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Infrastructure India plc
22 July 2016
22 July 2016
Infrastructure India plc
("IIP" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the
"Group")
Annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2016
Infrastructure India plc, an AIM quoted infrastructure fund
investing directly into assets in India, is pleased to announce its
annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2016.
Financial performance
-- Value of the Company's investments increased marginally to
GBP334.5 million as at 31 March 2016 (GBP331.6 million 30 September
2015; GBP368.6 million 31 March 2015).
-- Net Asset Value remained stable at GBP325.8 million relative
to the position as at 30 September 2015 (GBP329.3 million 30
September 2015; GBP373.6 million 31 March 2015).
-- NAV per share was GBP0.48 as at 31 March 2016 (GBP0.48 September 2015; GBP0.55 March 2015).
-- Strengthening of the Indian Rupee (INR) against Sterling
(GBP) at the end of the fiscal year 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 softening market conditions for
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited ("DLI") and a
revision of the value of the Company's interest in Western MP
Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private Limited ("WMP") to its
realised sale value.
Significant developments during the period
-- DLI commenced domestic and export-import ("Exim") operations
at its Bangalore terminal facility and commenced construction at
Chennai and Palwal in the National Capital Region.
-- DLI also commissioned an Auto Logistics Park and Liquid Tank
Farm at Nagpur and acquired some important new customers including
international shipping lines, national manufacturing firms and a
state owned multinational.
-- In November 2015, torrential rainfall and local flooding
disrupted construction at DLI's Chennai terminal and as the
floodwaters took several months to recede, DLI management believed
it prudent to revise the layout of the site. As a result, the
commissioning of the facility will now occur late this calendar
year.
-- IIP's small hydro power assets performed well due to a
variety of operational factors which offset lower inflows from a
poor monsoon. The poor monsoon also impacted production at IIP's
two wind projects.
-- Power Finance Corporation Ltd ("PFC"), the lead lender to
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited ("SMH"), issued a
notice of conversion of the sub-debt to equity without the support
of all stakeholders.
-- The Indian Rupee strengthened against Sterling at the end of
the fiscal year to GBP:INR 94.97 against GBP:INR 100.28 in
September 2015 and GBP:INR 92.76 in March 2015.
-- The Indian risk-free rate decreased to 7.47% in March 2016
against 7.54% in September 2015 and 7.74% in March 2015.
Post period end
-- On 8 April 2016, IIP announced the agreed sale of its entire
26% interest in WMP to Essel Infra Projects Limited ("Essel Infra")
for an agreed cash consideration of INR 2,030 million
(approximately GBP21.6 million at the exchange rate of GBP:INR 93.8
on 7 April 2016). The disposal of WMP completed on 28 June
2016.
-- IIP announced that DLI had received regulatory approval from
the Customs Commissioner to commence export-import operations at
its Nagpur terminal facility in April 2016, enabling DLI to ramp-up
operations through its own customs bonded area at Nagpur, and
crucially, allowing DLI to operate the integrated logistics park
("ILP") to its full potential.
-- DLI's terminals at Bangalore and Palwal continued to make
steady progress towards full completion, which is expected later in
2016.
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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")
annual results for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Net Asset Value remained flat at GBP325.8 million (GBP0.48 per
share) compared to 30 September 2015, principally as a result of
softer forecasted markets for Distribution Logistics Infrastructure
Limited ("DLI") and a revision of the value of IIP's interest in
Western MP Infrastructure and Toll Roads Private Limited ("WMP") to
its realised sale value which offset the strengthening of the
Indian Rupee against Sterling at the end of the fiscal year and a
decrease in the Indian 10 year bond yield which serves as the
risk-free rate.
Macro-economic pressures, with a continuous drop in Indian
exports over an unprecedented 14-month period by the end of the
fiscal year, had an impact on IIP's largest asset, DLI, and the
wider logistics industry. Indian economic growth predictions for
2016-2017 from various international agencies are currently a
consensus of approximately 7.5%. Structural reforms such as the
Goods and Services Tax ("GST") as well as reforms in land and
labour are key to increasing India's economic growth potential. The
Indian government continues to campaign for approval of the GST in
parliament, a tax reform that would create a single national market
and would prove beneficial to DLI's business plan.
Economic growth is widely expected to benefit from a partial
recovery of international trade, the anticipated implementation of
GST, commissioning of the dedicated freight corridor and the run-up
to the Indian general election in 2019. The Indian government has
meanwhile stepped up investment in infrastructure for railways,
roads and ports, providing a welcome stimulus for the sector.
During the fiscal year, DLI commenced initial domestic and
export-import ("Exim") operations at its Bangalore terminal
facility and commenced construction at Chennai and Palwal in the
National Capital Region. A Liquid Tank Farm and Auto Logistics Park
were commissioned at Nagpur and DLI acquired some important new
customers during the year, including international shipping lines,
national manufacturing firms and a state owned multinational. DLI
is also in negotiations for contracts with other key national and
international customers. DLI's operating performance however was
impacted by lower exports nationally, increased rail haulage
charges for containers and the removal of an abatement in service
tax available for container transportation by rail.
IIP's wind and small hydro performed largely in-line with
expectations. For the large hydro, Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power
Corporation Limited ("SMH"), a lack of unity amongst stakeholders
continues to mire the project in uncertainty.
Financial performance
During the second half of the year, the value of the IIP Group's
investments in its subsidiaries increased marginally to GBP334.5
million for the period ended 31 March 2016 (GBP331.6 million 30
September 2015 and GBP368.6 million 31 March 2015). Currency rates
strengthened at the end of the fiscal year with GBP:INR rate of
94.97 as at 31 March 2016 against 100.28 in September 2015 and
92.76 in March 2015. The risk-free rate, based on the Indian
10-year bond, decreased to 7.47% as at 31 March 2016 from 7.54% on
30 September 2015 and 7.74% on 31 March 2015.
Total investment during the full fiscal year was GBP5.2 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. The company has continued to make
progress and is now operating from three of its four large
terminals. In April 2015, DLI commenced initial domestic and
export-import ("Exim") operations at its terminal facility in
Bangalore and received in principle agreement from the Indian
Railways for the rail siding at its Integrated Logistics Park
("ILP"), which is already under construction. The Nagpur terminal
began movement of cars and bulk cargo from its Auto Logistics Park
and Private Freight Terminal and commissioned a Liquid Tank Farm.
The Palwal terminal commenced handling and transportation of
refrigerated containers and key infrastructure relating to Exim and
domestic operations is also now complete.
For more than a year, the industry has been hampered by rail
haulage charges which were increased by more than 24% for different
slabs of tonnage and a Port Congestion Surcharge of 10%, which
resulted in a reduction in the movement of containers to the
hinterland by rail and some margin erosion during the year.
However, subsequent to the year-end, in April 2016, the Port
Congestion Surcharge was removed and a 10% reduction in service tax
for movement of containers by rail is expected to have a positive
impact across the sector. During the year, there were also some
major weather-related disruptions in rail movement along key routes
to western Indian ports. As a result, DLI planned alternative Exim
and domestic routes connecting southern and western ports as well
as forming strategic industry alliances.
During the year, DLI acquired some important new customers.
These include international shipping lines, national manufacturing
firms and a state owned multinational.
In April 2016 DLI received regulatory approval from the Customs
Commissioner for its Nagpur terminal to commence export-import
("Exim") operations. This enables DLI to commence and ramp-up
operations through its own customs bonded area at Nagpur, and
crucially, the ability to operate the ILP to its full potential.
DLI is scheduled to run its first Exim service from Nagpur at the
end of July. Construction at its Bangalore and Palwal terminals
continued towards full completion, which is anticipated in the
latter half of 2016. DLI plans to commence operations from a
Chennai CFS in early 2017, with the FTWZ commencing operations
roughly one quarter later. DLI is entering a critical year as it
looks to ramp up its terminals and begin a move towards strong
profitability.
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 whereby RII agreed the sale of its entire 26%
interest in WMP to an affiliate of Essel Infra for an agreed cash
consideration on INR 2,030 (approximately GBP21.6 million at the
exchange rate of GBP:INR 93.8 at that date). The sale price
represented a discount of approximately 13% to the GBP25.0 million
value ascribed to IIP's interest in WMP in its unaudited interim
results for the period ended 30 September 2015. The transaction
completed on 28 June 2016 and the net proceeds realised from the
disposal will provide the Group with additional working capital
resources.
Energy
India Hydropower Development Company's ("IHDC") overall
production was higher than the same period last year despite a poor
monsoon. This was the result of higher production at Bhandardara I
in Maharashtra, the resumption of full generation at Darna and
increased production at Panwi due to fewer plant shutdowns from
silting. IHDC received formal approval from the Government of
Himachal Pradesh to enhance the capacity of the Raura project from
8 MW to 12 MW and has correspondingly received approval for an
additional loan to cover the costs associated with enhanced
capacity. The project remains on-track for commercial operations to
commence in 2017.
Overall production at Indian Energy Limited ("IEL") was lower
due to weaker monsoonal winds as well as continued grid related
issues at the Theni project. IEL has two operating wind farms,
Theni, in Tamil Nadu, and Gadag, in Karnataka. Theni has continued
to suffer grid availability issues that impact generation.
Availability was around 76% during the year against 84% in the
prior year. The state government is strengthening grid
infrastructure but the progress of the upgrades has been slow and
grid curtailment has been a persistent frustration. Despite these
issues, Theni signed agreements with nine new industrial customers
whilst slightly lowering its tariff reflecting lower thermal
tariffs. Following a reduction in base rates by the Reserve Bank of
India, interest rates on senior debt for Gadag and Theni reduced by
25 and 40 basis points each respectively. IEL has also retained its
investment grade credit ratings for both projects.
There was no tangible progress at SMH. During the first half of
the fiscal year, the promoter provided a detailed proposal to the
lenders from a potential equity investor, which indicated their
willingness to provide financing to complete the project as well as
to ultimately refinance the principal value of the outstanding
debt. The project's largest lenders, Power Finance Corporation Ltd
("PFC"), were unwilling to entertain the proposal and instead
issued a notice of conversion of a portion of the sub-debt to
equity and notified their intention to invoke the pledge of the
promoter's shares, without the support of all stakeholders. A
meeting held in March was inconclusive. PFC's successful invocation
of pledged shares as well as the conversion of debt to equity would
have the effect of reducing IIP's direct and indirect interest in
SMH to 31.7% from 35.4%.
Company liquidity and financing
At the end of the period, the IIP Group had cash available of
GBP5.1million. Post sale of WMP, and as at 30 June 2016, the
Group's cash balances were GBP23.9m. IIP's current liquidity
position is expected to provide the Group with sufficient cash
resources to fund the business until approximately April 2017, when
IIP's US$17 million working capital loan comes due. The Board is
confident of either refinancing or repaying this loan.
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
21 July 2016
Infrastructure overview
In April, the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") downgraded its
world economic growth forecast for the year to 3.2%. India, on the
other hand, is expected to grow by around 7.5% despite external
pressures.
For India to increase its growth potential, the IMF have
highlighted the need for India to adopt structural reforms such as
the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax ("GST"), reforms in
land acquisition and the labour market. The Indian government
continues to campaign for approval of the GST in parliament, a tax
reform that would create a single national market and remove of a
plethora of state taxes and regulation. For the logistics industry,
the implementation of uniform GST will allow businesses to
centralise distribution through much larger regional hubs.
In February 2016, the Indian Finance Minister announced measures
to hike public investment in infrastructure by 22.5%, allocating
$32 billion for infrastructure development in the fiscal year from
2016 to 2017. The budget has a strong focus on transport networks
and improving the crippled state of much of the county's
infrastructure in terms of capacity and efficiency, along with some
measures to ease the regulatory burden on businesses.
For logistics, margins in domestic rail have been tight and Exim
volumes depressed, so the removal of the Port Congestion Charge in
April 2016 and the 10% reduction of service tax for movement of
container by rail is good news for the industry. Early signs of
some recovery in the sector are evident in the past few months.
Progress continues on the Dedicated Freight Corridor ("DFC")
with construction reportedly accelerating on both the Western DFC
and the Eastern DFC and a trial run on a section of the line
successfully completed in March 2016. The project involves
construction of six freight corridors providing much needed
infrastructure and capacity, allowing higher freight throughput at
greater speed. When commissioned, the DFC will divert up to 40% of
freight traffic from Indian Railways and it is anticipated that it
will push rail's share of freight from the existing 36% to 45% by
2019. DLI, with its large rail-linked terminals, is strategically
well placed to benefit from the DFC. Phased commissioning of the
DFC remains on target to commence in 2018.
In energy, renewables remain a key focus with support from both
the Indian government and the private sector. The Minister for New
& Renewable Energy announced that the country had attracted
approximately $14 billion over the last 3 years in renewable energy
investments, with the government providing $1 billion through
incentives during that period. At the end of the fiscal year, India
had added 7.1 GW of renewable energy capacity, with the total
installed capacity for renewable energy standing at almost 43
GW.
The recognised need for greater capacity and more efficient
infrastructure along with its acknowledged role as a force for
economic growth is resulting in greater support from the Indian
government.
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 terminals across
India
Promoter A subsidiary of IIP
Date of investment March 2011 October 2011 Jan 12
- Mar 15
Investment amount GBP34.8 million GBP58.4 million GBP79.8
million
Aggregate % interest 37.4% 99.9% 99.9%
Investment during GBP5.3 million
the period
Valuation as at GBP266.2
31(st) March 2016 million
Project debt outstanding GBP72.1 million
as at 31 March
2016
Key developments
* Macro and sector-specific headwinds adversely
impacted the entire Indian logistics industry during
the reporting period and while this affected DLI's
operating performance, there have been positive signs
of recovery during the recent quarter
* DLI received regulatory approval from the Customs
Commissioner to commence export-import operations at
its Nagpur terminal facility in April, enabling DLI
to ramp-up operations through its own customs bonded
area and commence booking import containers by
shipping lines
* DLI has received "in-principle" approval from the
Indian Railways for constructing the rail siding at
its Bangalore facility. Final approvals are currently
in process
* Construction activities on the remaining
infrastructure at DLI's Palwal and Bangalore
facilities are underway
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. During the reporting period, the Company invested
approximately GBP5.2 million into DLI. This was primarily used for
project related capital expenditure and working capital.
Developments
DLI's operating performance during the last twelve months was
adversely impacted by macro and sector-specific headwinds, which
included, inter alia, a continuous drop in exports nationally for
17 consecutive months, increase in rail haulage charges for
containers by the Indian Railways ("IR"), a sharp reduction in road
transportation costs, removal of an abatement of service tax
available for container transportation by rail, and a curtailment
of annual price increases by the market leader Concor at its ICDs.
These factors affected the entire Indian logistics industry.
Recent macro developments are expected to benefit the Indian
logistics sector during the current fiscal year. The recent removal
of the Port Congestion Surcharge by IR in April 2016 for import
containers and the restoration of abatement in Service Tax for rail
movement of containers are expected to have a positive impact from
the second quarter. The expectation of a better monsoon season in
2016 is pointing to an improvement in overall economic factors and
domestic demand, which is expected to have a positive impact on
DLI's performance in the remaining three quarters of the current
fiscal year.
In April 2016, following revisions to government procedures for
customs notifications, DLI received regulatory approval from the
Customs Commissioner for its Nagpur terminal to commence
export-import ("Exim") operations. This enables DLI to commence and
ramp-up operations through its own customs bonded area at Nagpur,
and crucially, the ability to operate the ILP to its full
potential. Customs officials are currently completing the testing
of the electronic data interface and DLI management expect the
requisite customs officers will be in post shortly to enable
commencement of full Exim operations. DLI is scheduled to run its
first Exim service from this terminal at the end of July. DLI
management are also completing arrangements with shipping lines and
freight forwarders for Exim activity.
DLI has received "In-principle" approval for construction of the
rail siding at its Bangalore facility. Final approvals from the
Indian Railways are progressing and when received, will allow the
acceleration of the remaining construction activities. Operational
activity from Bangalore has commenced from a nearby terminal, with
regular train services to Chennai Port. Construction activities
continue on the rail siding at DLI's Palwal terminal. Customs
approvals are also progressing for both Bangalore and Palwal.
At Chennai, the project land has been reconfigured following
damage caused by the unprecedented floods in late 2015. The land at
the new site has been consolidated and construction is expected to
commence after necessary approvals are received for the revised
site layout.
Valuation
As at 31 March 2016, the NPV of future IIP cash flows for DLI
using the above assumptions is GBP266 million, an increase of
approximately 2% on the valuation at 30 September 2015. The bulk of
the impact relates to changes in business assumptions that account
for completion delays, regulatory hurdles and overall economic
headwinds. An appreciation of the Indian Rupee and positive impacts
from a reduction in the risk-free rate since 30 September 2015 have
offset the reduction observed in the second half of the reporting
period.
Western MP Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private Limited
("WMPITRL")
Description 125km four lane toll road in
western Madhya Pradesh, with
a 25 year concession
Promoter Essel Group
Date of investment Sept 2008 October 2009 June 2010
Investment amount GBP11.3 million GBP0.9 million GBP0.3
million
Aggregate % interest 26.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Investment during Nil
the period
Valuation as at GBP21.4 million
31 March 2016
Project debt outstanding GBP54.9 million
as at 31 March
2016
Key developments
* IIP completed the sale of its entire 26% interest in
WMP to an affiliate of Essel Infra Projects Limited
("Essel Infra") for an agreed cash consideration of
INR 2,030 (approximately GBP21.6 million at the
prevailing INR:GBP exchange rate on 7 April 2016)
Investment details
WMP operates a 125km toll road in the central Indian state of
Madhya Pradesh on a Build-Own-Transfer basis for a term of 25
years, which commenced in April 2008. There was no additional
investment by IIP into the project during the reporting period.
Project update
During the period, WMP performed in line with expectations, with
traffic growth continuing the upward trend evident at the half
year.
As announced on 29 June 2016, IIP completed the sale of its
entire 26% interest in WMP to an affiliate of Essel Infra, which
held the remaining 74% interest in the asset. IIP invested in WMP
in 2008 through its wholly owned subsidiary Roads Infrastructure
India ("RII"), with total investment in WMP amounting to GBP12.5
million.
On 7 April 2016, RII entered into a binding agreement whereby
RII agreed the sale of its entire interest in WMP to an affiliate
of Essel Infra for an agreed cash consideration of INR 2,030
million (approximately GBP21.6 million at the exchange rate of
GBP:INR 93.8 at that date). The transaction completed on 28 June
2016.
Valuation
Based on the agreed and realised sale price of INR 2,030
million, WMP was valued at GBP21.4 million as at 31 March 2016,
which reflects the exchange rate of GBP:INR 94.97 as at that
date.
India Hydropower Development Company LLC ("IHDC")
Description IHDC is a company that develops,
owns and operates small hydropower
projects with six fully operational
plants (62 MW of installed capacity),
and a further 21 MW of capacity
under development or construction
Promoter Dodson-Lindblom International
Inc.
Date of investment March 2011 January 2012 May 2012
Investment amount GBP25.7 million GBP0.3 million GBP1.1
million
Aggregate % interest 50.0 per 50.0 per 50.0 per
cent cent cent
Investment during Nil
the period
Valuation as at GBP26.0 million
31 March 2016
Project debt outstanding GBP11.1 million
as at 31 March
2016
Key developments
* Overall generation from IHDC's operational projects
during the period was 152 GWh against 121 GWh the
previous year, due mainly to higher production at
BH-I, plant stabilisation and increased generation at
Panwi and full resumption of operations at Darna
* Following the transfer of irrigation controls to
Nilwande dam, BH-I now benefits from increased
utilisation of water releases for power production
and IHDC expects substantially higher generation at
BH-I going forward
* Formal approval was received from the Government of
Himachal Pradesh ("GoHP") to enhance the capacity of
its Raura project from 8 MW to 12 MW, with an
additional loan sanctioned for the enhanced capacity
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 21 MW of capacity under development
and construction with planned capacity at two sites having been
revised upwards.
Project update
The overall generation from IHDC's operational projects was 152
GWh during the fiscal year against 121 GWh the previous year. The
increase was mainly due to higher production from BH-I, full
resumption of operations at Darna and increased production due to
plant stabilisation and reduced shutdowns from silting at
Panwi.
Generation from the BH-I plant was higher during the reporting
period than in previous years. The increased production is
attributable to its ability to utilise a greater proportion of
irrigation releases for power production, facilitated by a shifting
of irrigation controls to the Nilwande dam located downstream.
Darna, which suffered extensive damage in July 2014, is now fully
operational with all the civil and electrical repairs complete.
Production at the Sechi plant was marginally lower than the
previous year due to delayed monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh
during the reporting period. The Panwi project continues to
experience silting issues at the trench weir due to ongoing
construction at an upstream dam. This has resulted in plant
shutdowns to clean the intake and silting tanks. IHDC installed
equipment at the trench weir and implemented a routine flushing
schedule to alleviate the silting problem, which resulted in higher
year-on-year production.
At Raura, IHDC received formal approval from the GoHP to enhance
generation capacity from 8 MW to 12 MW. The additional costs
associated with the enhanced capacity are being met by increased
debt. Civil work on the project is continuing and the majority of
the excavation and tunnelling at the project's intake has been
completed. The project remains on-track for commercial operations
to commence in 2017. Development activities continue on the Melan
project.
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 7.47%. The composite risk premium
is computed using a MW-based weighted average of risk premia of
individual assets related to their stage of operation. The value
for the IHDC investment as at 31 March 2016 is GBP26.0 million
(GBP24.7 million 30 September 2015; GBP23.1 million 31 March
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 June 2008 September
2011
Investment amount GBP13.2 million GBP16.5 million
Direct and indirect
% interest 20.5% 35.4%
Investment during Nil
the period
Valuation as at GBP9.4 million
31 March 2016
Project debt outstanding GBP292 million
as at 31 March
2016
Key developments
* The project's lenders received a detailed proposal
from an equity investor to fund completion of the
project, which included an offer to refinance the
principal value of the outstanding debt
* The lead lender, Power Finance Corporation ("PFC")
were unwilling to properly consider the proposal and
instead issued a notice of conversion of a portion of
the sub-debt to equity and their intention to invoke
the pledge of promoters shares, actions which were
not supported by all stakeholders
* A meeting held in March was inconclusive but if PFC
were successful in these actions, IIP's direct and
indirect interest would reduce to 31.7% from 35.4%
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
During the reporting period, the promoter provided a detailed
proposal to the lenders from a potential equity investor, which
indicated their willingness to provide financing to complete the
project as well as to ultimately refinance the principal value of
the outstanding debt.
The project's largest lenders were unwilling to entertain the
proposal and instead issued a notice of conversion of a portion of
the sub-debt to equity and notified their intention to invoke the
pledge of the promoters shares, without the support of all
stakeholders. A meeting held in March was inconclusive. If PFC is
successful in effecting the invocation of pledged shares as well as
the conversion of debt to equity, IIP's direct and indirect
interest would be reduced to 31.7% from 35.4%.
The Indian Registrar of Companies ("ROC") has requested an
explanation for the actions taken and recommended that the
differences between the promoter and PFC be amicably resolved. It
is unclear whether this intervention will result in any
cooperation. IIP continues to monitor and engage with
stakeholders.
Valuation
Several forecast assumptions were 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 2016 was GBP9.4
million (GBP8.6 million 30 September 2015; GBP10.5 million 31 March
2015), largely attributable to the appreciation of the Indian Rupee
against the Pound sterling and the reduction in the risk free rate
during the six-month period. The value of IIP's stake in the
project will be largely dictated by the actions and timelines
associated in reaching a viable plan to complete the project.
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 September October 2011 - December
2011 2012
Investment amount GBP10.6 million GBP0.9 million
Aggregate % interest 100% 100%
Investment during Nil
the period
Valuation as at GBP12.5 million
31 March 2016
Project debt outstanding GBP10.1 million
as at 31 March
2016
Key developments
* Overall production was lower during the fiscal year
due to weak monsoonal winds and grid related issues
at the Theni project
* Although grid availability at the Theni project was
lower at around 76% during the period against 84% the
previous year, it has shown consistent improvement in
recent months
* Theni's tariff was renegotiated and marginally
reduced to INR 5.73/KWh versus INR 6.01/kWh as a
result of lower thermal tariffs
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
The total production from IEL's two projects was 60.7 million
KWhs during the fiscal year against 71.9 million KWHs in the prior
year. This was due largely to a poor monsoon with extended El Nino
weather patterns resulting in lower southwest winds. Ongoing grid
related issues at the Theni project persisted during the period,
with grid availability at approximately 76% during the year against
approximately 84% the previous year. However, progressive
improvement in grid availability has been evident in recent months
due to corrective measures implemented by TNEB. IEL management
expects this trend to continue. Both Gadag and Theni operate with
very high machine availability of 99% and 98%, respectively.
Recent reductions in thermal tariffs in Tamil Nadu resulted in
pricing pressures for the Theni project with its group captive
customers. A new tariff of INR 5.73/KWh has been agreed for the
project output with a revised mix of industrial customers.
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 7.47%, yielding a valuation of GBP12.52
million as at 31 March 2016 (GBP11.3 million 30 September 2015;
GBP12.56 million 31 March 2015).
Directors' Report
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their report and
financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 March
2016.
Principal activity and incorporation
The Company is a closed-ended investment company, incorporated
on 18 March 2008 in the Isle of Man as a public limited company
under the 2006 Companies Act. It was admitted to the Official List
of the London Stock Exchange on 30 June 2008, and subsequently
moved to a listing on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock
Exchange on 16 November 2010.
The Company's investment objective is to provide shareholders
with both capital growth and income by investing in assets in the
Indian infrastructure sector, with particular focus on assets and
projects related to energy and transport.
Results and dividends
The Group's results for the year ended 31 March 2016 are set out
in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
A review of the Group's activities is set out in the Joint
Statement from the Chairman and the Chief Executive report.
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend (2015:
nil)
Directors
The Directors of the Company during the year and up to the date
of this report were as follows:
Tom Tribone Chairman
Rahul Sonny Lulla Chief Executive
Timothy Walker Non Executive Director and
Audit Committee Chairman
Robert Venerus Non Executive Director
Madras Seshamani Ramachandran Non Executive Director
Vikram Viswanath Non Executive Director (resigned
12 October 2015)
Directors' interests in the shares of the Company are detailed
in note 17.
Company Secretary
The secretary of the Company during the year and to the date of
this report was Philip Scales.
Auditors
Our auditors, KPMG Audit LLC, being eligible have expressed
their willingness to continue in office.
On behalf of the Board
Sonny Lulla
Director
21 July 2016
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
In Respect of the Annual Report and the Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
regulations. In addition, the Directors have elected to prepare the
Group financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU.
The Group financial statements are required to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the profit or
loss of the Group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are
required to:
-- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-- state whether International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
and
-- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue
in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting
records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its
financial position. They have general responsibility for taking
such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets
of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other
irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the corporate and financial information included on the
Company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and
dissemination of financial statements may differ from one
jurisdiction to another.
The Directors confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
-- the financial statements, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU,
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
position and profit or loss of the Group; and
-- the Directors' Report includes a fair view of the development
and performance of the business and position of the Group, together
with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that
the Group faces.
On behalf of the Board
Sonny Lulla
Director
21 July 2016
Corporate Governance Statement
The Combined Code does not directly apply to companies
incorporated within the Isle of Man but the Board of Infrastructure
India PLC has developed its internal procedures to be in line with
the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Guidelines for
Smaller Quoted Companies published by the Quoted Company Alliance
("QCA Guidelines") where appropriate and these are monitored on a
regular basis. The Directors will continue to comply with the
relevant requirements of the QCA Guidelines to the extent that they
consider it appropriate having regard to the Company's size and the
nature of its operations. The Board is not presently aware of any
respects in which it will depart from its current approach and
considers that the Company has complied with this approach to
corporate governance throughout the accounting year.
Responsibilities of the Board
The Board of Directors is responsible for the determination of
the investment policy of the Company and for its overall
supervision via the investment policy and objectives that it has
set out. The Board is also responsible for the Company's day-to-day
operations; however, since the Board members are all non-executive,
in order to fulfil these obligations, the Board has delegated
operations through arrangements with the Investment Adviser and
Administrator.
All but one of the Directors are non-executive directors and
therefore there is no nomination committee. The Company has not
established a remuneration committee as it is satisfied that any
issues can be considered by the Board or the Audit Committee.
The Board intends to meet formally at least four times each
year. At each Board meeting the financial performance of the
Company and all other significant matters are reviewed so as to
ensure the Directors maintain overall control and supervision of
the Company's affairs. The Board receives investment reports from
the Asset Manager and Valuation and Portfolio Services Adviser and
management accounts from the Administrator. The Board maintains
regular contact with all its service providers and are kept fully
informed of investment and financial controls and any other matters
that should be brought to the attention of the Directors. The
Directors also have access where necessary to independent
professional advice at the expense of the Company.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is a sub-committee of the board and it meets
formally at least twice each year. It makes recommendations to the
Board which retains the right of final decision. The Audit
Committee has primary responsibility for reviewing the financial
statements and the accounting policies, principles and practices
underlying them, liaising with the external auditors and reviewing
the effectiveness of internal controls.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee covers the
following:
-- The composition of the Committee, quorum and who else attends meetings.
-- Appointment and duties of the Chairman.
-- Duties in relation to external reporting, including reviews
of financial statements, shareholder communications and other
announcements.
-- Duties in relation to the external auditors, including
appointment/dismissal, approval of fee and discussion of the
audit.
In addition, the Company's administrator (FIM Capital Limited)
has a number of internal control functions including a dedicated
Compliance Officer who monitors compliance with all statutory and
regulatory requirements and presents a report to the Board at each
meeting.
Report of the Independent Auditors, KPMG Audit LLC,
to the members of Infrastructure India plc for the year ended 31
March 2016
We have audited the financial statements of Infrastructure India
plc for the year ended 31 March 2016 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.
Opinion on the financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:
-- give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's affairs
as at 31 March 2016 and of the Group's loss for the year then
ended; and
-- have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU.
Emphasis of matter - valuation of unquoted investments
In forming our opinion on the financial statements, which is not
modified, we have considered the adequacy of the disclosures made
in notes 5 and 12 concerning the valuation of the investments in
unquoted Indian infrastructure companies of GBP334,518,000. These
are stated at Directors' valuation, based on valuations prepared by
the Asset Manager. The valuation technique used is discounted cash
flows, with the exception of the investment in Western MP
Infrastructure and Toll Road Pvt Ltd, which is stated at the amount
of post year-end sales proceeds. Due to the inherent uncertainty
associated with the determination of the valuations, the amount
realised on the disposal of investments may differ materially from
the amount at which they are stated in the financial statements.
The impact of such uncertainty cannot be quantified.
KPMG Audit LLC
Chartered Accountants
Heritage Court
41 Athol Street
Douglas
Isle of Man IM99 1HN
21 July 2016
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 March 2016
Note 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest income on bank balances - 18
Movement in fair value on investments
at fair value through profit or
loss 12 (39,275) 106,650
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain (514) 2,316
Investment management, advisory
and valuation fees 7 (5,911) (4,833)
Other administration fees and expenses 6 (1,175) (1,201)
Operating (loss)/profit (46,875) 102,950
--------- --------
Finance costs 8 (864) (1,168)
(Loss)/profit before taxation (47,739) 101,782
--------- --------
Taxation - -
--------- --------
(Loss)/profit for the year (47,739) 101,782
========= ========
Other comprehensive income - -
--------- --------
Total comprehensive (loss)/income (47,739) 101,782
========= ========
Basic and diluted (loss)/income
per share (pence) 10 (7.02)p 18.6p
========= ========
The Directors consider that all results derive from continuing
activities.
The notes below form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
at 31 March 2016
Note 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Investments at fair value through
profit or loss 12 334,518 368,638
Total non-current assets 334,518 368,638
--------- ---------
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments 71 41
Cash and cash equivalents 5,162 18,213
--------- ---------
Total current assets 5,233 18,254
--------- ---------
Total assets 339,751 386,892
--------- ---------
Non-current liabilities
Long term loans and borrowings 16 (11,837) (11,472)
Total non-current liabilities (11,837) (11,472)
--------- ---------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 15 (1,654) (1,417)
Current loans and borrowings 16 (422) (426)
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities (2,076) (1,843)
--------- ---------
Total liabilities (13,913) (13,315)
--------- ---------
Net assets 325,838 373,577
========= =========
Equity
Ordinary share capital 13 6,803 6,803
Share premium 13 282,787 282,787
Retained earnings 36,248 83,987
--------- ---------
Total equity 325,838 373,577
========= =========
The notes below form an integral part of the financial
statements.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on 21 July
2016 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 2016
Share Share Retained
capital premium profit Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2014 3,427 226,711 (17,795) 212,343
Contributions by and distributions
to owners
Issue of ordinary shares 3,376 57,393 - 60,769
Share issue costs - (1,317) - (1,317)
Total contributions by and
distributions to owners of
the Company 3,376 56,076 - 59,452
------------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income
for the year
Profit for the year - - 101,782 101,782
------------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income
for the year - - 101,782 101,782
------------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 31 March 2015 6,803 282,787 83,987 373,577
==================================== ========= ========= ========= =========
Balance at 1 April 2015 6,803 282,787 83,987 373,577
Total comprehensive loss for
the year
Loss for the year - - (47,739) (47,739)
Total comprehensive loss for
the year - - (47,739) (47,739)
------------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 31 March 2016 6,803 282,787 36,248 325,838
==================================== ========= ========= ========= =========
The notes on below form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2016
Note 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
(Loss)/profit for the year (47,739) 101,782
Adjustments:
Interest income on bank balances - (18)
Finance costs 864 1,168
Movement in fair value on investments
at fair value through profit or
loss 12 39,275 (106,650)
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) 514 (2,316)
--------- ----------
(7,086) (6,034)
Decrease in trade and other payables (30) (27)
Decrease in debtors and prepayments 237 75
--------- ----------
Net cash utilised by operating
activities (6,879) (5,986)
--------- ----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investments 12 (5,155) (40,632)
Interest received - 18
--------- ----------
Cash utilised by investing activities (5,155) (40,614)
--------- ----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
(less share issue costs) - 59,452
Loans received 16 - 9,591
Loans repaid 16 - (9,591)
Loan interest paid 16 (871) (988)
--------- ----------
Net cash (utilised)/raised from
financing activities (871) 58,464
--------- ----------
(Decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (12,905) 11,864
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the year 18,213 2,762
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations
on cash held (146) 3,587
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the year 5,162 18,213
--------- ----------
The notes on below form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2016
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 2016.
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 21 July 2016.
(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) 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 2016 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:
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------- -------- ---------
Long term loans
and borrowings 12,259 11,898
Less: cash and
cash equivalents (5,162) (18,213)
------------------- -------- ---------
Net debt 7,097 (6,315)
Total equity 325,836 373,576
Total capital 332,933 367,261
------------------- -------- ---------
Gearing ratio 2.1% (1.7%)
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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 GBP334.5 million (2015: GBP368.6 million), representing the
Group's investments in Indian Companies. At 31 March 2016, 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 GBP30.6 million (2015: GBP34.0 million). This
exposure is unhedged.
Net assets denominated in USD at the year-end amounted to GBP4.8
million (2015: GBP18.0 million), comprising cash and cash
equivalents. At 31 March 2016, 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 GBP0.8 million (2015:
GBP1.8 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 GBP16.7
million (2015: GBP18.4 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. The Loans and borrowings attract a fixed
interest rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually during the
Facility period.
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 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 - - - - 334,889 339,751
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
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) - - -
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
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 2015 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets
Investments at fair value through
profit or loss - - - - - 368,638 368,638
Trade and prepayments - - - - - 41 41
Cash and cash equivalents 18,213 - - - - - 18,213
Total financial assets 18,213 - - - - 368,679 386,892
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables - - - - - (1,417) (1,417)
Loans and borrowings - - (426) (11,472) - - (11,898)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total financial liabilities - - - - - (1,417) (13,315)
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
Total interest rate sensitivity gap 18,213 - (426) (11,472) - - -
---------- -------- ---------- ------------- -------- --------- ---------
(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 2016 Less 0 to 3 months 1 to Over No stated
than 1 to 1 5 years 5 maturity
1 month months year years
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 - -
======================= ========== ========= ========= ========= ======== ==========
31 March 2015 Less 0 to 3 months 1 to Over No stated
than 1 to 1 5 years 5 maturity
1 month months year years
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial liabilities
Trade and other - - 1,417 - - -
payables
Loans and borrowings - - 426 11,472 - -
----------------------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- ----------
Total - - 1,843 11,472 - -
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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 Level
1 2 3
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets at fair
value through profit or
loss (note 12)
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power
Corporation Ltd - - 9,394
Western MP Infrastructure
& Toll Road Pvt. Ltd* - - 20,375
India Hydropower Development
Company, LLC - - 26,009
Distribution Logistics
Infrastructure Private
Ltd - - 266,221
Indian Energy Limited - - 12,519
--------- --------- --------
- - 334,518
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*Western MP Infrastructure & Toll Road Pvt. Ltd is valued at
the agreed and realised sale price of INR 2,030 million (GBP21.4
million) as at 31 March 2016, which reflects the exchange rate of
GBP:INR 94.97 as at that date. A further provision for GBP1 million
has been set against the value for potential liabilities.
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 368,638
Additional capital injected 5,155
Movement in fair value (39,275)
---------
Fair value at year end 334,518
=========
If the determined discount rates were increased by 1% per annum,
the value of unlisted equity securities would fall by GBP34 million
(2015: GBP42 million).
6. Other administration fees and expenses
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Audit fees 74 69
Legal fees 38 39
Loan arrangement fee - 96
Corporate advisory fees 125 197
Consultancy fees 199 130
Other professional costs 245 49
Administration fees 142 158
Directors' fees (note 14) 205 230
Insurance costs 10 12
Other costs 137 221
1,175 1,201
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7. Investment management, advisory and valuation fees
Franklin Park Management, LLC (the "Asset Manager" or "FPM") is
the exclusive provider of asset management and related services and
is paid an annual management fee of 2% of the value of the Group's
assets less adjustment for increase in assets purchased from the
2014 placing proceeds. Other service providers may be
sub-contracted to the Asset Manager as needed.
Fees for the year ended 31 March 2016 were GBP5,910,900 (31
March 2015: GBP4,832,600). The amount of management fees
outstanding as at 31 March 2016 amounted to GBP1,482,841 (2015:
GBP1,232,393).
8. Finance costs
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Loan interest expense (note 16) 864 1,168
-------- --------
864 1,168
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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)/earnings per share
Basic (loss)/earnings per share are calculated by dividing the
(loss)/profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
2016 2015
(Loss)/profit attributable to shareholders (GBP thousands) (47,739) 101,782
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) 680,267 547,074
--------- --------
Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share (pence) (7.02)p 18.6p
========= ========
There is no difference between basic and diluted (loss)/earnings
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 Ownership
incorporation 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%
Non-consolidated subsidiaries held at fair value
through profit or loss
Distribution & Logistics Infrastructure
sub group (formerly VLMS):
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%
12. Investments - designated at fair value through profit or
loss
At 31 March 2016, 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
Year ended 31
March 2016
Fair value brought
forward 9,480 25,405 23,099 298,097 12,557 368,638
Additional capital
invested - - - 5,155 - 5,155
Fair value adjustment (86) (5,030) 2,910 (37,031) (38) (39,275)
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- ---------
Balance as at
31 March 2016 9,394 20,375 26,009 266,221 12,519 334,518
======================= ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== =========
SMHPCL WMPITRL IHDC DLI IEL Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Year ended 31
March 2015
Fair value brought
forward 13,091 21,267 20,161 155,562 11,275 221,356
Additional capital
invested - - - 40,632 - 40,632
Fair value adjustment (3,611) 4,138 2,938 101,903 1,282 106,650
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance as at
31 March 2015 9,480 25,405 23,099 298,097 12,557 368,638
======================= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
(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")
All investments, except WMPITR, have been fair valued by the
Directors as at 31 March 2016 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 10 year bond yields) plus 8% for SMHPCL, 3.23% for IHDC,
7% for DLI and 2% for IEL. WMPITR is valued at the agreed and
realised sale price of INR 2,030 million (GBP21.4 million) as at 31
March 2016, which reflects the exchange rate of GBP:INR 94.97 as at
that date. A further provision for GBP1 million has been set
against the value for potential liabilities.
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 2016, 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
capital premium
Ordinary
shares
of GBP0.01 GBP'000 GBP'000
each
Balance at 1 April
2015 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
Issued during the - - -
year
Balance at 31 March
2016 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
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14. Directors' fees and Directors' interests
The Directors had the following interests in the shares of the
Company at 31 March 2016:
Vikram Viswanath (resigned Ordinary
12 October 2015) 42,488,993 Shares
Ordinary
Timothy Walker 181,667 Shares
Ordinary
Sonny Lulla 650,000 Shares
Details of the Directors' remuneration in the year are as
follows:
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Timothy Walker 90 90
Madras Seshamani Ramachandran 90 90
Vikram Viswanath (resigned 12 October
2015) 25 50
205 230
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15. Trade and other payables
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Trade payables 62 87
Accruals and other payables 1,592 1,330
1,654 1,417
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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$17 million.
The loans are repayable on 10 April 2017 and attract an interest
rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually during the facility
period. The Company's ultimate controlling party during the year
was GGIC and affiliated parties.
As at 31 March 2016 the Company had fully drawn down the loan
facility and had interest payable of US$ 1.3 million during the
year (2015: US$ 1.3 million). The amount of accrued interest
outstanding as at 31 March 2016 amounted to US$ 0.6 million (2015:
US$ 0.6 million).
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 2016 amounted to
GBP5,910,858 (2015: GBP4,832,600). The amount of management fees
outstanding as at 31 March 2016 amounted to GBP1,482,841(2015:
GBP1,232,393).
Loans and borrowings
On 8 April 2013, the Company entered into a working capital loan
facility agreement with GGIC for up to US$17 million. The loans
advanced under this facility are repayable on 10 April 2017 and
attract an interest rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually
during the facility period (see note 16).
Incentive Plan
On 10 April 2015 IIP, entered into an agreement under which
Vikram Viswanath, a non-executive director of the Company (resigned
12 October 2015) has agreed to assume the role of advisor (the
"Advisor"), to the management team of DLI. The DLI Incentive
Agreement provides that, in respect of each complete 12 month
accounting period of DLI starting from the financial period ending
31 March 2016 up to the financial period ending 31 March 2025
("Relevant Financial Period"), during which (i) the Advisor acts as
adviser and guide to the management team of DLI and (ii) the net
income of DLI, as published in DLI's audited accounts for a
Relevant Financial Period ("Actual Income") exceeds the targeted
net income of DLI as set out in its 10 year business plan ("Target
Income"), then the Advisor shall be entitled to an incentive
payment, payable in cash (an "Incentive Payment"), calculated as
30% of the amount by which Actual Income exceeds Target Income (the
"Excess"). The Incentive Payments will not be subject to a cap. If
an Excess is not achieved in any Relevant Financial Period, the
Advisor shall have no entitlement to receive any Incentive Payment
in respect of the Relevant Financial Period. However, in such
circumstances, IIP may, in its absolute discretion, award the
Advisor a discretionary bonus.
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
(2015: GBP30,000).
18. Net Asset Valuation (NAV)
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.
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Net assets (GBP'000) 325,838 373,577
Number of shares in
issue (note 13) 680,267,041 680,267,041
------------ ------------
NAV per share GBP0.48 GBP0.55
============ ============
19. Subsequent events
On 8 April 2016, IIP announced the agreed sale of its entire 26%
interest in WMP to Essel Infra Projects Limited ("Essel Infra") for
an agreed cash consideration of INR 2,030 million (approximately
GBP21.4 million at the exchange rate of GBP:INR 94.97 on 31 March
2016). The disposal of WMP completed on 28 June 2016.
DLI received regulatory approval from the Customs Commissioner
to commence export-import operations at its Nagpur terminal
facility in April 2016, enabling DLI to ramp-up operations through
its own customs bonded area at Nagpur, and crucially, allowing DLI
to operate the integrated logistics park to its full potential.
There were no other significant subsequent events.
20. 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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