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Conygar Investment Company PLC(The)
14 May 2019
14 May 2019
The Conygar Investment Company PLC
Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2019
Major Points
-- Net asset value per share 179p at 31 March 2019.
-- Outline planning permission granted for our mixed-use scheme in Nottingham City Centre.
-- Construction of the Lidl store at Cross Hands and the B&M
store in Ashby-de-la-Zouch both underway.
-- Disposal of the Premier Inn at Parc Cybi, Anglesey completed.
-- Sale of Selly Oak, Birmingham agreed subject to planning permission.
-- Write down of Haverfordwest land value by GBP18.5 million,
reflecting the weak housing market.
-- Bought back 3.24 million shares (5.4% of ordinary share
capital) at an average price of 172 pence per share.
-- Total cash available of GBP45.6 million and no debt.
Summary Group Net Assets as at 31 March 2019
Per Share
GBP'm p
Properties 56.8 100.5
Cash 45.6 80.8
Other Net Liabilities (1.4) (2.7)
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Net assets 101.0 178.6
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Robert Ware, Chief Executive of The Conygar Investment Company,
commented:
"The granting of the outline planning permission at Nottingham
is a very significant step forward, which we believe will be
transformational for the Group.
With our cash balances of GBP46 million and no debt, we are
positioned to deliver our projects and to take advantage of
increasing market volatility."
Enquiries:
The Conygar Investment Company PLC
Robert Ware: 020 7258 8670
Ross McCaskill: 020 7258 8670
Liberum Capital (Nominated Adviser)
Richard Bootle: 020 3100 2222
Jonathan Wilkes-Green: 020 3100 2222
Temple Bar Advisory (Public Relations)
Alex Child-Villiers: 020 7002 1080
Will Barker: 020 7002 1080
This announcement is released by The Conygar Investment Company
PLC and contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7
of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR), and is
disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under
Article 17 of MAR.
For the purposes of MAR and Article 2 of Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2016/1055, this announcement is being made on
behalf of the Company by Ross McCaskill, Finance Director.
Chairman's and Chief Executive's Statement
Results Summary
We present the Group's results for the six months ended 31 March
2019. The net asset value per share at 31 March 2019 decreased to
178.6p from 201.3p at 30 September 2018 (198.3p at 31 March 2018)
and the loss before tax was GBP13.7m (September 2018: GBP3.8m;
March 2018: GBP4.3m).
While these results reflect some negatives during the reporting
period, there has been significant operational progress, some of
which has the potential to be transformational for the Group.
The most significant event for the Group occurred after the
period end in April, which was the granting of planning permission
for our mixed-used scheme in Nottingham City Centre. We acquired
the 37 acre site in December 2016 and since then, have worked
closely with Nottingham City Council to design a scheme which will
regenerate this area of the City Centre, which has been largely
unused for twenty years. The scheme we have designed will create a
new vibrant district of the City, in which people will live, work
and socialise and we are continuing to work with the Council to
agree our section 106 obligations. This phased mixed-used
development will consist of offices, student housing, private
residential and build to rent flats, a hotel and an associated food
and beverage offering and potentially, a new university faculty. We
have an opportunity to create a long-lasting scheme and we believe
that this will enable us to generate returns for shareholders in
the medium term.
At Haverfordwest, we are continuing with our plans to build the
first phase of houses but the demand from major housebuilders and
potential home owners for this land has been much weaker than
expected. Accordingly, we have re-evaluated our investment which
has resulted in a write-down of GBP18.5 million.
We have made significant progress at our retail park at Cross
Hands, in south west Wales, following the announcement in September
2018 that we had exchanged a lease agreement with Lidl UK GmbH to
construct a 23,000 square foot store. Construction began in January
2019 and practical completion is due to take place in late
September of this year. Now that the park is mostly let, a third
party valuation undertaken at 31 March 2019 has resulted in a
surplus of GBP4.0 million.
At Ashby-de-la-Zouch, construction of the 20,000 square foot
store and the 7,500 square foot garden centre, both of which are
let to B&M Retail Ltd, also began in January 2019 and is due to
complete in September 2019. This asset has been forward sold and it
is expected that the net proceeds payable to the Group will be
GBP4.3 million.
In March 2019, we completed the sale of our 80 bedroom hotel at
Parc Cybi, on the outskirts of Holyhead, Anglesey, which is let to
Premier Inn Hotels Ltd. This asset was forward sold and the Group
received net proceeds of GBP6.9 million, which represents a net
initial yield of 4.7%.
After the period ended, in April 2019, we exchanged a
conditional contract, on a subject to planning basis, to dispose of
our industrial property in Selly Oak, Birmingham, which we acquired
in April 2018. Under the terms of the conditional contract, the
purchaser, who is a specialist provider of student accommodation,
will be responsible for submitting the planning application while
we will manage the handover of the existing property with vacant
possession. The purchaser is targeting a 608 unit scheme for the
site which is located in a predominantly residential area.
Hitachi announced in January 2019 that it was discontinuing
plans to construct the new nuclear power station at Wylfa Newydd,
Anglesey after failing to reach a funding agreement with the UK
Government. Hitachi has cancelled the option agreement covering our
203 acre site at Rhosgoch but the option agreement at Parc Cybi,
enabling them to instruct us to build a logistics centre on the 6.9
acre site, is still in place.
Share Buyback
During the six month period ended 31 March 2019, the Group
acquired 3,239,000 ordinary shares representing 5.4% of its
ordinary share capital, at an average price of GBP1.72 per share
and a cost of GBP5.6 million. We continue to see the buy back
authority as a useful capital management tool.
Outlook
Aside from the setbacks at Haverfordwest and Rhosgoch, the
outlook for the business is positive. The granting of the outline
planning permission at Nottingham is a very significant step
forward, which we believe will be transformational for the Group.
With our cash balances of GBP46 million and no debt, we are
positioned to deliver our projects and to take advantage of
increasing market volatility.
N J Hamway R T E Ware
Chairman Chief Executive
Financial review
Net Asset Value
The net asset value at 31 March 2019 was GBP101.0 million (31
March 2018: GBP128.1 million; 30 September 2018: GBP120.3 million).
The primary movements in the six month period were GBP5.3 million
from the revaluation of investment properties plus net rental
income of GBP0.9 million, offset by GBP18.8 million of development
costs written off, GBP1.3 million of administrative costs and
GBP5.6 million spent on purchasing our own shares.
Cash Flow
The Group generated GBP0.4 million cash in operating activities
(31 March 2018: used GBP0.5 million; 30 September 2018: used
GBP1.0million).
The primary cash outflows in the period were GBP4.0 million
incurred on investment properties under construction and GBP5.6
million to buy back shares. These were partly offset by cash
inflows of GBP5.5 million from the sale of an investment property,
resulting in a net cash outflow during the period of GBP3.6 million
(31 March 2018: GBP1.5 million outflow; 30 September 2018: GBP12.1
million inflow).
Net Surplus from Investment Property Activities
31 Mar 30 Sept 31 Mar
2019 2018 2018
GBP'm GBP'm GBP'm
Rental income 1.0 1.5 (1) 0.6
Direct property costs (0.1) (0.2) (0.1)
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Rental surplus 0.9 1.3 0.5
Sale of investment properties 5.5 4.3 4.3
Cost of investment properties sold (5.5) (3.8) (3.8)
Revaluation of investment properties 5.3 - -
Total net surplus arising from investment property
activities 6.2 1.8 1.0
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(1) Of which Selly Oak comprised GBP51,500 for the period.
Administrative Expenses
The administrative expenses for the six month period ended 31
March 2019 were GBP1.3 million (six month period ended 31 March
2018: GBP1.6 million). The major items were salary costs of GBP0.8
million and various costs arising as a result of the Group being
quoted on AIM.
Financing
At 31 March 2019, the Group had cash of GBP45.6 million (31
March 2018: GBP35.7 million; 30 September 2018: GBP49.3 million).
The decrease since 30 September 2018 has resulted mainly from the
cash used in buying back shares, administrative costs and investing
in the investment properties under construction and development
projects.
As at 31 March 2019, the Group had no bank loan facilities.
Summary of Investment Properties
31 Mar 30 Sept 31 Mar
2019 2018 2018
GBP'm GBP'm GBP'm
Cross Hands 15.85 9.64 9.38
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 1.34 0.13 0.08
Nottingham (1) - 15.00 14.57
Haverfordwest (Retail) (1) - 3.59 3.56
Selly Oak (1) - 3.57 -
Rhosgoch (1) - 3.47 3.47
Parc Cybi, Holyhead (1,2) - 2.83 2.02
Total investment to date 17.19 38.23 33.08
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(1) The sites at Nottingham, Haverfordwest, Selly Oak, Rhosgoch
and Parc Cybi have all been reclassified as trading properties at
31 March 2019.
(2) The Premier Inn hotel development was completed in the
period. The asset was forward sold and the balancing cash proceeds
of GBP5.5m received on completion.
Summary of Development Projects
31 Mar 30 Sept 31 Mar
2019 2018 2018
GBP'm GBP'm GBP'm
Nottingham (1) 15.28 - -
Holyhead Waterfront 8.96 8.85 10.27
Haverfordwest (2) 7.37 22.14 22.12
Selly Oak (1) 3.57 - -
Rhosgoch (1) 3.00 - -
King's Lynn 0.87 0.87 0.87
Parc Cybi, Holyhead (1) 0.49 - -
Fishguard Lorry Stop 0.07 0.07 0.07
Total investment to date 39.61 31.93 33.33
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1) Properties reclassified as trading assets as at 31 March 2019.
2) The Company wrote down the value of its investment in
Haverfordwest in the current period and reclassified Haverfordwest
(Retail) as a trading asset as at 31 March 2019.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the six months ended 31 March 2019
Six months ended Year ended
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Rental income 889 536 1,342
Other property income 110 76 196
Revenue 999 612 1,538
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Direct costs of:
Rental income 84 91 161
Development costs written off 18,759 3,230 3,232
Direct Costs 18,843 3,321 3,393
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Gross Loss (17,844) (2,709) (1,855)
Surplus on revaluation of investment
properties 5,270 - 34
Profit on sale of investment property - 458 446
Profit on purchase of interest in joint
venture - - 1,083
Loss on sale of Regional REIT shares - (43) (2,132)
Dividends received from Regional REIT - 1,101 1,636
Loss on revaluation of investment in - (1,551) -
Regional REIT
Share of results of joint ventures - 21 -
Other gains and losses - 14 3
Administrative expenses (1,256) (1,616) (3,075)
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Operating Loss (13,830) (4,325) (3,860)
Finance income 3 144 31 91
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Loss Before Taxation (13,686) (4,294) (3,769)
Taxation (61) 154 95
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Loss and Total Comprehensive
Charge for the Period (13,747) (4,140) (3,674)
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Basic loss per share 5 (24.03)p (6.29)p (5.72)p
Diluted loss per share 5 (24.03)p (6.29)p (5.72)p
All amounts are attributable to equity shareholders.
All of the activities of the Group are classed as
continuing.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the six months ended 31 March 2019
Capital
Share Redemption Treasury Retained Total
Capital Reserve Shares Earnings Equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Changes in equity for the
six months ended 31 March 2018
At 1 October 2017 3,356 3,197 (389) 129,626 135,790
Loss for the period - - - (4,140) (4,140)
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Total comprehensive charge for
the period - - - (4,140) (4,140)
Purchase of own shares - - (3,503) - (3,503)
At 31 March 2018 3,356 3,197 (3,892) 125,486 128,147
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Changes in equity for the
year ended 30 September 2018
At 1 October 2017 3,356 3,197 (389) 129,626 135,790
Loss for the year - - - (3,674) (3,674)
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Total comprehensive charge for
the year - - - (3,674) (3,674)
Purchase of own shares - - (11,832) - (11,832)
Cancellation of treasury shares (368) 368 12,221 (12,221) -
At 30 September 2018 2,988 3,565 - 113,731 120,284
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Changes in equity for the
six months ended 31 March 2019
At 1 October 2018 2,988 3,565 - 113,731 120,284
Loss for the period - - - (13,747) (13,747)
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Total comprehensive charge for
the period - - - (13,747) (13,747)
Purchase of own shares - - (5,582) - (5,582)
At 31 March 2019 2,988 3,565 (5,582) 99,984 100,955
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2019
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-Current Assets
Investment properties 6 17,185 - 3,570
Investment properties under construction 7 - 33,075 34,663
Investment in Regional REIT - 25,139 -
Investment in joint ventures - 6,675 -
Property, plant and equipment - 19 -
17,185 64,908 38,233
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Current Assets
Development and trading properties 8 39,609 26,657 31,931
Trade and other receivables 1,506 1,469 1,425
Cash and cash equivalents 45,622 35,676 49,262
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86,737 63,802 82,618
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Total Assets 103,922 128,710 120,851
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,612 563 457
Tax liabilities 105 - 110
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1,717 563 567
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Non-Current Liabilities
Provision for liabilities and
charges 9 1,250 - -
Total Liabilities 2,967 563 567
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Net Assets 10 100,955 128,147 120,284
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Equity
Called up share capital 2,988 3,356 2,988
Capital redemption reserve 3,565 3,197 3,565
Treasury shares (5,582) (3,892) -
Retained earnings 99,984 125,486 113,731
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Total Equity 100,955 128,147 120,284
Net Assets Per Share 178.6p 198.3p 201.3p
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the six months ended 31 March 2019
Six months ended Year ended
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Operating loss (13,830) (4,325) (3,860)
Development costs written off 18,759 3,230 3,232
Surplus on revaluation of investment property (5,270) - (34)
Profit on sale of investment property - (458) (446)
Loss on revaluation of Regional REIT shares - 1,551 -
Loss on sale of Regional REIT shares - 43 2,132
Share of results of joint ventures - (21) -
Profit on purchase of interest in joint
venture - - (1,083)
Depreciation and amortisation of reverse
lease premium - 5 24
Other gains and losses - 29 -
Cash Flows From Operations Before Changes
In
Working Capital (341) 54 (35)
Change in trade and other receivables (81) (303) (249)
Change in land, developments and trading
properties (183) (189) (211)
Change in trade and other payables 924 (69) (541)
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Cash Flows Generated From/(Used In) Operations 319 (507) (1,036)
Finance income 144 23 91
Tax paid (66) - (10)
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Cash Flows Generated From/(Used In) Operating
Activities 397 (484) (955)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Acquisition of and additions to investment
properties (3,954) (2,564) (7,687)
Proceeds from sale of investment properties 5,499 4,331 4,331
Proceeds from sale of Regional REIT shares - 910 25,511
Repayment of loan by joint venture partner - - 2,500
Cash received from joint venture - 205 224
Cash Flows Generated From Investing Activities 1,545 2,882 24,879
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Purchase of own shares (5,582) (3,892) (11,832)
Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities (5,582) (3,892) (11,832)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents (3,640) (1,494) 12,092
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 49,262 37,170 37,170
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period 45,622 35,676 49,262
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Notes to the Interim Results
1. Basis of Preparation
The accounting policies used in preparing the condensed
financial information are consistent with those of the annual
financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2018 other
than the mandatory adoption of new standards, revisions and
interpretations that are applicable to accounting periods
commencing on or after 1 October 2018, as detailed in the annual
financial statements.
The condensed financial information for the six month period
ended 31 March 2019 and the six month period ended 31 March 2018
has been reviewed but not audited and does not constitute full
financial statements within the meaning of section 435 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The financial information for the year ended 30 September 2018
does not constitute the Group's statutory accounts for that period
but it is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for the
year ended 30 September 2018 have been delivered to the Registrar
of Companies. The auditors have reported on these accounts; their
report was unqualified and did not contain statements under section
498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The board of directors approved the above results on 13 May
2019.
Copies of the interim report may be obtained from the Company
Secretary, The Conygar Investment Company PLC, Fourth Floor, 110
Wigmore Street, London, W1U 3RW.
2. Segmental Information
IFRS 8 requires the identification of the Group's operating
segments which are defined as being discrete components of the
Group's operations whose results are regularly reviewed by the
Board of directors. The Group divides its business into the
following segments:
-- Investment in the shares of Regional REIT Limited (all of
which were sold by 30 September 2018);
-- Investment properties, including investment properties under
construction, which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term
income and for capital appreciation; and,
-- Development properties, which include sites, developments in
the course of construction and sites available for sale.
The only items of revenue or profit/loss relating to the
investment in Regional REIT Limited are the dividends received from
that investment, the fair value movement during each reporting
period and the loss on sale of those shares. The only item of
revenue or profit/loss relating to the development properties is
the write off of development costs and therefore only the segmented
balance sheet is reported.
Balance Sheet
31 Mar 31 Mar
19 18
Investment Development Group Investment Development Group
Properties Properties Other Total Investment Properties Properties Other Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Investment in
Regional REIT
Limited - - - - 25,139 - - - 25,139
Investment
properties 17,185 - - 17,185 - 33,075 - - 33,075
Investment in
joint
ventures - - - - - - 6,675 - 6,675
Development &
trading
properties - 39,609 - 39,609 - - 26,657 - 26,657
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17,185 39,609 - 56,794 25,139 33,075 33,332 - 91,546
Other assets 972 29 46,127 47,128 - 4,966 37 32,161 37,164
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Total assets 18,157 39,638 46,127 103,922 25,139 38,041 33,369 32,161 128,710
Liabilities (1,792) - (1,175) (2,967) - (326) (7) (230) (563)
Net assets 16,365 39,638 44,952 100,955 25,139 37,715 33,362 31,931 128,147
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3. Finance Income
Six months ended Year ended
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Bank interest 144 31 91
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4. Dividend
No dividend was paid in respect of the year ended 30 September 2018
(2017: nil).
5. Earnings per Share
The calculation of losses per ordinary share is based on the
loss after tax of GBP13,747,000 (31 March 2018: loss of
GBP4,140,000; 30 September 2018: loss of GBP3,674,000) and on the
number of shares in issue being the weighted average number of
shares in issue during the period of 57,201,182 (31 March 2018:
65,774,072; 30 September 2018: 64,184,339). There are no diluting
amounts in either the current or prior periods.
6. Investment Properties
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At valuation 17,185 - 3,570
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The movement in the carrying value of investment properties
during the period was as follows:
GBP'000
Valuation at 1 October 2018 3,570
Reclassification from investment
properties under construction 10,665
Reclassification to trading
properties (3,570)
Revaluation surplus 5,270
Provision for liabilities and
charges 1,250
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Valuation at 31 March 2019 17,185
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The historical cost of the investment property held at 31 March
2019 is GBP10,665,000.
The investment properties are comprised of Cross Hands and
Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Cross Hands was revalued by Knight Frank LLP,
independent valuers not connected with the Group, at 31 March 2019
at market value in accordance with the Practice Statements
contained in the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Standards published
by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which conform to
international valuation standards. The valuation was arrived at by
reference to market evidence of transaction prices and completed
lettings for similar properties. No allowance has been made for
expenses of realisation or for any tax which might arise. It
assumes a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's length
transaction. The valuation reflects usual deductions in respect of
purchaser's costs and SDLT as applicable at the valuation date. The
independent valuer made various assumptions including future rental
income, anticipated void costs and the appropriate discount rate or
yield.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has been revalued to reflect the uplift in
value as a result of the forward sale.
The property rental income earned from investment properties,
leased out under operating leases, amounted to GBP999,000 (31 March
2018: GBP612,000; 30 September 2018: GBP1,538,000).
7. Investment Properties Under Construction
Investment properties under construction are freehold land and
buildings representing investment properties under development or
construction and they amount to GBPnil as at 31 March 2019 (31
March 2018: GBP33,075,000; 30 September 2018: GBP34,663,000). These
properties comprise landholdings for current or future development
as investment properties. This methodology has been adopted because
the value of these properties is dependent on a detailed knowledge
of the planning status, the competitive position of the assets and
a range of complex development appraisals. The fair value of these
properties rests in the planned developments, and is difficult to
estimate pending confirmation of designs and planning permission
and hence, has been estimated by the directors at cost as an
approximation to fair value.
The movement in the carrying value of investment properties
under construction during the period was as follows:
GBP'000
At 30 September 2018 34,663
Additions 4,185
Disposal (5,499)
Reclassification to investment property (10,665)
Reclassification to trading properties (22,389)
Write down of carrying value (295)
At 31 March 2019 -
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8. Development and Trading Properties
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Properties held for resale or development 39,609 26,657 31,931
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The above amounts relate to development properties, which
include sites, developments in the course of construction and sites
available for sale. The movement in the carrying value of
development and trading properties during the period was as
follows:
GBP'000
At 30 September 2018 31,931
Additions 183
Reclassification from investment properties
under construction 22,389
Reclassification from investment properties 3,570
Development costs written down (18,464)
At 31 March 2019 39,609
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As set out in the Chairman's and Chief Executive's Statement,
the Group has written down the carrying value of Haverfordwest by
GBP18.5m as a result of the weakening of the housing market, the
rising costs of construction, which are being significantly
impacted by Brexit, and the fact that our retail development at
this site is not currently able to commence.
9. Provision for liabilities and charges
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Amounts payable from development profit 1,250 - -
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10. Net Asset Value per share
Net asset value per share is calculated as the net assets of the
Group divided by the number of shares in issue. There are no
diluting or adjusting amounts for the reported periods.
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Net asset value 100,955 128,147 120,284
No. No. No.
Shares in issue 56,522,435 64,621,435 59,761,435
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Net asset value per share 178.6p 198.3p 201.3p
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The above calculations exclude the fair value of the Group's development
properties. We have not sought to value these assets as, in our opinion,
they are at too early a stage in their development to provide a meaningful
figure.
Key Management Compensation
Key management personnel have the authority and responsibility
for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group
and are considered to be the directors of the Company. Amounts paid
in respect of key management compensation were as follows:
Six months ended Year ended
31 Mar 31 Mar 30 Sept
2019 2018 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Short term employee benefits 573 707 1,244
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Independent Review Report to The Conygar Investment Company
PLC
Introduction
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
six month period ended 31 March 2019 which comprises the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated
statement of changes in equity, the consolidated balance sheet, the
consolidated cash flow statement and the related notes. We have
read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial
report and considered whether it contains any apparent
misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in
the condensed set of financial statements.
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with the
terms of our engagement to assist the Company in meeting the
requirements of the AIM Rules ("the AIM Rules"). Our review has
been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters
we are required to state to it in this report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept
or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company for our
review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have
reached.
Directors' Responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the AIM Rules.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Company are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim
Financial Reporting," as adopted by the European Union.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Group a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an
audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to
obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant
matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do
not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six month period ended
31 March 2019 is not prepared, in all material aspects, in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by
the European Union and the AIM Rules.
Rees Pollock
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London
13 May 2019
Notes:
(a) The maintenance and integrity of The Conygar Investment
Company PLC 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
interim report since it was initially presented on the website.
(b) Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the presentation
and dissemination of financial information may differ from
legislation in other jurisdictions.
The directors of Conygar accept responsibility for the
information contained in this announcement. To the best knowledge
and belief of the directors of Conygar (who have taken all
reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information
contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and
does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such
information.
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