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Balmoral International Land PLC

28 February 2011

Balmoral reports results for 2010

Balmoral International Land plc has released its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.

 
 
 --   Improved operating result: 
        -    Net rental income up 8% to EUR14.7 million. 
        -    Finance costs down 8% to EUR6.7 million. 
        -    Administrative expenses down 14% to EUR3.8 million. 
 --   Group net assets down EUR30.3 million due to further reductions 
       in valuations, though rate of decline reduced significantly. 
 --   Net assets at 31 December 2010 EUR30.0 million compared 
       to EUR60.3 million at preceding year end, giving net asset 
       value per share of EUR0.0514 compared to EUR0.1032 previously. 
 
 
 --    Summary of Movement in Net Assets                  2010     2009 
                                                         EUR'm    EUR'm 
 
  Net rental income                                       14.7     13.6 
  Finance costs                                          (6.7)    (7.3) 
  Administration costs                                   (3.8)    (4.4) 
                                                       -------  ------- 
  Operating income                                         4.2      1.9 
  Fair value adjustments: 
   Wholly/majority owned property                       (29.9)   (84.9) 
   Equity accounted investees                            (3.1)   (21.3) 
  Translation effect of foreign exchange (net)           (0.6)    (1.0) 
  Income tax                                             (0.9)     15.5 
                                                       -------  ------- 
  Movement in net assets                                (30.3)   (89.8) 
                                                       =======  ======= 
 

Commenting on the results, Balmoral International Land plc chairman, Carl McCann, said:

"The continuing difficult economic conditions resulted in further reductions in property values in 2010, particularly in Ireland, although the rate of decline slowed significantly. Balmoral continues to closely manage its portfolio of assets to maximise income, minimise costs and optimise values in anticipation of a recovery in the property market when general economic conditions improve."

Balmoral International Land plc

28 February 2011

For further information, please contact:

Brian Bell, WHPR - Tel: +353-1-669-0030

Balmoral International Land plc

Preliminary results to 31 December 2010

Operating review

Against a backdrop of continuing subdued economic activity, 2010 was another difficult year in the property market. The period saw further disappointing reductions in valuations for Balmoral, particularly in Ireland, although the rate of decline slowed significantly. Toward the end of the year, agents began to report some signs of recovery in activity in certain market segments and geographies. With a steadying economy and very little new construction taking place, it may not be unreasonable to anticipate that a turn in market conditions may be approaching.

Developments during the year

As in the previous year, Balmoral undertook only essential investment expenditure in 2010. The following were the principal developments in the business during the year:

-- Following the passing of a special resolution at an extraordinary general meeting of the company on 7 October 2010, the company changed its name to Balmoral International Land plc from Blackrock International Land plc. The change of name arose following the resolution of a trade mark dispute between the company and BlackRock Inc., a US-based international management and investment company. As a result of the settlement, the terms of which are to remain confidential, the company did not suffer any financial loss in connection with the direct costs of the name change.

-- Two disposals were concluded during the year, both at prices at or in excess of their book value at the time. In March, a 3,700m(2) industrial facility in Dundalk was sold for EUR2.9 million. In June, the disposal of the 1,570m(2) office building in Milton Keynes was completed for proceeds of EUR3.85 million.

-- These two transactions helped to strengthen the group's cash on hand position, resulting in a net balance at 31 December 2010 of EUR10.7m.

-- In February 2010, Balmoral acquired the remaining 50% interest in the Drum Estate, Edinburgh from the administrator of Applecross Properties Limited for a nominal consideration. Drum Estate consists of 316 acres of strategic land to the south of Edinburgh city centre with medium to long term potential for mixed use development.

-- Good progress was made during the year on moving forward the planning process in relation to several of the group's land holdings, including those in Scotland and East London.

-- In the Netherlands, the lease on the office building in Maastricht was successfully regeared, extending the fixed lease term until 2019. A number of smaller lettings were also completed in the Vida building, Amsterdam and in Amersfoort.

-- In Belgium, significant progress was made on letting the Leopold III office building in Brussels, with occupancy increasing from 42% to 73% by the year end.

-- Overall, Balmoral continued to benefit from a robust rental income stream and no defaults arose among lessees during the year.

-- The rate of decline in the value of the group's property portfolio slowed significantly in the year - in Ireland, the reduction was 25% (2009: 39%); in the UK, 3% (2009: 21%); in Continental Europe, 6% (2009: 9%).

Future Plans

The group will continue working to enhance the value of its assets through the pursuit of improved designations, maximising income opportunities and minimising property and operating costs.

Investment property

Total investment property assets at 31 December 2010 amounted to EUR208.8 million compared to EUR237.1 million at the preceding year end. The movements in values are analysed geographically as follows:

 
                                              Continental 
                            Ireland      UK        Europe    Total 
                              EUR'm   EUR'm         EUR'm    EUR'm 
 Value at 1 January 2010       94.8    66.3          76.0    237.1 
 Investments during year        0.2     5.4           0.2      5.8 
 Disposals during the 
  year                        (2.9)   (3.8)             -    (6.7) 
 Fair value adjustments      (23.2)   (1.9)         (4.8)   (29.9) 
 Translation of sterling 
  denominated properties          -     2.5             -      2.5 
                           --------  ------  ------------  ------- 
 Value at 31 December 
  2010                         68.9    68.5          71.4    208.8 
                           ========  ======  ============  ======= 
 

The most significant investment in the period was in the UK following the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the Drum Estate in Edinburgh.

Equity Accounted Investees

Total equity accounted investees at 31 December 2010 amounted to EUR4.9 million, compared to

EUR6.7 million at the preceding year end. The movements in values are analysed geographically as follows:

 
                                              Continental 
                            Ireland      UK        Europe   Total 
                              EUR'm   EUR'm         EUR'm   EUR'm 
 Value at 1 January 2010        6.4     0.3             -     6.7 
 Investments during year        0.9     0.6           0.6     2.1 
 Disposals during the 
  year                            -   (0.8)             -   (0.8) 
 Fair value adjustments       (5.3)     0.3           1.9   (3.1) 
                           --------  ------  ------------  ------ 
 Value at 31 December 
  2010                          2.0     0.4           2.5     4.9 
                           ========  ======  ============  ====== 
 

Impact of foreign exchange on movement in net assets

The movement in the value of the group's UK property assets included an increase of EUR2.5 million arising from the strengthening of sterling against the euro during the year. This benefit was offset by a net EUR3.1 million decrease in net assets arising on the translation of loans and cash denominated in sterling and other movements. The net impact of foreign exchange on the group's net assets for the period was a decrease of EUR0.6 million.

The translation effect of foreign exchange on the value of the group's equity accounted investees has been accounted for through the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The other translation effects have been dealt with through the Income Statement.

Analysis of property assets by geography and sector

In reviewing the group's investment property portfolio, it is useful to consider the following geographic and sectoral analysis:

 
                                   Continental 
                 Ireland      UK        Europe   Total 
                   EUR'm   EUR'm         EUR'm   EUR'm 
 Industrial         50.4    23.4             -    73.8 
 Office              6.4    12.7          52.2    71.3 
 Mixed use          10.1    19.6          19.2    48.9 
 Residential         2.0    12.8             -    14.8 
                --------  ------  ------------  ------ 
 Total              68.9    68.5          71.4   208.8 
                ========  ======  ============  ====== 
 Percentage          33%     33%           34%    100% 
                --------  ------  ------------  ------ 
 

Overall, the group's property portfolio at 31 December 2010 comprised 35% industrial, 34% office, 24% mixed use and 7% residential. In Ireland, 73% was weighted to industrial, 15% to mixed use, 9% to office and 3% to residential. In the UK, it is 34% industrial, 28% mixed use, 19% office and 19% residential. In Continental Europe, it is 73% office and 27% mixed use.

The equity accounted investees portfolio valued at EUR4.9m at 31 December 2010 comprised 50% office, 40% industrial and mixed use 10%.

All of the principal properties in the group's portfolio at year end were subject to independent valuation primarily by Lisneys in Ireland, by Lambert Smith Hampton, BTW Shiells, Brown & Lee and Colliers International in the UK and by Delta State and Jones Lang LaSalle for Continental Europe.

Financial review

Finance

The group's financing arrangements fall into three broad categories. In general, equity accounted investees are financed by separate project-specific debt. Similarly, the Dutch and Belgian portfolios and the investment in the Drum Estate in Edinburgh are funded on a stand-alone basis. The group's remaining property assets are financed by a general corporate facility that is subject to a loan-to-value covenant. The current and previous year end balance sheets disclose relevant ratios on this facility that are in excess of the stipulated 50%.

The loan facility on the Dutch portfolio matured on 31 December 2010 and several other of the group's loans are, or will be, subject to review and/or repayment in 2011. The company is engaged in discussions with each of the relevant banks, including the provider of the general corporate facility, on extensions of these various arrangements. The group currently anticipates reaching satisfactory conclusions on these discussions and, accordingly, expects to have sufficient resources to meet its ongoing requirements.

International Financial Reporting Standards

The group's annual statutory financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. The information contained herein comprises an extract from the draft financial statements prepared on this basis.

Net rental income

Gross rental income for the year was EUR16.5 million (2009: EUR16.9 million). Property outgoings were EUR1.8 million (2009: EUR3.4 million), which figure is stated after inclusion of a receipt of EUR1.2 million (2009: EURNil) relating to compensation for dilapidations on termination of a lease during the year.

Administrative expenses

Administrative expenses for the year were EUR3.8 million (2009: EUR4.4 million).

Net finance expense

Net finance expense was EUR9.8 million (2009: EUR14.0 million), comprising interest and charges incurred on bank borrowings of EUR7.0 million (2009: EUR7.7 million) and a loss on translation of sterling loans and financial assets of EUR3.1 million (2009: EUR6.6 million) offset by interest received on cash deposits and loans to joint ventures of EUR0.3 million (2009: EUR0.3 million).

Taxation

The tax charge for the year of EUR0.9 million (2009: credit EUR15.5 million) includes an increase of

EUR1.1 million (2009: credit EUR15.6 million) in the provision for deferred tax. This has been accounted for in accordance with IAS 12 and, accordingly, includes full provision for any tax that might arise in the event that the group disposes of a property for the amount stated in the balance sheet.

Results per share

Basic and diluted result per share for the period was (EUR0.0517) (2009:EUR0.1539).

Dividend

Consistent with the stated distribution policy of the company, no dividend has been declared for the period.

Total equity attributable to shareholders

Total equity attributable to shareholders at 31 December 2010 amounted to EUR30.0m (2009: EUR60.2m), resulting in basic and diluted net asset values per share of EUR0.0514 (2009: EUR0.1032).

Net borrowings

The group's net borrowings at 31 December 2010 amounted to EUR180.5 million (2009: EUR181.4 million). The year-end ratio of group net borrowings to group property was 84.5% (2009: 74.4%).

Conclusion

The year ended 31 December 2010 was another difficult period for the property sector. However, the group continues to benefit from a substantial portfolio of attractive and well diversified properties that have the potential to show significant value uplifts from year end levels when an improvement in market conditions emerges. In the meantime, Balmoral remains focused on maximising rental income, reducing costs and adding value to its properties wherever possible.

28 February 2011

Consolidated income statement

for the year ended 31 December 2010

 
                                            2010        2009 
 Continuing Operations                   EUR'000     EUR'000 
 
 Gross rental and related income          16,499      16,924 
 
 Property outgoings                      (1,835)     (3,365) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Net rental and related income            14,664      13,559 
 
 Net property valuation movement        (27,373)    (79,320) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Net property and related expense       (12,709)    (65,761) 
 
 Administrative expenses                 (3,832)     (4,355) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Result from operating activities       (16,541)    (70,116) 
 
 Share of result of equity accounted 
  investees                              (3,084)    (21,297) 
 
 Finance income                              697         306 
 Finance expense                        (10,463)    (14,285) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 Net finance expense                     (9,766)    (13,979) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Result before tax                      (29,391)   (105,392) 
 
 Income tax (expense)/credit 
 - current                                   253        (70) 
 - deferred                              (1,142)      15,603 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 Net income tax                            (889)      15,533 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Result for the year                    (30,280)    (89,859) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity shareholders of the company     (30,176)    (89,780) 
 Non-controlling interest                  (104)        (79) 
                                       ---------  ---------- 
 Result for the year                    (30,280)    (89,859) 
                                       =========  ========== 
 
 Basic & diluted result per share 
  (euro cent)                             (5.17)     (15.39) 
                                       =========  ========== 
 
 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the year ended 31 December 2010

 
                                       2010       2009 
                                    EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Result for the year               (30,280)   (89,859) 
 Other comprehensive income 
 
 Foreign currency translation 
  on foreign operations                (33)         14 
                                  ---------  --------- 
 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  the year                         (30,313)   (89,845) 
                                  =========  ========= 
 
 Attributable to: 
 
 Shareholders of the company       (30,209)   (89,766) 
 
 Non-controlling interest             (104)       (79) 
                                  ---------  --------- 
 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  the year                         (30,313)   (89,845) 
                                  ---------  --------- 
 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the year ended 31 December 2010

 
                                                   31 December 2010 
                                      Attributable to equity holders of the parent 
                                                     Currency 
                    Share     Share    Retained   translation              Non-controlling      Total 
                  capital   premium    earnings       reserve      Total          interest     equity 
                  EUR'000   EUR'000     EUR'000       EUR'000    EUR'000           EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Balance at 
  31 December 
  2009              5,833   201,085   (139,370)       (7,372)     60,176               147     60,323 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                -         -    (30,176)          (33)   (30,209)             (104)   (30,313) 
                 --------  --------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 Balance at 
  31 December 
  2010              5,833   201,085   (169,546)       (7,405)     29,967                43     30,010 
                 ========  ========  ==========  ============  =========  ================  ========= 
 
 
                                                   31 December 2009 
                                      Attributable to equity holders of the parent 
                                                     Currency 
                    Share     Share    Retained   translation              Non-controlling      Total 
                  capital   premium    earnings       reserve      Total          interest     equity 
                  EUR'000   EUR'000     EUR'000       EUR'000    EUR'000           EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Balance at 
  31 December 
  2008              5,833   201,085    (49,590)       (7,386)    149,942               226    150,168 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                -         -    (89,780)            14   (89,766)              (79)   (89,845) 
                 --------  --------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 Balance at 
  31 December 
  2009              5,833   201,085   (139,370)       (7,372)     60,176               147     60,323 
                 ========  ========  ==========  ============  =========  ================  ========= 
 

Consolidated balance sheet

at 31 December 2010

 
                                         2010        2009 
                                      EUR'000     EUR'000 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Investment property                  208,759     237,067 
 Property, plant and equipment             34          69 
 Investments in equity accounted 
  investees                             4,922       6,707 
 Deferred tax assets                    5,843       4,492 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 Total non-current assets             219,558     248,335 
                                   ==========  ========== 
 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables            2,093       3,074 
 Cash and cash equivalents             10,676       4,409 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 Total current assets                  12,769       7,483 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 
 Total assets                         232,327     255,818 
                                   ==========  ========== 
 
 Equity 
 Issued share capital                   5,833       5,833 
 Share premium                        201,085     201,085 
 Other reserves                     (176,951)   (146,742) 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 Total equity attributable to 
 equity shareholders of the 
  company                              29,967      60,176 
 Non-controlling interest                  43         147 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 Total equity                          30,010      60,323 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 
 Liabilities 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Loans and borrowings                   4,029      57,610 
 Deferred tax liabilities               4,905       2,412 
 Total non-current liabilities          8,934      60,022 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables               6,110       7,136 
 Employee benefits                        108         104 
 Loans and borrowings                 187,165     128,233 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 Total current liabilities            193,383     135,473 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 
 Total liabilities                    202,317     195,495 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
 
 Total liabilities and equity         232,327     255,818 
                                   ==========  ========== 
 
 Net asset value per share (euro 
  cent):                                 5.14       10.32 
                                   ==========  ========== 
 

Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the year ended 31 December 2010

 
                                             2010        2009 
                                          EUR'000     EUR'000 
 
 Result before tax                       (29,391)   (105,392) 
 
 Adjustments for: 
 Net property valuation movement           27,373      79,320 
 Depreciation                                  35          36 
 Finance income                             (433)       (306) 
 Finance expense                            7,070       7,686 
 Share of result of equity accounted 
  investees                                 3,084      21,297 
 Exchange difference on non-property 
  net assets                                3,129       6,599 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 Operating result before changes 
  in working capital                       10,867       9,240 
 Decrease in trade and other 
  payables                                (1,286)       (796) 
 Decrease in trade and other 
  receivables                                 981       1,957 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 Cash generated from operations            10,562      10,401 
 
 Interest paid                            (7,121)     (7,686) 
 Income tax received/(paid)                   203        (70) 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 Net cash inflow from operating 
  activities                                3,644       2,645 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Acquisition of investment property         (389)     (1,053) 
 Net cash outflow on acquisition 
  of subsidiary                              (40)           - 
 Net cash outflow from additional 
  investment in equity accounted 
  investees                               (2,169)     (3,051) 
 Proceeds from disposal of investment 
  property                                  6,683           - 
 Interest received                            433         306 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 Net cash inflow/(outflow)from 
  investing activities                      4,518     (3,798) 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Repayment of borrowings                  (1,974)     (1,483) 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 Net cash (outflow) from financing 
  activities                              (1,974)     (1,483) 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                      6,188     (2,636) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of year                         4,409       6,986 
 Foreign exchange gain on cash 
  and cash equivalents                         79          59 
                                        ---------  ---------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of year                              10,676       4,409 
                                        =========  ========== 
 

Notes to the preliminary results for year end 31 December 2010

1 Basis of preparation

The financial information set out in this document does not constitute the full statutory audited financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2010 or 2009 but is derived from same. The full statutory financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU (EU IFRS) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), on the basis of EU IFRSs in issue that are effective for accounting periods ending on or before the reporting date, 31 December 2010.

The statutory financial statements will be presented in euro, rounded to the nearest thousand. They are prepared on the historical cost basis except for investment property and derivative financial instruments which are measured at fair value.

The accounting policies applied by the group in this preliminary announcement are the same as those set out in our most recent published annual report to 31 December 2009, except as otherwise set out below. These have been applied consistently by all group companies and to all periods presented for the purposes of the consolidated financial statements.

New accounting standards applied during 2010

The group has applied revised IFRS 3 Business Combinations which became effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009. The change in accounting policy has been applied prospectively only and has no effect on earnings per share.

For acquisitions on or after 1 January 2010, the group measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:

-- the fair value of the consideration transferred; plus

-- the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree; plus

-- if the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the existing equity interest in the acquiree; less

-- the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of pre-existing relationships. Such amounts are generally recognised in profit or loss.

Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the group incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Any contingent consideration payable is recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it is not re-measured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognised in profit or loss.

The group also applied IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements in the year; however, this had no material impact on the accounts during the year.

Estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with EU IFRS's requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that may affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future years.

Financing

The directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In particular, in arriving at this view, the board has had regard to the current financing arrangements and its planned activities for the next 18 months. As further elaborated on below, Balmoral currently anticipates having sufficient resources to meet its ongoing requirements and, accordingly, the directors consider that the going concern basis continues to be appropriate for these financial statements.

The group's financing arrangements fall into three broad categories. In general, equity accounted investees are financed by separate project-specific debt. Similarly, the Dutch and Belgian portfolios and the investment in the Drum Estate in Edinburgh are funded on a stand-alone basis. The group's remaining property assets are financed by a general corporate facility that is subject to a loan-to-value covenant. The current and previous year end balance sheets disclose relevant ratios on this facility that are in excess of the stipulated 50%.

The loan facility on the Dutch portfolio matured on 31 December 2010 and several other of the group's loans are or will be subject to review and/or repayment in 2011. The company is engaged in discussions with each of the relevant banks, including the provider of the general corporate facility, on extensions of these various arrangements. The group currently anticipates reaching satisfactory conclusions on these discussions and, accordingly, expects to have sufficient resources to meet its ongoing requirements. It is likely that the group's auditors will make reference to this matter in their opinion on the financial statements.

Consequent on the year end loan-to-value ratio on the general corporate facility, all of the related borrowings are required to be shown as current liabilities in the group's balance sheet and have been presented as such herein.

2 Operating segments

Segment information is presented in the consolidated financial statements in respect of the group's geographical segments which represent the principal basis by which the group manages its business. Information regarding the result of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment results as included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the group chief operating decision makers which management believe is the most relevant information when evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within the industry. There are no significant inter segment transactions.

(a) Geographical segments

 
                                                    Continental 
 Income statement              Ireland         UK        Europe   Consolidated 
 for the year ended 31 
  December 2010                EUR'000    EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Gross rental income             5,014      4,210         5,954         15,178 
 Service charge income             309        144           868          1,321 
 Property operating 
  expenses                       (826)        808       (1,817)        (1,835) 
 
 Net rental and related 
  income                         4,497      5,162         5,005         14,664 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Valuation movement on 
  investment properties       (23,239)        567       (4,701)       (27,373) 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Operating result             (18,742)      5,729           304       (12,709) 
 Share of result of equity 
  accounted investees          (5,324)        298         1,942        (3,084) 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Operating result before 
  corporate expenses, 
  finance expenses & income 
  tax                         (24,066)      6,027         2,246       (15,793) 
                             =========  =========  ============ 
 Reconciliation to result 
  for the year 
 Corporate expenses                                                    (3,832) 
 Net finance expense                                                   (9,766) 
 Net income tax expense                                                  (889) 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Result for year                                                      (30,280) 
                                                                 ============= 
 
                                                    Continental 
 Income statement              Ireland         UK        Europe   Consolidated 
 for the year ended 31 
  December 2009                EUR'000    EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Gross rental income             5,109      4,485         5,812         15,406 
 Service charge income             376        143           999          1,518 
 Property operating 
  expenses                       (883)      (469)       (2,013)        (3,365) 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net rental and related 
  income                         4,602      4,159         4,798         13,559 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Valuation movement on 
  investment properties       (61,763)   (10,360)       (7,197)       (79,320) 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Operating result             (57,161)    (6,201)       (2,399)       (65,761) 
 Share of result of equity 
  accounted investees         (15,817)      (388)       (5,092)       (21,297) 
                             ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------- 
 Operating result before 
  corporate expenses, 
  finance expenses & income 
  tax                         (72,978)    (6,589)       (7,491)       (87,058) 
                             =========  =========  ============ 
 Reconciliation to result 
  for the year 
 Corporate expenses                                                    (4,355) 
 Net finance expense                                                  (13,979) 
 Net income tax credit                                                  15,533 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Result for year                                                      (89,859) 
                                                                 ============= 
 

Balance sheet

for the year ended 31 December 2010

 
                                                    Continental 
 Segment assets                 Ireland        UK        Europe   Consolidated 
                                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Investment property             68,850    68,469        71,440        208,759 
 Investment in equity 
  accounted investees             2,048       421         2,453          4,922 
 Trade and other receivables        471       246         1,376          2,093 
                               --------  --------  ------------  ------------- 
                                 71,369    69,136        75,269        215,774 
                               ========  ========  ============ 
 
 Reconciliation to total assets as reported in the group balance 
  sheet 
 Deferred tax asset                                                      5,843 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                                                                 34 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                              10,676 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Total assets                                                          232,327 
                                                                 ============= 
 
                                                    Continental 
 Segment liabilities            Ireland        UK        Europe   Consolidated 
                                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Loans and borrowings            30,734   102,896        57,564        191,194 
 Trade and other payables         2,013     1,890         2,207          6,110 
                                 32,747   104,786        59,771        197,304 
                               ========  ========  ============ 
 
 Reconciliation to total liabilities as reported in the group 
  balance sheet 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                                4,905 
 Employee benefits                                                         108 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Total liabilities                                                     202,317 
                                                                 ============= 
 

Balance sheet

for the year ended 31 December 2009

 
                                                    Continental 
 Segment assets                 Ireland        UK        Europe   Consolidated 
                                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Investment property             94,885    66,192        75,990        237,067 
 Investment in equity 
  accounted investees             6,356       351             -          6,707 
 Trade and other receivables        943       783         1,348          3,074 
                               --------  --------  ------------  ------------- 
                                102,184    67,326        77,338        246,848 
                               ========  ========  ============ 
 
 Reconciliation to total assets as reported in the group balance 
  sheet 
 Deferred tax asset                                                      4,492 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                                                                 69 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                               4,409 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Total assets                                                          255,818 
                                                                 ============= 
 
                                                    Continental 
 Segment liabilities            Ireland        UK        Europe   Consolidated 
                                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
 Loans and borrowings            30,734    95,974        59,135        185,843 
 Trades and other payables        2,595     1,536         3,005          7,136 
                                 33,329    97,510        62,140        192,979 
                               ========  ========  ============ 
 
 Reconciliation to total liabilities as reported in the group 
  balance sheet 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                                2,412 
 Employee benefits                                                         104 
                                                                 ------------- 
 Total liabilities                                                     195,495 
                                                                 ============= 
 

(b) Categories of property assets

The group manages its business principally on the basis of geographical segments. Supplementary information based on the following categorisations has also been provided as this is also used by the chief operating decision makers:

 
                                                    Continental 
 2010                           Ireland        UK        Europe     Total 
                                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000   EUR'000 
 
 Industrial                      50,350    23,419             -    73,769 
 Office                           6,400    12,683        52,250    71,333 
 Mixed Use                       10,100    19,626        19,190    48,916 
 Residential                      2,000    12,741             -    14,741 
                               --------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 Total                           68,850    68,469        71,440   208,759 
                               ========  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 
 
                                    Continental 
 2009           Ireland        UK        Europe     Total 
                EUR'000   EUR'000       EUR'000   EUR'000 
 Industrial      70,835    23,482             -    94,317 
 Office           6,900    16,514        55,410    78,824 
 Mixed Use       14,000    13,827        20,580    48,407 
 Residential      3,150    12,369             -    15,519 
               --------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 Total           94,885    66,192        75,990   237,067 
               ========  ========  ============  ======== 
 

3 Net finance expense

 
                                                           2010       2009 
                                                        EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Interest receivable on bank deposits                       126         51 
 Interest receivable on loans to equity accounted 
  investees                                                 201        255 
 Foreign currency translation gain on cash 
  and cash equivalents                                      264          - 
 Other finance income                                       106          - 
 Finance income                                             697        306 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 
 Foreign currency translation loss on borrowings        (3,393)    (6,417) 
 Foreign currency loss on cash and cash equivalents           -      (182) 
 Interest payable on borrowings                         (6,995)    (7,686) 
 Other finance expense                                     (75)          - 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 Finance expense                                       (10,463)   (14,285) 
                                                      ---------  --------- 
 
 Net finance expense                                    (9,766)   (13,979) 
                                                      =========  ========= 
 
 
 Foreign currency amounts accounted for through        2010       2009 
  the Statement of Comprehensive Income             EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain 
  on equity accounted investees                        (33)         14 
                                                  =========  ========= 
 

4 Income tax expense

 
                                                          2010        2009 
                                                       EUR'000     EUR'000 
 Current tax (credit)/expense 
 Corporation tax on result for the year: 
 Current year 
 - Overseas                                                 95           - 
 Adjustment in respect of prior year 
 - Ireland                                                (50)           - 
 - Overseas                                              (298)          70 
                                                     ---------  ---------- 
 Total current tax (credit)/expense                      (253)          70 
                                                     ---------  ---------- 
 
 Deferred tax expense/(credit) 
 Origination and reversal of temporary differences         128    (15,603) 
 Adjustment in respect of prior year                     1,014           - 
 Total deferred tax (credit)/expense                     1,142    (15,603) 
                                                     ---------  ---------- 
 
 Total income tax expense/(credit)                         889    (15,533) 
                                                     =========  ========== 
 
 Reconciliation of effective tax rate                     2010        2009 
                                                       EUR'000     EUR'000 
 
 Result before tax                                    (29,391)   (105,392) 
 Less share of result of equity accounted 
  investees                                              3,084      21,297 
                                                     ---------  ---------- 
                                                      (26,307)    (84,095) 
 
 Income tax using domestic corporation tax 
  rate (25%)                                           (6,577)    (21,024) 
 
 Difference between expenses and deductions 
  for taxation purposes and amounts charged 
  in the financial statements                              369       3,469 
 Unrecognised deferred tax assets                        6,540         590 
 Difference in tax rates                                   279       1,469 
 Additional tax allowance                                (397)       (250) 
 Other items                                                 9         213 
 Adjustment in respect of prior year                       666           - 
                                                     ---------  ---------- 
                                                           889    (15,533) 
                                                     =========  ========== 
 

5 Investment property

 
                                          2010       2009 
                                       EUR'000    EUR'000 
 
 Balance at beginning of the year      237,067    315,336 
 Additions in the year                   5,748      1,051 
 Disposals of property in the year     (6,683)          - 
 Fair value movement                  (29,868)   (84,822) 
 Foreign currency movement               2,495      5,502 
                                     ---------  --------- 
 Balance at end of the year            208,759    237,067 
                                     =========  ========= 
 

The carrying amount of investment property is the fair value of the property which, in general, is determined by registered independent appraisers having appropriate recognised professional qualifications and recent experience in the locations and categories of the property being valued. Fair values were determined having regard to recent market transactions and market rents for similar properties in the same location, where such information was available.

Attention is drawn to the risks associated with the valuation of investment properties, particularly in the current economic climate. Investments in properties are relatively illiquid, which can affect the group's ability to realise their value in cash in the short term. The year-end property valuations have been arrived at in a period of significant market uncertainty. The continuing difficulties being experienced in the world's financial markets have resulted in reduced numbers of property transactions in the markets in which the group operates, with virtually no activity in some areas. This lack of comparable evidence has decreased the degree of certainty in valuations compared to those arrived at in more stable conditions with a normal level of market evidence. Nonetheless, the fair values of the group's investment properties have been determined on the basis of advice from independent professional appraisers as more fully set out below.

The principal property valuation advisors to the group are as follows:

 
                                                        2010      2009 
                                                     EUR'000   EUR'000 
 
 Lisney (Republic of Ireland)                         68,850    94,885 
 BTW Shiells, Lambert Smith Hampton, Brown & Lee, 
  Colliers International (UK)                         68,469    66,192 
 Jones Lang La Salle, Delta Estates (Continental 
  Europe)                                             71,440    75,990 
                                                    --------  -------- 
 
                                                     208,759   237,067 
                                                    ========  ======== 
 

6 Loans and borrowings

This note provides information about the contractual terms of the group's interest-bearing loans and borrowings, all of which are held at amortised cost.

 
                               2010      2009 
                            EUR'000   EUR'000 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Secured bank loans           3,563    57,215 
 Other payables                 466       395 
                           --------  -------- 
                              4,029    57,610 
                           ========  ======== 
 Current liabilities 
 Unsecured bank loans       129,757   126,708 
 Secured bank loans          57,408     1,525 
                           --------  -------- 
                            187,165   128,233 
                           ========  ======== 
 

Terms and conditions of outstanding loans were as follows:

 
                                                              31 
                                                        December   31 December 
                                                            2010          2009 
 In                            Interest 
 thousands                         rate     Year of     Carrying      Carrying 
 of euro        Currency    arrangement    maturity       amount        amount 
                                                         EUR'000       EUR'000 
 
 Unsecured 
  bank loan         Euro       Variable   2011-2012       30,734        30,734 
 Unsecured 
  bank loan          GBP       Variable   2011-2013       99,023        95,974 
 Secured 
  bank loan         Euro       Variable        2011       11,198        11,430 
 Secured 
  bank loan         Euro          Fixed        2011       17,290        17,860 
 Secured 
  bank loan         Euro          Fixed        2011       28,610        29,450 
 Secured 
  bank loan          GBP       Variable        2023        3,873             - 
                                                     -----------  ------------ 
                                                         190,728       185,448 
                                                     -----------  ------------ 
 

Terms and debt repayment schedule

 
                                            2010      2009 
                                         EUR'000   EUR'000 
 Repayable by instalments: 
 Repayable within 1 year                  57,408     1,525 
 Repayable within 2 years                    310    57,215 
 Repayable within 2 to 5 years               929         - 
 Repayable after 5 years                   2,324         - 
 Repayable other than by instalments: 
 Repayable within 1 year                 129,757   126,708 
 Total                                   190,728   185,448 
                                        --------  -------- 
 

Variable rate bank loans incur interest based on interbank market rates plus an agreed margin. Fixed rate bank loans incur interest at rates between 5.4% and 5.5%.

(a) Bank loans of EUR129,757,000 (2009: EUR126,708,000) are guaranteed by certain nominated subsidiaries and are subject to a loan to value covenant.

The year end balance sheet disclosed that the relevant ratio on this facility was in excess of the stipulated 50% and, as a result, all of the loans are shown as being repayable within one year. The company is engaged in discussions with the bank in question on an extension of this arrangement. These loans, denominated in both euro and pounds sterling, are repayable in full five years from the date of drawdown. On foot of this provision, the balances outstanding at 31 December 2010 are, in any event, due to mature at various dates from 5 June 2011 to 12 June 2013. Interest is payable at the relevant interbank market rate plus a margin.

(b) A secured bank loan of EUR11,197,500 (2009: EUR11,430,000) drawn down by a subsidiary is secured by certain investment properties in Belgium. The loan is denominated in euro and is repayable in quarterly capital repayments, with the balance due in October 2011. Interest is payable at the 3 month Euribor rate plus a margin.

(c) Secured bank loans of EUR45,900,000 (2009: EUR47,310,000) drawn down by a subsidiary are secured by certain investment properties in the Netherlands and by a guarantee from the company (see note 9 for further details). The loans matured at 31 December 2010 and negotiations are ongoing with the relevant bank for the extension of these facilities.

(d) A secured loan drawn down by a subsidiary of EUR3,873,000 is secured by certain lands in Scotland and by a guarantee from the company (see note 9 for further details). The loan is denominated in sterling and is repayable in quarterly capital repayments over the next twelve years. Interest is payable at the relevant interbank market rate plus a margin.

7 Result per share

Basic result per share

The calculation of basic result per share for the year ended 31 December 2010 is based on the result attributable to equity shareholders in the year and the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year calculated as follows:

 
                                                          2010         2009 
                                                       EUR'000      EUR'000 
 
 Result attributable to equity shareholders           (30,176)     (89,780) 
                                                  ============  =========== 
 
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
                                                     In thousands of shares 
                                                          2010         2009 
 
 At beginning of year                                  583,265      583,265 
 Weighted number of ordinary shares outstanding 
  during year                                          583,265      583,265 
                                                  ------------  ----------- 
 
 Basic result per share (euro cent)                     (5.17)      (15.39) 
                                                  ------------  ----------- 
 

Diluted result per share

The calculations of diluted result per share for the years ended 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009 were based on the results attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the years ended 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009 as calculated for basic result per share above, as there were no potentially dilutive instruments in issue.

8 Net asset value per share

The calculations of net asset value per share at 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009 were based upon the total equity attributable to the shareholders of the company at 31 December 2010 and

31 December 2009 and the number of ordinary shares outstanding at 31 December 2010 and

31 December 2009 as follows:

 
                                                       2010         2009 
                                                    EUR'000      EUR'000 
 
 Total equity attributable to shareholders 
  of company                                         29,967       60,176 
                                               ============  =========== 
 
                                                  In thousands of shares 
                                                       2010         2009 
 Total number of ordinary shares outstanding 
  at year end                                       583,265      583,265 
                                               ============  =========== 
 
 Net asset value per share (euro cent)                 5.14        10.32 
                                               ------------  ----------- 
 

9 Contingencies and guarantees

The main group contingencies and guarantees are as follows:

(a) The company has provided guarantees totalling EUR5.4m in respect of the capital and interest on the bank borrowings of the joint venture companies involved in the development of property at Navan, Ireland.

(b) The company has provided a guarantee of EUR1.5 million in respect of the bank borrowings of Balmoral International Land Vida BV in relation to the financing of a building in Amsterdam.

(c) South East Edinburgh Development Company ("SEEDCo") acquired 316 acres of agricultural land south of Edinburgh during 2007. In 2010, the group acquired the remaining 50% of this company that it did not previously own. Additional consideration may become payable to the vendor, calculated as 50% of the open market value, net of all costs, of the land when planning consents have been received. The company has provided a guarantee in respect of the capital and interest on the bank borrowings of SEEDCo.

10 Related parties

As in prior years, the group leases a number of its properties to a related party and certain emoluments payments are made to the company's directors via related party transfers. Full details will be provided in our annual report, however, the transactions are along the lines of those disclosed in our most recent annual report.

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