joint ventures, divided by net financing charges 
excluding interest on lease liabilities.

Share of results of associates and joint ventures
The Group’s US$1,221 million share of underlying results of 
associates and joint ventures was US$33 million, or 3%, lower 
than the prior year. This was primarily due to the absence of a 
contribution from Jardine Lloyd Thompson following its sale in 
2019 (its 2018 contribution was US$77 million). This was 
mitigated by a US$30 million higher contribution from 
Zhongsheng in 2019 due to a full twelve months’ results in 2019 
versus eight months in 2018, together with increased sales and 
stable margins for Zhongsheng in the first half of 2019.

The overall contribution from Astra’s associates and joint 
ventures increased by US$15 million in 2019 due to better 
performances from its Financial Services businesses, primarily 
Permata Bank, and its Infrastructure business, partly offset by a 
lower contribution from its Automotive businesses.

Contributions from Hongkong Land’s associates and joint 
ventures increased by US$8 million, primarily from its 
joint venture development property projects in the 
Chinese mainland.

In Dairy Farm, the overall contribution from associates increased 
by US$2 million. A higher contribution from 19.99%-owned 
Yonghui – with a full twelve months results in 2019 versus nine 
months in 2018 – and a first year contribution from 20%-owned 
Robinsons Retail, were partly offset by a lower contribution from 
50%-owned Maxim’s, which was impacted by the social unrest in 
Hong Kong.

The overall contribution from Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s 
associates and joint ventures reduced by US$19 million. Weaker 
performances in the motor vehicle and property operations of 
26.6% owned Truong Hai Auto Corporation (‘Thaco’) in Vietnam, 
were mitigated by improved performances in 25.5%-owned Siam 
City Cement and 46.2%-owned Tunas Ridean.

In Mandarin Oriental, contributions from associates reduced by 
US$8 million mainly due to the 47.6%-owned Bangkok Hotel, 
which was largely closed from March 2019 for a major 
renovation.

Tax
The underlying effective tax rate for the year was 27%, which was 
in line with that of 2018.

Non-trading Items
In 2019, the Group had net non-trading gains of US$1,249 million, 
which included a gain of US$1,507 million on sale of the Group’s 
interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson and a net increase of 
US$49 million in the fair value of other investments; partly 
offset by a net decrease of US$337 million in the fair value of 
investment properties, primarily in Hongkong Land.

In 2018, the Group had net non-trading gains of US$67 million, 
which included a net increase of US$613 million in the fair value 
of investment properties primarily in Hongkong Land; a gain of 
US$111 million on disposal of a Philippine Food business 
subsidiary in Dairy Farm in exchange for a 12.15% interest in 
Robinsons Retail, a listed retailer in the Philippines; and gains 
on property disposals of US$23 million; partly offset by a net 
decrease of US$316 million in the fair value of other 
investments; a charge of US$275 million relating to Dairy Farm’s 
restructuring of its Grocery Retail business in Southeast Asia; 
and a loss of US$40 million related to reclassification of 
Dairy Farm’s investment in Rose Pharmacy from a joint venture 
to a wholly-owned subsidiary upon the acquisition of the 
remaining 51% interest by Dairy Farm.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Financial Review24

Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of US$1.28 per 
share for 2019, providing a total annual dividend of US$1.72 per 
share, an increase of 1% over 2018. The final dividend will be 
payable on 13th May 2020, subject to approval at the Annual 
General Meeting to be held on 7th May 2020, to shareholders 
on the register of members at the close of business on 
20th March 2020. The dividends will be available in cash 
with a scrip alternative.

Cash Flow

Summarised Cash Flow

Cash generated from 

operations

Net interest and other 

financing charges paid

Tax paid
Dividends from associates 

and joint ventures

Operating activities
Capital expenditure and 

investments

Disposals

Cash flow before financing
Principal elements of lease 

payments

Other financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in 

2019
US$m

2018
US$m

5,269 

5,596 

(573)
(964)

1,133 

4,865 

(4,283)
3,583 

4,165 

(1,016)
(1,024)

(479)
(902)

942 

5,157 

(5,933)
1,275 

499 

(1,018)
(348)

cash and cash equivalents

2,125

(867)

Cash inflow from operating activities for the year was 
US$4,865 million, compared with US$5,157 million in 2018. 
The decrease of US$292 million from 2018 was principally due to 
higher financing charges and tax paid, and a decrease in working 
capital principally in Astra; partly offset by higher dividends 
received from associates and joint ventures.

Capital expenditure and investments for the year before disposals 
amounted to US$4,283 million (2018: US$5,933 million). 
This included the following:

•  US$2,113 million for investments in various associates and 
joint ventures, primarily Hongkong Land’s investments of 
US$1,562 million in Development Property projects, most of 
which were joint venture projects in the Chinese mainland in 
Nanjing, Chongqing, Shanghai and Chengdu; Astra’s 
investments in and capital injections into associates and joint 
ventures of US$285 million, including US$208 million related 
to investments in toll road concessions; Jardine Cycle & 
Carriage’s acquisition of an additional 1.3% interest in Thaco 
of US$168 million, which increased its shareholding to 26.6%; 
and Jardine Strategic’s US$64 million investment in a virtual 
bank joint venture in Hong Kong;

•  US$409 million for the purchase of other investments, which 

included US$299 million of securities by Astra’s general 
insurance business and US$100 million for Astra’s additional 
investments in Gojek;

•  US$224 million for the purchase of intangible assets, which 
included US$86 million for mining exploration costs and 
US$40 million for the acquisition of contracts by Astra’s 
general insurance business;

•  US$1,234 million for the purchase of tangible assets, which 
included US$800 million in Astra (of which US$626 million 
was for the acquisition of heavy equipment and machinery, 
predominantly by Pamapersada, US$87 million was for outlet 
development and additional operational machinery and 
equipment in Astra’s automotive business, and US$44 million 
was to improve plantation infrastructure in Astra’s 
agribusiness); US$233 million in Dairy Farm for new store 
expansion and the refurbishment of existing stores; 
US$55 million in Jardine Motors for dealership developments; 
and US$43 million in Mandarin Oriental for the renovation of 
hotel properties; and

•  US$171 million for additions to investment properties in 

Hongkong Land and Astra, and US$44 million for additions to 
bearer plants in Astra.

In 2018, the Group’s principal capital expenditure and 
investments included:

•  US$1,287 million for the purchase of businesses, principally 

Astra’s acquisition of a 95% interest in a gold mining business 
for US$1,150 million, and Dairy Farm’s acquisition for 
US$55 million of the remaining 51% interest in Rose Pharmacy, 
which was previously a 49% joint venture;

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•  US$2,181 million for investments in various associates and 

joint ventures, the main ones being Hongkong Land’s 
investments in Development Property projects of 
US$1,367 million in the Chinese mainland, US$273 million in 
Thailand and US$63 million in Vietnam. In addition, it 
included Dairy Farm’s investment in a 20% interest in 
Robinsons Retail in the Philippines with a 12.15% interest 
acquired by exchanging Dairy Farm’s previous interest in a 
wholly-owned Philippines Grocery Retail business subsidiary 
and the remaining interest acquired by way of US$220 million 
in share purchases from the controlling shareholders and in 
the market; and Astra’s US$99 million investments in toll 
road concessions;

•  US$708 million for the purchase of other investments, which 

included a US$200 million investment in Toyota Motor 
Corporation shares and US$62 million of additional shares in 
Vinamilk acquired by Jardine Cycle & Carriage, together with 
US$280 million for the purchase of securities by Astra’s 
general insurance business and US$150 million for Astra’s 
purchase of a minority stake in Gojek;

•  US$115 million for the purchase of intangible assets, which 
included US$43 million for the acquisition of contracts by 
Astra’s general insurance business;

Treasury Policy
The Group manages its exposure to financial risk using a variety 
of techniques and instruments. The main objectives are to limit 
foreign exchange and interest rate risks to provide a degree of 
certainty about costs. The investment of the Group’s cash 
resources is managed so as to minimise risk, while seeking to 
enhance yield. Appropriate credit guidelines are in place to 
manage counterparty risk.

When economically sensible to do so, borrowings are taken in 
local currency to hedge foreign exchange exposures on 
investments. A portion of borrowings is denominated in fixed 
rates. Adequate headroom in committed facilities is maintained 
to facilitate the Group’s capacity to pursue new investment 
opportunities and to provide some protection against market 
uncertainties. Overall, the Group’s funding arrangements are 
designed to keep an appropriate balance between equity and 
debt from banks and capital markets, both short and long term 
in tenor, to give flexibility to develop the business.

The Group’s Treasury operations are managed as cost centres 
and are not permitted to undertake speculative transactions 
unrelated to underlying financial exposures.

•  US$1,399 million for the purchase of tangible assets by Group 

companies; and

Note 42 of the financial statements summarises the Group’s 
financial risk factors.

•  US$166 million for additions to investment properties in 

Hongkong Land and Astra, and US$45 million for additions to 
bearer plants in Astra.

The contribution to the Group’s cash flow from disposals for the 
year amounted to US$3,583 million (2018: US$1,275 million), 
which principally included US$2,084 million from the sale of the 
Group’s interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson, US$916 million 
relating to advances and repayments from associates and joint 
ventures in Hongkong Land, and US$276 million from the sale of 
other investments by Astra’s general insurance business.

During the year, shares in the Company were repurchased at a 
total cost of US$328 million (2018: US$99 million). Additional 
shares in Group companies, primarily shares in Jardine Strategic, 
were also purchased at a total cost of US$277 million 
(2018: US$567 million). According to accounting standards, 
these purchases are presented under financing activities in the 
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement.

The Group’s management also monitors total capital investment 
across the Group. The Group’s capital investment, including 
expenditure on properties for sale, was US$5.8 billion in 2019 
(2018: US$7.6 billion), in addition to which capital investment at 
its associates and joint ventures exceeded US$4.8 billion 
(2018: US$4.6 billion).

Funding
The Group is well financed with strong liquidity. Net gearing, 
excluding net borrowings relating to Astra’s financial services 
companies, was 7% at 31st December 2019, down from 10% at 
the end of 2018, due to proceeds from the sale of the Group’s 
interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson, partly offset by investments 
in the year by the Group’s businesses, including projects in 
Hongkong Land. Net borrowings, on the same basis, were 
US$4.8 billion at 31st December 2019, compared with 
US$5.9 billion at the end of 2018. Astra’s financial services 
companies had net borrowings of US$3.3 billion at the end of 
the year, unchanged from 2018.

Net Borrowings* and Total Equity (US$ billion)

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

3.0

2.1

3.4

5.9

4.8

Net Borrowings

Total Equity

45.5

49.8

57.8

58.8

65.1

* Excluding net borrowings of Astra’s financial services companies.
JM Financial Review

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Financial Review26

At the year end, undrawn committed facilities totalled 
US$6.7 billion. In addition, the Group had liquid funds of 
US$7.2 billion. During the year, the Group’s total equity 
increased by US$6.3 billion to US$65.1 billion.

Shareholders’ Funds
Shareholders’ funds at 31st December 2019 are analysed below, 
by business and by geographical area. There were no significant 
changes from the prior year.

The average tenor of the Group’s borrowings at 31st December 
2019 was 4.0 years, down from 4.1 years at the end of 2018. 
83% of borrowings were non-US dollar denominated and 
directly related to the Group’s businesses in the countries of the 
currencies concerned. At 31st December 2019, approximately 
60% of the Group’s borrowings, exclusive of Astra’s financial 
services companies, were at floating rates and the remaining 
40% were at fixed rates including those hedged with derivative 
financial instruments with major creditworthy financial 
institutions. 93% of the borrowings for Astra’s financial services 
companies were at fixed rates.

Borrowings profile at 31st December 2019

By Business

Jardine Pacific  4%
Astra  13%

Jardine
Cycle & Carriage

3%

Mandarin Oriental  10%

Dairy Farm  4%

By Geographical Area

40%  Fixed

Greater China  68%

6%  Jardine Motors

60%  Hongkong Land

28%  Southeast Asia

2%  United Kingdom

2%  Rest of the World

Interest rate*

Floating  60%

IDR  37%

Currency

Maturity

< 1 year  43%

1-2 years  13%

* Excluding Astra’s financial services companies.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties
A review of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group 
is set out on page 146.

30%  HKD

17%  USD

16%  Others

15%  > 5 years

29%  2-5 years

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Financial ReviewDirectors’ Profiles

27

Ben Keswick* 
Executive Chairman and Managing Director
Mr Keswick joined the Board in 2007. He was appointed as Managing 
Director in 2012 and also became Executive Chairman in January 2019. 
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, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Yonghui Superstores and a 
commissioner of Astra. He is also executive chairman and managing 
director of Jardine Strategic, chairman and managing director of 
Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental, and a director 
of Jardine Pacific and Jardine Motors.

Y.K. Pang* 
Deputy Managing Director and Chairman of Hong Kong
Mr Pang joined the Board in 2011 and was appointed Deputy Managing 
Director in 2016 and Chairman of Hong Kong in October 2019. He has 
held a number of senior executive positions in the Group, which he 
joined in 1984, including chief executive of Hongkong Land between 
2007 and 2016. He is chairman of Jardine Pacific and Gammon. 
Mr Pang is also deputy chairman of Jardine Matheson Limited, and 
a director of Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Matheson (China), 
Jardine Strategic and Mandarin Oriental. He is chairman of the 
Hong Kong Tourism Board, Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong 
Management Association, a member of the Council and General 
Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and 
the Employers’ Federation of Hong Kong.

Mark Greenberg*
Mr Greenberg joined the Board in 2008, having first joined the Group 
as Group Strategy Director 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 Permata Bank.

Stuart Gulliver 
Mr Gulliver joined the Board in January 2019. He was previously 
executive director and group chief executive of HSBC Holdings plc from 
January 2011 until February 2018 and chairman of The Hong Kong and 
Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited from 2011 to 2018. Mr Gulliver 
has more than 37 years’ international banking experience, having 
joined HSBC in 1980 and worked for the group throughout his career. 
He is a director and chairman of the audit and finance committees of 
Airport Authority Hong Kong, and is also a member of the International 
Advisory Council of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. He is a 
director and chairman of the risk committee of The Saudi British Bank.

David Hsu*
Mr Hsu joined the Board in 2016, having first joined the Group in 2011. 
He is chairman of Jardine Matheson (China), with responsibility for 
supporting the Group’s business developments in Chinese mainland, 
Taiwan and Macau. He was previously chief executive of J.P. Morgan 
Asset Management in the Asia Pacific Region. Mr Hsu is also a director 
of Jardine Matheson Limited, Jardine Strategic and Greatview.

Julian Hui
Mr Hui joined the Board in 2018, having first joined the Group in 1994. 
He is an executive director of Owens Company, and a director of Central 
Development and Mandarin Oriental.

Adam Keswick* 
Mr Keswick first joined the Group in 2001 and was appointed to the 
Board in 2007. He was Deputy Managing Director from 2012 to 2016, 
and became chairman of Matheson & Co. in 2016. Mr Keswick is a 
director of Dairy Farm, Hongkong Land, Jardine Strategic and 
Mandarin Oriental. He is also a director of Ferrari NV, vice-chairman 
of the supervisory board of Rothschild & Co, and is a director of 
Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum.

Alex Newbigging*
Mr Newbigging joined the Board in 2017. Since first joining the Group 
in 1995, he has held a number of executive positions, and was group 
managing director of Jardine Cycle & Carriage from 2012 to 2019 
before taking up his current role of chief executive officer of Jardine 
International Motors in October 2019. He is also chairman and chief 
executive of Jardine Motors, a commissioner of Astra, vice chairman of 
Refrigeration Electrical Engineering and a director of Zhongsheng.

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 and a commissioner of Astra. He is a director of 
Prudential, Schindler, Shui On Land and Vitasoy. He is chairperson 
of The Sailors Home and Missions to Seafarers in Hong Kong.

Jeremy Parr*
Mr Parr was appointed to the Board in 2016, having first joined the 
Group as Group General Counsel in 2015. He was previously a senior 
corporate partner with Linklaters, where he was the global head of the 
firm’s corporate division, based in London. Mr Parr is also a director of 
Jardine Matheson Limited, Dairy Farm and Mandarin Oriental.

Lord Sassoon, Kt*
Lord Sassoon joined the Board in 2013. He began his career at KPMG, 
before joining SG Warburg (later UBS Warburg) in 1985. From 2002 to 
2006 he served as a civil servant in the United Kingdom Treasury, 
where he had responsibility for financial services and enterprise 
policy. He subsequently 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 
President of the China-Britain Business Council. As announced on 
20th January 2020, Lord Sassoon will be retiring as a Director on 
9th April 2020.

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.

John Witt*
Mr Witt joined the Board as Group Finance Director in 2016. He is a 
Chartered Accountant and has an MBA from INSEAD. He has been with 
the Jardine Matheson Group since 1993 and has held a number of 
senior finance positions. Most recently, he was the chief financial 
officer of Hongkong Land. He is also a director of Jardine Matheson 
Limited and Dairy Farm, and a commissioner and chairman of the 
Executive Committee of Astra.

Michael Wei Kuo Wu 
Mr Wu joined the Board in 2015. He is chairman and managing 
director of Maxim’s Caterers in Hong Kong. He is also a non-executive 
director of Hang Seng Bank and Hongkong Land.

* Executive Director

Company Secretary 
Jonathan Lloyd

Registered Office
Jardine House, 33-35 Reid Street
Hamilton
Bermuda

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201928 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

for the year ended 31st December 2019

Underlying
business
performance

2019

Non-trading
items

US$m

US$m

Note

Total

US$m

40,922
(36,931)

–
1,576

40,922
(35,355)

Underlying
business
performance

US$m

restated

42,527
(38,456)

–
3,991

(787)
253
(534)

(832)
744

–
–
–

(832)
4,735

(787)
253
(534)

–
4,071

(655)
180
(475)

2018

Non-trading
items

US$m

restated

–
(814)

1,251
437

–
–
–

Total

US$m

restated

42,527
(39,270)

1,251
4,508

(655)
180
(475)

1,221

20

1,241

1,254

(32)

1,222

–
1,221
4,678
(941)

3,737

(11)
9
753
(16)

737

(11)
1,230
5,431
(957)

4,474

8 & 9

1,589

1,249

2,838

(512)

737

1,636

4,474

–
1,254
4,850
(967)

3,883

1,655

2,228

3,883

189
157
594
9

603

67

536

603

Earnings per share
–  basic
–  diluted

8

US$

US$

7.56
7.56

4.40
4.39

2,148

3,737

US$

4.23
4.23

189
1,411
5,444
(958)

4,486

1,722

2,764

4,486

US$

4.58
4.57

3

4

5

6

7

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

Profit before tax
Tax

Profit after tax

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the 

Company
Non-controlling 

interests

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Consolidated Statement of 
Comprehensive Income

for the year ended 31st December 2019

29

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
–  right-of-use assets
–  tangible assets
Tax on items that will not be reclassified

Share of other comprehensive expense of associates and joint ventures

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

Revaluation of other investments at fair value through other 

comprehensive income

–  net gain/(loss) arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

Cash flow hedges
–  net (loss)/gain arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss

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

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
Non-controlling interests

Note

19

12

11

16

2019
US$m

4,474

6

2,943
–
2
2,951
(5)
2,946

489
58
547

20
(1)
19

(92)
(5)
(97)
29
282
780
3,726

8,200

5,201
2,999

8,200

2018

US$m

restated

4,486

(25)

2
1
3
(19)
(10)
(29)

(815)
45
(770)

(22)
(3)
(25)

31
–
31
(13)
(533)
(1,310)
(1,339)

3,147

1,148
1,999

3,147

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201930 Consolidated Balance Sheet

at 31st December 2019

Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Right-of-use assets
Investment properties
Bearer plants
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

Assets classified as held for sale
Current assets

At 31st December

Note

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

17

16

22

2019
US$m

2,849
7,379
5,129
37,377
503
15,640
2,720
3,045
457
3
75,102

2,441
3,824
8,196
29
253

6,927
256
7,183
21,926
–
21,926

2018

US$m

restated

2,665
7,071
5,451
34,753
487
14,572
2,592
3,069
390
6
71,056

2,339
3,770
7,758
50
189

4,801
187
4,988
19,094
–
19,094

At 1st January
2018

US$m

restated

2,257
6,330
5,563
33,538
498
13,047
2,731
2,990
417
14
67,385

2,594
3,536
7,018
22
164

5,764
241
6,005
19,339
11
19,350

Total assets

97,028

90,150

86,735

Approved by the Board of Directors

Ben Keswick
John Witt
Directors

5th March 2020

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Consolidated Balance Sheet

31

Note

23

25

27

28

29

30

18

19

31

32

31

29

30

32

At 31st December

2019
US$m

183
32
35,418
(5,282)
30,351
34,720
65,071

6,976
1,697
8,673
3,260
789
462
356
314
13,854

2018

US$m

restated

184
218
30,912
(5,245)
26,069
32,729
58,798

5,394
1,655
7,049
3,523
764
413
341
305
12,395

At 1st January
2018

US$m

restated

181
188
29,753
(4,715)
25,407
32,035
57,442

5,974
1,487
7,461
3,537
530
385
324
265
12,502

9,893

10,275

10,050

4,737
1,853
6,590
902
540
178
18,103
–
18,103

5,320
1,824
7,144
895
454
189
18,957
–
18,957

3,192
2,154
5,346
865
362
162
16,785
6
16,791

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

Non-current lease liabilities
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 lease liabilities
Current tax liabilities
Current provisions

Liabilities classified as held for sale
Current liabilities

Total liabilities

31,957

31,352

29,293

Total equity and liabilities

97,028

90,150

86,735

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201932

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 31st December 2019

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

33

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

2019
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  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
Repurchase of shares
Increase in own shares held
Subsidiaries acquired
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Change in interests in subsidiaries
Change in interests in associates and joint ventures
Transfer

At 31st December

2018
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  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
Capital contribution from non-controlling interests
Change in interests in subsidiaries
Change in interests in associates and joint ventures
Transfer

At 31st December

184
–
184
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
(2)
–
–
–
–
–
–

183

181
–
181
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
–
–
–

184

36
–
36
–
–
–
–
3
–
(1)
(40)
–
–
–
–
–
2

–

32
–
32
–
–
–
–
4
–
(3)
–
–
–
–
–
3

36

182
–
182
–
–
–
–
–
4
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(154)

32

156
–
156
–
–
–
–
–
32
–
–
–
–
–
–
(6)

182

33,020
(281)
32,739
2,859
(646)
–
1
–
–
133
(286)
–
–
–
(50)
1
152

34,903

31,323
(269)
31,054
1,674
(607)
–
2
–
–
635
–
–
–
(25)
3
3

32,739

213
–
213
1,954
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

2,167

212
–
212
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

213

(20)
–
(20)
(2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(22)

(6)
–
(6)
(14)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(20)

(2,028)
8
(2,020)
390
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(1,630)

(1,508)
1
(1,507)
(513)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(2,020)

(5,245)
–
(5,245)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(37)
–
–
–
–
–

(5,282)

(4,715)
–
(4,715)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(530)
–
–
–
–
–

(5,245)

26,342
(273)
26,069
5,201
(646)
–
1
3
4
133
(328)
(37)
–
–
(50)
1
–

30,351

25,675
(268)
25,407
1,148
(607)
–
2
4
32
635
(530)
–
–
(25)
3
–

26,069

32,855
(126)
32,729
2,999
113
(964)
–
–
–
–
–
37
14
18
(227)
1
–

34,720

32,158
(123)
32,035
1,999
109
(902)
–
–
1
–
(72)
57
21
(537)
18
–

32,729

Total
equity

US$m

59,197
(399)
58,798
8,200
(533)
(964)
1
3
4
133
(328)
–
14
18
(277)
2
–

65,071

57,833
(391)
57,442
3,147
(498)
(902)
2
4
33
635
(602)
57
21
(562)
21
–

58,798

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201934 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the year ended 31st December 2019

Operating activities
Cash generated from operations
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 right-of-use assets
Additions to investment properties
Additions to bearer plants
Advance to associates and joint ventures
Advance from and repayment from associates and joint ventures
Sale of subsidiaries
Sale of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Sale of other associates and joint ventures
Sale of other investments
Sale of tangible assets
Sale of right-of-use assets
Cash flows from investing activities

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

Note

  33 (a)

  33 (c)

  33 (d)

  33 (e)

  33 (f)

  33 (g)

  9

  33 (h)

  33 (i)

  23

  29

  29

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

  33 (k)

2019
US$m

5,269
186
(759)
(964)
3,732
1,133
4,865

(28)
(1,088)
(409)
(224)
(1,234)
(60)
(171)
(44)
(1,025)
920
60
2,084
3
450
63
3
(700)

3
18
(277)
(328)
8,593
(7,669)
(1,016)
(400)
(964)
(2,040)
2,125
4,953
79

7,157

2018

US$m

restated

5,596
164
(643)
(902)
4,215
942
5,157

(1,287)
(1,191)
(708)
(115)
(1,399)
(32)
(166)
(45)
(990)
952
–
–
–
236
75
12
(4,658)

4
21
(563)
(99)
7,923
(6,366)
(1,018)
(366)
(902)
(1,366)
(867)
6,001
(181)

4,953

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements

35

1  Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’), 
including International Accounting Standards (‘IAS’) and Interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards 
Board. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention 
except as disclosed in the accounting policies.

Details of the Group’s principal accounting policies are included in note 40.

The Group has applied IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ for the first time for the Group’s annual reporting period commencing 1st January 2019. 
Changes to principal accounting policies are described below. There are no other amendments or interpretations, which are 
effective in 2019 and relevant to the Group’s operations, that have a significant effect on the Group’s results, financial 
position and accounting policies. 

The Group has elected to early adopt the ‘Interest Rate Benchmark Reform: Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7’ 
(effective 1st January 2020) in relation to hedge accounting for the Group’s annual reporting period commencing 
1st January 2019. In accordance with the transition provisions, the amendments have been adopted retrospectively 
with respect to hedging relationships that existed at the start of the reporting period or were designated thereafter. 
The amendments provide temporary relief from applying specific hedge accounting requirements to hedging relationships 
which are directly affected by the uncertainty arising from the reforms and replacement of existing benchmark interest rates 
such as LIBOR and other inter-bank offered rates (‘IBOR reform’). The forthcoming IBOR reform may take effect at different 
times and may have a different impact on the hedged items (the fixed and floating rate borrowings) and the hedging 
instruments (the interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps used to hedge the borrowings). The reliefs have the effect that 
the IBOR reform should not generally cause hedge accounting to terminate. The reliefs under the amendments will end when 
the uncertainty arising from the IBOR reform are no longer present; or the hedging relationship is discontinued. Note 34 
provides the nominal amounts and maturities of the hedging derivative financial instruments which are impacted by the 
IBOR reform. Early adoption of these amendments has no impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2019.

Apart from the above, the Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendments that have been issued 
but not yet effective (refer note 41).

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 2 and are described on page 8 and pages 9 to 19.

Changes in principal accounting policies
IFRS 16 ‘Leases’
The standard replaces IAS 17 ‘Leases’ and related interpretations, and introduces a comprehensive model for the 
identification of lease arrangements and accounting treatments for both lessors and lessees. The distinction between 
operating and finance leases is removed for lessee accounting, and is replaced by a model where a lease liability and 
a corresponding right-of-use asset have to be recognised on the balance sheet for almost all leases by the lessees. 
The Group’s recognised right-of-use assets primarily relate to property leases, which are entered into for use as retail stores 
and offices. There are also right-of-use assets relate to plant & machinery and motor vehicles. Prior to 2019, payments made 
under operating leases were charged to profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Upon the 
adoption of IFRS 16, each lease payment is allocated between settlement of the lease liability and finance cost. The finance 
cost is charged to profit and loss over the lease period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s 
useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis.

In addition, leasehold land which represents payments to third parties to acquire interests in property, previously included 
in intangible assets and tangible assets, is now presented under right-of-use assets. Leasehold land is amortised over the 
useful life of the lease, which includes the renewal period if the lease is likely to be renewed by the Group without 
significant cost.

The accounting for lessors does not change significantly.

Changes to accounting policies on adoption of IFRS 16 have been applied retrospectively, and the comparative financial 
statements have been restated.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 201936

The effects of adopting IFRS 16 were as follows:

(i) On the consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December 2018:

Net operating costs
Net financing charges
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Profit before tax
Tax

Profit after tax

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company*
Non-controlling interests

* Further analysed as:
Underlying profit attributable to shareholders
Non-trading items
–  sale and closure of businesses
–  restructuring of businesses

Profit attributable to shareholders

Basic underlying earnings per share (US$)

Diluted underlying earnings per share (US$)

Basic earnings per share (US$)

Diluted earnings per share (US$)

(ii) On the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December 2018:

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Net exchange translation differences
–  net gain arising during the year
–  transfer to profit and loss
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
Non-controlling interests

Increase/
(decrease)
in profit

US$m

160
(163)
(20)
(23)
6

(17)

(10)
(7)

(17)

(48)

17
21
38

(10)

(0.13)

(0.13)

(0.02)

(0.02)

Increase/ 
(decrease)
in total
comprehensive
income

US$m

(17)

10
(2)
8

(9)

(4)
(5)

(9)

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements(iii) On the consolidated balance sheet at 1st January

Increase/(decrease)

37

Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Right-of-use assets
Associates and joint ventures
Non-current debtors
Deferred tax assets
Current debtors

Total assets

Equity
Revenue and other reserves
Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Liabilities
Long-term borrowings
Non-current lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Non-current creditors
Non-current provisions

Non-current liabilities

Current creditors
Current borrowings
Current lease liabilities
Current provisions

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

2019
US$m 

(713)
(715)
5,451
(39)
(13)
1
(80)

3,892

(273)
(126)

(399)

(24)
3,523
(36)
(2)
6

3,467

(37)
(14)
895
(20)

824

4,291

3,892

2018

US$m

(752)
(678)
5,563
(21)
(52)
11
(34)

4,037

(268)
(123)

(391)

(1)
3,537
(22)
(2)
90

3,602

(44)
(3)
865
8

826

4,428

4,037

(iv) On the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31st December 2018: 

Inflows/(outflows)

Operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest and other financing charges paid

Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of tangible assets
Additions to right-of-use assets
Sale of intangible assets
Sale of right-of-use assets

Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
Principal elements of lease payments

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

US$m

1,174
(163)

1,011

8
24
(32)
(12)
12

–

7
(1,018)

(1,011)

–

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements38

39

2  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 seven operating 

segments (2018: eight) as more fully described on page 8. No operating segments have been aggregated to form the reportable 
segments. Set out below is an analysis of the Group’s underlying profit, net borrowings and total equity by reportable segment.

2019
Revenue (refer note 3)
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 (borrowings)/cash (excluding net 

borrowings of financial services companies)*

Total equity

2018
Revenue (refer note 3)
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 (borrowings)/cash (excluding net 

borrowings of financial services companies)*

Total equity

Jardine
Pacific

US$m

2,635
(2,562)
–
73

(17)
1
(16)

124
–
124
181
(14)
167
(3)

164

(63)
1,133

2,585
(2,519)
–
66

(14)
–
(14)

127
–
127
179
(14)
165
(5)

160

Jardine
Motors

US$m

5,690
(5,553)
–
137

(19)
4
(15)

116
–
116
238
(23)
215
(19)

196

23
1,599

5,905
(5,753)
–
152

(19)
5
(14)

86
–
86
224
(34)
190
(15)

175

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

2,320
(1,150)
–
1,170

(205)
84
(121)

273
–
273
1,322
(247)
1,075
(615)

460

11,192
(10,757)
–
435

(165)
7
(158)

115
–
115
392
(70)
322
(112)

210

(3,591)
38,290

(821)
1,430

2,665
(1,576)
–
1,089

(171)
57
(114)

265
–
265
1,240
(206)
1,034
(596)

438

11,749
(11,242)
–
507

(172)
5
(167)

113
–
113
453
(93)
360
(125)

235

567
(496)
–
71

(18)
3
(15)

(2)
–
(2)
54
(13)
41
(14)

27

(300)
4,222

614
(519)
–
95

(16)
2
(14)

6
–
6
87
(19)
68
(23)

45

Jardine
Cycle &
Carriage

US$m

1,788
(1,701)
–
87

(45)
1
(44)

108
–
108
151
(16)
135
(51)

84

(1,494)
1,393

1,938
(1,842)
–
96

(37)
1
(36)

127
–
127
187
(20)
167
(66)

101

Astra

US$m

16,803
(14,711)
–
2,092

(318)
92
(226)

493
–
493
2,359
(555)
1,804
(1,349)

455

(1,554)
13,701

17,133
(14,995)
–
2,138

(224)
95
(129)

478
–
478
2,487
(579)
1,908
(1,443)

465

(88)
1,044

57
1,511

(3,564)
38,370

(744)
1,351

(285)
1,342

(1,282)
1,260

(870)
12,331

Jardine
Lloyd
Thompson#

US$m

Corporate
and other
interests

US$m

Intersegment
transactions

Underlying
business
performance

US$m

US$m

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

77
–
77
77
–
77
–

77

–
485

–
(74)
–
(74)

–
61
61

(6)
–
(6)
(19)
(3)
(22)
15

(7)

3,014
3,479

–
(72)
–
(72)

(2)
15
13

(25)
–
(25)
(84)
(2)
(86)
45

(41)

(73)
73
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
(176)

(62)
62
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

40,922
(36,931)
–
3,991

(787)
253
(534)

1,221
–
1,221
4,678
(941)
3,737
(2,148)

1,589

42,527
(38,456)
–
4,071

(655)
180
(475)

1,254
–
1,254
4,850
(967)
3,883
(2,228)

1,655

863
1,272

–
(168)

Non-
trading
items

US$m

–
1,576
(832)
744

–
–
–

20
(11)
9
753
(16)
737
512

1,249

–
(814)
1,251
437

–
–
–

(32)
189
157
594
9
603
(536)

67

Group

US$m

40,922
(35,355)
(832)
4,735

(787)
253
(534)

1,241
(11)
1,230
5,431
(957)
4,474
(1,636)

2,838

(4,786)
65,071

42,527
(39,270)
1,251
4,508

(655)
180
(475)

1,222
189
1,411
5,444
(958)
4,486
(2,764)

1,722

(5,913)
58,798

# No profit was recognised in respect of interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson from 1st January 2019 to the date of completion in April 2019 (refer note 9).

* Net (borrowings)/cash is total borrowings less bank balances and other liquid funds. Net borrowings of financial services companies amounted to 
US$3,294 million at 31st December 2019 (2018: US$3,292 million) and relates to Astra.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial StatementsNotes to the Financial Statements40

2  Segmental 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.

2019
US$m

920
670
19
(13)
1,596
(7)

1,589

44,619
19,807
671
944

66,041

2018

US$m

945
676
60
15
1,696
(41)

1,655

42,123
18,659
945
1,099

62,826

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements41

Jardine
Pacific

US$m

Jardine
Motors

US$m

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Jardine
Cycle &
Carriage

US$m

  Intersegment
transactions

Astra 

US$m

US$m

Group

US$m

6,767

22,967

4,437

27,665

908

6,958

33,887

(281)

103,308

5
–

733
–

612
–
1,285

2,635

1,926
709
–
–

2,635

–
5,685

2,320
–

–
–

–
–
5

–
–

–
–
–

–
–

11,192
–

–
–
–

5,690

2,320

11,192

3,025
1
2,664
–

5,690

1,753
567
–
–

7,340
3,852
–
–

2,320

11,192

1,951

5,685

653

11,192

678
2,629

5
5,690

516
1,169

–
11,192

6

–
–
6

–

–
–
–

999

–
152
1,151

–

–
–
–

–
–

–
–

–
567
–

567

162
27
65
313

567

207

340
547

–

–
20
20

–
1,788

–
–

–
–
–

30
7,315

–
1,453

5,941
–
2,064

1,788

16,803

–
1,788
–
–

–
16,803
–
–

1,788

16,803

(10)
(1)

2,345
14,787

–
–

11,925
1.453

(42)
(1)
(19)

(73)

(69)
(4)
–
–

(73)

6,511
566
3,335

40,922

14,137
23,743
2,729
313

40,922

1,721

14,703

(14)

36,098

67
1,788

428
15,131

(49)
(63)

1,985
38,083

–

–
–
–

7

(10)

1,002

1,453
212
1,672

–
–
(10)

(73)

1,453
384
2,839

40,922

2,635

5,690

2,320

11,192

567

1,788

16,803

3  Revenue

2019
Gross Revenue

Revenue
By product and 

service:

Property
Motor vehicles
Retail and 

restaurants
Financial services
Engineering, 

heavy equipment, 
mining, 
construction 
and energy

Hotels
Other

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

From contracts with 

customers:
Recognised at a 
point in time

Recognised 
over time

From other sources:
Rental income 

from investment 
properties
Revenue from 

financial services 
companies

Other

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
42

3  Revenue (continued)

2018
Gross Revenue

Revenue
By product and 

service:

Property
Motor vehicles
Retail and 

restaurants
Financial services
Engineering, heavy 

equipment, mining, 
construction  
and energy

Hotels
Other

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

From contracts with 

customers:
Recognised at a 
point in time
Recognised over 

time

From other sources:
Rental income from 

investment 
properties
Revenue from 

financial services 
companies

Other

Jardine
Pacific

US$m

Jardine
Motors

US$m

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Jardine
Cycle &
Carriage

US$m

  Intersegment
transactions
and other*

Astra 

US$m

US$m

Group

US$m

6,827

15,954

4,642

21,957

985

7,277

33,072

1,634

92,348

5
–

682
–

565
–
1,333

2,585

1,842
743
–
–

2,585

–
5,905

2,665
–

–
–

–
–

–
–
–

–
–

–
–
–

11,749
–

–
–
–

5,905

2,665

11,749

3,087
–
2,818
–

5,905

1,663
1,002
–
–

7,422
4,327
–
–

2,665

11,749

–
–

–
–

–
614
–

614

252
25
19
318

614

–
1,938

–
–

–
–
–

279
7,424

–
1,376

5,970
–
2,084

1,938

17,133

(10)
–

2,939
15,267

–
–

12,431
1,376

(34)
(2)
(16)

(62)

6,501
612
3,401

42,527

–
1,938
–
–

–
17,133
–
–

1,938

17,133

(57)
(5)
–
–

(62)

14,209
25,163
2,837
318

42,527

1,948

5,902

1,319

11,749

223

1,882

15,109

(8)

38,124

632
2,580

3
5,905

214
1,533

–
11,749

370
593

56
1,938

431
15,540

(44)
(52)

1,662
39,786

5

–
–
5

–

–
–
–

983

–
149
1,132

–

–
–
–

–

–
21
21

–

–
–
–

2

(10)

980

1,376
215
1,593

–
–
(10)

(62)

1,376
385
2,741

42,527

2,585

5,905

2,665

11,749

614

1,938

17,133

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

No interest income calculated using effective interest method had been included in revenue from contracts with customers in 
2019 and 2018.

Rental income from investment properties included variable rents of US$16 million (2018: US$16 million).

* Included revenue from Jardine Lloyd Thompson, which was disposed of during 2019, of US$1,931 million (refer note 9).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
 
43

3  Revenue (continued)
Contract balances
Contract assets primarily relate to the Group’s rights to consideration for work completed but not billed, and are transferred 
to receivables when the rights become unconditional which usually occurs when the customers are billed.

Costs to fulfil contracts includes costs recognised to fulfil future performance obligations on existing contracts that have not 
yet been satisfied. Costs to obtain contracts include costs such as sales commission and stamp duty paid, as a result of 
obtaining contracts. The Group has capitalised these costs and recognised in profit and loss when the related revenue is 
recognised. 

Contract liabilities primarily relate to the advance consideration received from customers for which revenue is recognised 
over time.

Contract assets and contract liabilities are further analysed as follows:

Contract assets (refer note 17)
–  properties for sale
–  engineering, heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy
–  other

–  provision for impairment

Contract liabilities (refer note 31)
–  properties for sale
–  motor vehicles
–  retail and restaurants
–  engineering, heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy
–  other

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

103
547
16
666
(1)

665

324
360
141
132
53

79
419
11
509
–

509

353
375
140
110
96

1,010

1,074

At 31st December 2019, costs to fulfil contracts and costs to obtain contracts amounted to US$387 million  
(2018: US$285 million) and US$14 million (2018: US$7 million), and US$605 million (2018: US$403 million) and  
US$13 million (2018: US$23 million) have been recognised in profit and loss during the year, respectively.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements44

3  Revenue (continued)
Revenue recognised in relation to contract liabilities
Revenue recognised in the current year relating to carried-forward contract liabilities:

Properties for sale
Motor vehicles
Retail and restaurants
Engineering, heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy
Other

Revenue expected to be recognised on unsatisfied contracts with customers
Timing of revenue to be recognised on unsatisfied performance obligations:

Properties
for sale

US$m

Motor
vehicles

US$m

2019
Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Between four and five years

2018
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

605
469
–
13
–

1,087

716
142
100
–
10
–

968

106
65
35
18
7

231

96
63
36
18
10
–

2019
US$m

297
235
101
37
89

759

Other

US$m

77
18
5
1
–

Engineering,
heavy 
equipment,
mining,
construction
and energy

US$m

641
303
148
53
70

1,215

101

790
133
138
19
3
2

75
13
2
1
–
–

91

223

1,085

2018

US$m

806
185
135
50
56

1,232

Total

US$m

1,429
855
188
85
77

2,634

1,677
351
276
38
23
2

2,367

As permitted under IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’, the revenue expected to be recognised in the next 
reporting periods arising from unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts that have original expected durations of one 
year or less is not disclosed.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements4  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 recognised as expense
Cost of properties for sale recognised as expense
Amortisation of intangible assets
Depreciation of tangible assets
Amortisation/depreciation of right-of-use assets
Depreciation of bearer plants
Impairment of intangible assets
Reversal of impairment/(impairment) of tangible assets
Impairment of right-of-use assets
Impairment of bearer plants
Write down of stocks and work in progress
Reversal of write down of stocks and work in progress
Impairment of financing debtors
Impairment of trade debtors, contract assets and other debtors
Operating expenses arising from investment properties
Net foreign exchange gains/(losses)
Employee benefit expense
–  salaries and benefits in kind
–  share options granted
–  defined benefit pension plans (refer note 19)
–  defined contribution pension plans

Expenses relating to low-value leases
Expenses relating to short-term leases
Expenses relating to variable lease payment not included in lease liabilities
Sublease income
Auditors’ remuneration
–  audit
–  non-audit services

Dividend income from equity investments
Interest income from debt investments
Rental income from properties

Net operating costs included the following gains/(losses) from non-trading items:
Change in fair value of other investments
Sale of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Sale and closure of other businesses
Sale of property interests
Restructuring of businesses
Reclassification of joint ventures as subsidiaries
Closure of a hotel
Other

45

2019
US$m

(30,727)
2,272
(4,457)
(2,341)
(102)

(35,355)

(26,635)
(797)
(172)
(1,118)
(1,089)
(27)
(22)
3
(11)
(8)
(75)
44
(100)
(21)
(173)
1

(3,811)
(4)
(117)
(100)
(4,032)
(16)
(94)
(54)
44

(22)
(6)
(28)
70
46
27

71
1,507
32
16
(15)
(14)
(32)
11

1,576

2018

US$m

(32,136)
814
(4,586)
(2,221)
(1,141)

(39,270)

(28,641)
(1,396)
(98)
(935)
(1,126)
(25)
(127)
(203)
(93)
–
(80)
33
(147)
(68)
(179)
(12)

(3,768)
(6)
(87)
(102)
(3,963)
(15)
(56)
(57)
44

(19)
(3)
(22)
66
41
31

(476)
(21)
179
34
(435)
(61)
(27)
(7)

(814)

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements46

5  Net Financing Charges

Interest expense
–  bank loans and advances
–  interest on lease liabilities
–  other

Fair value gains/(losses) on fair value hedges
Fair value adjustment on hedged items attributable to the hedged risk

Interest capitalised
Commitment and other fees
Financing charges
Financing income

6  Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures

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

2019
US$m

(356)
(154)
(147)
(657)
12
(12)
–
(657)
9
(139)
(787)
253

(534)

2019
US$m

133
116
240
126
(2)
128
494
–
(5)

2018

US$m

(290)
(164)
(130)
(584)
(9)
9
–
(584)
17
(88)
(655)
180

(475)

2018

US$m

127
86
429
114
6
127
479
43
–

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

from non-trading items:

Change in fair value of investment properties
Change in fair value of other investments
Sale and closure of businesses
Costs associated with a regulatory review
Merger-related costs
Other

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

1,230

1,411

(11)
(1)
20
–
–
1

9

189
1
1
(17)
(15)
(2)

157

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements7  Tax

Tax charged to profit and loss is analysed 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 recognised
Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses and temporary differences
Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses and temporary differences
Deferred tax assets written off
Deferred tax liabilities written back
Underprovision in prior years
Withholding tax
Land appreciation tax in Chinese mainland
Tax refund on disposal of other investments in prior year
Change in tax rate
Other

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income is analysed as follows:
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Cash flow hedges

47

2019
US$m

(984)
27

(957)

(329)
(611)
(5)
(12)

(957)

2018

US$m

(928)
(30)

(958)

(321)
(647)
(2)
12

(958)

(632)

(848)

15
195

(168)
(226)
(43)
5
1
–
1
(3)
(56)
(49)
–
(2)
5

(957)

2
29

31

205
126

(4)
(282)
(86)
3
1
(7)
3
(11)
(65)
(15)
19
1
2

(958)

3
(13)

(10)

Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$431 million (2018: US$522 million) is included in share of results 
of associates and joint ventures. Share of tax credit of US$17 million (2018: nil) is included in other comprehensive income 
of associates and joint ventures.

* The applicable tax rate for the year was 15.1% (2018: 21.0%) and represents the weighted average of the rates of taxation prevailing in the territories 
in which the Group operates. The decrease in applicable tax rate is primarily due to the profit on sale of the Group’s interest in Jardine Lloyd 
Thompson of US$1.5 billion is not subject to tax (refer note 9). The applicable tax rate would be 23.5% if excluding such profit.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements48

8  Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$2,838 million (2018: US$1,722 million) 
and on the weighted average number of 375 million (2018: 376 million) shares in issue during the year.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$2,838 million (2018: US$1,721 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 375 million (2018: 376 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

2019

737
(362)
375

–

375

2018

732
(356)
376

–

376

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:

Profit attributable to shareholders
Non-trading items (refer note 9)

Underlying profit attributable to 

US$m

2,838
(1,249)

2019
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

7.56

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

7.56

2018
Basic
earnings
per share

US$

4.58

Diluted
earnings
per share

US$

4.57

US$m

1,722
(67)

shareholders

1,589

4.23

4.23

1,655

4.40

4.39

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements9  Non-trading Items

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

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

is set out below:

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

Change in fair value of other investments
Sale of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Sale and closure of other businesses
Sale of property interests
Restructuring of businesses
Reclassification of joint ventures as subsidiaries
Closure of a hotel
Tax refund on disposal of other investments in prior year
Costs associated with a regulatory review
Merger-related costs
Other

49

2018

US$m

23
2
603
(179)
(14)
(280)
3
(34)
(57)

67

594
19
613
(316)
(21)
118
23
(275)
(40)
(18)
16
(17)
(15)
(1)

67

2019
US$m

121
4
(376)
2
(64)
9
2
–
1,551

1,249

(391)
54
(337)
49
1,507
48
10
(9)
(9)
(19)
–
–
–
9

1,249

The sale of the Group’s 41% interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson was completed in April 2019 with net proceeds of 
US$2.1 billion generating a profit on sale of US$1.5 billion.

Restructuring of businesses in 2018 related to Dairy Farm’s restructuring of its Southeast Asia Grocery Retail business 
following the completion of a strategic review. The charges comprised impairment charges of the carrying values of certain 
goodwill, tangible assets and right-of-use assets, as well as provisions for payments to tenants and employees.

Sale and closure of other businesses in 2018 included a gain of US$111 million related to the disposal of a subsidiary in the 
Philippines by Dairy Farm under a partnership arrangement with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (‘Robinsons Retail’), 
a multi-format retailer listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (refer note 15).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements50

10 

Intangible Assets

2019
Cost
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Amortisation and impairment
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation
Impairment charge

Net book value at 31st December

1,231

Cost
Amortisation and impairment

1,456
(225)

1,231

Goodwill

Franchise
rights

  Leasehold  Concession 
rights 

land 

Deferred
exploration
costs

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Other

US$m

Total

US$m

1,443

1
1,444

148

–
148

983

(983)
–

552

–
552

989

–
989

508

–
508

4,623

(982)
3,641

(219)

–

(269)

(34)

(479)

(244)

(1,245)

–
(219)
1,225
27
4
(19)
–
(6)

–
–
148
6
–
–
–
–

154

154
–

154

269
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
(34)
518
23
80
–
(6)
–

615

656
(41)

615

–
(479)
510
1
117
–
(72)
–

556

1,107
(551)

556

–
(244)
264
5
139
(5)
(94)
(16)

293

588
(295)

293

269
(976)
2,665
62
340
(24)
(172)
(22)

2,849

3,961
(1,112)

2,849

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
 
10 

Intangible Assets (continued)

51

2018
Cost
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Amortisation and impairment
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation
Impairment charge

–
(88)
1,215
(43)
272
–
(102)
–
(117)

Net book value at 31st December

1,225

Cost
Amortisation and impairment

1,444
(219)

1,225

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

Goodwill

Franchise
rights

  Leasehold  Concession 
rights 

land 

Deferred
exploration
costs

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Other

US$m

Total

US$m

1,303

–
1,303

158

–
158

999

(999)
–

563

–
563

120

–
120

497

–
497

3,640

(999)
2,641

(88)

–

(247)

(31)

(29)

(236)

(631)

–
–
158
(10)
–
–
–
–
–

148

148
–

148

247
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
(31)
532
(35)
–
25
–
(4)
–

518

552
(34)

518

–
(29)
91
(1)
428
14
–
(22)
–

510

989
(479)

510

–
(236)
261
(9)
6
109
(21)
(72)
(10)

264

508
(244)

264

2019
US$m

62
54
596
40
479

247
(384)
2,257
(98)
706
148
(123)
(98)
(127)

2,665

3,641
(976)

2,665

2018

US$m

71
64
586
39
465

1,231

1,225

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
 
52

Intangible Assets (continued)

10 
Goodwill relating to Dairy Farm is allocated to groups of cash-generating units (‘CGU’) identified by banners or group of 
stores acquired in each geographical segment. Dairy Farm management has assessed the recoverable amount of each CGU 
based on value-in-use calculations using cash flow projections based on approved budgets which have forecasts covering a 
period of three years and projections for a further two years.

Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations for the significant balances of Dairy Farm goodwill include budgeted 
gross margins between 18% and 31% and average sales growth rates are between 1.0% and 2.7% to project 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 between 5% and 14% 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 this review, management concluded that no further impairment charge 
was required.

Total impairment charge of goodwill of US$117 million recognised in the profit and loss in 2018 included an impairment 
charge of US$102 million related to Dairy Farm’s Giant businesses in Malaysia and Singapore following the completion of 
a strategic review of its Southeast Asia Grocery Retail business. Goodwill related to the Malaysian Giant business was 
fully impaired and goodwill related to the Singapore Giant business had been reduced to its estimated recoverable amount 
in 2018.

Goodwill relating to Astra included goodwill arising from acquisition of shares in Astra and Astra’s acquisition of 95% 
interest in PT Agincourt Resources in 2018. For the purpose of impairment review in respect of goodwill relating to Astra, 
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 comprise mainly Astra’s 
automotive of US$55 million and heavy equipment of US$97 million, are not amortised 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 2019 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 between 3% and 4%. Pre-tax discount rate between 14% 
and 15% reflecting business specific risks, is applied to the cash flow projections.

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

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

The remaining amortisation periods for intangible assets are as follows:

Concession rights
Computer software
Deferred exploration costs
Other

by traffic volume over 36 to 40 years
up to 8 years
by unit of production
various

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements53

11  Tangible Assets

Freehold 
properties

Buildings on
leasehold
land*

Leasehold
improve-
ments

Mining
properties

Plant &
machinery

Furniture,
equipment
& motor
vehicles

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Total

US$m

2019
Cost
– as previously reported
– change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

– as restated
Depreciation and impairment
– as previously reported
– change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

– as restated
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Transfer from investment 

properties

Transfer from/(to) stock and work 

in progress

Depreciation charge
Reversal of impairment charge/

(impairment charge)

–
(126)
1,028
7
–
9
(5)

–

–
(11)

–

1,154

3,313

1,527

1,797

5,053

2,068

14,912

–
1,154

(708)
2,605

(9)
1,518

–
1,797

(34)
5,019

(4)
2,064

(755)
14,157

(126)

(941)

(982)

(700)

(3,068)

(1,309)

(7,126)

38
(903)
1,702
47
–
115
(22)

(6)
(988)
530
9
–
230
(13)

3

–

–
(134)

(3)

619

–
(122)

6

1,729

2,702
(973)

–
(700)
1,097
(3)
–
–
–

–

–
(99)

–

995

6
(3,062)
1,957
67
1
714
(22)

2
(1,307)
757
24
–
320
(23)

40
(7,086)
7,071
151
1
1,388
(85)

–

–

3

3
(522)

–

2,198

5,686
(3,488)

(38)
(230)

–

810

2,181
(1,371)

(35)
(1,118)

3

7,379

15,160
(7,781)

Net book value at 31st December

1,028

Cost
Depreciation and impairment

1,167
(139)

1,604
(985)

1,820
(825)

1,028

1,729

619

995

2,198

810

7,379

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements54

11  Tangible Assets (continued)

2018
Cost
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Depreciation and impairment
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before 
transfer to investment 
properties

Transfer to investment properties
Transfer to stock and work in 

progress

Depreciation charge
Impairment charge

Freehold 
properties 

  Buildings on
leasehold
land*

Leasehold
improve-
ments

Mining
properties

Plant &
machinery

Furniture,
equipment
& motor
vehicles

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Total

US$m

1,166

3,264

1,516

1,156

4,418

2,077

13,597

–
1,166

(697)
2,567

1
1,517

–
1,156

(3)
4,415

(4)
2,073

(703)
12,894

(112)

(744)

(944)

(722)

(2,791)

(1,276)

(6,589)

–
(112)
1,054
(38)
–
55
(8)

–
–

–
(11)
(24)

36
(708)
1,859
(84)
–
201
(25)

1
(5)

–
(123)
(122)

(12)
(956)
561
(14)
10
161
(39)

–
–

–
(134)
(15)

530

1,518
(988)

–
(722)
434
1
682
–
–

–
–

–
(20)
–

–
(2,791)
1,624
(95)
142
762
(33)

–
–

(2)
(420)
(21)

1,097

1,957

1
(1,275)
798
(42)
4
287
(15)

–
–

(27)
(227)
(21)

757

1,797
(700)

5,019
(3,062)

2,064
(1,307)

25
(6,564)
6,330
(272)
838
1,466
(120)

1
(5)

(29)
(935)
(203)

7,071

14,157
(7,086)

Net book value at 31st December

1,028

1,702

Cost
Depreciation and impairment

1,154
(126)

2,605
(903)

1,028

1,702

530

1,097

1,957

757

7,071

* In previous years, the total net book value of leasehold land and buildings was reported, and in 2019, the net book value of leasehold land was 
reclassified to right-of-use assets upon the adoption of IFRS 16.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
55

11  Tangible Assets (continued)
Impairment charge in 2018 primarily related to Dairy Farm’s restructuring of its Southeast Asia Grocery Retail business  
(refer note 9).

Freehold properties include a hotel property of US$102 million (2018: US$105 million), which is stated net of a grant of 
US$20 million (2018: US$21 million).

Rental income from properties and other tangible assets amounted to US$233 million (2018: US$243 million) with no 
contingent rents (2018: US$1 million).

The maturity analysis of the undiscounted lease payments to be received after the balance sheet date are as follows:

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

2019
US$m

120
67
55
39

281

2018

US$m

101
59
52
2

214

At 31st December 2019, the carrying amount of tangible assets pledged as security for borrowings amounted to  
US$444 million (2018: US$367 million) (refer note 29).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements56

12  Right-of-use Assets

2019
Cost
–  change in accounting policies 

Leasehold
land

Properties

Plant &
machinery

US$m

US$m

US$m

Motor
vehicles

US$m

Other

US$m

Total

US$m

(refer note 1)

1,702

6,902

68

96

43

8,811

Amortisation/depreciation  

and impairment

–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before transfer 

to investment properties

Transfer to investment properties, net
Transfer to stock and work in 

progress

Modifications to lease terms
Amortisation/depreciation charge
Impairment charge

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Amortisation/depreciation 

and impairment

(316)
1,386
32
–
61
(6)

2,943
(3,041)

–
–
(49)
(9)

1,317

1,695

(2,933)
3,969
37
2
329
(29)

–
–

–
370
(973)
(2)

3,703

7,230

(378)

(3,527)

1,317

3,703

(27)
41
3
–
71
–

–
–

–
–
(35)
–

80

141

(61)

80

(56)
40
1
–
12
–

–
–

(1)
–
(23)
–

29

110

(81)

29

The typical lease term associated with the right-of-use assets are as follows:

Leasehold land
Properties
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles

(28)
15
(1)
–
5
(10)

–
–

–
–
(9)
–

–

1

(1)

–

(3,360)
5,451
72
2
478
(45)

2,943
(3,041)

(1)
370
(1,089)
(11)

5,129

9,177

(4,048)

5,129

2 to 999 years
1 to 20 years
1 to 5 years
1 to 10 years

The leasehold land transferred related to a hotel property, The Excelsior, owned by Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, which 
was closed during 2019 for redevelopment into a commercial property. Prior to the change of use, the leasehold land was 
revalued by an independent valuer, Jones Lang LaSalle, resulting in a surplus of US$2,943 million, which was recognised in 
the asset revaluation reserves through other comprehensive income. The revalued carrying amount of US$3,125 million was 
transferred to investment properties (refer note 13).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements57

12  Right-of-use Assets (continued)

Leasehold
land

Properties

Plant &
machinery

US$m

US$m

US$m

Motor
vehicles

US$m

Other

US$m

Total

US$m

2018
Cost
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

1,702

5,980

31

66

33

7,812

Amortisation/depreciation and 

impairment

–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation surplus before transfer 

to investment properties

Transfer from investment properties
Modifications to lease terms
Amortisation/depreciation charge
Impairment charge

Net book value at 31st December

Cost
Amortisation/depreciation and 

impairment

(288)
1,414
(51)
–
41
(3)

2
32
–
(43)
(6)

1,386

1,702

(1,907)
4,073
(62)
12
478
(103)

–
–
684
(1,026)
(87)

3,969

6,902

(316)

(2,933)

1,386

3,969

(10)
21
(2)
–
39
–

–
–
–
(17)
–

41

68

(27)

41

(26)
40
(2)
–
32
–

–
–
–
(30)
–

40

96

(56)

40

(18)
15
–
–
10
–

–
–
–
(10)
–

15

43

(28)

15

(2,249)
5,563
(117)
12
600
(106)

2
32
684
(1,126)
(93)

5,451

8,811

(3,360)

5,451

At 31st December 2019, the carrying amount of leasehold land pledged as security for borrowings amounted to 
US$126 million (2018: US$126 million) (refer note 29). None of the other right-of-use assets have been pledged at  
31st December 2019 and 2018.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements58

13 

Investment Properties

2019
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Transfer (to)/from right-of-use assets
Transfer to tangible assets
Change in fair value

At 31st December

Freehold properties
Leasehold properties

2018
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Transfer
Transfer to right-of-use assets
Transfer from tangible assets
Change in fair value

At 31st December

Freehold properties
Leasehold properties

Completed 
commercial 
properties

Under 
development 
commercial 
properties

Completed 
residential 
properties

US$m

US$m

US$m

33,970
212
141
(84)
(3)
(842)

33,394

32,432
(130)
118
332
–
–
1,218

33,970

50
26
31
3,125
–
(66)

3,166

408
(18)
21
(332)
(32)
5
(2)

50

733
5
3
–
–
76

817

698
(1)
1
–
–
–
35

733

Total

US$m

34,753
243
175
3,041
(3)
(832)

37,377

175
37,202

37,377

33,538
(149)
140
–
(32)
5
1,251

34,753

168
34,585

34,753

The Group measures its investment properties at fair value. The fair values of the Group’s investment properties at 
31st December 2019 and 2018 have been determined on the basis of valuations carried out by independent valuers who hold 
a recognised relevant professional qualification and have recent experience in the locations and segments of the investment 
properties valued. The completed commercial properties were principally held by Hongkong Land. During 2019, the revalued 
carrying amount of leasehold land site owned by Mandarin Oriental of US$3,125 million was transferred from right-of-use 
assets upon change of use (refer note 12). 

Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental employed Jones Lang LaSalle to value their commercial investment properties in 
Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, 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. 
The valuations are comprehensively reviewed by Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental.

Fair value measurements of residential properties using no significant unobservable 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.

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Investment Properties (continued)

13 
Fair value measurements of commercial properties using significant unobservable inputs
Fair values of completed commercial properties in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Singapore are generally derived 
using the income capitalisation method. This valuation method is based on the capitalisation of the net income and 
reversionary income potential by adopting appropriate capitalisation 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’ views 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 in Hongkong Land are generally derived using the residual method. 
This valuation 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.

Fair value of Mandarin Oriental’s investment property under development is derived using the direct comparison method. 
This valuation 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.

The Group’s policy is to recognise 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 commercial investment properties using significant 
unobservable inputs at 31st December 2019:

Completed properties

Hong Kong

Fair value

US$m

Valuation method

31,215

Income capitalisation

Chinese mainland

918

Income capitalisation

Singapore

594

Income capitalisation

Vietnam and Cambodia

140

Discounted cash flow

Total

32,867

Range of  
significant unobservable inputs

Prevailing market 
rent per month

Capitalisation/
discount rates

US$

%

5.7 to 36.0  
per square foot
98.2  
per square metre
7.6 to 8.8  
per square foot
21.5 to 44.5  
per square metre

2.75 to 5.00

3.75

3.50 to 4.80

12.50 to 15.00

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.

Capitalisation 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.

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60

Investment Properties (continued)

13 
Information about fair value measurement of Mandarin Oriental’s investment property under development using significant 
unobservable inputs at 31st December 2019:

Under development property

Hong Kong

 Fair value

US$m

2,968

Valuation method

Unobservable inputs

 Relationship of 
unobservable inputs 
of fair value

Direct comparison

Average unit price: 
US$4,338.7 per 
square foot

The higher the unit 
price, the higher 
the fair value

The maturity analysis of lease payments, showing the undiscounted lease payments to be received after the balance sheet 
date are as follows:

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

2019
US$m

886
660
979
364

2018

US$m

894
652
831
316

2,889

2,693

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

At 31st December 2019, the carrying amount of investment properties pledged as security for borrowings amounted to 
US$917 million (2018: US$881 million) (refer note 29).

14  Bearer Plants

Cost
Depreciation
Net book value at 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge

Net book value at 31st December

Immature bearer plants
Mature bearer plants

Cost
Accumulated depreciation

2019
US$m

644
(157)
487
20
46
(15)
(27)
(8)

503

113
390

503

687
(184)

503

2018

US$m

648
(150)
498
(32)
48
(2)
(25)
–

487

95
392

487

644
(157)

487

The Group’s bearer plants are primarily for the production of palm oil.

At 31st December 2019 and 2018, the Group’s bearer plants had not been pledged as security for borrowings.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements15  Associates and Joint Ventures

Associates
Listed associates
–  Yonghui
–  Zhongsheng
–  Siam City Cement
–  Robinsons Retail
–  Greatview
–  Jardine Lloyd Thompson
–  other

Unlisted associates
Share of attributable net assets
Goodwill on acquisition

Amounts due from associates

Joint ventures
Listed joint ventures
–  Permata Bank
–  PT Tunas Ridean

Unlisted joint ventures
Share of attributable net assets
Goodwill on acquisition

Amounts due from joint ventures

61

2019
US$m

631
556
350
297
110
–
145
2,089
1,562
3,651
1,451
5,102
257
5,359

723
131
854
6,785
7,639
63
7,702
2,579
10,281

15,640

2018

US$m

633
472
332
214
112
274
121
2,158
1,595
3,753
1,550
5,303
140
5,443

640
112
752
6,289
7,041
55
7,096
2,033
9,129

14,572

Amounts due from associates are interest free, unsecured and have no fixed terms of repayment.

Amounts due from joint ventures bear interest at fixed rates ranging from approximately 0% to 8% per annum and are 
repayable within one to six years.

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15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)

Associates

Joint ventures

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

Movements of associates and joint ventures during the year:
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  as restated
Share of results after tax and non-controlling interests
Share of other comprehensive income/(expense) after 

tax and non-controlling interests

Dividends received
Acquisitions, increases in attributable interests 

and advances

Disposal of Jardine Lloyd Thompson (refer note 9)
Other disposals, decreases in attributable interests and 

repayment of advances

Employee share options schemes
Reclassification

At 31st December

Fair value of listed associates and joint ventures

5,477

(34) 

5,443
482

100
(236)

606
(543)

(137)
–
(356)

5,359

5,436

5,002

(17) 

4,985
540

(212)
(396)

702
–

(203)
27
–

5,443

6,665

9,134

(5) 

9,129
748

177
(897)

1,804
–

(1,036)
–
356

10,281

1,304

8,066

(4) 

8,062
871

(331)
(546)

1,810
–

(737)
–
–

9,129

751

Acquisition of associates in 2018 included Dairy Farm’s acquisition of a 20% interest in Robinsons Retail. In November 2018, 
Dairy Farm completed the exchange of its 100% interest in a Philippine subsidiary, which operates supermarkets and 
hypermarkets, for a consideration of US$336 million in the form of a 12.15% interest in the enlarged share capital of 
Robinsons Retail under a partnership arrangement. This, together with further shares acquired from the existing controlling 
shareholders and in the market totalling US$220 million, gave Dairy Farm a total shareholding of 20% in Robinsons Retail. 
Goodwill amounting to US$346 million was recognised for the Group’s investment in Robinsons Retail at the date of 
acquisition. A gain on disposal of the Philippine subsidiary attributable to the Group of US$111 million was recognised and 
credited to the profit and loss in 2018.

(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 2019 and 2018:

Name of entity

Nature of business

Maxim’s Caterers Limited 

Restaurants

(‘Maxim’s’)

Yonghui Superstores Co., Limited 

Grocery retail

(‘Yonghui’)

Siam City Cement Public Company 
Limited (‘Siam City Cement’)

Cement manufacturing

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor

Automotive

Country of incorporation/
principal place of business/
place of listing

% of ownership  
interest

2019

2018

Hong Kong/Hong Kong 
Unlisted
China/ 
Chinese mainland/
Shanghai
Thailand/Thailand/
Thailand/
Indonesia/Indonesia/
Unlisted

50

20

26

32

50

20

26

32

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarised financial information for material associates
Summarised balance sheets at 31st December (unless otherwise indicated):

63

2019
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*
Other current liabilities*
Total current liabilities
Non-controlling interests

Net assets

2018
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*
Other current liabilities*
Total current liabilities
Non-controlling interests

Net assets

Maxim’s

US$m

Yonghui†
US$m

Siam City
Cement

US$m

PT Astra
Daihatsu
Motor

US$m

Total

US$m

2,848

7,075

2,423

432

12,778

236
235
471

(799)
(253)
(1,052)

(1,023)
(169)
(1,192)
(141)

870
2,555
3,425

(3,754)
(49)
(3,803)

(1,082)
(2,495)
(3,577)
(30)

162
355
517

(785)
(224)
(1,009)

(209)
(307)
(516)
(43)

934

3,090

1,372

1,935

6,857

2,313

269
210
479

(740)
(52)
(792)

(601)
(144)
(745)
(15)

862

836
2,426
3,262

(4,067)
(27)
(4,094)

(592)
(2,252)
(2,844)
(119)

81
338
419

(810)
(157)
(967)

(141)
(277)
(418)
(47)

3,062

1,300

507
543
1,050

–
(59)
(59)

–
(561)
(561)
–

862

455

481
439
920

–
(49)
(49)

–
(576)
(576)
–

750

1,775
3,688
5,463

(5,338)
(585)
(5,923)

(2,314)
(3,532)
(5,846)
(214)

6,258

11,560

1,667
3,413
5,080

(5,617)
(285)
(5,902)

(1,334)
(3,249)
(4,583)
(181)

5,974

* Financial liabilities exclude trade and other payables and provisions, which are presented under other current and non-current liabilities.
† Based on the unaudited summarised balance sheets at 30th September 2019 and 2018.

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15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarised statements of comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December (unless otherwise indicated):

2019
Revenue
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying business performance
Tax
Profit after tax from underlying business 

performance

Profit after tax from non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive expense

Total comprehensive income

Dividends received from associates

2018
Revenue
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying business performance
Tax
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 associates

Maxim’s

US$m

Yonghui†
US$m

Siam City
Cement

US$m

PT Astra
Daihatsu
Motor

US$m

2,701
(431)
3
(40)

209
(38)

171
–
171
–

171

54

2,586
(378)
3
(30)

261
(49)

212
–
212
(6)

206

51

11,823
(388)
6
(223)

111
(28)

83
56
139
–

139

31

8,052
(378)
8
(135)

43
(21)

22
10
32
–

32

43

1,522
(112)
2
(46)

133
(25)

108
–
108
(8)

100

20

1,370
(101)
1
(43)

120
(19)

101
–
101
–

101

19

4,494
(102)
29
(1)

297
(74)

223
–
223
(3)

220

45

4,334
(116)
29
–

450
(112)

338
–
338
2

340

140

Total

US$m

20,540
(1,033)
40
(310)

750
(165)

585
56
641
(11)

630

150

16,342
(973)
41
(208)

874
(201)

673
10
683
(4)

679

253

† Based on the unaudited summarised statements of comprehensive income for the 12 months ended 30th September 2019 and nine months ended 
30th September 2018.

The information contained in the summarised balance sheets and statements of comprehensive income reflect the amounts 
presented in the financial statements of the associates adjusted for differences in accounting policies between the Group 
and the associates, and fair value of the associates at the time of acquisition. 2018 information was restated, where 
appropriate, for changes in accounting policies upon adoption of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’.

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15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Reconciliation of the summarised financial information
Reconciliation of the summarised financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interests in its 
material associates for the year ended 31st December:

2019
Net assets
Interest in associates (%)
Group’s share of net assets in associates
Goodwill
Other

Carrying value

Fair value

2018
Net assets
Interest in associates (%)
Group’s share of net assets in associates
Goodwill
Other

Carrying value

Fair value

Maxim’s

US$m

Yonghui

US$m

Siam City
Cement

US$m

PT Astra
Daihatsu
Motor

US$m

934
50
467
–
–

467

N/A

862
50
431
–
–

431

N/A

3,090
20
618
387
13

1,018

2,068

3,062
20
612
392
22

1,026

2,189

1,372
26
351
422
–

773

484

1,300
26
332
388
–

720

480

862
32
275
–
–

275

N/A

750
32
239
–
–

239

N/A

Total

US$m

6,258

1,711
809
13

2,533

2,552

5,974

1,614
780
22

2,416

2,669

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15  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 expense and carrying amount of these associates.

Share of profit
Share of other comprehensive income/(expense)

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

2019
US$m

270
9

279

2,826

2019
US$m

20

2018

US$m

291
(81)

210

3,027

2018

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 2019 and 2018:

Nature of business

Country of incorporation and 
principal place of business

% of ownership interest
2018
2019

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

Indonesia
Indonesia

Automotive
Commercial and 
retail bank

(‘Permata Bank’)

49
33
33
33

50
45

49
33
33
33

50
45

At 31st December 2019, the fair value of the Group’s interest in Permata Bank, which is listed on the Indonesian Stock 
Exchange, was US$1,137 million (2018: US$539 million) and the carrying amount of the Group’s interest was US$758 million 
(2018: US$674 million).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarised financial information for material joint ventures
Summarised balance sheets at 31st December:

Central
Boulevard
  Properties  Development  Development
Pte Ltd
  Sub F, Ltd 

BFC 

LLP 

US$m

US$m

US$m

67

One
Raffles
Quay
Pte Ltd

US$m

PT Astra
Honda
Motor

US$m

Permata
Bank

US$m

Total

US$m

2019
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*
Other current liabilities*
Total current liabilities

1,357

3,756

2,910

2,858

1,545

3,910

16,336

58
35
93

–
(145)
(145)

–
(48)
(48)

11
1
12

23
2
25

(1,269)
–
(1,269)

(1,207)
(21)
(1,228)

(1)
(56)
(57)

(13)
(36)
(49)

12
5
17

(775)
(210)
(985)

(5)
(43)
(48)

651
432
1,083

–
(268)
(268)

–
(991)
(991)

1,669
5,944
7,613

(52)
(127)
(179)

2,424
6,419
8,843

(3,303)
(771)
(4,074)

(453)
(9,269)
(9,722)

(472)
(10,443)
(10,915)

Net assets

1,257

2,442

1,658

1,842

1,369

1,622

10,190

2018
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*
Other current liabilities*
Total current liabilities

1,380

3,683

2,848

2,804

1,394

3,599

15,708

65
35
100

–
(153)
(153)

–
(47)
(47)

14
1
15

19
1
20

(1,248)
–
(1,248)

(1,181)
(20)
(1,201)

–
(61)
(61)

(4)
(35)
(39)

7
3
10

(764)
(205)
(969)

(1)
(41)
(42)

535
415
950

–
(235)
(235)

–
(790)
(790)

1,685
5,174
6,859

(158)
(115)
(273)

(173)
(8,575)
(8,748)

2,325
5,629
7,954

(3,351)
(728)
(4,079)

(178)
(9,549)
(9,727)

Net assets

1,280

2,389

1,628

1,803

1,319

1,437

9,856

* Financial liabilities exclude trade and other payables and provisions, which are presented under other current and non-current liabilities.

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68

15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Summarised 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

Permata
Bank

US$m

Total

US$m

2019
Revenue
Depreciation and 
amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying 

business performance

Tax
Profit after tax from 

underlying business 
performance

Profit/(loss) after tax from  

non-trading items

Profit after tax
Other comprehensive 
income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income

Dividends received from 

joint ventures

2018
Revenue
Depreciation and 
amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense

Profit from underlying 

business performance

Tax
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

86

(9)
–
–

40
(5)

35

(24)
11

8

19

20

87

(8)
–
(1)

44
(5)

39

13
52

(2)

50

18

161

121

111

5,716

975

7,170

–
–
(51)

75
(12)

63

21
84

45

129

25

–
–
(34)

58
(10)

48

22
70

9

79

16

–
–
(25)

58
(10)

48

12
60

27

87

16

(122)
41
–

647
(158)

489

–
489

(12)

477

241

(28)
–
–

158
(40)

118

–
118

6

124

–

(159)
41
(110)

1,036
(235)

801

31
832

83

915

318

158

110

112

5,129

886

6,482

–
–
(47)

72
(12)

60

132
192

(36)

156

–
–
(32)

49
(8)

41

110
151

(26)

125

–
–
(25)

61
(11)

50

85
135

(34)

101

24

14

17

(114)
35
–

600
(150)

450

–
450

1

451

223

(31)
–
–

54
(5)

49

–
49

(5)

44

(153)
35
(105)

880
(191)

689

340
1,029

(102)

927

–

296

The information contained in the summarised balance sheets and statements of comprehensive income reflect the amounts 
presented in the financial statements of the joint ventures adjusted for differences in accounting policies between the Group 
and the joint ventures, and fair value of the joint ventures at the time of acquisition. 2018 information was restated, where 
appropriate, for changes in accounting policies upon adoption of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’.

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15  Associates and Joint Ventures (continued)
Reconciliation of the summarised financial information
Reconciliation of the summarised 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 

US$m

US$m

US$m

2019
Net assets
Interest in joint ventures (%)
Group’s share of net assets 

in joint ventures

Goodwill
Amount due from joint 

ventures

Carrying value

2018
Net assets
Shareholders’ loans
Adjusted net assets
Interest in joint ventures (%)
Group’s share of net assets 

in joint ventures

Goodwill
Amounts due from joint 

ventures

Carrying value

1,257
49

616
–

–

616

1,280
–
1,280
49

627
–

3

630

2,442
33

814
–

423

1,237

3,637
–
3,637
33

796
–

416

1,212

1,658
33

553
–

–

553

1,628
–
1,628
33

543
–

–

543

One
Raffles
Quay
Pte Ltd

US$m

1,842
33

614
–

36

650

1,803
104
1,907
33

601
–

35

636

PT Astra
Honda
Motor

US$m

Permata 
Bank

US$m

1,369
50

1,622
45

685
–

–

685

1,319
–
1,319
50

660
–

–

660

723
35

–

758

1,437
–
1,437
45

640
34

–

674

Total

US$m

10,190

4,005
35

459

4,499

11,104
104
11,208

3,867
34

454

4,355

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 expense

Share of total comprehensive income

2019
US$m

376
(2)

374

2018

US$m

441
(102)

339

Carrying amount of interests in these joint ventures

5,782

4,774

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

2019
US$m

1,054

2018

US$m

1,359

There were no contingent liabilities relating to the Group’s interest in the joint ventures at 31st December 2019 and 2018.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
 
 
70

16  Other Investments

Equity investments measured at fair value through profit and loss
Listed securities
–  Rothschild & Co
–  Schindler Holdings
–  The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son
–  Toyota Motor Corporation
–  Vietnam Dairy Products (‘Vinamilk’)
–  other

Unlisted securities

Debt investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Non-current
Current

Debt investments comprised of listed bonds.

Movements during the year:
At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals and capital repayments
Unwinding of discount
Change in fair value recognised in profit and loss
Change in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income

At 31st December

2019
US$m

121
311
89
205
930
11
1,667
413
2,080
669

2,749

2,720
29

2,749

2,642
52
411
(447)
–
71
20

2,749

2018

US$m

149
246
74
168
957
198
1,792
310
2,102
540

2,642

2,592
50

2,642

2,753
(83)
707
(236)
(1)
(476)
(22)

2,642

Movements of equity investments which were valued based on unobservable inputs during the year are disclosed in note 42. 

Management considers debt investments have low credit risk when they have a low risk of default based on credit ratings 
from major rating agencies.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements17  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
–  joint ventures

–  provision for impairment

Contract assets (refer note 3)
–  gross
–  provision for impairment

Other debtors
–  third parties
–  associates
–  joint ventures

–  provision for impairment

Non-current
Current

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

71

2019
US$m

4,803
(214)
4,589

402
(45)
357
(15)
342
4,931

2,437
24
72
2,533
(56)
2,477

666
(1)
665

2,943
61
174
3,178
(10)
3,168

11,241

3,045
8,196

11,241

1,302
9,676
128
135

2018

US$m

4,426
(211)
4,215

393
(50)
343
(9)
334
4,549

2,681
28
74
2,783
(81)
2,702

509
–
509

2,904
14
156
3,074
(7)
3,067

10,827

3,069
7,758

10,827

1,305
9,261
109
152

11,241

10,827

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements72

17  Debtors (continued)

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

2019
US$m

4,680
347
5,027
2,477
665
997

9,166

2018

US$m

4,286
337
4,623
2,702
509
1,042

8,876

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

The fair values of financing debtors is determined based on a discounted cash flow method using unobservable inputs, 
which are mainly rates of 10% to 36% per annum (2018: 9% to 35% per annum). The higher the rates, the lower the 
fair value.

The fair values of trade debtors and other debtors, other than short-term debtors, is estimated using the expected future 
receipts discounted at market rates ranging from 5% to 14% (2018: 5% to 14%) per annum. 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.

Financing debtors are due within five years (2018: five years) from the balance sheet date and the interest rates range from 
10% to 36% per annum (2018: 9% to 35% per annum).

An analysis of financing lease receivables is set out below:

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

Net investment

2019
US$m

402
166
(166)
402
(45)

357

2018

US$m

393
203
(203)
393
(50)

343

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements73

17  Debtors (continued)
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

2019

2018

Gross 
investment

Net 
investment

Gross 
investment

Net 
investment

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

232
123
47

402

201
113
43

357

221
123
49

393

188
110
45

343

Impairment of financing debtors
Before accepting any new customer, the Group assesses the potential customer’s credit quality and sets credit limits by 
customer using internal scoring systems. These limits and scoring are reviewed periodically. The Group obtains collateral in 
the form of motor vehicles and motorcycles from consumer financing debtors.

The loan 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 reorganisation and default or delinquency in payment 
are factors in determining the credit risk of financing debtors. To measure the expected credit losses, the financing debtors 
have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The calculation reflects the probability 
weighted outcome, the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting 
date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Changes in certain macroeconomic 
information, such as GDP and inflation rate, are relevant for determining expected credit loss rates. Financing debtors are 
performing when timely repayments are being made. Financing debtors are underperforming and subject to a significant 
increase in credit risk when motor vehicles and motorcycle financing debtors are overdue for 30 days. Lifetime expected 
credit losses are provided at this stage. Financing debtors are non-performing if they are overdue for 90 days. Financing 
debtors are written off when they are overdue for 150 days and there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. In case of 
default, the Group facilitates the customer to sell the collateral vehicles under fiduciary arrangements for the purpose of 
recovering the outstanding receivables.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements74

17  Debtors (continued)
The Group provides for credit losses against the financing debtors as follows:

Performing
Underperforming
Non-performing

2019

2018

Expected
credit
loss rate

%

0.79 – 6.38
0.71 – 10.67
17.21 – 100.00

Estimated 
gross 
carrying 
amount at 
default

US$m

3,849
1,252
59

5,160

Expected
credit
loss rate

%

0.03 – 9.24
0.40 – 6.86
0.58 – 100.00

Estimated 
gross 
carrying 
amount at 
default

US$m

3,743
951
75

4,769

Movements in the provisions for impairment are as follows:

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Allowance made during the year
Write off/utilisation

At 31st December

The allowance for impairment of financing debtors are further analysed as follows:

Performing
Underperforming
Non-performing

2019
US$m

(220)
(12)
(103)
106

(229)

2019
US$m

(110)
(76)
(43)

(229)

2018

US$m

(211)
14
(147)
124

(220)

2018

US$m

(114)
(47)
(59)

(220)

At 31st December 2019 and 2018, there were no financing debtors that are written off but still subject to enforcement 
activities.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements75

17  Debtors (continued)
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.

Other debtors are further analysed as follows:

Derivative financial instruments (refer note 34)
Restricted bank balances and deposits
Loans to employees
Other amounts due from associates
Other amounts due from joint ventures
Repossessed collateral of finance companies
Other receivables
Financial assets
Cost to fulfil contracts (refer note 3)
Costs to obtain contracts (refer note 3)
Prepayments
Reinsurers’ share of estimated losses on insurance contracts
Rental and other deposits
Other

2019
US$m

49
112
38
61
174
19
554
1,007
387
14
1,186
94
237
243

3,168

2018

US$m

189
157
35
14
156
16
483
1,050
285
7
1,122
77
255
271

3,067

Impairment of trade debtors and contract assets
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.

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation 
and default or delinquency in payment are considered indicators that the debtor is impaired and an allowance for 
impairment is made based on the estimated irrecoverable amount determined by reference to past default experience.

The Group applied the simplified approach to measure expected credit loss, that is a lifetime expected loss allowance for 
trade debtors and contract assets. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and contract assets have been 
grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. Changes in certain macroeconomic information, 
such as GDP and inflation rate, are relevant for determining expected credit loss rates. The contract assets relate to unbilled 
work in progress and have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade debtors for the same types of contracts. 
The Group has therefore concluded that the expected loss rates for trade debtors are a reasonable approximation of the loss 
rates for the contract assets.

The expected loss rates are based on the historical payment profiles of sales and the corresponding historical credit losses. 
The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors and 
industry trends affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements76

17  Debtors (continued)
The loss allowance for both trade debtors and contract assets at 31st December 2019 and 2018 were determined as follows:

Below
30 days

Between
31 and 60 days

Between
61 and 120 days

More than
120 days

Total

2019
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount –  
trade debtors (US$m)
Gross carrying amount –  
contract assets (US$m)

Loss allowance (US$m)

2018
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount –  
trade debtors (US$m)
Gross carrying amount –  
contract assets (US$m)

Loss allowance (US$m)

0.3%

1,962

666
(8)

0.4%

2,076

509
(11)

0.3%

192

–
–

1.2%

268

–
(3)

1.4%

150

–
(2)

4.3%

186

–
(8)

20.4%

229

–
(47)

23.3%

253

–
(59)

2,533

666
(57)

2,783

509
(81)

Movements in the provisions for impairment are as follows:

Trade debtors

Contract assets

Other debtors

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Disposals
Additional provisions
Unused amounts 

reversed

Amounts written off

At 31st December

(81)
(2)
3
(28)

12
40

(56)

(84)
4
–
(74)

8
65

(81)

–
–
–
(1)

–
–

(1)

–
–
–
–

–
–

–

(7)
–
–
(4)

–
1

(10)

(7)
–
1
(3)

1
1

(7)

Trade debtors, contract assets and other debtors are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. 
Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a debtor to engage in a 
repayment plan with the Group.

At 31st December 2019, the carrying amount of consumer financing debtors, financing lease receivables and other debtors 
pledged as security for borrowings amounted to US$829 million, US$32 million and US$13 million (2018: US$1,303 million, 
US$22 million and US$12 million), respectively (refer note 29). Trade debtors and contract assets had not been pledged as 
security for borrowings at 31st December 2019 and 2018.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements18  Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)

Accelerated
tax
depreciation

US$m

Fair value
gains/
losses

US$m

Losses

US$m

Provisions
and other
temporary
differences

Employee
benefits

US$m

US$m

2019
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Disposals
Credited/(charged) to profit and loss
Credited to other comprehensive 

income

Other

At 31st December

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

2018
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies 

(refer note 1)

–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Disposals
Credited/(charged) to profit and loss
Credited/(charged) to other 
comprehensive income

Other

At 31st December

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

(108)

(450)

30
(78)
2
–
1
(49)

–
–

(124)

158
(282)

(124)

(88)

25
(63)
(7)
–
–
(8)

–
–

(78)

155
(233)

(78)

–
(450)
(4)
–
–
6

29
–

(419)

(40)
(379)

(419)

(264)

–
(264)
8
(170)
–
(11)

(13)
–

(450)

(51)
(399)

(450)

32

–
32
–
–
(4)
2

–
–

30

29
1

30

33

–
33
(1)
–
–
–

–
–

32

32
–

32

103

–
103
4
–
1
9

2
–

119

104
15

119

96

–
96
(6)
1
(1)
10

3
–

103

89
14

103

12

7
19
5
(6)
–
59

–
(15)

62

206
(144)

62

77

8
85
(6)
(39)
(1)
(21)

–
1

19

165
(146)

19

77

Total

US$m

(411)

37
(374)
7
(6)
(2)
27

31
(15)

(332)

457
(789)

(332)

(146)

33
(113)
(12)
(208)
(2)
(30)

(10)
1

(374)

390
(764)

(374)

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$221 million (2018: US$190 million) arising from unused tax losses of US$942 million 
(2018: US$816 million) have not been recognised in the financial statements. Included in the unused tax losses, 
US$312 million have no expiry date and the balance will expire at various dates up to and including 2037.

Deferred tax liabilities of US$587 million (2018: US$551 million) arising on temporary differences associated with 
investments in subsidiaries of US$5,875 million (2018: US$5,476 million) have not been recognised as there is no current 
intention of remitting the retained earnings of these subsidiaries to the holding companies in the foreseeable future.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements78

19  Pension Plans
The Group operates defined benefit pension plans in the main territories in which it operates, with the major plans in 
Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Most of the pension plans are final salary defined benefits, calculated based on 
members’ length of service and their salaries in the final years leading up to retirement. In Hong Kong, the pension benefits 
are usually 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 are driven by 
salary growth, whilst the United Kingdom plans are driven by inflationary rates and life expectancy.

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 recognised 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

2019
US$m

912
(1,034)
(122)
(337)

(459)

3
(462)

(459)

2018

US$m

867
(1,013)
(146)
(261)

(407)

6
(413)

(407)

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements79

19  Pension Plans (continued)
The movement in the net pension liabilities is as follows:

2019
At 1st January
Current service cost
Interest income/(expense)
Past services cost and losses on settlements
Administration expenses

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
Plan amendment

At 31st December

2018
At 1st January
Current service cost
Interest income/(expense)
Administration expenses

Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Disposals
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
Plan amendment

At 31st December

Fair value
of plan
assets

US$m

Present
value of
obligations

US$m

867
_
29
–
(3)
26
893
16

83
–
–
83
42
4
(75)
(51)
–

(1,274)
(76)
(55)
(12)
–
(143)
(1,417)
(30)

–
(78)
1
(77)
–
(4)
97
59
1

Total

US$m

(407)
(76)
(26)
(12)
(3)
(117)
(524)
(14)

83
(78)
1
6
42
–
22
8
1

912

(1,371)

(459)

991
–
28
(2)
26
1,017
(26)
1
–

(70)
–
–
(70)
33
4
(91)
(1)
–

(1,362)
(64)
(49)
–
(113)
(1,475)
47
(5)
5

–
61
(16)
45
–
(4)
109
7
(3)

(371)
(64)
(21)
(2)
(87)
(458)
21
(4)
5

(70)
61
(16)
(25)
33
–
18
6
(3)

867

(1,274)

(407)

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements80

19  Pension Plans (continued)
The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligations at 31st December 2019 was 12 years (2018: 12 years).

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

Within one year
Between one and two years
Between two and five years
Between five and ten years
Between ten and fifteen years
Between fifteen and twenty years
Beyond twenty years

2019
US$m

100
99
350
642
719
892
4,036

6,838

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

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

Others

2019
%

3.0
4.8
N/A

2018

%

3.3
4.8
N/A

2019
%

2.0
–
3.1

2018

%

2.7
–
3.3

2019
%

7.5
6.6
N/A

Discount rate
Salary growth rate
Inflation rate

2018

US$m

101
88
345
633
684
829
3,780

6,460

2018

%

7.9
6.4
N/A

Life expectancy for pensioners in the United Kingdom plans at the age of 65 for male and female are 22 years and 24 years 
(2018: 22 years and 24 years), respectively. As participants of the plans relating to Hong Kong usually take lump sum 
amounts upon retirement, mortality rate is not a principal assumption for these plans.

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

Discount rate
Salary growth rate
Inflation rate

Change in 
assumption

%

1
1
1

(Increase)/decrease on defined benefit obligations
Decrease in  
assumption

Increase in  
assumption

US$m

143
(108)
(21)

US$m

(175)
87
17

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 obligations to significant actuarial assumptions the same method (present value of the 
defined benefit obligations calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period) has been 
applied as when calculating the pension liability recognised within the balance sheet.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements19  Pension Plans (continued)
The analysis of the fair value of plan assets at 31st December is as follows:

Equity investments
  Asia Pacific
  Europe
  North America
  Global

Debt investments
  Asia Pacific
  Europe
  North America
  Global

Investment funds
  Asia Pacific
  Europe
  North America
  Global

Total investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Benefits payable and other

81

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

47
74
32
14
167

46
150
15
4
215

123
119
180
81
503
885
33
(6)

912

47
42
9
9
107

41
85
–
–
126

117
155
167
137
576
809
64
(6)

867

As at 31st December 2019, 100% of equity investments, 100% of debt investments and 88% of investment funds were 
quoted on active markets (2018: 100%, 100% and 72%, respectively).

The strategic asset allocation is derived from the asset-liability modelling (‘ALM’) review, done triennially to ensure the plans 
can meet future funding and solvency requirements. The last ALM review was completed in 2018, with modified strategic 
asset allocations adopted in 2018. The next ALM review is scheduled for 2021. 

As at 31st December 2019, the Hong Kong and United Kingdom plans had assets of US$489 million and US$348 million 
(2018: US$488 million and US$302 million), respectively.

The Group maintains an active and regular contribution schedule across all the plans. The contributions to all its plans in 
2019 were US$42 million and the estimated amount of contributions expected to be paid to all its plans in 2020 is 
US$42 million.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements82

20  Properties for Sale

Properties in the course of development
Completed properties

2019
US$m

2,194
247

2,441

2018

US$m

2,174
165

2,339

At 31st December 2019, properties in the course of development amounting to US$1,398 million (2018: US$1,693 million) 
were not scheduled for completion within the next twelve months.

At 31st December 2019 and 2018, the Group’s properties for sale had not been pledged as security for borrowings.

21  Stocks and Work in Progress

Finished goods
Work in progress
Raw materials
Spare parts
Other

2019
US$m

3,456
40
101
91
136

3,824

2018

US$m

3,393
51
86
86
154

3,770

At 31st December 2019 and 2018, the Group’s stocks and work in progress had not been pledged as security for borrowings.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements22  Bank Balances and Other Liquid Funds

Deposits with banks and financial institutions
Bank balances
Cash balances

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

83

2019
US$m

5,143
1,911
129

7,183

772
51
410
1,232
31
34
62
48
245
51
4,206
41

7,183

2018

US$m

3,021
1,824
143

4,988

765
44
222
1,209
25
29
63
75
388
41
2,078
49

4,988

The weighted average interest rate on deposits with banks and financial institutions at 31st December 2019 was 2.6% 
(2018: 2.7%) per annum.

23  Share Capital

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

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

At 31st December

2019
US$m

250

2019
US$m

184
1
(2)

183

2018

US$m

250

2018

US$m

181
3
–

184

Ordinary shares  
in millions

2019

2018

737
2
(6)

733

726
11
–

737

During the year, the Company repurchased 6 million ordinary shares from the stock market at a cost of US$328 million, 
which was dealt with by charging US$2 million to share capital, US$40 million to share premium and US$286 million to 
revenue reserves.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements84

24  Share-based Long-term Incentive Plans
Share-based long-term incentive plans (‘LTIP’) have been put in place to provide incentives for selected executives. Awards 
take the form of share options to purchase ordinary shares in the Company with exercise prices based on the then prevailing 
market prices; however, share awards which will vest free of payment may also be made. Awards normally vest on or after 
the third anniversary of the date of grant and may be subject to the achievement of performance conditions.

The Jardine Matheson Holdings Share-based Long-term Incentive Plan (the ‘2015 LTIP’) was adopted by the Company on 
5th March 2015. Since the adoption of the 2015 LTIP, awards were granted in the form of options with exercise prices based 
on the then prevailing market prices and no free shares were granted. In 2019, no awards were granted under the 2015 LTIP.

Prior to the adoption of the 2015 LTIP, The Jardine Matheson International Share Option Plan 2005 and The Jardine Matheson 
Holdings Limited Tax-Qualified Share Option Plan 2005 (formerly The Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Approved Share 
Option Plan 2005) provided selected executives with options to purchase ordinary shares in the Company.

The exercise prices of the options granted in prior years were based on the average market prices for the five trading days 
immediately preceding the dates of grant of the options. Options normally vest in tranches over a period of three to five 
years, and are exercisable for up to ten years following the date of grant. 

Movements during the year:

At 1st January
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

At 31st December

2019

2018

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price

US$

57.2
–
43.5
63.0

57.9

Options
in millions

2.6
–
(0.2)
(0.1)

2.3

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price

US$

55.7
63.4
49.9
63.3

57.2

Options
in millions

2.6
0.4
(0.3)
(0.1)

2.6

The average share price during the year was US$60.7 (2018: US$63.6) per share.

Outstanding at 31st December:

Expiry date

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028

Total outstanding

of which exercisable

Exercise 
price

US$

32.2
46.8
51.2
64.9
59.6
52.8 – 63.4
53.9 – 56.6
65.6
63.4

Options
in millions

2019

2018

–
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.7
0.3
0.3

2.3

1.1

0.1
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.7
0.4
0.4

2.6

1.0

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements85

24  Share-based Long-term Incentive Plan (continued)
The fair value of options granted in 2018, determined using the Trinomial valuation model, was US$4 million. The significant 
inputs into the model, based on the weighted average number of options issued, were share price of US$62.2 at the grant 
dates, exercise price shown above, expected volatility based on the last seven years of 20.7%, dividend yield of 2.6%, option 
life disclosed above, and annual risk-free interest rate of 2.7%. Options are assumed to be exercised at the end of the 
seventh year following the date of grant.

25  Share Premium and Capital Reserves

2019
At 1st January
Capitalisation arising on scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Repurchase of shares (refer note 23)
Employee share option schemes
–  exercise of share options
–  value of employee services
Transfer

At 31st December

2018
At 1st January
Capitalisation arising on scrip issued in lieu of dividends
Employee share option schemes
–  exercise of share options
–  value of employee services
Transfer

At 31st December

Share 
premium

US$m

Capital 
reserves

US$m

36
(1)
(40)

3
–
2

–

32
(3)

4
–
3

36

182
–
–

–
4
(154)

32

156
–

–
32
(6)

182

Total

US$m

218
(1)
(40)

3
4
(152)

32

188
(3)

4
32
(3)

218

Capital reserves represent the value of employee services under the Group’s employee share option schemes.  
At 31st December 2019, US$27 million (2018: US$26 million) related to the Company’s Senior Executive Share Incentive 
Schemes. 

The transfer of capital reserves in 2019 primarily related to Jardine Lloyd Thompson which was disposed of during the year 
(refer note 9).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
86

26  Dividends

Final dividend in respect of 2018 of US¢128.00 (2017: US¢120.00) per share
Interim dividend in respect of 2019 of US¢44.00 (2018: US¢42.00) 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

2019
US$m

943
325
1,268
(622)

646

97
36

133

2018

US$m

872
309
1,181
(574)

607

613
22

635

A final dividend in respect of 2019 of US¢128.00 (2018: US¢128.00) per share amounting to a total of US$938 million 
(2018: US$943 million) is proposed by the Board. The dividend proposed will not be accounted for until it has been approved 
at the 2020 Annual General Meeting. The net amount after deducting the Company’s share of the dividends payable on the 
shares held by subsidiaries of US$464 million (2018: US$462 million) will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue 
reserves in the year ending 31st December 2020.

27  Own Shares Held
Own shares held of US$5,282 million (2018: US$5,245 million) represent the Company’s share of the cost of 427 million 
(2018: 427 million) ordinary shares in the Company held by subsidiaries and are deducted in arriving at shareholders’ funds.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements28  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

87

2019
US$m

21,908
471
1,387
521
9,955
1,285
134
35,661
(941)

34,720

2018

US$m

22,054
455
426
480
9,000
1,170
122
33,707
(978)

32,729

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

Summarised balance sheets at 31st December:

Hongkong
Land

US$m

Dairy
Farm

US$m

Mandarin
Oriental

US$m

Astra

US$m

Jardine
Strategic

US$m

2019
Current
Assets
Liabilities
Total current net assets/(liabilities)
Non-current
Assets
Liabilities
Total non-current net assets

4,627
(2,437)
2,190

40,632
(4,532)
36,100

1,505
(4,165)
(2,660)

6,865
(2,966)
3,899

376
(195)
181

4,733
(797)
3,936

9,800
(7,216)
2,584

15,716
(4,785)
10.931

Net assets

38,290

1,239

4,117

13,515

Non-controlling interests

43

30

4

2,807

2018
Current
Assets
Liabilities
Total current net assets/(liabilities)
Non-current
Assets
Liabilities
Total non-current net assets

Net assets

4,262
(2,250)
2,012

40,701
(4,343)
36,358

38,370

1,571
(4,295)
(2,724)

6,962
(3,076)
3,886

353
(712)
(359)

1,826
(231)
1,595

9,515
(8,068)
1,447

14,513
(3,808)
10,705

1,162

1,236

12,152

Non-controlling interests

28

36

4

2,592

18,559
(15,974)
2,585

76,366
(13,291)
63,075

65,660

29,903

17,038
(17,160)
(122)

71,363
(11,667)
59,696

59,574

28,342

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements88

28  Non-controlling Interests (continued)
Summarised profit and loss for the year ended 31st December:

2019
Revenue

Profit after tax from underlying business 

performance

Profit/(loss) after tax from non-trading items
Profit/(loss) after tax
Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income  

allocated to non-controlling interests
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

2018
Revenue

Profit after tax from underlying business 

performance

Profit/(loss) after tax from non-trading items
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income/(expense)  
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

2,320

11,192

567

16,803

32,665

1,075
(873)
202
219

421

3
(1)

324
1
325
39

364

2
–

41
(97)
(56)
2,974

2,918

–
–

1,835
8
1,843
(157)

1,686

302
(190)

3,598
53
3,651
3,663

7,314

2,442
(905)

2,665

11,749

614

17,054

34,094

1,034
1,423
2,457
(361)

2,096

(4)
(3)

358
(290)
68
(51)

17

(20)
–

65
(22)
43
(43)

–

–
–

1,898
8
1,906
47

1,953

3,716
615
4,331
(1,290)

3,041

412
(176)

1,826
(844)

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements89

28  Non-controlling Interests (continued)
Summarised cash flows at 31st December:

2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest received
Interest and other financing charges paid
Tax paid
Dividends from associates and joint ventures
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

2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest received
Interest and other financing charges paid
Tax paid
Dividends from associates and joint ventures
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

1,023
50
(195)
(116)
420
1,182
(658)
(491)

33
1,369
16

1,418

764
45
(172)
(172)
139
604
(1,056)
237

(215)
1,617
(33)

1,369

1,384
7
(167)
(25)
89
1,288
(283)
(1,008)

(3)
285
6

288

1,624
4
(168)
(96)
94
1,458
(501)
(1,001)

(44)
335
(6)

285

129
3
(19)
(6)
6
113
(80)
(11)

22
247
2

271

178
2
(16)
(19)
8
153
(69)
(17)

67
184
(4)

247

2,265
86
(316)
(726)
398
1,707
(1,485)
(250)

(28)
1,722
56

1,750

3,082
91
(208)
(523)
5
2,447
(2,534)
(399)

(486)
2,331
(123)

1,722

4,728
180
(744)
(927)
1,726
4,963
(2,730)
(1,289)

944
4,555
84

5,583

5,218
156
(609)
(843)
963
4,885
(4,579)
(879)

(573)
5,298
(170)

4,555

Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, Mandarin Oriental and Astra are subsidiaries of Jardine Strategic.

The information above is before any inter-company eliminations.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements90

29  Borrowings

Current
–  bank overdrafts
–  other bank advances
–  other advances

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

Long-term borrowings
–  bank loans
–  bonds and notes
–  other loans

2019

2018

Carrying
amount

US$m

26
4,144
19
4,189

1,489
901
11
2,401
6,590

4,682
3,980
11
8,673

Fair
value

US$m

26
4,144
19
4,189

1,489
901
11
2,401
6,590

4,697
4,153
11
8,861

Carrying
amount

US$m

35
3,796
22
3,853

2,470
809
12
3,291
7,144

3,052
3,990
7
7,049

Fair
value

US$m

35
3,796
22
3,853

2,470
809
12
3,291
7,144

3,053
4,172
7
7,232

15,263

15,451

14,193

14,376

The fair values are based on market prices or are estimated using the expected future payments discounted at market 
interest rates ranging from 0.1% to 10.0% (2018: 0.1% to 12.3%) per annum. This is in line with the definition of ‘observable 
current market transactions’ under the fair value measurement hierarchy. The fair value of current borrowings approximates 
their carrying amount, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

Secured
Unsecured

2019
US$m

3,106
12,157

15,263

2018

US$m

3,973
10,220

14,193

Secured borrowings at 31st December 2019 included Hongkong Land’s bank borrowings of US$653 million (2018: US$822 million) 
which were secured against its investment properties, Mandarin Oriental’s bank borrowings of US$549 million  
(2018: US$523 million) which were secured against its tangible assets and right-of-use assets, and Astra’s bonds and 
notes of US$467 million (2018: US$974 million) and bank borrowings of US$1,437 million (2018: US$1,654 million) which 
were secured against its various assets.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements29  Borrowings (continued)

By currency:

2019
Chinese renminbi
Hong Kong dollar
Indonesian rupiah
Malaysian ringgit
Singapore dollar
Thai baht
United Kingdom sterling
United States dollar
Other

2018
Chinese renminbi
Hong Kong dollar
Indonesian rupiah
Malaysian ringgit
Singapore dollar
Thai baht
United Kingdom sterling
United States dollar
Other

91

Fixed rate borrowings

Weighted 
average 
interest rates

Weighted 
average period 
outstanding

Floating  
rate 
borrowings

%

5.0
3.9
7.9
4.1
2.9
1.8
1.7
2.5
2.5

4.9
3.9
7.9
4.4
2.8
2.3
1.6
2.7
4.6

Years

US$m

US$m

–
6.3
2.0
–
11.4
–
4.4
2.8
10.3

–
6.8
2.1
–
7.3
–
–
0.2
13.0

–
2,521
4,598
–
397
–
53
400
2

7,971

–
2,295
4,359
–
360
–
–
203
2

7,219

635
1,960
1,100
266
514
376
161
2,223
57

7,292

488
1,835
1,339
234
745
262
211
1,805
55

6,974

Total

US$m

635
4,481
5,698
266
911
376
214
2,623
59

15,263

488
4,130
5,698
234
1,105
262
211
2,008
57

14,193

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

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:

Floating rate borrowings
Fixed rate borrowings
–  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

2019
US$m

7,292

2,053
1,320
1,389
651
669
1,889
7,971

2018

US$m

6,974

2,220
389
230
636
1,090
2,654
7,219

15,263

14,193

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements92

29  Borrowings (continued)
Details of the bonds and notes outstanding at 31st December are as follows:

Maturity

Interest 
rates %

2019

2018

Current

Non-
current

Current

Non-
current

Nominal values

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Hongkong Land
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
4.625% 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
3.83% 10-year notes
3.75% 10-year notes
4.40% 15-year notes
2.93% 10-year notes
4.11% 20-year notes
4.125% 20-year notes
4.00% 20-year notes
4.12% 15-year notes
3.67% 15-year notes
3.95% 20-year notes
3.45% 20-year notes
5.25% 30-year notes

2019
2019
2019
2020
2020
2020
2020
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022
2023
2023
2024
2025
2025
2026
2027
2027
2027
2028
2028
2028
2028
2029
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2038
2039
2040

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
US$400 million
4.625
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$450 million
3.83
HK$355 million
3.75
HK$400 million
4.40
HK$550 million
2.93
HK$800 million
4.11
HK$200 million
4.125
HK$240 million
4.00
HK$700 million
4.12
HK$604 million
3.67
S$150 million
3.95
S$150 million
3.45
HK$250 million
5.25

Astra Sedaya Finance (‘ASF’)
8.5
2019
Berkelanjutan III Tahap I bonds
7.95
Berkelanjutan III Tahap II bonds
2019
8.5 – 8.75
Berkelanjutan III Tahap III bonds 2020 – 2022
7.5 – 7.65
Berkelanjutan III Tahap IV bonds 2020 – 2022
7.5
Berkelanjutan IV Tahap I bonds
2021
Berkelanjutan IV Tahap II bonds 2020 – 2024
8.0 – 9.2
Berkelanjutan IV Tahap III bonds 2020 – 2024 8.65 – 7.95
Sukuk Mudharabah 

Rp1,230 billion
Rp850 billion
Rp1,500 billion
Rp825 billion
Rp550 billion
Rp2,225 billion
Rp1,557 billion

Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds

Euro Medium Term Notes

2021
2021

7.5
7.2

Rp175 billion
Rp678 billion

–
–
–
64
64
112
64
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
81
45
–
67
37

–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
65
52
498
39
26
141
38
407
38
609
39
100
61
26
38
41
58
45
51
71
103
25
30
89
77
109
110
32

–
–
27
14
38
86
67

13
49

26
38
38
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

85
53
–
–
39
–
–

22
–

–
–
–
65
64
110
64
65
52
488
39
26
140
38
400
38
610
38
99
60
26
38
41
57
45
51
–
102
25
30
88
–
108
–
32

–
–
103
57
38
–
–

12
48

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements93

29  Borrowings (continued)
Details of the bonds and notes outstanding at 31st December are as follows (continued):

Maturity

Interest 
rates %

2019

2018

Current

Non-
current

Current

Non-
current

Nominal values

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Federal International 

Finance (‘FIF’)

2019
Berkelanjutan II Tahap III bonds
2019
Berkelanjutan II Tahap IV bonds
2020
Berkelanjutan III Tahap I bonds
2020
Berkelanjutan III Tahap II bonds
2021
Berkelanjutan III Tahap III bonds
2021
Berkelanjutan III Tahap IV bonds
Berkelanjutan III Tahap V bonds 2020 – 2022
Berkelanjutan IV Tahap I bonds
Medium Term Notes

9.15
7.95
8.45
7.5
7.45
8.75
8.0 – 8.8
2020 – 2022 7.55 – 8.55
7.99 – 8.2
2021 – 2022

Rp2,507 billion
Rp1,257 billion
Rp2,076 billion
Rp971 billion
Rp1,408 billion
Rp661 billion
Rp2,360 billion
Rp1,500 billion
Rp4,554 billion

SAN Finance
Berkelanjutan II Tahap I bonds
Berkelanjutan II Tahap II bonds
Berkelanjutan III Tahap I bonds

Astra Otoparts (‘AOP’) Medium 

Term Note

9.0
2019
2020 – 2022
9.0 – 9.25
2020 – 2022 7.70 – 8.75

Rp1,090 billion
Rp471 billion
Rp500 billion

AOP Medium Term Note Seri B

2019

9.0

Rp350 billion

Serasi Autoraya (‘SERA’)
Berkelanjutan I Tahap I bonds

2021 – 2023 7.75 – 8.35

Rp420 billion

–
–
147
68
–
–
71
33
–

–
32
16

–

–

–
–
–
–
91
42
94
67
326

–
2
16

–

30

173
80
–
–
110
44
–
–
–

72
–
–

24

5

–
–
142
65
82
45
–
–
297

–
33
–

–

29

901

3,980

809

3,990

The ASF bonds were issued by a partly-owned subsidiary of Astra. Apart from the ASF Berkelanjutan IV Tahap II and III bonds 
and Euro Medium Term Notes which were unsecured, the other ASF bonds are collateralised by fiduciary guarantee over 
financing debtors of the subsidiary which amounting to 50% of the total outstanding principal of the bonds.

The FIF bonds were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra. Apart from the FIF Berkelanjutan III Tahap III, IV and V 
bonds, Berkelanjutan IV Tahap I bonds and Medium Term Notes which were unsecured, the other FIF bonds are collateralised 
by fiduciary guarantee over financing debtors of the subsidiary which amounting to 60% of the total outstanding principal of 
the bonds.

The SAN Finance bonds were issued by a partly-owned subsidiary of Astra. Apart from the SAN Finance Berkelanjutan III 
Tahap I bonds which was unsecured, the other SAN Finance bonds are collateralised by fiduciary guarantee over financing 
debtors of the subsidiary which amounting to 60% of the total outstanding principal of the bonds. 

The AOP Medium Term Note was unsecured and issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra.

The SERA bonds was unsecured and issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astra.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements94

29  Borrowings (continued)
The movements in borrowings are as follows:

2019
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  as restated
Exchange differences
Disposals
Amortisation of borrowing costs
Transfer
Change in fair value
Change in bank overdrafts
Drawdown of borrowings
Repayment of borrowings

At 31st December

2018
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Disposals
Amortisation of borrowing costs
Transfer
Change in fair value
Change in bank overdrafts
Drawdown of borrowings
Repayment of borrowings

At 31st December

Bank 
overdrafts

Long-term 
borrowings

Short-term 
borrowings

Finance 
lease 
liabilities

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

35
–
35
1
–
–
–
–
(10)
–
–

26

7
–
7
(2)
–
–
–
–
–
30
–
–

35

7,049
–
7,049
42
–
4
(2,553)
12
–
5,412
(1,293)

7,109
–
7,109
113
(26)
10
2,553
–
–
3,181
(6,376)

8,673

6,564

7,461
–
7,461
(117)
104
–
4
(3,328)
(9)
–
5,166
(2,232)

5,339
–
5,339
(233)
68
(26)
10
3,328
–
–
2,757
(4,134)

7,049

7,109

38
(38)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

4
(4)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

Total

US$m

14,231
(38)
14,193
156
(26)
14
–
12
(10)
8,593
(7,669)

15,263

12,811
(4)
12,807
(352)
172
(26)
14
–
(9)
30
7,923
(6,366)

14,193

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements30  Lease Liabilities

At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting policies (refer note 1)
–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additions
Disposals
Modifications to lease terms
Lease payments
Interest expense

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

95

2019
US$m

–
4,418
4,418
43
2
408
(58)
365
(1,170)
154

4,162

3,260
902

4,162

2018

US$m

–
4,402
4,402
(76)
14
553
(130)
673
(1,182)
164

4,418

3,523
895

4,418

Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease 
agreements do not impose any covenants other than the security interests in the leased assets that are held by the lessor.

The Group is not exposed to any residual guarantees in respect of the leases entered into at 31st December 2019 and 2018.

The Group has entered into lease contracts which have not commenced at 31st December 2019 amounting to US$108 million 
(2018: US$15 million).

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements96

31  Creditors

Trade creditors
–  third parties
–  associates
–  joint ventures

Accruals
Other amounts due to joint ventures
Rental and other refundable deposits
Deferred consideration payable
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments
Other creditors
Financial liabilities
Contract liabilities (refer note 3)
Gross estimated losses on insurance contracts
Rental income received in advance
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

2019
US$m

4,865
63
210
5,138
2,025
143
426
77
19
144
613
8,585
1,010
193
41
341
79

10,249

356
9,893

10,249

3,972
5,607
433
237

2018

US$m

5,412
85
209
5,706
1,929
142
411
56
10
52
613
8,919
1,074
178
36
326
83

10,616

341
10,275

10,616

3,925
6,185
272
234

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

10,249

10,616

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements97

32  Provisions

2019
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting 
policies (refer note 1)

–  as restated
Exchange differences
Additional provisions
Disposals
Unused amounts reversed
Utilised

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

2018
At 1st January
–  as previously reported
–  change in accounting 
policies (refer note 1)

–  as restated
Exchange differences
New subsidiaries
Additional provisions
Unused amounts reversed
Utilised

At 31st December

Non-current
Current

Motor 
vehicle 
warranties

Closure 
cost 
provisions

Obligations 
under 
onerous 
leases

Reinstate-
ment and 
restoration 
costs

Statutory 
employee 
entitlements

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Others

US$m

Total

US$m

63

– 
63
1
9
–
–
(3)

70

–
70

70

58

– 
58
(1)
–
10
–
(4)

63

–
63

63

93

101

(25) 
68
1
12
–
(9)
(40)

32

1
31

32

50

(6) 
44
(2)
–
53
(7)
(20)

68

7
61

68

(101) 
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

14

 (14)
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

101

112 
213
2
12
(2)
(2)
(7)

216

184
32

216

64

118 
182
(2)
25
15
(4)
(3)

213

184
29

213

124

– 
124
5
20
–
(1)
(1)

147

113
34

147

121

– 
121
(8)
–
13
–
(2)

124

100
24

124

26

– 
26
1
4
–
–
(4)

27

16
11

27

22

– 
22
(1)
–
7
(1)
(1)

26

14
12

26

508

(14)
494
10
57
(2)
(12)
(55)

492

314
178

492

329

98
427
(14)
25
98
(12)
(30)

494

305
189

494

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

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

Provisions for reinstatement and restoration costs comprised the estimated costs, to be incurred by the Group as lessees, 
in dismantling and removing the underlying assets, restoring the sites on which they are located or restoring the underlying 
assets to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the leases.

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

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements98

33  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
(a) Cash generated from operations

By nature:
Operating profit
Adjustments for:
  Depreciation and amortisation (refer note 33(b))
  Change in fair value of investment properties
  Profit on sale of subsidiaries
  Profit on sale of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
  Loss on sale of other associates and joint ventures
  Profit on sale of other investments
  Profit on sale of right-of-use assets
  Profit on sale of tangible assets
  Loss on sale of repossessed collateral of finance companies
  Fair value (gain)/loss on other investments
  Fair value (gain)/loss on agricultural produce

Impairment of intangible assets
(Reversal of impairment)/impairment of tangible assets
Impairment of right-of-use assets
Impairment of bearer plant
Impairment of debtors

  Write down of stocks and work in progress
  Reversal of write down of stocks and work in progress
  Gain on modifications to lease terms
  Change in provisions
  Net foreign exchange losses
  Amortisation of borrowing costs for financial services companies
  Options granted under employee share option schemes
  Recognition of previous deferred fair value gain on land

Change in working capital:

Increase in concession rights
(Increase)/decrease in properties for sale
Increase in stocks and work in progress
Increase in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Increase in pension obligations

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

4,735

4,508

2,406
832
(29)
(1,507)
9
(4)
(3)
(2)
60
(71)
(5)
22
(3)
11
8
121
75
(44)
(4)
37
3
10
4
–
1,926

(77)
(29)
(115)
(472)
(743)
44
(1,392)

5,269

2,184
(1,251)
(178)
–
46
(3)
(9)
(29)
54
476
10
127
203
93
–
227
80
(33)
(6)
75
18
10
5
(34)
2,065

(20)
169
(466)
(1,539)
845
34
(977)

5,596

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(b) Depreciation and amortisation

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

(c) Purchase of subsidiaries

Non-current assets
Current assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Goodwill
Adjustment for non-controlling interests
Total consideration
Adjustment for contingent consideration
Net borrowings repaid at date of acquisition
Payment for deferred consideration
Adjustment for deferred consideration
Carrying value of associates and joint ventures
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries acquired

Net cash outflow

99

2019
US$m

141
70
13
1,003
92
18
1,069

2,406

2018

US$m

137
68
4
1,103
93
17
762

2,184

2019
Fair value

US$m

2018
Fair value

US$m

3
72
(8)
(3)
64
4
(14)
54
(10)
–
–
–
(15)
(1)

28

1,310
145
(352)
(174)
929
272
(57)
1,144
–
148
82
(25)
(44)
(18)

1,287

For the subsidiaries acquired during 2019, the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition dates are 
provisional and will be finalised within one year after the acquisition dates.

The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition dates of certain subsidiaries acquired during 2018 
were finalised in 2019 and the comparative figures have been adjusted.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements100

33  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(c) Purchase of subsidiaries (continued)
Net cash outflow for purchase of subsidiaries in 2018 included US$55 million for Dairy Farm’s acquisition of an additional 
51% interest in Rose Pharmacy, a health and beauty stores chain in the Philippines, increasing its controlling interest to 
100%; and US$1,150 million (including repayment of net borrowings of US$148 million) for Astra’s acquisition of a 95% 
interest in PT Agincourt Resources, a gold mining company. In addition, there were cash outflows of US$69 million and 
US$13 million for Astra’s payment of deferred consideration for investments in toll road concessions and acquisition of an 
80% interest in PT Suprabari Mapanindo Mineral, a coal mining company, respectively, in 2017.

Goodwill in 2018 mainly arose from the acquisitions of Rose Pharmacy of US$99 million, attributable to the leading market 
position and retail network in the Philippines; and PT Agincourt Resources of US$171 million, attributable to the requirement 
to recognise deferred tax on the difference between the fair value and the tax value of the assets at the date of acquisition.
None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

(d) Purchase of associates and joint ventures in 2019 mainly included US$553 million for Hongkong Land’s investments 
primarily in the Chinese mainland; US$168 million for Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s additional interest in Truong Hai Auto 
Corporation; US$208 million and US$42 million for Astra’s investments in toll road concessions and capital injections into 
its associates and joint ventures, respectively; and US$64 million for Jardine Strategic’s 20% interest in Livi VB Limited, 
a virtual bank in Hong Kong.

Purchases in 2018 mainly included US$834 million for Hongkong Land’s investments in the Chinese mainland, Thailand and 
Vietnam; US$220 million related to Dairy Farm’s acquisition of a 20% interest in Robinsons Retail (refer note 15); and 
US$99 million for Astra’s investments in toll road concessions. 

(e) Purchase of other investments in 2019 mainly included Astra’s additional investment in Gojek and investments in other 
securities of US$100 million and US$299 million, respectively.

Purchases in 2018 included US$200 million and US$62 million for Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s investments in shares in Toyota 
Motor Corporation and additional shares in Vietnam Dairy Products increasing its interest to 10.6%, respectively; and 
US$150 million and US$280 million for Astra’s investments in Gojek and other securities, respectively.

(f ) Advance to associates and joint ventures in 2019 and 2018 mainly included Hongkong Land’s advance to its property 
joint ventures.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements101

33  Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (continued)
(g) Advance from and repayment from associates and joint ventures in 2019 and 2018 mainly included advance from and 
repayment from Hongkong Land’s property joint ventures. 

(h) Sale of other investments in 2019 comprised US$158 million in Hongkong Land and US$276 million in Astra.  

Sale in 2018 mainly included Astra’s sale of securities.

(i) Change in interests in subsidiaries

Increase in attributable interests
–  Jardine Strategic
–  Hongkong Land
–  Mandarin Oriental
–  other
Decrease in attributable interests

2019
US$m

(253)
–
(5)
(19)
–

(277)

2018

US$m

(203)
(131)
(33)
(200)
4

(563)

Increase in attributable interests in other subsidiaries in 2018 included US$196 million for Astra’s acquisition of the 
remaining 25% interest in Astra Sedaya Finance, a consumer financing company, from Permata Bank, increasing its 
controlling interest to 100%.

(j) Cash outflows for leases

Lease rentals paid
Additions to right-of-use assets

The above cash outflows are included in
–  operating activities
–  investing activities
–  financing activities

(k) Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents

Bank balances and other liquid funds (refer note 22)
Bank overdrafts (refer note 29)

2019
US$m

(1,346)
(60)

(1,406)

(330)
(60)
(1,016)

(1,406)

2019
US$m

7,183
(26)

7,157

2018

US$m

(1,316)
(32)

(1,348)

(298)
(32)
(1,018)

(1,348)

2018

US$m

4,988
(35)

4,953

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements102

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

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

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

2019

2018

Positive 
 fair 
 value

US$m

Negative 
 fair 
 value

US$m

Positive 
 fair 
 value

US$m

Negative 
 fair 
 value

US$m

2
1
35
–
–

38

–
1
10

11

4
10
82
38
6

140

1
–
3

4

6
3
174
–
–

183

–
2
4

6

–
2
40
–
–

42

–
–
10

10

Forward foreign exchange contracts
The contract amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31st December 2019 were US$813 million 
(2018: US$2,844 million). Included in 2018 outstanding amount were contracts totalling US$2.1 billion relating to the sale of 
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (refer note 9).

Interest rate swaps and caps
The notional principal amounts of the outstanding interest rate swap and cap contracts at 31st December 2019 were 
US$799 million (2018: US$600 million).

At 31st December 2019, the fixed interest rates relating to interest rate swaps and caps varied from 1.2% to 2.7% 
(2018: 0.9% to 3.1%) per annum.

The fair values of interest rate swaps at 31st December 2019 were based on the estimated cash flows discounted at market 
rates ranging from 0.7% to 2.9% (2018: 1.9% to 3.1%) per annum.

Cross currency swaps
The contract amounts of the outstanding cross currency swap contracts at 31st December 2019 were US$4,175 million 
(2018: US$3,960 million). 

Forward commodity contracts, commodity zero collars and commodity options
The contract amounts of the outstanding forward commodity contracts and commodity zero collars at 31st December 2019 
were US$429 million (2018: nil) and US$84 million (2018: nil), respectively.

The Group also entered into commodity options with outstanding contract amounts at 31st December 2019 totalled 
US$8 million (2018: nil). 

The outstanding interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps of an aggregate notional principal and contract amount of 
US$4.9 billion are impacted by the IBOR reform. 75% of these will mature after 2021.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements35  Commitments

Capital commitments:
Authorised not contracted
–  joint ventures
–  other

Contracted not provided
–  joint ventures
–  other

103

2019
US$m

–
1,522
1,522

1,054
355
1,409

2,931

2018

US$m

–
1,415
1,415

1,359
396
1,755

3,170

In February 2020, Hongkong Land secured a prime, predominantly commercial site in the Xuhui District of Shanghai for a 
consideration of RMB31 billion (equivalent to approximately US$4.4 billion). The project mainly comprises office and retail 
space with a developable area of 1.1 million square metres, and will be developed in multiple phases to 2027. 

Operating lease commitments for short-term and low-value leases:
Total commitments
–  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

Total future sublease payments receivable amounted to US$16 million (2018: US$25 million).

2019
US$m

2018

US$m

33
16
8
4
3
4

68

21
8
4
1
1
2

37

36  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.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements104

37  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 most significant of such transactions relate to the purchases of 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 2019 amounted to US$5,446 million (2018: US$5,449 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 2019 amounted 
to US$664 million (2018: US$637 million).

The Group manages six (2018: six) associate and joint venture hotels. Management fees received by the Group in 2019 from 
these managed hotels amounted to US$15 million (2018: US$15 million).

Permata Bank provides banking services to the Group. The Group’s deposits with Permata Bank at 31st December 2019 
amounted to US$437 million (2018: US$345 million).

Amounts of outstanding balances with associates and joint ventures are included in debtors and creditors, as appropriate 
(refer notes 17 and 31).

Details of Directors’ remuneration (being the key management personnel compensation) are shown on page 141 under the 
heading of Directors’ Appointment, Retirement, Remuneration and Service Contracts.

38  Summarised Balance Sheet of the Company
Included below is certain summarised balance sheet information of the Company disclosed in accordance with Bermuda law.

Subsidiaries
Current assets

Total assets

Share capital (refer note 23)
Share premium and capital reserves (refer note 25)
Revenue and other reserves
Shareholders’ funds
Current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Subsidiaries are shown at cost less amounts provided.

2019
US$m

1,659
811

2,470

183
27
2,237
2,447
23

2,470

2018

US$m

1,659
577

2,236

184
62
1,969
2,215
21

2,236

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements105

Proportion of ordinary
shares and voting powers at
31st December 2019 held by 
non-controlling 
interests

the Group

39  Principal Subsidiaries
The Group’s principal subsidiaries at 31st December 2019 are set out below:

Dairy Farm International 

Holdings Ltd

Country of 
incorporation/ 
principal place 
of business

Bermuda/Greater 
China and 
Southeast Asia

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd Bermuda/Greater 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd

Jardine Matheson Ltd

Jardine Motors Group 

Holdings Ltd

Jardine Pacific Holdings Ltd

China and 
Southeast Asia

Singapore/ 
Southeast Asia

Bermuda/ 
Hong Kong

Bermuda/  
Greater China and 
United Kingdom

Bermuda/  
Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Attributable 
interests

2019
%

66

2018

%

65

43

43

64

63

Nature of business

Grocery retail, 
convenience stores, 
health and beauty, 
home furnishings, 
restaurants and other 
retailing

Property development 
& investment, leasing 
& management

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

%

78

50

75

Group management

100

100

100

Motor trading

100

100

100*

Engineering & 
construction, transport 
services, restaurants 
and IT services

100

100

100

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd† Bermuda/  

Holding

85

84

Mandarin Oriental 
International Ltd

Matheson & Co., Ltd

Greater China and 
Southeast Asia

Bermuda/ 
Worldwide

Hotel management & 
ownership

England/  
United Kingdom

Holding and 
management

PT Astra International Tbk

Indonesia/ 
Indonesia

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

66

66

100

100

32

32

85

78

100

50

%

22

50

25

–

–

–

15

22

–

50

All subsidiaries are included in the consolidation.

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 is directly held by the Company. All other subsidiaries are held through subsidiaries.
† Jardine Strategic held 58% (2018: 58%) of the share capital of the Company.

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40  Principal Accounting Policies
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 includes the fair value at the acquisition date of any contingent consideration. The Group recognises the 
non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the recognised 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 recognises 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 
recognised in profit and loss.

All material intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised 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 recognised 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.

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 recognised in other 
comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under exchange reserves. On the disposal of these investments, such 
exchange differences are recognised in profit and loss. Exchange differences on other investments measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive income are recognised in other comprehensive income as part of the gains and losses arising 
from changes in their fair value. All other exchange differences are recognised 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.

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Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortisation and are tested for impairment annually and whenever 
there is an indication that the assets may be impaired. Assets that are subject to amortisation 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 recognised 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 recognised 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) Concession rights are operating rights for toll roads under service concession arrangements. The cost of the construction 
services is amortised based on traffic volume projections.

(iv) Deferred exploration costs relating to mining resources are capitalised when the rights of tenure of a mining area are 
current and is considered probable that the costs will be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the 
area. Deferred exploration costs are amortised using the unit of production method, and are assessed for impairment if facts 
and circumstances indicate that impairment may exist.

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

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Freehold properties comprised land and buildings. Freehold land is stated at cost less any impairment. No depreciation is 
provided on freehold land as it is deemed to have an indefinite life. Buildings on freehold and leasehold land are stated at 
cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment. 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 and gold 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 and gold mining areas following the 
completion of production.

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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
–  hotels
–  others
Surface, finishes and services of hotel properties
Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Furniture, equipment and motor vehicles

21 to 150 years
14 to 116 years
20 to 30 years
shorter of unexpired lease term or useful life
2 to 25 years
2 to 25 years 

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 recognised by reference to their carrying amount.

Leases
At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if 
the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

Lease contracts may contain lease and non-lease components. The Group allocates the consideration in the contract to 
lease and non-lease component based on their relative stand-alone prices. For property leases where the Group is a lessee, 
it has elected not to separate lease and immaterial non-lease components and accounts for these items as a single 
lease component.

(i) As a lessee
The Group enters into property leases for use as retail stores and offices, as well as leases for plant & machinery and motor 
vehicles for use in its operations.

The Group recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities at the lease commencement dates, that is the dates the 
underlying assets are available for use. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and 
impairment, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of the right-of-use assets includes amounts of 
the initial measurement of lease liabilities recognised, lease payments made at or before the commencement dates less any 
lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and restoration costs. Right-of-use assets are depreciated using the 
straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives and the lease terms.

When right-of-use assets meet the definition of investment properties, they are presented in investment properties, and are 
initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at fair value, in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy.

The Group also has interests in leasehold land for use in its operations. Lump sum payments were made upfront to acquire 
these land interests from their previous registered owners or governments in the jurisdictions where the land is located. 
There are no ongoing payments to be made under the term of the land leases, other than insignificant lease renewal costs or 
payments based on rateable value set by the relevant government authorities. These payments are stated at cost and are 
amortised over the term of the lease which includes the renewal period if the lease can be renewed by the Group without 
significant cost.

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease terms. Lease payments 
include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease 
payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease 
payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised and payments of penalties 
for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising that option. The variable lease payments that do not 
depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the 
payment occurs.

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In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease 
commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. Lease liabilities are measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is 
increased by the interest costs on the lease liabilities and decreased by lease payments made.

The carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured when there is a change in the lease term, or there is a change in future 
lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, or there is a change in the Group’s estimate of the amount 
expected to be payable under a residual guarantee, or there is a change arising from the reassessment of whether the 
Group will be reasonably certain to exercise an extension or a termination option. When the lease liability is remeasured, 
a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the 
carrying amount of right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low value assets (i.e. US$5,000 
or less) and short-term leases. Low value assets comprised IT equipment and small items of office furniture. Short-term 
leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Lease payments associated with these leases are recognised on a 
straight-line basis as an expense in profit and loss over the lease term.

Lease liabilities are classified as non-current liabilities unless payments are within 12 months from the balance sheet date.

(ii) As a lessor
The Group enters into contracts with lease components as a lessor primarily on its investment properties. These leases are 
operating leases as they do not transfer the risk and rewards incidental to the underlying investment properties. The Group 
recognises the lease payments received under these operating leases on a straight line basis over the lease term as part of 
revenue in the profit and loss.

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 commercial properties are calculated on the discounted net rental 
income allowing for reversionary potential. The market value of residential properties are arrived at by reference to market 
evidence of transaction prices for similar properties. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit and loss.

Bearer plants
Bearer plants are stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment loss. The cost of bearer plants includes 
costs incurred for field preparation, planting, fertilising and maintenance, capitalisation of borrowing costs incurred on loans 
used to finance the development of immature bearer plants and an allocation of other indirect costs based on planted 
hectares. Bearer plants 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. Depreciation of mature bearer plants commences in the year 
when the bearer plants are mature using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 20 years. Agricultural 
produce growing on bearer plants comprise oil palm fruits which are measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are 
recorded in the profit and loss.

Investments
The Group classifies its investments into the following measurement categories:

(i) Those to be measured subsequently at fair value, either through other comprehensive income or through profit and loss; and

(ii) Those to be measured at amortised cost.

The classification is based on the management’s business model and their contractual cash flows characteristics.

Equity investments are measured at fair value with fair value gains and losses recognised in profit and loss, unless 
management has elected to recognise the fair value gains and losses through other comprehensive income. For equity 
investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, gains or losses realised upon disposal are not 
reclassified to profit and loss.

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Debt investments that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for sale, where the cash flows represent solely 
payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. On disposal, the 
cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit and loss.

Debt investments that are held for collection of contractual cash flows till maturity, where the cash flows represent solely 
payments of principal and interest, are measured at amortised cost. Any gain or loss arising on disposal is recognised in 
profit and loss.

At initial recognition, the Group measures an investment at its fair value plus, in the case of the investment not at fair value 
through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the investment. Transaction costs 
of investments carried at fair value through profit and loss are expensed in profit and loss.

Investments with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are 
solely payment of principal and interest.

The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with both types of debt investments. 
They are considered ‘credit impaired’ when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash 
flows have occurred. Any impairment is recognised in profit and loss.

All purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to 
purchase or sell the investments.

Investments are classified as non-current assets, unless in the case of debt investments with maturities less than 12 months 
after the balance sheet date, are classified as current assets.

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

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

Debtors
Financing and trade debtors are recognised initially at the amount of consideration that is unconditional and measured 
subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Finance lease receivables are shown as the finance 
lease receivables plus the guaranteed residual values at the end of the lease period, net of unearned finance lease income, 
security deposits and provision for doubtful receivables. A contract asset arises if the Group has a right to consideration in 
exchange for goods or services the Group has transferred to a customer, that is conditional on something other than the 
passage of time. Repossessed collateral 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 amortised cost except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. The Group assesses on a forward-
looking basis using the three stages expected credit losses model on potential losses associated with its consumer 
financing debtors and financing lease receivables. The impairment measurement is subject to whether there has been a 
significant increase in credit risk. For trade debtors and contract assets, the Group applied the simplified approach as 
permitted by IFRS 9, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the debtors. 
Provision for impairment is established by considering potential financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the 
debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments. The carrying amount of the 
asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised 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.

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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, 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 recognised in profit and loss.

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

Borrowings and borrowing costs
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. In subsequent periods, borrowings are 
stated at amortised 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 amortised cost basis until extinguished on conversion or maturity of the bond. The remainder of 
the proceeds is allocated to the conversion option which is recognised 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 recognised in profit 
and loss.

Borrowing costs relating to major development projects are capitalised until the asset is substantially completed. 
Capitalised 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 recognised in profit and loss, except to the extent that 
it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or direct in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised 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 realised 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 recognised to the extent that it 
is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses can be utilised.

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Employee benefits
(i) 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 recognised in 
other comprehensive income in the year in which they occur.

Past service costs are recognised immediately in profit and loss.

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

(ii) 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 recognised 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 recognised in profit and loss.

Derivative financial instruments
The Group only enters into derivative financial instruments in order to hedge underlying exposures and not as speculative 
investments. Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered 
into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognising 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 recognised 
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.

At inception of the hedge relationship, the Group documents the economic relationship between hedging instruments and 
hedged items including whether changes in the cash flows of the hedging instruments are expected to offset changes in the 
cash flows of hedged items. The Group documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking its hedge 
transactions.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges and that are highly effective, 
are recognised 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. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate borrowings is 
recognised in profit and loss within finance costs, together with changes in the fair value of the hedged fixed rate borrowings 
attributable to interest rate risk. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised in profit and loss. 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 amortised 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 recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under hedging reserves. Changes in the fair value 
relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit and loss. Where the hedged item results in the 
recognition of a non-financial asset or of a non-financial liability, the deferred gains and losses are included in the initial 

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measurement of the cost of the asset or liability. The deferred amounts are ultimately recognised in profit and loss as the 
hedged item affects profit and loss. 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. The gain or loss 
relating to the effective portion of the interest rate swaps hedging variable rate borrowings is recognised in profit and loss 
within finance cost at the same time as the interest expense on the hedged borrowings. 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 recognised when the committed or forecasted transaction 
ultimately is recognised 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 IFRS 9. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments 
that do not qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9 are recognised 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 recognised in other comprehensive income 
and accumulated in exchange reserves; the gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit 
and loss.

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

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

Premiums on insurance contracts are recognised 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 recognised 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.

Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally 
enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and 
settle the liability simultaneously. The legally enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be 
enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the company or the 
counterparty.

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 equity investments which are measured at fair value through profit and loss; 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.

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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. 
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 recognised as a liability at the balance sheet date.

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

Revenue recognition
(i) Property
Properties for sale
Revenue from properties for sale is recognised when or as the control of the property is transferred to the customer. Revenue 
consists of the fair value of the consideration received and receivable, net of value added tax, rebates and discounts. 
Proceeds received in advance for pre-sale are recorded as contract liabilities. Depending on the terms of the contract and the 
laws that apply to the contract, control of the property may transfer over time or at a point in time.

If control of the property transfers over time, revenue is recognised over the period of the contract by reference to the 
progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. Otherwise, revenue is recognised at a point in time 
when the customer obtains control of the property.

The progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation is measured based on the Group’s efforts or 
inputs to the satisfaction of the performance obligation, by reference to the contract costs incurred up to the end of reporting 
period as a percentage of total estimated costs for each contract.

For properties for sale under development and sales contract for which the control of the property is transferred at a point in 
time, revenue is recognised when the customer obtains the physical possession or the legal title of the completed property 
and the Group has present right to payment and the collection of the consideration is probable.

Investment properties
Rental income from investment properties are accounted for on an accrual basis over the lease terms.

(ii) Motor vehicles
Revenue from the sale of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, and rendering of aftersales services, is recognised through 
dealership structures. In instances where the contracts with customers include multiple deliverables, the separate 
performance obligations are identified. The transaction price, which is represented by the consideration fixed in the contract 
and net of discounts if any, is then allocated to each performance obligation based on their relative stand-alone selling 
prices. When a stand-alone selling price is not directly observable, it is estimated. Revenue from the sale of motor vehicles is 
recognised when control of the motor vehicles is transferred to the customer, which generally coincides with the point of 
delivery. Revenue from the aftersales services is recognised when the services are rendered. In instances where payments 
are received in advance from customers but there are unfulfilled aftersales services obligations by the Group, a contract 
liability is recognised for which revenue is subsequently recognised over time as the services are rendered.

(iii) Retail and restaurants
Revenue from retail includes sales from the supermarket and hypermarkets, health and beauty stores, and home furnishing 
stores. Revenue consists of the fair value of goods sold to customers, net of returns, discounts and sales related taxes. Sale 
of goods is recognised at the point of sale, when the control of the asset is transferred to the customers, and is recorded at 
the net amount received from customers.

Revenue from restaurants comprises the sale of food and beverages and is recognised at the point when the Group sells the 
food and beverages to the customer and payment is due immediately when the customer purchases the food and beverages.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements115

(iv) Financial services
Revenue from consumer financing and finance leases is recognised over the term of the respective contracts based on a 
constant rate of return on the net investment, using the effective interest method. Revenue from insurance premiums is 
recognised 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.

(v) Engineering, heavy equipment, mining, construction and energy
Engineering
Revenue from engineering, including supplying, installing and servicing engineering equipment is recognised over time 
based on the enforceable right to payment for the performance completed to date and using the output method on the basis 
of direct measurements of the value to customer of the Group’s performance to date, as evidenced by the certification by 
qualified architects and/or surveyors. When there is more than one single performance obligation under a contract or any 
contract modification creates a separate performance obligation, the revenue will be allocated to each performance 
obligation based on their relative stand-alone selling prices. Payments received in advance from customers but there are 
unfulfilled obligations, are recognised as contract liabilities.

Claims, variations and liquidated damages are accounted for as variable consideration and are included in contract revenue 
provided that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur in the future.

Heavy equipment
Revenue from heavy equipment includes sale of heavy equipment and rendering of maintenance services. In instances 
where the contracts with customers include multiple deliverables, the separate performance obligations are identified and 
generally referred as sale of heavy equipment and rendering of maintenance services. The transaction price, which is 
represented by the consideration fixed in the contract and net of discounts if any, is then allocated to each performance 
obligation based on their relative stand-alone selling prices. Revenue from the sale of heavy equipment is recognised when 
control of the heavy equipment is transferred to the customer, which generally coincides with the point of delivery. Payments 
from customers for maintenance services are received in advance and recognised as a contract liability. Revenue from the 
maintenance services is recognised based on the actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion 
of the total services to be reported, as soon as it can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is measured by reference 
to cost incurred to date compared to estimated total costs for each contract.

Mining
Revenue from mining includes contract mining services and through the Group’s own production. The performance 
obligations identified under contract mining services relate to the extraction of mining products and removal of overburden 
on behalf of the customers. Revenue is recognised when the services are rendered by reference to the volume of mining 
products extracted and overburden removed at contracted rates, and payment is due upon delivery. Revenue from its own 
mining production is recognised when control of the output is transferred to the customer, which generally coincides with 
the point of delivery.

Construction
Revenue from construction includes contracts to provide construction and foundation services for building, civil and 
maritime works. Under the contracts, the Group’s construction activities creates or enhances an asset or work in progress 
that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced, and hence revenue is recognised over time by reference to 
the progress towards completing the construction works. Under this method, the revenue recognised is based on the latest 
estimate of the total value of the contract and actual completion rate determined by reference to the physical state of 
progress of the works.

Claims, variations and liquidated damages are accounted for as variable consideration and are included in contract revenue 
provided that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur in the future.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements116

(vi) Hotels
Revenue from hotel ownership comprises amounts earned in respect of rental of rooms, food and beverage sales, and other 
ancillary services and goods supplied by the subsidiary hotels. Revenue is recognised over the period when rooms are 
occupied or services are performed. Revenue from the sale of food and beverages and goods is recognised at the point of 
sale when the food and beverages and goods are delivered to customers. Payment is due immediately when the hotel guest 
occupies the room and receives the services and goods.

Revenue from hotel and residences branding and management comprises gross fees earned from the branding and 
management of all the hotels and residences operated by the Group. Branding and management fees are recognised over 
time as determined by the relevant contract, taking into account the performance of the hotels, and the sales and operating 
expenses of the residences. Fees charged to the subsidiary hotels are eliminated upon consolidation. Hotels and residences 
are invoiced in accordance with the terms of contract and fees are payable when invoiced.

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

41  Standards and Amendments Issued But Not Yet Effective
‘Interest Rate Benchmark Reform: Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7’ (effective 1st January 2020) was issued in 
September 2019. The Group has elected to early adopt the amendments in 2019 (refer note 1). 

IFRS 17 ‘Insurance Contracts’ (effective from 1st January 2021) and a number of other new amendments, which are effective 
for accounting periods beginning after 2019, have also been published and will be adopted by the Group from their effective 
dates. IFRS 17 will only have an effect on the Group’s insurance companies in Indonesia. The Group is currently assessing the 
potential impact of IFRS 17 and the amendments but expects their adoption will not have a significant effect on the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
117

42  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 minimise 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, foreign currency options, and commodity forward contracts and 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. Hedge accounting is applied to remove the accounting mismatch 
between the hedging instrument and the hedged item. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of the hedging 
instrument is deferred into the cash flow hedge reserve through other comprehensive income and will be recognised in profit 
and loss when the hedged item affects profit and loss. In general, the volatility in profit or loss can be reduced by applying 
hedge accounting.

Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through periodic prospective 
effectiveness assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging 
instrument.

For hedges of foreign currency purchases, the Group enters into hedge relationships where the critical terms of the hedging 
instrument match exactly with the terms of the hedged item. The Group assesses whether the derivative designated in each 
hedging relationship has been and expected to be effective in offsetting changes in cash flow of the hedged item using the 
hypothetical derivative method.

In hedges of foreign currency purchases, ineffectiveness may arise if the timing of the forecast transaction changes from 
what was originally estimated, or if there are changes in the credit risk of the Group or the derivative counterparty.

The Group enters into interest rate swaps and caps that have similar critical terms as the hedged item, such as reference 
rate, reset dates, payment dates, maturities and notional amount. The Group does not hedge 100% of its loans, therefore the 
hedged item is identified as a proportion of the outstanding loans up to the notional amount of the swaps. As all critical 
terms matched during the year, effective economic relationship existed between the swaps and the loans.

Hedge ineffectiveness for interest rate swaps is assessed using the same principles as for hedges of foreign currency 
purchases. It may occur due to: (i) the credit value/debit value adjustment on the interest rate swaps which is not matched 
by the loan; and (ii) differences in critical terms between the interest rate swaps and loans. The ineffectiveness during 2019 
or 2018 in relation to interest rate swaps was not material.

(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.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements118

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 2019 the Group’s Indonesian rupiah functional entities had 
United States dollar denominated net monetary liabilities of US$320 million (2018: net monetary assets of US$106 million). 
At 31st December 2019, 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$24 million lower/higher (2018: US$8 million 
higher/lower), arising from foreign exchange gains/losses taken on translation. The impact on amounts attributable to the 
shareholders of the Company would be US$4 million lower/higher (2018: US$2 million higher/lower). This sensitivity 
analysis ignores any offsetting foreign exchange factors and has been determined assuming that the change in foreign 
exchange rates had occurred at the balance sheet date. The stated change represents management’s assessment of 
reasonably possible changes in foreign exchange rates over the period until the next annual balance sheet date. There are 
no other significant monetary balances held by Group companies at 31st December 2019 that are denominated in a 
non-functional currency. Differences resulting from the translation of financial statements into the Group’s presentation 
currency are not taken into consideration.

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

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 2019 the 
Group’s interest rate hedge exclusive of the financial services companies was 40% (2018: 39%), with an average tenor of 
six years (2018: six years). The financial services companies borrow predominately at a fixed rate. The interest rate profile of 
the Group’s borrowings after taking into account hedging transactions are set out in note 29.

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.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements119

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 2019, 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$9 million (2018: US$5 million) lower/higher, and hedging reserves would have 
been US$99 million (2018: US$92 million) higher/lower as a result of fair value changes to cash flow hedges. The sensitivity 
analysis has been determined assuming that the change in interest rates had occurred at the balance sheet date and had 
been applied to the exposure to interest rate risk for both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments in existence at 
that date. There is no significant sensitivity resulting from interest rate caps and collars. The 100 basis point increase or 
decrease represents management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in those interest rates which have the most 
impact on the Group, specifically the United States, Hong Kong and Indonesian rates, over the period until the next annual 
balance sheet date. In the case of effective fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the hedged items caused by 
interest rate movements balance out in the profit and loss account against changes in the fair value of the hedging 
instruments. Changes in market interest rates affect the interest income or expense of non-derivative variable-interest 
financial instruments, the interest payments of which are not designated as hedged items of cash flow hedges against 
interest rate risks. As a consequence, they are included in the calculation of profit after tax sensitivities. Changes in the 
market interest rate of financial instruments that were designated as hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge to hedge 
payment fluctuations resulting from interest rate movements affect the hedging reserves and are therefore taken into 
consideration in the equity-related sensitivity calculations.

Price risk
The Group is exposed to securities price risk because of its equity investments which are measured at fair value through 
profit and loss and debt investments which are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Gains and 
losses arising from changes in the fair value of these investments are recognised in profit and loss or other comprehensive 
income according to their classification. The performance of these investments are monitored regularly, together with an 
assessment of their relevance to the Group’s long-term strategic plans. Details of these investments are contained in 
note 16.

The Group’s interest in these investments are unhedged. At 31st December 2019, if the price of these investments 
had been 25% higher/lower with all other variables held constant, total equity would have been US$687 million 
(2018: US$661 million) higher/lower, of which US$520 million (2018: US$526 million) relating to equity investments 
would be reflected in operating profit as non-trading items. 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 coal, gold, steel rebar and 
copper. The Group considers the outlook for coal, gold, 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 and foreign currency 
options to hedge the price risk. To mitigate or hedge the price risk, Group entities may enter into a forward contract and 
foreign currency options to buy the commodity at a fixed price at a future date, or a forward contract to sell the commodity at 
a fixed price or pre-determined range of prices at a future date.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements120

(ii) Credit risk
The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to deposits with banks, contractual cash flows of debt investments carried at 
amortised cost and those measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, 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 utilisation of credit limits is regularly monitored. 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.

The Group’s debt investments are considered to be low risk investments. The investments are monitored for credit 
deterioration based on credit ratings from major rating agencies.

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

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

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

At 31st December 2019, total available borrowing facilities amounted to US$25.3 billion (2018: US$26.4 billion) of which 
US$15.3 billion (2018: US$14.2 billion) was drawn down. Undrawn committed facilities, in the form of revolving credit and 
term loan facilities, and undrawn uncommitted facilities totalled US$6.7 billion (2018: US$8.0 billion) and US$3.3 billion 
(2018: US$4.2 billion), respectively.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements121

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

Beyond 

Total
five  undiscounted
cash flows

years 

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Within
one
year

US$m

7,189
1,069
8,197

2,354
868
88

2,720
644
65

39

6

1

1,667
1,769

193

7,595
1,035
8,617

3,814
3,819

178

898
965

–

1,827
870
107

699
721

–

1,076
1,105

–

1,420
679
59

680
687

–

At 31st December 2019
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Creditors
Net settled derivative 

financial instruments
Gross settled derivative 
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on 

insurance contracts

At 31st December 2018
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Creditors
Gross settled derivative 
financial instruments

–  inflow
–  outflow
Estimated losses on 

insurance contracts

925
483
22

–

341
350

–

2,179
512
22

899
886

–

1,393
356
31

2,712
1,617
38

17,293
5,037
8,441

–

–

46

582
601

–

582
383
22

252
239

–

623
618

–

2,376
1,730
40

1,052
1,053

5,187
5,408

193

15,979
5,209
8,867

7,396
7,405

–

178

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 maximise benefits to shareholders and other stakeholders. Capital is equity as shown in the consolidated 
balance sheet plus net borrowings.

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 before 
taking into account the impact of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’. The gearing ratio is calculated as net borrowings divided by total equity. 
Net borrowings is calculated as total borrowings less bank balances and other liquid funds. Interest cover is calculated as 
the sum of underlying operating profit, before the deduction of amortisation/depreciation of right-of-use assets, net of 
actual lease payments; and share of results of associates and joint ventures, divided by net financing charges excluding 
interest on lease liabilities. 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.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements 
 
 
122

The ratios at 31st December 2019 and 2018 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)

2019

2018

7
12
12
14

10
16
15
17

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 values of listed securities and bonds are 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 derivative financial instruments are determined using rates quoted by the Group’s bankers at the balance 
sheet date. The rates for interest rate swaps and caps, cross-currency swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts are 
calculated by reference to market interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

The fair values of unlisted investments 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 values of other unlisted equity investments are 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 or 
discounted cash flow by projecting the cash inflows from these investments.

There were no changes in valuation techniques during the year.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements123

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

2019
Assets
Other investments
–  equity investments
–  debt investments

Derivative financial instruments at fair value
–  through other comprehensive income
–  through profit and loss

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments at fair value
–  through other comprehensive income
–  through profit and loss

2018
Assets
Other investments
–  equity investments
–  debt investments

Derivative financial instruments at fair value
–  through other comprehensive income
–  through profit and loss

Liabilities
Contingent consideration payable
Derivative financial instruments at fair value
–  through other comprehensive income
–  through profit and loss

Quoted 
 prices in active 
markets

Observable 
current market 
transactions

Unobservable 
inputs

US$m

US$m

US$m

1,667
669
2,336

–
–

2,336

–

–
–

–

1,792
540
2,332

–
–

2,332

–

–
–

–

52
–
52

38
11

101

–

(140)
(4)

(144)

57
–
57

183
6

246

–

(42)
(10)

(52)

361
–
361

–
–

361

(19)

–
–

(19)

253
–
253

–
–

253

(10)

–
–

(10)

Total

US$m

2,080
669
2,749

38
11

2,798

(19)

(140)
(4)

(163)

2,102
540
2,642

183
6

2,831

(10)

(42)
(10)

(62)

There were no transfers among the three categories during the year ended 31st December 2019 and 2018.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial Statements124

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

Unlisted equity investments
2019
US$m

2018

US$m

At 1st January
Exchange differences
Additions
Disposals
Net change in fair value during the year included in profit and loss

At 31st December

253
10
112
(16)
2

361

107
(13)
163
–
(4)

253

(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.

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Notes to the Financial StatementsFinancial instruments by category
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, together with carrying amounts at 31st December 2019 and 2018 
are as follows:

125

Fair value 
of hedging 
instruments

Fair value 
through 

Fair value
through other
profit and  comprehensive
income

loss 

Financial 
assets at 
amortised 
costs

Other 
financial 
liabilities

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

2019
Financial assets 
measured at 
fair value

Other investments
–  equity investments
–  debt investments
Derivative financial 

instruments

Financial assets 

not measured at 
fair value

Debtors
Bank balances

Financial liabilities 
measured at 
fair value

Derivative financial 

instruments

Contingent 

consideration 
payable

Financial liabilities 
not measured at 
fair value
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Trade and other 

payable excluding 
non-financial 
liabilities

–
–

49

49

–
–

–

(144)

–

(144)

–
–

–

–

2,080
–

–

2,080

–
669

–

669

–
–

–

–

(19)

(19)

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

9,031
7,183

16,214

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

Total 
carrying 
amount

US$m

Fair 
 value

US$m

2,080
669

2,080
669

49

49

2,798

2,798

9,031
7,183

9,117
7,183

16,214

16,300

(144)

(144)

(19)

(163)

(19)

(163)

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

(15,263)
(4,162)

(15,263)
(4,162)

(15,451)
(4,162)

(8,422)

(8,422)

(8,422)

(27,847)

(27,847)

(28,035)

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Fair value 
of hedging 
instruments

Fair value 
through 

Fair value
through other
profit and  comprehensive
income

loss 

Financial 
assets at 
amortised 
costs

Other 
financial 
liabilities

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

2018
Financial assets 
measured at 
fair value

Other investments
–  equity investments
–  debt investments
Derivative financial 

instruments

Financial assets 

not measured at 
fair value

Debtors
Bank balances

Financial liabilities 
measured at 
fair value

Derivative financial 

instruments

Contingent 

consideration 
payable

Financial liabilities 
not measured at 
fair value
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities
Trade and other 

payable excluding 
non-financial 
liabilities

–
–

189

189

–
–

–

(52)

–

(52)

–
–

–

–

2,102
–

–

2,102

–
540

–

540

–
–

–

–

(10)

(10)

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

8,621
4,988

13,609

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

Total 
carrying 
amount

US$m

Fair 
 value

US$m

2,102
540

189

2,831

2,102
540

189

2,831

8,621
4,988

8,687
4,988

13,609

13,675

(52)

(52)

(10)

(62)

(10)

(62)

–
–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

(14,193)
(4,418)

(14,193)
(4,418)

(14,376)
(4,418)

(8,857)

(8,857)

(8,857)

(27,468)

(27,468)

(27,651)

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43  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. Actual results may 
differ from these accounting estimates. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant effect on the reported 
amounts of assets and liabilities, and income and expenses 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, concession rights, tangible assets, right-of-use assets, investment properties and bearer plants 
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, or joint control, requiring classification as a joint venture.

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, the Chinese mainland and Singapore, capitalisation rates in the range 
of 2.75% to 3.50% for office (2018: 2.75% to 3.50%) and 3.75% to 5.00% for retail (2018: 3.75% to 5.00%) 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 capitalisation rates. These estimates are regularly compared to actual market data and actual transactions 
entered into by the Group.

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 and gold 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 2019 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.

The loss allowances for financial assets are based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates. The Group 
uses judgement in making these assumptions and selecting the inputs to the impairment calculation, based on the Group’s 
past history, existing market conditions as well as forward looking estimates at the balance sheet date (refer note 17).

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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 utilised. The outcome of their actual utilisation 
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.

Leases
Liabilities and the corresponding right-of-use assets arising from leases are initially measured at the present value of the 
lease payments at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rates implicit in the leases, or if that rate cannot 
be readily determinable, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate. The Group generally uses the incremental borrowing 
rate as the discount rate.

The Group applies the incremental borrowing rate with reference to the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to 
borrow, over a similar term as that of the lease, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use 
asset in the country where it is located.

Lease payments to be made during the lease term will be included in the measurement of a lease liability. The Group 
determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to 
extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any period covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is 
reasonably certain not to be exercised.

The Group has the option, under some of its leases to lease the assets for additional terms. The Group applies judgement in 
evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the option to renew. That is, the Group considers all relevant factors 
that create an economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal. After the commencement date, the Group reassesses the 
lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise 
or not to exercise the option to renew. The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise the options 
impacts the lease terms, which significantly affects the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.

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Revenue recognition
The Group uses the percentage of completion method to account for its contract revenue of certain development properties 
sales. The stage of completion is measured by reference to the contract costs incurred to date compared to the estimated 
total costs for the contract. Significant assumptions are required to estimate the total contract costs and the recoverable 
variation works that affect the stage of completion and the contract revenue respectively. In making these estimates, 
management has relied on past experience and the work of specialists.

For revenue from the heavy equipment maintenance contracts, the Group exercises judgement in determining the level of 
actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be reported, and estimated 
total costs of the maintenance contracts. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the 
expected loss is immediately recognised as a current year expense.

For other contracts with customers which include multiple deliverables, the separate performance obligations are identified. 
The transaction price is then allocated to each performance obligation based on their stand-alone selling prices. From time 
to time, when a stand-alone selling price may not be directly observable, the Group estimated the selling price using 
expected costs of rendering such services and adding an appropriate margin.

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

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Independent Auditors’ Report

To the members of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited

Report on the audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
In our opinion, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited’s Group (“the Group”) financial statements (the “financial statements”):

•  give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s affairs as at 31st December 2019 and of its profit and cash flows for the 

year then ended;

•  have been properly prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as issued by the 

International Accounting Standards Board (IASB); and

•  have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 1981 (Bermuda).

We have audited the financial statements, included within the Annual Report, which comprise: the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet as at 31st December 2019; the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
Income, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, and the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then 
ended; and the Notes to the Financial Statements, which include the Principal Accounting Policies.

Certain required disclosures have been presented in the Corporate Governance section on page 141, rather than in the  
Notes to the Financial Statements. These disclosures are cross-referenced from the financial statements and are identified 
as audited.

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (“ISAs (UK)”) and applicable law. 
Our responsibilities under ISAs (UK) are further described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial 
statements section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to 
provide a basis for our opinion.

Independence
We remained independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial statements in the UK, which includes the Financial Reporting Council’s (“FRC’s”) Ethical Standard as applicable to 
listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Our audit approach
Overview

Materiality
•  Overall Group materiality: US$228.5 million (2018: US$262.5 million), based on 5% of consolidated profit before tax of 

the Group’s largest subsidiary, Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited.

•  Specific Group materiality: US$225.0 million (2018: US$235.5 million), based on 5% of consolidated underlying profit 

before tax of the Group’s largest subsidiary, Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited.

Audit scope
•  A full scope audit was performed on six entities – Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited (which includes PT Astra International 

Tbk), Hongkong Land Holdings Limited, Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited, Mandarin Oriental International 
Limited, Jardine Motors Group UK and Zung Fu Hong Kong.

•  These entities, together with procedures performed on central functions and at the Group level, accounted for 87% of 

the Group’s revenue, 92% of the Group’s profit before tax, and 92% of the Group’s underlying profit before tax.

•  A full scope audit of a joint venture, which accounted for a further 0.7% of the Group’s profit before tax and 0.9% of the 

Group’s underlying profit before tax, was also performed.

Key audit matters
•  Valuation of investment properties
•  Carrying value of investments in associates and joint ventures
•  Provisioning for consumer financing debtors
•  Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

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The scope of our audit
As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial 
statements. In particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant 
accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in 
all of our audits we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there 
was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in the auditors’ professional judgement, were of most significance in the audit of 
the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement 
(whether or not due to fraud) identified by the auditors, including those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit 
strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters, and any 
comments we make on the results of our procedures thereon, were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial 
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit.

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Valuation of investment properties
Refer to note 43 (Critical Accounting Estimates 
and Judgements) and note 13 (Investment 
Properties) to the financial statements.

The fair value of the Group’s investment 
properties amounted to US$37,377 million at 
31st December 2019, with a revaluation loss of 
US$832 million recognised as a non-trading 
item in the Consolidated Profit and Loss account 
for the year. The Group’s property portfolio 
principally consists of commercial properties.

The valuation of the Group’s investment 
property portfolio is inherently subjective due 
to, among other factors, the individual nature of 
each property, its location, prevailing market 
returns and the expected future rentals for that 
particular property.

The valuations were carried out by third party 
valuers (the ‘valuers’). In determining a 
property’s valuation, the valuers make 
assumptions, judgements and estimates in key 
areas. Valuations are principally derived using 
the income capitalisation method. Judgements 
are made in respect of capitalisation rates and 
market rents.

We focused on the valuation of investment 
properties due to the significant judgements 
and estimates involved in determining 
the valuations.

We assessed the valuers’ qualifications and their expertise, considering 
whether there were any matters that might have affected their objectivity 
or may have imposed scope limitations upon their work. We found no 
evidence to suggest that the objectivity of the valuers in their 
performance of the valuations was compromised.

Our work focused on the highest value properties in the portfolio, namely 
the buildings in the central business district of Hong Kong.

We read the valuation reports for the Hong Kong properties covering the 
majority of the total investment property portfolio to consider whether 
the valuation approach used was appropriate for each property and 
suitable for use in determining the carrying value. We performed testing, 
on a sample basis, of the input data used in the valuation process to 
satisfy ourselves of the accuracy of the property information supplied to 
the valuers by management, for example agreeing of lease terms to 
tenancy agreements and other supporting documents.

We understood and assessed the Group’s controls over data used in the 
valuation of the investment property portfolio and management’s review 
of the valuations.

The audit team, including our valuation specialists, attended meetings 
with the valuers at which the valuations and the key assumptions therein 
were discussed. We compared the capitalisation rates used by the 
valuers with an estimated range of expected yields, determined via 
reference to published benchmarks and market information. We 
evaluated year-on-year movements in capital values and rentals with 
reference to publicly available information and prevailing market rents. 
We evaluated whether assumptions were appropriate in light of the 
evidence provided by significant transactions that had taken place in 
relevant markets during the year.

We concluded that the assumptions used in the valuations were 
supportable in light of available evidence.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Carrying value of investments in associates and 
joint ventures
Refer to note 43 (Critical Accounting Estimates 
and Judgements) and note 15 (Associates and 
Joint Ventures) to the financial statements.

We have reviewed and understood management’s impairment 
assessment process, including the identification of indicators of 
impairment and appropriateness of the valuation models used. 
We assessed management’s determination of CGUs. Where we identified 
a risk of impairment we performed the following procedures.

As at 31st December 2019, investments in 
associates and joint ventures totalled 
US$15,640 million.

Management undertook impairment 
assessments, as required by accounting 
standards, noting certain cash generating units 
(‘CGUs’) that were underperforming or 
loss making.

The determination of the recoverable amount 
of CGUs requires significant judgements by 
management in preparing their value in use 
models, particularly management’s view on key 
internal inputs and external market conditions 
which impact future cash flows, the discount 
rates and long term growth rates.

With the support of our valuation specialists, we benchmarked and 
challenged key assumptions in management’s valuation models used 
to determine recoverable amounts, including assumptions of projected 
profits of businesses, long term growth rates and discount rates 
appropriate for the CGUs under review, using our knowledge 
and experience.

We tested the discounted cash flow models used by management in  
their assessments, checked the accuracy of the calculations, compared 
historical budgeted performance to actual results and agreed the 
financial information used to the detailed management approved 
budgets to assess the reasonableness of the cash flows used in 
the models.

Our challenge focused particularly on the discount rates and long term 
growth rates used. We compared the discount rates used to the range of 
typical discount rates used in similar businesses and considered whether 
management had incorporated all relevant macro-economic and 
country-specific factors, as well as those specific to those CGUs, 
in determining their discount rates.

For growth rates we compared each rate used to the range of growth rates 
used by similar businesses, considering whether management had 
considered macro-economic and country-specific factors specific to the 
relevant businesses. We also tested management’s historical estimation 
accuracy by comparing previous projected growth rates to the actual 
growth achieved. Where differences were noted we understood 
management’s rationale and the evidence, such as actual recent 
performance, to support management’s estimates.

We evaluated the sensitivity analysis performed by management and 
performed our own independent sensitivity analysis on the key 
assumptions above and considered a range of alternative outcomes 
to determine the sensitivity of the valuation models to changes 
in assumptions.

Where the recoverable amount was lower than the carrying amount of the 
CGU, we checked the calculation of the impairment charge recognised.

Based on the work performed, we found that the judgements made by 
management to determine the discount rates, long term growth rates and 
valuation models were reasonable.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Provisioning for consumer financing debtors
Refer to note 40 (Principal Accounting Policies) 
and note 17 (Debtors) to the financial 
statements.

We understood and tested the design and key controls over the credit 
reviews and approval processes that management has in place on the 
granting of loans. In addition, for consumer financing debtors’ data and 
impairment calculations, we:

As at 31st December 2019, consumer 
financing debtors of the Group amounted to 
US$4,589 million, held primarily in PT Astra 
Sedaya Finance (‘ASF’) and PT Federal 
International Finance (‘FIF’), subsidiaries of 
the Group.

Assessing the provisions for impairment of 
consumer financing debtors requires 
management to make complex and subjective 
judgements over both the timing of recognition 
and estimation of any impairment required.

Provisions for impairment are calculated on a 
collective basis using models driven by a 
number of observable inputs and management 
assumptions. Assumptions and parameters 
used in the calculations are based on historical 
data and current customer credit data and 
include the delinquency status of the borrowers.

The historical loss rates are then adjusted to 
reflect current and forward-looking information 
on macro-economic factors affecting the 
settlement of the amounts due from consumer 
financing debtors.

•  understood the identification of impairment events and how 

management identify all such events;

•   assessed the classification of loans that were impaired; and
•   tested the calculation of the impairment provisions on identified loans.

We adopted a combination of tests of controls and tests of detail for 
our audit of provisions for impairment of consumer financing debtors to 
obtain sufficient audit evidence. In addition to tests of controls, we 
understood management’s basis for determining whether a loan is 
impaired and assessed the reasonableness of that basis through 
discussions with management, our understanding of the Group’s lending 
portfolios and our broader industry knowledge.

We assessed the models used and the assumptions applied by 
management, such as the basis on which the probability of default is 
calculated and estimated losses in the event of default, and how these 
compared with historical data adjusting for current market conditions 
and trends. We challenged whether historical experience was 
representative of current circumstances and of recent losses incurred in 
the portfolios. We re-performed provision calculations independently 
and understood any significant differences identified.

We tested the completeness and accuracy of the consumer financing 
debtors’ data from underlying systems that are used in the calculations 
and models used to determine the impairment provisions.

In considering the appropriateness of provisions, we assessed 
whether consumer financing debtors in higher risk segments had been 
appropriately considered and captured in the impairment provision by 
challenging management on their key areas of judgement, including the 
segmentation of the portfolio of consumer financing debtors, the period 
of historical loss data used, identification of the most relevant 
macro-economic factors affecting the settlement of the amounts due 
from consumer financing debtors, and estimated market value for 
collateral held based on our understanding of the counterparties and 
current market conditions.

Based on our procedures, management’s assumptions are supported by 
available industry data, historical data and actual loss rate data.

Based on the evidence obtained, we found the assumptions and the data 
used in calculating provisions for impairment were supportable based on 
available evidence.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
Refer to note 40 (Principal Accounting Policies), 
note 12 (Right-of-use Assets) and note 30 (Lease 
Liabilities) to the financial statements.

We assessed the completeness of the population of leases by 
determining the number and types of leases in each of the Group’s 
significant businesses and comparing these against those leases 
recorded in the Group’s lease management system.

The Group adopted IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ on 
1st January 2019 using the retrospective 
approach and restated the 2018 comparative 
financial information. The Group has 
right-of-use assets of US$5,129 million and 
lease liabilities of US$4,162 million as at 
31st December 2019.

Determining the value of right-of-use assets and 
lease liabilities requires management to make 
judgements over key estimates and 
assumptions, including the certainty of lease 
term renewals and determination of appropriate 
discount rates to be applied.

The Group has a significant number of leases 
with varying lease terms. IFRS 16 requires 
management to assess the underlying terms of 
each lease and to make assumptions to 
determine the appropriate lease term and 
discount rates which are applied in the lease 
calculation.

On a sample basis, we agreed the completeness and accuracy of lease 
data that would impact right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 
valuations, to underlying lease contracts and from lease payments.

For a sample of leases, we independently recalculated the right-of-use 
assets and lease liabilities and compared our results with management’s 
calculations.

With the support of our valuations specialists, we assessed the discount 
rates used to calculate the lease liabilities and considered whether 
management had incorporated relevant duration and country-specific 
factors in determining their discount rates.

We challenged the key judgements and assumptions used by 
management. In particular, we evaluated whether management was 
reasonably certain to undertake renewal options and had appropriately 
accounted for the measurement of lease liabilities for renewal terms. We 
evaluated whether the assumptions on the lease terms were appropriate 
based on the evidence available.

Based on the work performed, we consider the key assumptions used, 
and calculations undertaken by management to determine right-of-use 
assets and lease liabilities as defined by IFRS 16 to be appropriate based 
on available evidence.

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How we tailored the audit scope
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is a holding company of a diversified group of businesses, some of which are 
separately listed.

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial 
statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls, and the 
industries in which it operates.

The Group’s accounting processes are structured around a finance function in each main business, which are responsible for 
their own accounting records and controls and which in turn report to a group finance function for that business. Each of the 
Group’s listed subsidiaries have in addition to their own group finance functions, corporate governance structures and 
public reporting requirements. These businesses report financial information to the Group’s finance function in Hong Kong 
to enable them to prepare consolidated financial statements.

In establishing the overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type of work that needed to be performed by 
members of the Group engagement team or by component auditors from within the PwC Network operating under our 
instruction. Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level of involvement we needed to 
have in the audit work at those components to be able to conclude whether sufficient, appropriate audit evidence had been 
obtained as a basis for our opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The Group engagement team was involved in the 
significant reporting entities in scope for Group reporting during the audit cycle through a combination of meetings, visits 
and conference calls. The lead Group audit partner and other senior team members undertook multiple visits to Hong Kong 
during the audit and were involved throughout the year in regular conference calls and other forms of communication to 
direct and oversee the audit. The lead Group audit partner and other senior team members visited a number of countries, 
including Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia during the audit to review the work of component teams along with regular 
communication throughout the year.

For six entities – Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited (which includes PT Astra International Tbk), Hongkong Land Holdings 
Limited, Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited, Mandarin Oriental International Limited and Jardine Motors Group UK 
and Zung Fu Hong Kong – a full scope audit of the complete financial information was performed. These entities, together 
with procedures performed on central functions and at the Group level (on the consolidation and other areas of significant 
judgement), accounted for 87% of the Group’s revenue, 92% of the Group’s profit before tax, and 92% of the Group’s 
underlying profit before tax. A full scope audit of the complete financial information of a joint venture, which accounted for 
a further 0.7% of the Group’s profit before tax and 0.9% of the Group’s underlying profit before tax, was also performed. 
This gave us the evidence we needed for our opinion on the financial statements as a whole.

Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for materiality. 
These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and 
extent of our audit procedures on the individual financial statement line items and disclosures and in evaluating the effect of 
misstatements, both individually and in aggregate on the financial statements as a whole.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole as follows:

Overall Group materiality

US$228.5 million (2018: US$262.5 million)

How we determined it

5% of consolidated profit before tax of the Group’s largest subsidiary, 
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited.

Rationale for benchmark applied

Profit is the primary measure used by the shareholders in assessing the 
performance of the Group.

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We set a specific materiality level of US$225.0 million (2018: US$235.5 million) for those items affecting underlying profit 
before tax, which included all transactions and balances recorded in the consolidated financial statements that were not 
related to investment properties. This was based upon 5% of the Group’s largest subsidiary, Jardine Strategic Holdings 
Limited’s consolidated underlying profit before tax. In arriving at this judgement we had regard to the fact that underlying 
profit is an important financial indicator of the Group.

Overall Group materiality and specific Group materiality equates to 5% of the Group’s largest subsidiary, Jardine Strategic 
Holdings Limited’s consolidated profit before tax and consolidated underlying profit before tax respectively.

For each component in the scope of our Group audit, we allocated a materiality that is less than our overall Group materiality. 
The range of overall materiality allocated across components was US$3 million to US$200 million. The range of specific 
materiality allocated across components was US$3 million to US$127 million.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above 
US$10 million (2018: US$10 million), other than classifications within the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account or 
Consolidated Balance Sheet, which were only reported above US$228.5 million. We also reported misstatements below this 
amount that in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.

Conclusions relating to going concern
ISAs (UK) require us to report to you when the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of 
the financial statements is not appropriate; or the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified 
material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis 
of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 
We have nothing to report in respect of the above matters.

However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is not a guarantee as to the Group’s 
ability to continue as a going concern. For example, the terms of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union 
or the outcome of ongoing US and China trade relationships, are not clear, and it is therefore difficult to evaluate all of the 
potential implications.

Reporting on other information
The other information comprises all of the information in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our 
auditors’ report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements 
does not cover the other information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, 
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained 
in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify an apparent material inconsistency or material 
misstatement, we are required to perform procedures to conclude whether there is a material misstatement of the financial 
statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that 
there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report 
based on these responsibilities.

Responsibilities for the financial statements and the audit
Responsibilities of the directors for the financial statements
As explained more fully in the Responsibility Statement set out on page 139 and the Corporate Governance section set out on 
page 143, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable 
framework and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. The directors are also responsible for such internal 
control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless 
the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable 
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will 
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered 
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users 
taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at:  
www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors’ report.

Use of this report
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the Company’s members as a body in accordance 
with Section 90 of the Companies Act 1981 (Bermuda) and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, 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.

The engagement partner responsible for this independent auditors’ report is John Baker.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
5th March 2020

•  The maintenance and integrity of the Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited website is the responsibility of the directors; 

the work carried out by the auditors does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept 
no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to the financial statements since they were initially presented on 
the website.

•  Legislation in Bermuda governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in 

other jurisdictions.

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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 excluding  
right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets
Total assets

Total liabilities excluding  
total lease liabilities

Total lease liabilities
Total liabilities

Total equity

Shareholders’ funds

Net borrowings (excluding net 

borrowings of financial services 
companies)

Net asset value per share (US$)

Cash Flow*

2019
US$m

40,922

2,838

1,589

7.56
4.23
1.72

2019
US$m

91,899
5,129
97,028

(27,795)
(4,162)
(31,957)

65,071

30,351

2018

US$m

42,527

1,722

1,655

4.58
4.40
1.70

2018

US$m

84,699
5,451
90,150

(26,934)
(4,418)
(31,352)

58,798

26,069

2017

US$m

38,748

3,943

1,543

10.48
4.10
1.60

2017

US$m

82,633
–
82,633

(24,865)
–
(24,865)

57,768

25,659

2016

US$m

37,051

2,503

1,386

6.69
3.71
1.50

2016

US$m

71,176
–
71,176

(21,374)
–
(21,374)

49,802

21,815

2015

US$m

37,007 

1,799 

1,360 

4.82 
3.64 
1.45

2015

US$m

66,581 
–
66,581 

(21,081)
–
(21,081)

45,500 

19,886 

4,786

81.90

5,913

69.19

3,403

68.19

2,087

58.19

2,972 

53.30 

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities

Net cash flow before financing

Net cash flow after principal elements 

2019
US$m

4,865
(700)

4,165

2018

US$m

5,157
(4,658)

499

of lease payments

3,149

(519)

Cash flow per share from operating 

2017

US$m

4,298
(3,975)

323

323

2016

US$m

3,967
(2,063)

1,904

2015

US$m

4,089 
(3,200)

889 

1,904

889

activities (US$)

12.96

13.71

11.42

10.60

10.96 

* Figures in 2018 have been restated due to changes in accounting policies upon adoption of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’. Figures in 2017 have been restated due 
to changes in accounting policies upon adoption of IFRS9 ‘Financial Instruments’ and IFRS15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’. Figures prior 
to 2016 have been restated due to a change in accounting policy upon adoption of the amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 41 ‘Agriculture: Bearer Plants’.

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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 and Managing Director’s Review and the Principal Risks 
and Uncertainties, which constitute the management report, include a fair review of all information required to be disclosed 
by the Disclosure Guidance 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
John Witt
Directors

5th March 2020

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Corporate Governance

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (the ‘Company’) is incorporated in Bermuda. The majority of the Jardine Matheson 
Group’s (the ‘Group’) business interests are located in Greater China and Southeast Asia. The Company’s equity shares have 
a standard listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda. The 
Company’s share capital is 58%-owned by Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited (‘Jardine Strategic’), a Bermuda incorporated 
85%-owned subsidiary of the Company similarly listed in London, Singapore and Bermuda. The Disclosure Guidance and 
Transparency Rules (the ‘DTRs’) issued by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the ‘FCA’) require that this 
Report address all relevant information about the corporate governance practices applied beyond the requirements under 
Bermuda law.

The Company attaches importance to the corporate stability that is fundamental to the Group’s ability to pursue a long-term 
strategy in its Asian markets. It is committed to high standards of governance based on its approach developed over 
many years.

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 the Company’s own activities, and with the oversight of the operations of other listed companies 
within the wider Group.

The structural relationship between the Group companies is considered to be a key element to the Group’s success. 
By coordinating objectives, establishing common values and standards and sharing experience, contacts and business 
relationships, the Group aims to optimise opportunities across the Asian countries in which it operates. The Company’s 
system of governance is based on a well-tried approach to oversight and management, in which the individual subsidiaries 
and affiliates benefit from the Group’s strategic guidance and professional expertise, while at the same time ensuring 
that the independence of their boards is respected and clear operational accountability rests with their executive 
management teams.

The Directors have the full power to manage the business affairs of the Company, with the exception of matters reserved to 
be exercised by the Company in general meeting under Bermuda legislation or the Company’s Bye-laws. Among the matters 
on which the Board decides are the Group’s business strategy, its annual budget, dividends and major corporate activities.

Operational management is delegated to the appropriate level, and coordination with the Group’s listed subsidiaries is 
undertaken by the board of the Group management company, Jardine Matheson Limited (‘JML’). The JML board meets 
regularly in Hong Kong and is chaired by the Chairman and has six other members, whose names appear on page 148 of this 
Report, including JML’s Deputy Managing Director, Group Finance Director, Group Strategy Director, Group General Counsel 
and Group Digital Director.

The Board
As at 5th March 2020, the Company currently has a Board of 14 Directors. Their names and brief biographies appear on page 
27 of this Report. The Board composition and operation provide stability, allowing the Company to take a long-term view as it 
seeks to grow its business and pursue investment opportunities.

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. Ben Keswick currently holds the positions of both Executive Chairman and Managing Director. 
As announced on 5th March 2020, with effect from 15th June 2020 Ben Keswick will step down as Managing Director and 
John Witt will take on the role of Managing Director. The Board considers that there is a clear division of responsibilities at 
board level to ensure an appropriate balance of power and authority.

The Board is scheduled to hold four meetings in 2020 and ad hoc procedures are adopted to deal with urgent matters which 
arise between scheduled meetings. In 2019 one meeting was held in Bermuda and three were held in Asia. The Board 
receives high quality, up to date information for each of its meetings. In addition, certain Directors who are not members of 
the board of JML and who are based outside Asia regularly visit Asia and Bermuda to discuss the Group’s business, as well 
as to participate in four annual Group strategic reviews which precede each of the regular 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, as well as their knowledge and experience of the wider Group, reinforces the process by 
which business is reviewed before consideration at Board meetings.

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Directors’ Appointment, Retirement, Remuneration and Service Contracts
Candidates for appointment as executive Directors of the Company or as executive directors of JML may be sourced internally 
or externally, including by using the services of specialist executive search firms. The aim is to appoint individuals who 
combine international best practice with familiarity with, or adaptability to, Asian markets. When appointing non-executive 
Directors, the Board pays particular attention to the Asian business experience and relationships that they can bring.

Each new Director is appointed by the Board and, in accordance with the Company’s Bye-laws, each new Director so 
appointed is subject to retirement and reappointment at the first annual general meeting after appointment. Thereafter, 
Directors are subject to retirement by rotation under the Bye-laws 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 does not extend to the Chairman or Managing Director.

Stuart Gulliver was appointed as a Director of the Company with effect from 1st January 2019. Simon Keswick retired from 
the Board on 1st January 2020. On 20th January 2020, it was announced that Lord Sassoon will retire from the Board on 
9th April 2020. On 5th March 2020, it was announced that Graham Baker will join the Board with effect from 15th June 2020.

In accordance with Bye-law 84, David Hsu, Adam Keswick, Anthony Nightingale and John Witt will retire by rotation at the 
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. David Hsu, Adam Keswick and 
John Witt each have a service contract with a subsidiary of the Company that has a notice period of six months. Anthony 
Nightingale 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 recognised 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 may be offered an initial fixed-term service contract to reflect any requirement for them to relocate.

Recommendations and decisions on remuneration and other benefits payable or made available to executive Directors result 
from consultations involving the Chairman and Managing Director and such other Directors as may be considered 
appropriate. Directors’ fees which are payable to the Chairman and all non-executive Directors are decided upon by 
shareholders in general meeting as provided for by the Company’s Bye-laws. 

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 4.90% 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.

For the year ended 31st December 2019, the Directors received US$59.9 million (2018: US$70.0 million) in aggregate being 
distributions from the 1947 Trust of US$48.1 million (2018: US$57.5 million) and Directors’ fees and employee benefits from 
the Group of US$11.8 million (2018: US$12.5 million). Directors’ fees and employee benefits included US$0.4 million 
(2018: US$0.4 million) in Directors’ fees, US$9.4 million (2018: US$9.7 million) in short-term employee benefits including 
salary, bonuses, accommodation and deemed benefits in kind, US$1.0 million (2018: US$1.2 million) in post-employment 
benefits and US$1.0 million (2018: US$1.2 million) in share-based payments. The information set out in this paragraph forms 
part of the audited financial statements.

Share-based long-term incentive plans have also been established to provide incentives for executive Directors and senior 
managers. Share options are granted from time to time at the then prevailing market prices and they normally vest on or 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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Corporate Governance

Audit Committee
The Board has established an Audit Committee, the current members of which are Anthony Nightingale, Stuart Gulliver, 
Adam Keswick and Lord Sassoon; they have extensive knowledge of the Group but are not directly involved in operational 
management. Lord Sassoon is to retire as a member of the Audit Committee on 9th April 2020. The Company’s Chairman and 
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. 
The Audit Committee meets and reports to the Board semi-annually.

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 any new accounting 
policies, is undertaken by the Audit Committee with the executive management and a report is received from the external 
auditors. The external auditors also have access when necessary to the full Board and other senior executives, and to the 
boards of the Group’s operating companies.

The Audit Committee also 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. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities extend to reviewing 
the effectiveness of both the internal and the external audit functions; considering the independence and objectivity of the 
external auditors; and reviewing and approving the level and nature of non-audit work performed by the external auditors.

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

Risk Management and Internal Control
The Board has overall responsibility for the Group’s systems of risk management and internal control. The Board has 
delegated to the Audit Committee responsibility for providing oversight in respect of risk management activities. The Audit 
Committee considers the Group’s principal risks and uncertainties and potential changes to the risk profile and reviews 
the operation and effectiveness of the Group’s systems of internal control and the procedures by which these risks are 
monitored and mitigated. The Audit Committee considers the systems and procedures on a regular basis, and reports to the 
Board semi-annually. The systems of internal control are 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.

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 independent of the operating 
companies, and by a series of audit committees or risk management and compliance 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 Group has in place an organisational 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 is set out in the Group’s Code of Conduct, which is a set of guidelines to which every employee must 
adhere and 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.

The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company are set out on page 146.

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Directors’ Responsibilities in respect of the Financial Statements
The Directors are required under the Bermuda Companies Act 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 are required 
to 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 financial statements have been 
prepared on a going concern basis.

Code of Conduct
The Group conducts business in a professional, ethical and even-handed manner. Its ethical standards are clearly set out in 
its Code of Conduct. 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 that all managers must be fully aware of their obligations under the code and establish 
procedures to ensure compliance at all levels within their organisations.

The code also encourages inclusion and diversity, and requires all employees to be treated fairly, impartially and with dignity 
and respect. 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, disability, 
age 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.

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.

Directors’ Share Interests
The Directors of the Company in office on 5th March 2020 had interests (within the meaning of the EU Market Abuse 
Regulation (‘MAR’), which applies to the Company as it is listed on the London Stock Exchange) 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’ 
closely associated persons (as that term is used under MAR).

Ben Keswick
Y.K. Pang
Mark Greenberg
David Hsu
Adam Keswick
Anthony Nightingale
Alex Newbigging
Percy Weatherall
John Witt

44,617,600(a) (b)
388,000
87,078
108,012
38,054,060(a) (b)
1,186,780
22,000
38,088,817(a) (b)
100,806

Notes:
(a) Includes 1,750,004 ordinary shares held by a family trust, the trustees of which are closely associated persons of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick and 

Percy Weatherall.

(b) Includes 33,168,142 ordinary shares held by family trusts, the trustee of which is a closely associated person of Ben Keswick, Adam Keswick and 

Percy Weatherall.

In addition, Ben Keswick, Y.K. Pang, Mark Greenberg, David Hsu, Adam Keswick, Alex Newbigging, Jeremy Parr, Lord Sassoon 
and John Witt held options in respect of 190,000, 107,000, 90,000, 30,000, 50,000, 90,000, 50,000, 125,000 and 90,000 
ordinary shares, respectively, issued pursuant to the Company’s share-based long-term incentive plans.

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Corporate Governance

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 person 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 the person holds reaching, exceeding, or falling below, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 50% and 75%.

The Company has been informed of the holding of voting rights of 5% or more attaching to the Company’s issued ordinary 
share capital by Jardine Strategic and its subsidiary undertakings which are directly and indirectly interested in 426,938,290 
ordinary shares carrying 58.27% of the voting rights. Apart from this interest and the interests disclosed under ‘Directors’ 
Share Interests’ above, 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 5th March 2020.

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

Governance Principles
The Company’s primary listing on the London Stock Exchange is a standard listing on the Main Market. Under a standard 
listing, the Company is subject to the UK Listing Rules (other than those which apply only to companies with a premium 
listing), the DTRs, the UK Prospectus Rules and MAR. The Company, therefore, is bound by the rules in relation to continuous 
disclosure, periodic financial reporting, disclosure of interests in shares and market abuse, including the rules governing 
insider dealing, market manipulation and the disclosure of inside information. The Company is also subject to regulatory 
oversight from the FCA, as the Company’s principal securities regulator, and is required to comply with the Admission and 
Disclosure Standards of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

When shareholders approved the Company’s move to a standard listing from a premium listing in 2014, the Company stated 
that it intended to maintain certain governance principles on the same basis as was then applicable to the Company’s 
premium listing, as follows:

1. When assessing a significant transaction, being a larger transaction which would be classified as a class 1 transaction 
under the provisions of the UK Listing Rules, the Company will engage an independent financial adviser to provide a fairness 
opinion on the terms of the transaction.

2. In the event of a related party transaction, being a transaction with a related party which would require a sponsor to 
provide a fair and reasonable opinion under the provisions of the UK Listing Rules, the Company will engage an independent 
financial adviser to confirm that the terms of the transaction are fair and reasonable as far as the shareholders of the 
Company are concerned.

3. Further, as soon as the terms of a significant transaction or a related party transaction are agreed, an announcement will 
be issued by the Company providing such details of the transaction as are necessary for investors to evaluate the effect of 
the transaction on the Company.

4. At each annual general meeting, the Company will seek shareholder approval to issue new shares on a non-pre-emptive 
basis for up to 33% of the Company’s issued share capital, of which up to 5% can be issued for cash consideration.

5. The Company will continue to adhere to its Securities Dealing Rules. These rules, which were based on the UK Model Code, 
have since been revised to follow the provisions of MAR with respect to market abuse and disclosure of interests in shares.

6. The Company will continue its policies and practices in respect of risk management and internal controls.

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Related Party Transactions
Details of transactions with related parties entered into by the Company during the course of the year are included in note 37 
to the financial statements on page 104.

Securities Purchase Arrangements
The Directors have the power under the Bermuda Companies Act and the Company’s Memorandum of Association to 
purchase the Company’s shares. Any shares so purchased shall be treated as cancelled and, therefore, reduce the issued 
share capital of the Company. The Board considers on a regular basis the possibility for share repurchases or the acquisition 
of further shares in Group companies, including shares in Jardine Strategic. When doing so, it considers the potential for the 
enhancement of earnings or asset values per share. When purchasing such shares, the Company is subject to the provisions 
of MAR.

During the year the Company repurchased and cancelled 5,879,077 ordinary shares for an aggregate total cost of 
US$327.6 million. The ordinary shares, which were repurchased in the market, represented some 0.80% of the Company’s 
issued ordinary share capital.

Takeover Code
The Company is subject to a Takeover Code, based on London’s City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. The Takeover Code 
provides an orderly framework within which takeovers can be conducted and the interests of shareholders protected. 
The Takeover Code has statutory backing, being established under the Acts of incorporation of the Company in Bermuda.

Annual General Meeting
The 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held on 7th May 2020. 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. A corporate website is 
maintained containing a wide range of information of interest to investors at www.jardines.com.

Power to amend Bye-laws
The Bye-laws of the Company can be amended by the shareholders by way of a special resolution at a general meeting of 
the Company.

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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 142 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 Guidance 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, Managing Director’s Review and other parts of the Annual Report.

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 such developments might have on the Group’s joint venture partners, 
associates, franchisors, bankers, suppliers or customers. These developments could include recession, inflation, deflation, 
currency fluctuations, restrictions in the availability of credit, business failures, or increases in financing costs, oil prices or 
the cost of raw materials. Such developments might increase operating costs, reduce revenues, lower asset values or result 
in some or all of the Group’s businesses being unable to meet their strategic objectives.

Commercial Risk and Financial Risk
Risks are an integral part of normal commercial activities, and where practicable steps are taken to mitigate them. Risks can 
be more pronounced when businesses are operating in volatile markets.

A number of the Group’s businesses make significant investment decisions in respect of developments or projects and these 
are subject to market risks. This is especially the case where projects are longer-term in nature and take more time to 
deliver returns.

The Group’s businesses operate in sectors and regions which are highly competitive and evolving rapidly, and failure to 
compete effectively, whether in terms of price, tender terms, product specification, application of new technologies or levels 
of service, can have an adverse effect on earnings or market share. Significant competitive pressure may also lead to 
reduced margins. 

It is essential for the products and services provided by the Group’s businesses to meet appropriate quality and safety 
standards and there is an associated risk if they do not, including the risk of damage to brand equity or reputation, which 
might adversely impact the ability to achieve acceptable revenues and profit margins. 

The potential impact on many of our businesses of disruption to IT systems or infrastructure, whether as a result of  
cyber-crime or other factors, could be significant. There is also an increasing risk to our businesses from adverse social 
media commentary, which could influence customer and other stakeholder behaviours and impact operations or 
profitability, or lead to reputational damage.

The steps taken by the Group to manage its exposure to financial risk are set out in the Financial Review on pages 25 to 26 
and note 42 to the financial statements on pages 117 to 126.

Concessions, Franchises and Key Contracts
A number of the Group’s businesses and projects are reliant on concessions, franchises, management, outsourcing or other 
key contracts. Cancellation, expiry or termination, or the renegotiation of any such concession, franchise, management, 
outsourcing 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 regimes in the territories in which they operate. Changes in 
such regimes, in relation to matters such as foreign ownership of assets and businesses, exchange controls, planning 
controls, emission regulations, tax rules and employment legislation, could have the potential to impact the operations and 
profitability of the Group’s businesses. 

Changes in the political environment, including political or social unrest, in the territories where the Group operates could 
adversely affect the Group’s businesses.

Terrorism, Pandemic and Natural Disasters
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 effect on the Group’s businesses of generally reduced economic activity in response to the threat, or 
an actual act, of terrorism.

The Group businesses could be impacted by a global or regional pandemic which seriously affects economic activity or the 
ability of 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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147

Financial Calendar

2019 full-year results announced
Shares quoted ex-dividend
Share registers closed
2019 final dividend scrip election period closes
Annual General Meeting to be held
2019 final dividend payable
2020 half-year results to be announced
Shares quoted ex-dividend 
Share registers to be closed
2020 interim dividend scrip election period closes
2020 interim dividend payable

*Subject to change

5th March 2020
19th March 2020
23rd to 27th March 2020
24th April 2020
7th May 2020
13th May 2020
31st July 2020*
20th August 2020*
24th to 28th August 2020*
25th September 2020*
14th October 2020*

Dividends
The dividends will be available in cash with a scrip alternative. Shareholders will receive their cash dividends in United 
States Dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register, in which case they will have the option to elect for 
their dividends to be paid in Sterling. These shareholders may make new currency elections for the 2019 final dividend by 
notifying the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 24th April 2020. The Sterling equivalent of dividends declared in 
United States Dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing on 29th April 2020. Shareholders holding their 
shares through CREST in the United Kingdom will receive their cash dividends in Sterling only. Shareholders holding their 
shares through The Central Depository (Pte) Limited (‘CDP’) in Singapore will receive their cash dividends in United States 
Dollars unless they elect, through CDP, to receive Singapore Dollars.

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 Limited
P.O. Box HM 1068
Hamilton HM EX
Bermuda

Jersey Branch Registrar
Link Market Services (Jersey) Limited 
12 Castle Street
St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RT
Channel Islands

United Kingdom Transfer Agent
Link Asset Services
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU, United Kingdom 

Singapore Branch Registrar
M & C Services Private Limited
112 Robinson Road #05-01
Singapore 068902

Press releases and other financial information can be accessed through the internet at www.jardines.com. 

Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019148 Group Offices

Jardine Matheson Ltd

Matheson & Co., Ltd

Jardine Pacific Ltd

Jardine Motors Group Ltd

Hongkong Land Ltd

Dairy Farm Management Services Ltd

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
International Ltd

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd

PT Astra International Tbk

48th Floor, Jardine House
G.P.O. Box 70
Hong Kong

Directors
Ben Keswick, Chairman 
Y.K. Pang, Deputy Chairman 
Mark Greenberg
David Hsu
Anne O’Riordan
Jeremy Parr
John Witt

3 Lombard Street
London EC3V 9AQ
United Kingdom

48th Floor, Jardine House
G.P.O. Box 70
Hong Kong

25th Floor, Devon House
Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

8th Floor
One Exchange Square
Central
Hong Kong

11th Floor, Devon House
Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

8th Floor, One Island East 
Taikoo Place
18 Westlands Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

239 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159930

Telephone
Email
Website

(852) 2843 8288
jml@jardines.com
www.jardines.com

Group Corporate Secretary
Jonathan Lloyd

Telephone
Email
Website

(44 20) 7816 8100
enquiries@matheson.co.uk
www.matheson.co.uk
Adam Keswick

Telephone
Email

(852) 2843 8288
jpl@jardines.com
Anna Cheung

Telephone
Email

(852) 2579 2888
jmg@jardines.com
Alex Newbigging

Telephone
Email
Website

(852) 2842 8428
gpobox@hkland.com
www.hkland.com
Robert Wong

Telephone
Email
Website

(852) 2299 1888
groupcomm@dairy-farm.com.hk
www.dairyfarmgroup.com
Ian McLeod

Telephone
Email
Website

(852) 2895 9288
asia-enquiry@mohg.com
www.mandarinoriental.com
James Riley

Telephone
Email
Website

(65) 6473 3122
corporate.affairs@jcclgroup.com
www.jcclgroup.com
Benjamin Birks

Menara Astra 59th Floor
Jln. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 5-6 
Jakarta 10220
Indonesia

Telephone
Email
Website

(62 21) 508 43 888
corcomm@ai.astra.co.id
www.astra.co.id
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Jardine Matheson Annual Report 2019Bermuda
Jardine Matheson International Services Ltd

Cambodia 
Jardine Matheson Ltd
(Representative Office)

Hong Kong SAR, China
Jardine Matheson Ltd

Chinese mainland
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

7th Floor, Exchange Square
No. 19 & 20 Street 106
Sangkat Wat Phnom
Khan Daun Penh 
Phnom Penh 12202

48th Floor, Jardine House
G.P.O. Box 70
Hong Kong

Rm 3702
China World Office 1
China World Trade Centre
No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100004

Suite 7.01, Level 7 Wisma E&C
No. 2 Lorong Dungun Kiri
Bukit Damansara
50490 Kuala Lumpur

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

Atrium Building
Strawinskylaan 3007
1077 ZX Amsterdam

c/o Hongkong Land
Room 1803 The Taipan Place
F. Ortigas Jr. Road
Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1605

Singapore
Jardine Matheson (Singapore) Ltd

239 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159930

Taiwan, China
Jardine Matheson Ltd
(Representative Office)

Thailand
Jardine Matheson (Thailand) Ltd

United Kingdom
Matheson & Co., Ltd

Vietnam
Jardine Matheson Ltd

3rd Floor, No.1, Zhong Zheng Road
XinZhuang District
New Taipei City 24243

16th-17th Floor, SPE Tower
252 Phaholyothin Road, Samsennai
Phayathai Bangkok 10400

3 Lombard Street
London EC3V 9AQ

5th Floor, CJ Building
6 Le Thanh Ton Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Telephone (1 441) 292 0515

Philip Barnes

Telephone (855 23) 986 804

Peter Beynon

Telephone (852) 2843 8288

Ben Keswick

Telephone (86 10) 6505 2801

David Hsu

Telephone (60 3) 2094 2168

Rossana Annizah Binti Ahmad Rashid

Telephone (95 1) 654 854 

Peter Beynon

Telephone (31 20) 470 0258

Pim Bertels

Telephone (63 2) 737 36348

A.B. Colayco

Telephone (65) 6220 5111
Benjamin Birks

Telephone (886 2) 8069 9005

David Hsu

Telephone (66) 2 079 5965

Subhak Siwaraksa

Telephone (44 20) 7816 8100

Adam Keswick

Telephone (84 28) 3822 2340

Alain Cany

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