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Infrastructure India plc
28 September 2017
28 September 2017
Infrastructure India plc
("IIP" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the
"Group")
Annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2017
Infrastructure India plc, an AIM quoted infrastructure fund
investing directly into assets in India, announces its audited
annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2017.
Financial performance
-- Value of the Company's investments was GBP296.0 million as at
31 March 2017 (GBP330.7 million 30 September 2016; GBP334.5 million
31 March 2016).
-- Net Asset Value decreased to GBP282.0 million as at 31 March
2017 (GBP325.6 million 30 September 2016; GBP325.8 million 31 March
2016).
-- NAV per share was GBP0.41 as at 31 March 2017 (GBP0.48 September 2016; GBP0.48 March 2016).
-- Strengthening of the Indian Rupee (INR) against Sterling
(GBP) at the end of the period and a decrease in the yield of the
Indian 10-year bond, which serves as the risk-free rate in asset
valuations, were offset by delays to completion schedules at
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited ("DLI") and a change
in tariff expectations for Indian Energy Limited ("IEL").
Enquiries:
www.iiplc.com
Infrastructure India plc Via Cubitt Consulting
Sonny Lulla
Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Ltd
Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker
Azhic Basirov / Ben Jeynes +44 (0) 20 7131 4000
Nplus1 Singer Advisory LLP
Joint Broker
James Maxwell - Corporate Finance
James Waterlow - Investment Fund Sales +44 (0) 20 7496 3000
Cubitt Consulting Limited
Financial Public Relations
Simon Brocklebank-Fowler +44 (0) 20 7367 5100
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
We are pleased to report Infrastructure India plc's ("IIP", the
"Company" and together with its subsidiaries the "IIP Group")
audited annual results for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Net Asset Value decreased to GBP282.0 million (GBP0.41 per
share) as at 31 March 2017 compared to 30 September 2016 (GBP330.7
million and GBP0.48 per share), principally as a result of delayed
completion schedules for Distribution Logistics Infrastructure
Limited ("DLI"). This offset the strengthening of the Indian Rupee
against Sterling at the end of the period and a decrease in the
Indian 10-year bond yield which serves as the risk-free rate.
During the fiscal year, the terminal at DLI's Nagpur facility
was successfully ramping up with strong local export activity and a
growing market share, but margins across the sector remain tight
and construction at all terminals slowed due to delays in funding
which has pushed back the completion schedules. The logistics
sector, however, remains extremely attractive and despite the
delays, DLI is well positioned in the market.
IIP completed the sale of its entire 26% interest in Western MP
Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private Limited ("WMP"), realising
GBP22.5 million in cash, and IIP's wind and small hydro continue to
perform largely in-line with expectations, although business
assumptions have been revised, in particular tariff projections for
IEL.
On a macro front, the market has largely recovered from the
immediate aftershock of demonetisation but certain sectors remain
fragile from consequential liquidity issues. The Goods and Services
Tax ("GST"), India's biggest fiscal reform, was formally launched
on 1 July 2017 and although its implementation may create some
short term volatility, it is expected to be beneficial to economic
growth over the long term. The GST has created a common national
market and is anticipated to significantly boost India's
manufacturing and the 'Make in India' initiative. The Indian
government has committed further investment in infrastructure to
build and upgrade railways, roads and ports.
Financial performance
The value of the IIP Group's investments held by its
subsidiaries was GBP296.0 million for the period ended 31 March
2017 (GBP330.7 million 30 September 2016 and GBP334.5 million 31
March 2016). Currency rates strengthened at the end of the fiscal
year with GBP: INR rate of 80.82 as at 31 March 2017 against 86.66
in September 2016 and 94.97 in March 2016. The risk-free rate,
based on the Indian 10-year bond, decreased to 6.68% as at 31 March
2017 from 6.82% on 30 September 2016 and 7.47% on 31 March
2016.
Total investment during the full fiscal year was GBP18.6
million, which was advanced to DLI to fund construction and working
capital.
Transport
DLI is a supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company and one of the largest private operators in
India with a nationwide network of terminals and a quality road and
rail transportation fleet. Following regulatory approval from the
Customs Commissioner, its Nagpur facility has been successfully
ramping up with the terminal maintaining around 30% local market
share for exports despite competitive pricing from other operators.
However, the tight margins across the sector were challenging and
DLI was not able to generate an operating profit during the fiscal
year. Construction at all terminals slowed due to lack of funding
which has pushed back the completion schedules.
While the impact of demonetisation on overall economic activity
in India has largely recovered, some of DLI's key customers are
continuing to transport reduced freight volumes. Growth is however
picking up and DLI has also received certain key approvals
necessary to increase import volumes to the Nagpur facility.
In addition to focusing on mitigating operating losses, DLI's
focus continues to be on arranging the funding needed to complete
its remaining three terminals, with its Palwal (National Capital
Region) and Anekal (Bangalore) standing close to completion but
unable to commence material operations without further
investment.
IIP announced in April 2016 that an agreement had been signed
for the sale of its interest in WMP. IIP invested in WMP in 2008
through its wholly owned subsidiary Roads Infrastructure India
("RII"), which held a 26% interest in the asset. IIP's total
investment in WMP amounted to GBP12.5 million, with the remaining
74% owned by Essel Infra. On 7 April 2016, RII entered into a
binding agreement for sale of its entire 26% interest in WMP to an
affiliate of Essel Infra for an agreed cash consideration on INR
2,030 (GBP22.5 million received). The transaction completed on 28
June 2016.
Energy
India Hydropower Development Company's ("IHDC") overall
production was lower than the same period last year. This was the
result of lower water release at Bhandardara I and Bhandardara II,
lower generation at Birsinghpur and some disruption to production
at Panwi due to silting from upstream construction. Civil works are
progressing at Raura, which remains on-track for commercial
operations to commence this fiscal year. IHDC plans to construct an
additional 4.9 MW plant adjacent to its Bhandardara I project.
Indian Energy Limited ("IEL") has two operating wind farms,
Theni, in Tamil Nadu, and Gadag, in Karnataka. Overall energy
production was higher than the previous year as a result of better
monsoon winds and improved grid availability at the Theni project.
Recent reductions in bulk tariffs for Solar and Wind projects in
India put pressure on IEL's negotiated Group Captive tariffs at
Theni.
At SMH, following the invocation of the pledge of the promoter's
shares and conversion of a portion of the sub-debt, the lenders now
control the project. In June, the National Company Law Tribunal
("NCLT") questioned the validity of Power Finance Corporation's
("PFC") invocation of a pledge of promoter shares. PFC has
challenged the verdict. IIP is engaged in discussions with all
interested parties.
Asset Management Agreement
On 15 September 2016, IIP announced that it had entered a
revised and restated management and valuation and portfolio
services agreement (the "New Agreement") with Franklin Park
Management LLC (the "Asset Manager"), the Company's existing asset
manager, to effect a reduction in annual cash fees. Under the New
Agreement, the Asset Manager is entitled to a fixed annual
management fee of GBP5,520,000 per annum and 605,716 new ordinary
shares per annum, issued free of charge. Under the prior agreement,
the Asset Manager was entitled to an annual management fee of 2% of
the value of the Group's assets, less adjustment for increase in
assets purchased from the proceeds of the placing completed in
2014. On a like-for-like basis, the terms of the New Agreement
result in a significant cash saving for IIP.
Company liquidity and financing
As at 31 March 2017, the IIP Group had cash available of GBP1.5
million.
Since the period end, the Company has extended the maturity of,
and enlarged the size of, the fully drawn US$17 million working
capital loan facility from GGIC (the "Working Capital Loan"). As a
result, a further US$4.5 million was made available to, and drawn
down by, the Company on 19 September 2017 and the fully drawn down
Working Capital Loan, now totalling US$21.5 million, is repayable,
together with the associated interest payment, on 31 December
2017.
In addition, on 30 June 2017, IIP entered into an US$8 million
unsecured bridging loan facility (the "Bridging Loan") with Cedar
Valley Financial, an affiliate of GGIC. Following a recent
extension, the Bridging Loan matures on the earlier of: (i) on
demand by Cedar Valley Financial; and (ii) 31 December 2017.
As announced by the Company on 19 September 2017, the Company is
in advanced and exclusive negotiations with a third party provider
of finance in relation to a potential financing. The new funding
would enable the Company to repay the Working Capital Loan and the
Bridging Loan as well as provide additional working capital and
construction capital to DLI and provide for the Group's general
working capital needs.
We look forward to updating shareholders on the continued
progress at DLI as well as developments at the Company's other
businesses in the periods to come.
Tom Tribone & Sonny Lulla
27 September 2017
Review of Investments
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Private Limited
("DLI")
Description Supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company with a large operational
road and rail fleet; developing four large
container terminals across India.
Promoter A subsidiary of IIP
Date of investment 3 Mar 2011 15 Oct 2011 Jan 12- Sep
16
Investment amount GBP34.8m (implied) GBP58.4m (implied) GBP93.5 million
Aggregate percentage
interest 37.4% 99.9% 99.9%
Investment during the GBP18.6 million
period
Valuation as at 31 March GBP246.4 million
2017
Project debt outstanding GBP85.7 million
as at 31 March 2017
Key developments * DLI is working with existing lenders to improve the
release of working capital.
* Delays in funding have affected the completion
schedule of the Bangalore, Palwal and Chennai
terminals.
* DLI is in advanced discussions with other industry
operators for strategic business alliances that are
expected to increase volumes at Nagpur.
Investment details
DLI is a supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company headquartered in Bangalore and Gurgaon with
a material presence in central, northern and southern India. DLI
provides a broad range of logistics services including rail
freight, trucking, handling, customs clearing and bonded
warehousing with terminals located in the strategic locations of
Nagpur, Bangalore, Palwal (in the National Capital Region) and
Chennai.
Developments
Demonetisation, lower freight volumes and delays in funding
affected DLI's operating performance during the fiscal year. While
the impact of demonetisation on overall economic activity in India
has largely recovered, some of DLI's key customers are continuing
to transport reduced freight volumes. Although growth is picking
up, DLI is in advanced discussions with other operators to form
strategic alliances which should increase throughput at Nagpur. DLI
has now added customers and received certain key approvals
necessary to increase import volumes to DLI's Nagpur facility. This
will help to increase return cargo volumes and therefore increase
profitability.
The Government of India has approved the creation of a
regulatory authority for controlling freight rates charged by
Indian Railways, which is positive news for the industry. In
addition, Indian Railways has relaxed the limits for carrying
restricted commodities - mainly steel products - from 30 containers
to 50 containers per train. This is expected to improve
profitability on DLI's domestic routes.
DLI continues to work with existing lenders to improve the
release of working capital. However, delays in completion funding
have affected the completion of works at all terminals.
Valuation
The NPV of future IIP cash flows for DLI as at 31 March 2017 is
GBP246.4 million (GBP275.1million 30 September 2016; GBP266.2
million 31 March 2016). The bulk of the impact relates to changes
in business assumptions that account for completion delays,
regulatory hurdles and overall economic and sector-specific
headwinds. These factors offset an appreciation of the Indian Rupee
and a reduction in the risk-free rate since 30 September 2016.
India Hydropower Development Company LLC ("IHDC")
Description IHDC develops, owns and operates small
hydropower projects with six fully operational
plants (62 MW of installed capacity),
and a further 30 MW of capacity under
development or construction.
Promoter Dodson-Lindblom International Inc. ("DLZ")
Date of investment Mar 2011 Jan 2012 May 2012
Investment amount GBP25.7 million GBP0.3 million GBP1.1 million
Aggregate % interest 50% 50% 50%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 31 March GBP29 million
2017
Project debt outstanding GBP8.9 million
as at 31 March 2017
Key developments
* Overall generation for the fiscal year was 123 GWh
versus 152 GWh the previous year.
* IHDC plans to construct 4.9MW Bhandardara-1A
(BH-I(A)) a new project adjacent to the existing BH-I
project in Maharashtra.
* BH-I(A) will benefit from operational synergies with
IHDC's other Maharashtra projects and is estimated to
be operational in 2019.
* Raura project construction is progressing as
scheduled with expected commissioning this calendar
year.
Investment details
The IHDC portfolio has an installed capacity of approximately 62
MW across six projects - Bhandardara Power House I ("BH-I"),
Bhandardara Power House II ("BH-II") and Darna in Maharashtra;
Birsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh; and Sechi and Panwi in Himachal
Pradesh. IHDC has an additional 30 MW of capacity under development
and construction with planned capacity at three sites having been
revised upwards.
Project update
Overall generation for the year ending 31 March 2017 from all of
IHDCs projects was 123 GWh versus 152 GWh the previous year. The
reduced production was mainly a result of lower water release at
BH-I & BH-II and lower generation at Birsinghpur due to
shutdowns at the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal plant. IHDC's projects in
Himachal Pradesh have produced at historically average levels.
In March 2017, IIP and DLZ agreed that IHDC would construct
Bhandardara-IA (BH-I(A)), a 4.9 MW project adjacent to IHDC's
existing Bhandardara I project (BH-I). The new project will be
allocated water for generation after the BH-I project has generated
36 MUs annually. BH-I(A)'s estimated generation will be 15 MUs at a
75% dependable yield. Being adjacent to BH-I, the project is
expected to benefit from operational synergies from IHDC's other
Maharashtra projects (BH-I, BH-II, & Darna). BH-I(A) is
expected to be commissioned during 2019. The estimated project cost
is US$ 4 million (Rs.28.5 crores) with equity (approximately 30%)
funded through IHDC's internal accruals. Given the small marginal
cost associated with running the project and a relatively low
incremental project cost, the project earns an attractive rate of
return.
During the year, Panwi experienced some disruption to production
as a result of excessive silt from the construction of an upstream
project. IHDC is in discussion with the upstream project developer
to arrive at an equitable solution to the issue.
Due to frequent shutdowns of the thermal plant where the
Birsinghpur project is located, production at Birsinghpur was again
affected during the fiscal year. IHDC anticipates this trend to
continue in the short term, but expects that production will revert
to historically average levels. A new PPA was signed with VE
Commercial Vehicles ("Volvo") at a tariff of INR 4.97/KWh. The
tariff is linked to the industrial consumer tariff.
Construction at the Raura project is progressing as scheduled
with most civil work in the final stages of completion. IHDC is on
track to commission Raura this fiscal year.
Having received the approval to increase Melan's project
capacity to 10MW, IHDC is awaiting the final Technical Economic
Clearance ("TEC"). Additional clearances for the revised capacity
such as the forest land clearance from the Ministry of Environment
& Forests are to be initiated after the TEC is received.
Valuation
The IHDC portfolio was valued in accordance with the Company's
stated valuation methodology, by using a composite risk premium of
3.23% over the risk-free rate of 6.82%. The composite risk premium
is computed using a MW-based weighted average of risk premia of
individual assets related to their stage of operation. Adjustments
were made to production estimates to account for climate change
impacts and short-term disruption of production from some of IHDCs
smaller run-of-river projects. The value for the IHDC investment as
at 31 March 2017 is GBP29 million (GBP28.6 million 30 September
2016; GBP26.0 million 31 March 2016).
Indian Energy Limited ("IEL")
Description An independent power producer focused
on renewable energy, with 41.3 MW installed
capacity over two operating wind farms.
Promoter IIP
Date of investment Sep 2011 Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Investment amount GBP10.6 million GBP0.9 million
Aggregate % interest 100% 100%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 31 March GBP10.6 million
2017
Project debt outstanding GBP11 million
as at 31 March 2017
Key developments
* Overall production at the end of the fiscal year was
20% higher at 72.96 million kWh.
* Better monsoon winds and improved grid availability
at the Theni project contributed to the increased
production.
* Grid availability at Theni was approximately 93% for
the year against 84%the previous year.
* The Gadag project performed in line with
expectations.
Investment details
IEL is an independent power producer that owns and operates wind
farms, with 41.3 MW of installed capacity across two wind farms in
the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Project update
Production at IEL's two projects - Gadag and Theni - was
approximately 20% higher at 72.96 million kWh in for the fiscal
year versus 60.66 million kWh the previous year.
The higher generation was a result of better monsoon winds and
improved grid availability at the Theni project. Grid availability
at Theni was approximately 93%, an 11% improvement on the previous
year. IEL expects this trend to continue and to stabilise at
95%-97% in the coming 2-3 years.
Recent reductions in bulk tariffs for Solar and Wind projects in
India have put competitive pressures on IEL's negotiated Group
Captive tariffs at Theni. However, the industrial tariff in Tamil
Nadu continues to escalate. IEL has negotiated with customers to
limit the tariff reduction at Theni, which is now agreed at an
average of INR 5.40/kWh against INR 5.73/kWh. IEL expects continued
downward pressure on the Group Captive tariffs, countering the
increases in industrial tariffs.
Valuation
The IEL assets were valued in accordance with the Company's
stated valuation methodology by applying a 2% risk premium above
the risk-free rate of 8.68%, yielding a valuation of GBP10.6
million as at 31 March 2017 (GBP15.6 million 30 September 2016;
GBP12.5 million 31 March 2016; GBP11.3 million 30 September
2015).
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited ("SMH")
Description 400MW hydropower project on the Narmada
River near Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh.
Promoter Entegra Limited
Date of investment Jun 2008 Sep 2011
Investment amount GBP13.2 million GBP16.5 million
Direct and indirect %
interest 20.5% 31.2%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 31 March GBP10.0 million
2017
Project Debt Outstanding GBP343.1 million
as at 31 March 2017
Key developments * The lenders have not yet provided a sustainable plan
for completion of the project or detailed financial
projections.
* In June, the National Company Law Tribunal rejected
the lenders claims of oppression and mismanagement
and questioned the validity of the invocation of a
pledge of promoter shares.
Investment details
SMH is constructing a 400MW hydropower project (ten turbines of
40MW each) situated on the Narmada River near Maheshwar, in the
southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh. The project is intended to
produce peaking power and to supply drinking water to the city of
Indore. Civil works are largely complete with 27 gates and three of
the ten turbines installed.
Current status of the project and financing update
Despite repeated requests to the new company management
appointed by the lenders, no sustainable plan for completion of the
project or detailed financial projections have been provided. It is
understood that the lenders wish to invest INR 600 crores as an
interim measure to revive the project, followed by significant
additional debt, resulting in a revised project cost of over INR
8,000 crores. None of the project costs or revised debt estimates
have been independently verified. IIP analysis indicates that it
will be necessary for the lenders to substantially restructure the
debt in order to make the project viable. While there is no way to
estimate the terms of such restructuring, previous assumptions are
being retained, with the exception of the implementation
schedule.
In January 2017, Power Finance Corporation ("PFC"), the lead
lender, had instituted proceedings at the National Company Law
Tribunal ("NCLT") in relation to SMH, citing oppression and
mismanagement by promoters. On 15 June 2017, the NCLT dismissed
PFC's claim of oppression and mismanagement. In the order, the
judge said the failure to repay debt or infuse equity did not
amount to acts of oppression and that PFC's allegation of siphoning
funds was vague and without material to substantiate the same. The
order also questioned the validity of the invocation of a pledge of
promoter shares. PFC has challenged the the verdict. IIP is engaged
in discussions with all interested parties.
Valuation
Forecast assumptions were again adjusted to account for the
continuing uncertainty on the terms and timing of project
completion and the higher risk premium of 8% was retained. The
value of IIP's investment in SMH as at 31 March 2017 was GBP10.0
million (GBP11.4 million 30 September 2016; GBP9.4 million 31 March
2016). The value of IIP's stake in the project remains largely
dictated by the actions and timelines associated in reaching a
viable plan to complete the project.
Report of the Independent Auditors, KPMG Audit LLC,
to the members of Infrastructure India plc for the year ended 31
March 2017
We were engaged to audit the financial statements of
Infrastructure India plc for the year ended 31 March 2017 which
comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated
Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows and the related notes. The financial reporting framework
that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by
the EU.
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body.
Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in
an auditor's 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 and the Company's members as a body,
for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have
formed.
Respective responsibilities of Directors and Auditor
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities
Statement, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of
financial statements that give a true and fair view. Our
responsibility is to audit, and express an opinion on, the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those
standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's
(APB's) Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give
reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from
material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This
includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are
appropriate to the Group's circumstances and have been consistently
applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by the Directors; and the overall
presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we read the
financial and non-financial information in the annual report to
identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial
statements and to identify any information that is apparently
materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the
knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If
we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or
inconsistencies, we consider the implications for our report.
Basis for disclaimer of opinion on financial statements
In seeking to form an opinion on the financial statements, we
have considered the implications of the significant uncertainties
disclosed in the financial statements concerning the following
matters:
-- The Company requires significant new funding to repay the
US$21.5 million working capital loan facility provided by the
majority shareholder, GGIC Ltd, in April 2013 (repayable on 31
December 2017) and the US$8.0 million bridging loan facility
provided by Cedar Valley Financial in June 2017 (repayable at the
earlier of being demanded and 31 December 2017) as well as funding
the Group's and Company's general working capital needs. The
Company is continuing its discussions with GGIC Ltd and other third
party providers of finance. There is uncertainty as to whether this
finance will be provided and on what terms.
-- The Company's largest investment, Distribution Logistics
Infrastructure Private Ltd ("DLI") (valued by the Directors at
GBP246.4m at 31 March 2017), requires the provision of significant
additional working capital and construction finance. The provision
of this additional finance is critical to DLI's business model.
Further, if such additional finance is available, the terms of such
finance may significantly affect the valuation of the Group's
interest in DLI.
-- The valuation of the Group's other portfolio companies may
also be affected by the availability of working capital at Group
level, as such entities may require additional funding and if this
is not available their business plans may be adversely affected. In
particular, if additional funding is not provided, the Group may
need to realise certain investments on a 'quick-sale' basis.
There is potential for the uncertainties to interact with one
another such that we have not been able to obtain sufficient
appropriate audit evidence regarding the possible effect of the
uncertainties taken together.
Disclaimer of opinion on financial statements
Because of the significance of the possible combined effect of
the uncertainties described in the basis for disclaimer of opinion
on financial statements paragraph, we have not been able to obtain
sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an
audit opinion. Accordingly we do not express an opinion on the
financial statements.
KPMG Audit LLC
Chartered Accountants
Heritage Court
41 Athol Street
Douglas
Isle of Man IM99 1HN
27 September 2017
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 March 2017
Note 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest income on bank balances 2 -
Movement in fair value on investments at fair
value through profit or loss 12 (36,764) (39,275)
Foreign exchange loss (1,589) (514)
Gain on disposal of investments 12 2,151 -
Asset management and valuation services 7 (5,612) (5,911)
Other administration fees and expenses 6 (1,019) (1,175)
Operating loss (42,831) (46,875)
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Finance costs 8 (1,028) (864)
Loss before taxation (43,859) (47,739)
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Taxation 9 - -
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Loss for the year (43,859) (47,739)
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Other comprehensive income - -
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Total comprehensive loss (43,859) (47,739)
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Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) 10 (6.4)p (7.0)p
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The Directors consider that all results derive from continuing
activities.
The notes referred to above form an integral part of the nancial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
at 31 March 2017
Note 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Investments at fair value through profit
or loss 12 295,991 334,518
Total non-current assets 295,991 334,518
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Current assets
Debtors and prepayments 28 71
Cash and cash equivalents 1,522 5,162
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Total current assets 1,550 5,233
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Total assets 297,541 339,751
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Non-current liabilities
Long term loans and borrowings 16 - (11,837)
Total non-current liabilities - (11,837)
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 15 (1,529) (1,654)
Current loans and borrowings 16 (14,033) (422)
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Total current liabilities (15,562) (2,076)
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Total liabilities (15,562) (13,913)
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Net assets 281,979 325,838
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Equity
Ordinary share capital 13 6,803 6,803
Share premium 13 282,787 282,787
Retained earnings (7,611) 36,248
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Total equity 281,979 325,838
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The notes referred to above form an integral part of the nancial
statements.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on 27
September 2017 and signed on their behalf by
Sonny Lulla Tim Walker
Chief Executive Director
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 March 2017
Share Retained
capital Share premium earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2015 6,803 282,787 83,987 373,577
Total comprehensive income for
the year
Loss for the year - - (47,739) (47,739)
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Total comprehensive loss for
the year - - (47,739) (47,739)
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Balance at 31 March 2016 6,803 282,787 36,248 325,838
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Balance at 1 April 2016 6,803 282,787 36,248 325,838
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Loss for the year - - (43,859) (43,859)
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Total comprehensive loss for the
year - - (43,859) (43,859)
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Balance at 31 March 2017 6,803 282,787 (7,611) 281,979
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The notes referred to above form an integral part of the nancial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2017
Note 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the year (43,859) (47,739)
Adjustments:
Finance Income (2) -
Finance costs 1,028 864
Movement in fair value on investments at
fair value through profit or loss 12 36,764 39,275
Accrued shares expense 18 -
Foreign exchange loss 1,589 514
Gain on disposal of investments (2,151) -
--------- ---------
(6,613) (7,086)
Decrease in trade and other payables (143) (30)
Decrease in debtors and prepayments 43 237
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Net cash utilised by operating activities (6,713) (6,879)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investments 12 (18,612) (5,155)
Interest received 2 -
Disposal of investments 12 22,526 -
--------- ---------
Cash raised/(utilised) from investing activities 3,916 (5,155)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan interest paid 16 (964) (871)
--------- ---------
Net cash utilised by financing activities (964) (871)
--------- ---------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,761) (12,905)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the year 5,162 18,213
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
held 121 (146)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
year 1,522 5,162
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The notes referred to above form an integral part of the nancial
statements.
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March
2017
1. General information
The Company is a closed-end investment company incorporated on
18 March 2008 in the Isle of Man as a public limited company. The
address of its registered office is IOMA House, Hope Street,
Douglas, Isle of Man.
The Company is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock
Exchange.
The Company and its subsidiaries (together the Group) invest in
assets in the Indian infrastructure sector, with particular focus
on assets and projects related to energy and transport.
The Company has no employees, however, the Company's
subsidiaries Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited and
Indian Energy Limited had together approximately 320 employees as
at 31 March 2017.
The financial information set out in this announcement does not
constitute statutory accounts but has been extracted from the
Group's Financial Statements. The Group's annual report will be
posted to shareholders shortly and will be available on the
Company's website www.iiplc.com.
2. Basis of preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by
the EU.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board
of Directors on 27 September 2017.
(b) Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the
historical cost basis except for financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss which are measured at fair value in
the statement of financial position.
(c) Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is
the Company's functional currency. All financial information
presented in Sterling has been rounded to the nearest thousand,
unless otherwise indicated.
d) Going concern
The Group had GBP1.5 million cash and cash equivalents and net
current liabilities of GBP14.0 million at 31 March 2017. Post
year-end, as detailed on note 20, the Company entered into an US$
8.0 million unsecured bridging loan facility with Cedar Valley, an
affiliate of GGIC. The loan was fully drawn down on 30 June 2017
and was be used to provide additional working capital to the
Group.
The Directors expect to be able to raise additional finance as
required, though these conditions indicate the existence of a
material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt of over the
Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that would result if the
Group was unable to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis which assumes that the Group and the Company will raise
sufficient resources to enable them to continue operating for the
foreseeable future.
(e) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
IFRSs requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and
underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions
to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity,
or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the
consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 5.
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
3.1 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial
statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company
(its subsidiaries and subsidiary undertakings). Control is achieved
where the Company has power over an investee, exposure or rights to
variable returns and the ability to exert power to affect those
returns.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the
year are included in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the
effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used
into line with those used by the Group. All intra-group
transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on
consolidation.
As an investment entity under the terms of the amendments to
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is not
permitted to consolidate its controlled portfolio entities.
The Directors consider the Company to be an investment entity as
defined by IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements as it meets
the following criteria as determined by the accounting
standard:
o Obtains funds from one or more investors for the purpose of
providing those investors with investment management services;
o Commits to its investors that its business purpose is to
invest funds solely for returns from capital appreciation,
investment income or both; and
o Measures and evaluates the performance of substantially all of
its investments on a fair value basis.
3.2 Segment reporting
A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged
in providing products or services that are subject to risks and
returns that are different from those of other business segments. A
geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services
within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks
and returns that are different from those of segments operating in
other economic environments.
The Directors are of the opinion that the Group is engaged in a
single segment of business being investment in infrastructure
assets in one geographical area, being India.
3.3 Income
Dividend income from investments is recognised when the right to
receive payment has been established, normally the ex-dividend
date.
Interest income is recognised on an accrual basis using the
effective interest method.
3.4 Expenses
All expenses are recognised on an accruals basis and are
presented as revenue items except for expenses that are incidental
to the disposal of an investment which are deducted from the
disposal proceeds.
3.5 Taxation
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current
tax and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss except to the
extent that it relates to a business combination, or items
recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the
taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to
tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax payable also
includes any tax liability arising from the declaration of
dividends.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation
purposes. Deferred tax is not recognised for:
-- temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or
liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and
that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss;
-- temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries
and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable
that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and
-- taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to
be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the
laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
reporting date.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a
legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and
assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax
authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities,
but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a
net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised
simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognised for unused tax losses, tax
credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it
is probable that future taxable profits will be available against
which they can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at
each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
3.6 Foreign currency transactions
Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the
respective functional currencies of Group entities at exchange
rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date
are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at
that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is
the difference between amortised cost in the functional currency at
the beginning of the year, adjusted for effective interest and
payments during the year, and the amortised cost in foreign
currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the
year.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the
functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair
value was determined. Non-monetary items in a foreign currency that
are measured in terms of historical cost are translated using the
exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency
differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or
loss, except for differences arising on the retranslation of
available-for-sale equity investments, a financial liability
designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation
that is effective, or qualifying cash flow hedges, which are
recognised in other comprehensive income.
Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including
goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are
translated to Sterling at exchange rates at the reporting date. The
income and expenses of foreign operations, excluding foreign
operations in hyperinflationary economies, are translated to
Sterling at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Foreign currency differences are recognised in other
comprehensive income, and presented in the foreign currency
translation reserve (translation reserve) in equity. However, if
the operation is a non-wholly-owned subsidiary, then the relevant
proportionate share of the translation difference is allocated to
the non-controlling interests. When a foreign operation is disposed
of such that control, significant influence or joint control is
lost, the cumulative amount in the translation reserve related to
that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of
the gain or loss on disposal. When the Group disposes of only part
of its interest in a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation
while retaining control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative
amount is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Group
disposes of only part of its investment in an associate or joint
venture that includes a foreign operation while retaining
significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of
the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.
When the settlement of a monetary item receivable from or
payable to a foreign operation is neither planned nor likely in the
foreseeable future, foreign exchange gains and losses arising from
such a monetary item are considered to form part of a net
investment in a foreign operation and are recognised in other
comprehensive income, and presented in the translation reserve in
equity.
3.7 Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when a
Group entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of a
financial instrument. Financial assets and financial liabilities
are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the
recognised amounts and interests and it is intended to settle on a
net basis.
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual
rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it
transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for
derecognition in accordance with IAS 39. A financial liability is
derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is
discharged, cancelled or expired.
3.8 Investments
Investments of the Group are categorised as at fair value
through profit or loss and are measured at fair value. Unrealised
gains and losses arising from revaluation are taken to the profit
or loss.
The Group has taken advantage of an exemption in IAS 28,
Investments in Associates, which permits investments in associates
held by venture capital organisations, investment funds and similar
entities to account for such investments at fair value through
profit or loss.
The fair value of unquoted securities is estimated by the
Directors using the most appropriate valuation techniques for each
investment.
3.9 Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method, less provision for impairment.
3.10 Financial liabilities and equity
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified
according to the substance of the contractual arrangement entered
into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a
residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of
its liabilities.
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value
less any directly attributable transactions costs. Subsequent to
initial recognition, these liabilities are measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method.
Equity instruments are recorded at proceeds received net issue
costs.
3.11 Provisions
A provision is recognised when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to
settle the obligation, and the obligation can be reliably measured.
If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting
the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and, where
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
3.12 Share issue costs
The share issue costs of the Company directly attributable to
the Placing that would otherwise have been avoided have been taken
to the share premium account.
3.13 Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution to the Company's shareholders is
recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the period
in which the dividends are approved.
3.14 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held
at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less, and bank
overdrafts.
3.15 Interest expense
Interest expenses for borrowings are recognised within finance
costs in the profit or loss using the effective interest rate
method.
3.16 Impairment
Financial assets that are stated at cost or amortised cost are
reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is
objective evidence of impairment. If any such indication exists, an
impairment loss is recognised in the profit or loss as the
difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present
value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial
asset's original effective interest rate.
3.17 Standards issued but not yet adopted
There are no standards or interpretations with an effective date
on or after 1 April 2017 that are likely to have a significant
effect on the financial statements.
4. Capital and financial risk management
Capital management
The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard
the Group's ability to continue as a going concern in order to
provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other
stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce
the cost of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group
may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return
capital to shareholders, issue new shares, or sell assets to reduce
debt.
Consistent with others in the industry, the Group monitors
capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated
as net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is calculated as
total borrowings and other long term loans as shown in the
consolidated statement of financial position, less cash and cash
equivalents.
The following table summarises the capital of the Group:
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Long and short term loans and borrowings 14,033 12,259
Less: cash and cash equivalents (1,522) (5,162)
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Net debt 12,511 7,097
Total equity 281,977 325,838
Total capital 294,488 332,935
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Gearing ratio 4.2% 2.1%
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Financial risk management
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial
risks: market risk (including currency risk and price risk), credit
risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk.
Risk management is carried out by the Board of Directors. The
Board identifies and evaluates financial risks in close
co-operation with the Asset Manager.
(a) Market risk
(i) Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign
exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily
with respect to the Indian Rupee ("INR"). Foreign exchange risk
arises from future commercial transactions, recognised monetary
assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign
operations.
Net assets denominated in Indian Rupee at the year-end amounted
to GBP296.0 million (2016: GBP334.5 million), representing the
Group's investments in Indian Companies. At 31 March 2017, had the
exchange rate between the Indian Rupee and Sterling increased or
decreased by 10% with all other variables held constant, the
increase or decrease respectively in net assets would amount to
approximately GBP29.6 million (2016: GBP30.6 million). This
exposure is unhedged.
Net assets denominated in USD at the year-end amounted to
GBP0.03 million (2016: GBP4.8 million), comprising cash and cash
equivalents. At 31 March 2017, had the exchange rate between the
USD and Sterling increased or decreased by 10% with all other
variables held constant, the increase or decrease respectively in
net assets would amount to approximately GBP1.4 million (2016:
GBP0.8 million). This exposure is unhedged.
(ii) Market price risk
The Group is exposed to market risk arising from its investment
in unlisted Indian infrastructure companies due to factors that
affect the overall performance of the financial markets. These
investments present a risk of capital loss. The Board is
responsible for the selection of investments and monitoring
exposure to market price risk. All investments are in Indian
infrastructure projects.
If the value of the Group's investment portfolio had increased
by 5%, the Group's net assets would have increased by GBP14.8
million (2016: GBP16.7 million). A decrease of 5% would have
resulted in an equal and opposite decrease in net assets.
(iii) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk and sensitivity
The Group's cash and cash equivalents are invested at short term
market interest rates. Loans and borrowings attract a fixed
interest rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually during the
Facility period (note 16).
The table below summarises the Group's exposure to interest rate
risks. It includes the Groups' financial assets and liabilities at
the earlier of contractual re-pricing or maturity date, measured by
the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
Less than 3 months Non-
1 month 0 to 1 to 1 year 1 to 5 years Over 5 interest
month years bearing Total
31 March 2017 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets
Investments at fair value through
profit or loss - - - - - 295,991 295,991
Trade and prepayments - - - - - 28 28
Cash and cash equivalents 1,522 - - - - - 1,522
Total financial assets 1,522 - - - - 296,019 297,541
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables - - - - - (1,529) (1,529)
Loans and borrowings - - (14,033) - - - (14,033)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total financial liabilities - - - - - (1,529) (15,562)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total interest rate sensitivity gap 1,522 - (14,033) - - - -
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Less than 3 months Non-
1 month 0 to 1 to 1 year 1 to 5 years Over 5 interest
month years bearing Total
31 March 2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets
Investments at fair value through
profit or loss - - - - - 334,518 334,518
Trade and prepayments - - - - - 71 71
Cash and cash equivalents 5,162 - - - - - 5,162
Total financial assets 5,162 - - - - 334,589 339,751
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables - - - - - (1,654) (1,654)
Loans and borrowings - - (422) (11,837) - - (12,259)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total financial liabilities - - - - - (1,654) (13,913)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total interest rate sensitivity gap 5,162 - (422) (11,837) - - -
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
(b) Credit risk
Credit risk may arise from a borrower failing to make required
payments on investments, cash balances and debtor balances. The
amount of credit risk is equal to the amounts stated in the
statement of financial position for each of these assets. All the
cash balances are held with various Barclays bank accounts. The
Standard & Poor's credit rating of Barclays Bank plc is A-
(Negative).
(c) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may be unable to
meet short term financial demands. Prudent liquidity risk
management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable
securities, the availability of funding through an adequate amount
of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market
positions. The Company aims to maintain flexibility in funding.
Residual undiscounted contractual maturities of financial
liabilities:
31 March 2017 Less than 0 to 1 3 months 1 to 5 Over 5 No stated
1 month months to 1 year years years maturity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial liabilities
Trade and other - - 1,529 - - -
payables
Loans and borrowings - - 14,033 - - -
----------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- -------- -------- ----------
Total - - 15,562 - - -
======================= =========== ========= =========== ======== ======== ==========
31 March 2016 Less than 0 to 1 3 months 1 to 5 Over 5 No stated
1 month months to 1 year years years maturity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial liabilities
Trade and other - - 1,654 - - -
payables
Loans and borrowings - - 422 11,837 - -
----------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- -------- -------- ----------
Total - - 2,076 11,837 - -
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5. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
These disclosures supplement the commentary on financial risk
management (see note 4).
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Determining fair values
The determination of fair values for financial assets for which
there is no observable market prices requires the use of valuation
techniques as described in accounting policy 3.8. For financial
instruments that trade infrequently and have little price
transparency, fair value is less objective, and requires varying
degrees of judgement depending on liquidity, concentration,
uncertainty of market factors, pricing assumptions and other risks
affecting the specific instrument. See also "Valuation of financial
instruments" below.
Critical judgements in applying the Group's accounting
policies
Valuation of financial instruments
The Group's accounting policy on fair value measurements is
discussed in accounting policy 3.8. The Group measures fair value
using the following hierarchy that reflects the significance of
inputs used in making the measurements:
-- Level 1: Quoted market price (unadjusted) in an active market
for an identical instrument.
-- Level 2: Valuation techniques based on observable inputs,
either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from
prices). This category included instruments valued using: quoted
market prices in active markets for similar instruments: quoted
market prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that
are considered less than active; or other valuation techniques
where all significant inputs are directly or indirectly observable
from market data.
-- Level 3: Valuation techniques using significant unobservable
inputs. This category includes all instruments where the valuation
technique includes inputs not based on observable data and the
unobservable inputs have a significant effect on the instrument's
valuation. This category includes instruments that are valued based
on quoted prices for similar instruments where significant
unobservable adjustments or assumptions are required to reflect
differences between the instruments.
Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that
are traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices or
dealer price quotations. For all other financial instruments, the
Group determines fair values using valuation techniques.
The Group holds investments in several unquoted Indian
infrastructure companies. The Directors' valuations of these
investments, as shown in note 12, are based on a discounted cash
flow methodology, prepared by the Company's Asset Manager (Franklin
Park Management).
The methodology is principally based on company-generated cash
flows and observable market data on interest rates and equity
returns. The discount rates are determined by market observable
risk free rates plus a risk premium which is based on the phase of
the project concerned.
The table below analyses financial instruments measured at fair
value at the end of the reporting period, by the level in the fair
value hierarchy into which the fair value measurements are
categorised:
Level Level
1 2 Level 3
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss (note 12)
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation
Ltd - - 9,989
India Hydropower Development Company,
LLC - - 28,999
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure
Private Ltd - - 246,443
Indian Energy Limited - - 10,560
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- - 295,991
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The following table shows a reconciliation from the beginning
balances to the ending balances for fair value measurements in
level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:
GBP'000
Fair value brought forward 334,518
Additional capital injected 18,612
Movement in fair value (36,764)
Disposal (20,375)
---------
Fair value at year end 295,991
=========
If the determined discount rates were increased by 1% per annum,
the value of unlisted equity securities would fall by GBP30 million
(2016: GBP34 million).
6. Other administration fees and expenses
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Audit fees 77 74
Legal fees 87 38
Corporate advisory fees 136 125
Consultancy fees 200 199
Other professional costs 6 245
Administration fees 151 142
Directors' fees (note 14) 180 205
Insurance costs 9 10
Other costs 173 137
1,019 1,175
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7. Investment management, advisory and valuation fees
On 14 September 2016, the Company entered into a revised and
restated management and valuation and portfolio services agreement
(the "New Management Agreement") with Franklin Park Management, LLC
("Franklin Park" or the "Asset Manager"), the Company's existing
asset manager, to effect a reduction in annual cash fees payable by
IIP to the Asset Manager. The other terms of the New Management
Agreement are unchanged from those of the prior agreement between
the parties.
Under the New Management Agreement, the Asset Manager is
entitled to a fixed annual management fee of GBP5,520,000 per annum
(the "Annual Management Fee"), payable quarterly in arrears. In
addition to the Annual Management Fee, the Asset Manager will be
issued with 605,716 new ordinary shares in the Company annually
(the "Fee Shares"). The Fee Shares will be issued free of charge,
on 1 July of each calendar year for the duration of the New
Management Agreement.
Under the prior agreement, the Asset Manager was entitled to an
annual management fee of 2% of the value of the Group's assets less
adjustment for increase in assets purchased from the proceeds of
the placing completed by the Company in 2014. Fees for the year
ended 31 March 2016 under the previous agreement were
GBP5,910,000.
Fees for the year ended 31 March 2017 were GBP5,612,000 (31
March 2016: GBP5,910,900). The fee included GBP18,000 expense for
the accrued shares relating to the Fee Shares.
The amount of management fees outstanding as at 31 March 2017
amounted to GBP1,398,000 (2016: GBP1,482,841).
8. Finance costs
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Loan interest expense (note 16) 1,028 864
-------- --------
1,028 864
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9. Taxation
There is no liability for income tax in the Isle of Man. The
Company is subject to tax at a rate of 0%.
The Group is subject to income tax in Mauritius at the rate of
15% on the chargeable income of Mauritian subsidiaries. They are,
however, entitled to a tax credit equivalent to the higher of the
foreign tax paid and a deemed credit of 80% of the Mauritian tax on
their foreign source income. No provision has been made in the
accounts due to the availability of tax losses.
10. Basic and diluted loss per share
Basic loss per share are calculated by dividing the loss
attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
2017 2016
Loss attributable to shareholders (GBP thousands) (43,859) (47,739)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) 680,267 680,267
--------- ---------
Basic loss per share (6.4) p (7.0) p
========= =========
There is no difference between basic and diluted loss per
share.
11. Investments in subsidiaries
Since incorporation, for efficient portfolio management
purposes, the Company has established or acquired the following
subsidiary companies split by companies that are consolidated and
companies that are held at fair value through profit or loss in
line with the revised accounting standard IFRS 10 Consolidated
Financial Statements (see note 3.1):
Consolidated subsidiaries Country of incorporation Ownership
interest
Infrastructure India HoldCo Mauritius 100%
Power Infrastructure India Mauritius 100%
Roads Infrastructure India Mauritius 100%
Power Infrastructure India (Two) Mauritius 100%
Distribution and Logistics Infrastructure
India Mauritius 100%
Hydropower Holdings India* Mauritius 100%
India Hydro Investments* Mauritius 100%
Non-consolidated subsidiaries held at fair value through profit
or loss
Distribution & Logistics Infrastructure sub group:
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure
Private Limited India 99.9%
Freightstar Private Limited India 99.9%
Deshpal Realtors Private Limited India 99.8%
Bhim Singh Yadav Property Private India 99.9%
Indian Energy Limited sub group (IEL):
Indian Energy Limited Guernsey 100%
Indian Energy Mauritius Limited Mauritius 100%
Belgaum Wind Farms Pvt Limited India 100%
iEnergy Wind Farms (Theni) Pvt Limited India 74%
iEnergy Renewables Pvt Limited India 100%
India Hydropower Development Company
sub group (IHDC):
India Hydropower Development Company
LLC Delaware 50%
Franklin Park India LLC Delaware 100%
*As detailed in note 19, Power Infrastructure India (PII) (a
subsidiary owning the Company's investment in SMHPCL) completed the
transfer in its favour of the escrowed shares, which are held
through Hydropower Holdings India and India Hydro Investments,
during the year.
12. Investments - designated at fair value through profit or
loss
At 31 March 2017, the Group held five investments in unlisted
equity securities. Four of the investments are held by the
Company's wholly owned subsidiaries in Mauritius and one is held
directly by the Company.
The investments are recorded at fair value as follows:
SMHPCL WMPITRL IHDC DLI IEL Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2015 9,480 25,405 23,099 298,097 12,557 368,638
Additional capital injection - - - 5,155 - 5,155
Fair value adjustment (86) (5,030) 2,910 (37,031) (38) (39,275)
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Balance as at 31 March
2016 9,394 20,375 26,009 266,221 12,519 334,518
Additional capital invested - - - 18,612 - 18,612
Disposal - (20,375) - - - (20,375)
Fair value adjustment 595 - 2,990 (38,390) (1,959) (36,764)
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Balance as at 31 March
2017 9,989 - 28,999 246,443 10,560 295,991
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(i) Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Ltd ("SMHPCL")
(ii) Western MP Infrastructure and Toll Road Pvt Ltd
("WMPITRL")
(iii) India Hydropower Development Company LLC ("IHDC")
(iv) Distribution Logistics Infrastructure ("DLI")
(v) Indian Energy Limited ("IEL")
On 28 June 2016, the Company completed the sale of its entire
26% interest in WMPITRL for cash consideration of INR 2,030
(GBP22.5 million). The investment was valued at GBP20,375,000 as at
31 March 2016. Therefore profit of GBP2,151,000 was realised in the
current year.
All investments have been fair valued by the Directors as at 31
March 2017 using discounted cash flow techniques, as described in
note 5. The discount rate adopted for the investments is the risk
free rate (based on the Indian government 9-10-year bond yields)
plus a risk premium of 8% for SMHPCL, 3.2% for IHDC, 7% for DLI and
2% for IEL (2016: risk premium was 8% for SMHPCL, 3.2% for IHDC, 7%
for DLI and 2% for IEL).
All investments particularly those in construction phase are
inherently difficult to value due to the individual nature of each
investment and as a result, valuations may be subject to
substantial uncertainty. There is no assurance that the estimates
resulting from the valuation process will reflect the actual sales
price even where such sales occur shortly after the valuation
date.
As at 31 March 2017, the Company had pledged 51% of the shares
in DLI, totalling 66,677,000 shares of INR 10 each, as part of the
terms of a term loan within the underlying investment entity. In
addition, the Company had provided a non-disposal undertaking of
51% of the shares in IEL, totalling 25,508,980 shares of 1 penny
each, as part of the terms of a loan agreement within the
underlying investment entity.
13. Share capital
No. of shares Share Share premium
capital
Ordinary shares
of GBP0.01 GBP'000 GBP'000
each
Balance at 1 April 2016 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
Accrued shares during the - - -
year
Balance at 31 March 2017 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
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As detailed in note 7, the Asset Manager is entitled 605,716 new
ordinary shares in the Company annually (the "Fee Shares"). The Fee
Shares will be issued free of charge, on 1 July of each calendar
year for the duration of the New Management Agreement. As at 31
March 2017, the accrued shares were 413,716 and the accrued expense
is GBP18,000 (2016: nil).
14. Directors' fees and Directors' interests
The Directors had the following interests in the shares of the
Company at 31 March 2017:
Timothy Walker 481,667 Ordinary Shares
Sonny Lulla 650,000 Ordinary Shares
Details of the Directors' remuneration in the year are as
follows:
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Timothy Walker 90 90
Madras Seshamani Ramachandran 90 90
180 180
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15. Trade and other payables
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Trade payables 76 62
Accruals and other payables 1,453 1,592
1,529 1,654
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16. Loans and borrowings
On 8 April 2013, the Company entered into a working capital loan
facility agreement with GGIC Ltd (formerly Guggenheim Global
Infrastructure Company Limited) ("GGIC") for up to US$ 17 million.
The loans were originally repayable on 10 April 2017 and as
detailed on note 20, the maturity date of the loan has been
extended to 31 December 2017. The loans attract an interest rate of
7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually during the facility period.
The Company's ultimate controlling party during the year was GGIC
and affiliated parties.
As at 31 March 2017 the Company had fully drawn down the loan
facility and had interest payable of US$ 1.3 million during the
year (2016: US$ 1.3 million). The amount of accrued interest
outstanding as at 31 March 2017 amounted to US$ 0.6 million (2016:
US$ 0.6 million).
Capital Interest Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance as at 1 April
2016 11,837 422 12,259
Charge in the year - 1,028 1,028
Paid in the year - (964) (964)
Foreign currency loss 1,709 1 1,710
Balance as at 31 March
2017 13,546 487 14,033
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17. Related party transactions
Management services and directors' fees
As described in note 7, FPM is party to a Management Services
Agreement with the Group. The executive management team of FPM
consists of Tom Tribone, Robert Venerus and Sonny Lulla, who are
also directors of the Company. See note 14 for Directors' fee and
Directors' interest details.
As detailed in note 7, fees payable to FPM in respect of
management services for the year ending 31 March 2017 amounted to
GBP5,612,128 (2016: GBP5,910,858). The amount of management fees
outstanding as at 31 March 2017 amounted to GBP1,380,000 (2016:
GBP1,482,841).
Loans and borrowings
As detailed in note 16, the Company has a fully drawn US$ 17
million working capital loan facility with GGIC. As per note 20, a
further US$4.5 million was made available to, and drawn down by,
the Company on 19 September 2017 and the fully drawn down working
capital Loan, now totalling US$21.5 million, is repayable, together
with the associated interest payment, on 31 December 2017.
As per note 20, subsequent to year-end the Company entered into
an US$8 million unsecured bridging loan facility with Cedar Valley
Financial, an affiliate of GGIC. Following a recent extension, the
bridging loan matures on the earlier of: (i) on demand by Cedar
Valley Financial; and (ii) 31 December 2017.
Administrator
FIM Capital Limited provides administration services including
financial accounting services to the Company. The fees paid to the
Administrator for the year amounted to GBP120,000 (2015:
GBP120,000). The amount outstanding as at year end is GBP30,000
(2016: GBP30,000).
18. Net Asset Valuation (NAV) per share
The NAV per share is calculated by dividing the net assets
attributable to the equity holders of the Company at the end of the
period by the number of shares in issue.
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Net assets (GBP'000) 281,997 325,838
Number of shares in issue (note
13) 680,267,041 680,267,041
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NAV per share GBP0.41 GBP0.48
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There is no difference between basic and diluted NAV per
share
19. Contingent Liabilities
In April 2016, Power Infrastructure India (PII) (a subsidiary
owning the Company's investment in SMHPCL) completed the transfer
in its favour of the escrowed shares, pursuant to the share escrow
and pledge agreements between PII and certain other Mauritius
entities owned by the promoter. In the aggregate, PII owns,
directly and indirectly, 35.4% of the shares of SMHPCL prior to the
dilutive effects of the lender actions as discussed in the
investment report.
The escrowed shares are held in a Mauritius company with a third
party debt of GBP11.6 million. PII disputes this loan on the basis
that under the share escrow and pledge agreements, no valid,
binding or enforceable loan arrangement are capable of coming into
force in the Mauritius entity holding the escrow shares without the
consent of PII.
Therefore, Board disputes the loan in the Mauritius company and
remains fully committed to resolving the misunderstanding with the
parties concerned. The Directors do not consider it necessary to
provide for the third party debt of GBP11.6 million in the
financial statements.
20. Subsequent events
Extension of Existing Loan
The Group's borrowings (as in note 16) due to mature on 10 April
2017 were granted an extension on 6 April 2017, 8 June 2017 and on
30 June 2017. On 19 September 2017, the maturity date of the loan
was extended from 30 September 2017 to 31 December 2017.
Bridging Loan
On 30 June 2017, the Company entered into an US$ 8.0 million
unsecured bridging loan facility with Cedar Valley, an affiliate of
GGIC. The loan carries an interest rate of 8.0% per annum (payable
in cash on maturity), is available to the Company in a single draw
down on 30 June 2017 and will be used to provide additional working
capital to the Group. A further US$4.5 million was drawn down on 19
September 2017 and the maturity date of the existing loan extended
to 31 December 2017.
There are no arrangement or commitment fees payable by the
Company in relation to the loan.
There were no other significant subsequent events.
21. Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party during the year was GGIC and
affiliated parties.
21. Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure
Certain information contained in this announcement would have
been deemed inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 until the release of this
announcement.
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