Regulatory News Item
2009/08/18
REG-Westcity PLC Final Results - Replacement - Part 1
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RNS Number : 6294X
Westcity PLC
18 August 2009
The following amendments have been made to the 'Final Results'
announcement released on 18 August 2009 at 11.40 am under
RNS No 6181X.
The date in the heading has been changed from 2009 to 2008 and the date at the
end of the Chairman's Statement as been changed from 19 August 2009 to 18 August
2009.
All other details remain unchanged.
The full amended text is shown below.
Westcity plc
FINAL RESULTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2008
Westcity plc, ("Group" or the "Company") the real estate investment and
development company, announces its final results for the twelve months ended 31
December 2008.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
The year under review has been one of unparalleled turbulence and uncertainty
within the global financial system, materially impacting real estate markets and
reducing values in virtually every property sector and jurisdiction. The past
twelve months has proven to be a particularly testing time with most property
companies and funds experiencing sharp falls in capital values. These external
factors have clearly had a significant impact on the value of our investment in
the Stonehage Westcity Property Fund ("Fund") and, consequently, our results.
Westcity Plc's major asset is its investment of 34.3% in the Stonehage Westcity
Property Fund ("Fund") which is carried at fair value based upon the
proportionate share of the net asset value of the Fund.
The Group incurred a loss after tax for the year of £ 8,170,000 (2007: loss
£1,604,000) principally due to the loss on the Group's investment in the Fund of
£4,512,000. This loss comprises a reduction in the net value of the Fund of
£9,187,000 offset by a foreign currency translation gain of £4,675,000.
In addition a foreign exchange hedging loss of £1,441,000 was incurred as a
result of a forward exchange contract used to hedge the Fund investment against
the Euro. As previously reported this hedging contract was settled and closed in
June 2008.
Excluding the Fund related losses and the hedging loss outlined above, the
Company recorded an operating loss of £2,217,000 as revenues failed to cover the
Company's operating expenses due to the reduced level of investment activity by
the Fund.
I would like to apologise for the delay in releasing these results. As
previously stated, this was due to a delay in the completion of audited results
of a German subsidiary of the Fund and its investment in the Rutley Russia
Property Fund. We expect to post the 2008 annual report to all shareholders on
Monday 24th August 2009 with trading of our shares to recommence on Tuesday 25th
August 2009. During a lengthy period of losses and uncertainty we have been
grateful for and sustained by the loyalty and support shown by our shareholders.
This is an opportunity for me to personally thank all shareholders for the
support and the patience they have demonstrated.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The Fund's strategy was changed during the second half of the year under review
as the global financial crisis took hold. The Fund elected to liquidate
investments where opportunities presented themselves with a view to preserving
cash. In addition, as previously reported, the Fund aborted numerous
transactions during the year under review which has resulted in it having
approximately 70% of its equity held in cash at 31 December 2008. Since the year
end, the Fund has continued to liquidate additional investments where
appropriate.
As a consequence of the asset divestments and freeze on new investments by the
Fund, related revenues generated for our Group from fee and development
management income has fallen dramatically. Accordingly, the Group has adopted a
defensive approach and has taken steps to materially reduce overheads and
expenditure. The aggressive reduction in our cost base has continued, and
remains essential to our survival. The Group also continues to remain reliant on
the loan from Chapman International Investment LTD to fund working capital.
The Group, which owns 34.3% of the Fund, is property adviser to the Fund. An
update of the Fund's investments is set out as follows.
German Commercial Portfolio
During 2008 the commercial property market in Germany saw a significant decrease
in investment volume resulting from the increasing financial crisis and
consequential lack of investment financing. Investment focus shifted to top
properties with long-term, stable cash-flow in core locations. Re-pricing is
occurring, particularly in B and C class properties in peripheral locations.
Most portfolio deals in Germany were negotiated in the first half of 2008 and in
view of the combination of high financing costs and restrictive lending
policies, it is anticipated that portfolio transactions, in particular, will
become increasingly rare due to the crisis on the refinancing market. It is
generally expected that in 2009 investment deals that are concluded will be of
single, small-sized properties rather than portfolios.
Concordia Building, Hanover
The property consists of approximately 15,700 square metres over 9 floors and is
100% let to a large German insurance company on a lease which terminates in 2020
with annual CPI rent reviews.
The Fund acquired this property in 2006 for E20.7 million and a gross cost
(inclusive of all acquisition costs) of E21.2 million. The total cost was funded
by equity of E4.4 million and a loan facility from HSH Nordbank for E16.8
million at a rate of 5.38% per annum expiring 13 October 2011.
A valuation as at 31 December 2008 was undertaken by Knight Frank, valuing the
property at E20 million, thereby reducing the Fund's equity portion after debt
and interest rate swap provision to E2.7 million. At current gross rental income
of E1.5 million, this values the property on a gross yield of 7.5%. The mark to
market value of the interest rate swap is E0.6 million negative, which has been
charged to the Fund's profit and loss account and against the carrying value of
this asset.
If the property is not sold before the loan facility matures in 2011 it is
uncertain as to what financial conditions may exist at that time in the future
and whether additional equity may be required at the time of debt refinancing.
There can therefore be no certainty at this time as to a realisation of the
current valuation given the prevailing economic climate and continuing expansion
of capitalisation rates.
Mustang
The Fund acquired a portfolio of 10 commercial properties in tier 2 and tier 3
cities in a 50/50 partnership with the European Added Value Fund, which is
managed by AXA Investment Management, for E85 million in 2007, at an initial
gross yield on purchase price of 7.2%. The Fund's equity investment amounted to
approximately E14.1 million for its 50% share. In total, the portfolio consists
of approximately 60,000 square metres of primarily commercial space, including a
nominal element of retail, and is currently 86% let. Approximately 57% of the
currently let space relates to leases which expire within the next two years.
The investment was funded with equity and a senior debt facility provided by
Eurohypo of E51 million, at a loan to value of 60% and at a fixed rate of 5.37%
per annum, repayable in 2014. The Fund alone has taken out a further junior loan
of E5.3 million with the same lender. The mark to market value of the interest
rate swap is E0.4 million negative, which has been charged to the Fund's profit
and loss account and further reducing the carrying value of this asset.
At 31 December 2008 the portfolio was professionally valued by Knight Frank at
E70.9 million, reducing the Fund's share of equity to E3.65 million. The mark to
market value of the Fund's interest rate swap is E1.81 million negative, which
has been charged to the Fund's profit and loss account and carrying value of the
investment. Based on this current valuation the Fund's junior loan is in breach
of its loan-to-value covenant and as a consequence the Fund could be required to
inject further equity. In addition there is the risk that if vacancy rates
increase and leases are not renewed in the short term the senior loan will also
be in breach on a loan-to-value and an interest-coverage ratio basis. The equity
partners are currently in negotiations with the lender regarding the junior loan
covenant breach and the potential for senior loan covenant breaches.
As a result of these negative factors and outlook, the fund directors have
written the carrying value of this investment down to zero.
Frankfurt and Maintal
In March 2008 the Fund, in a 50/50 partnership with the European Added Value
Fund, completed the acquisition for E13.2 million of four commercial/industrial
properties comprising a total of 20,000 square metres in Frankfurt and Maintal
at an initial gross yield on purchase price of 8.6%. The Fund's share of equity
amounts to E2.1 million with total non-recourse debt from LandesBank Berlin of
E8.8 million with a fixed interest rate of 5.19%, repayable in December 2012.
At 31 December 2008 the portfolio was professionally valued by Knight Frank at
E12.6 million equating to a gross rental yield of 8.9% and the Fund's share of
equity to E2.1 million.
The current loan to value ratio is 70% based on the valuation at December 2008,
which is within the 76% covenant threshold.
German Residential Portfolio
Residential property values in Berlin have remained fairly stable compared to
other German and EU cities. Positive demographics and lack of new construction
should continue to underpin rentals in this market. However, the lack of
financing available to prospective purchasers has seen transactional volumes
slow dramatically so that capital values are coming under increased pressure.
Berlin Residential
The Fund invested E5.1 million of equity into a specialist Berlin residential
fund with approximately 28.09% share of the Berlin fund's equity base, the Fund
is represented on the Advisory Board. The Berlin fund has acquired 29 properties
which comprise 744 residential units and 62 retail units with a purchase cost of
E55.4 million and gross costs totalling approximately E63 million. The purchases
were funded by equity and E46.8 million of non-recourse senior debt at an
interest rate of 5.53% and repayable in October 2012.
The portfolio was valued in October 2008 by Jones Lang LaSalle at E57.14
million, compared to the carrying value in the Berlin fund's accounts at 31
December 2008 of E59.9 million. Based upon the E57.14 million valuation, the
Fund's share of the net equity of the Berlin fund amounted to E2.82 million at
December 2008.
During 2008 the property management of the portfolio was changed, with positive
results in terms of costs and occupancy rates. However, despite the reduced
vacancy rate of 3.5% and average rental per square foot increasing by 6% since
acquisition, the portfolio is experiencing very difficult liquidity issues as a
result of the high acquisition costs and continuing Berlin fund management
costs. In order to address its liquidity, the Managers have actively been
seeking to sell some of the portfolio assets, without success. In addition, they
are currently in negotiation with a number of potential lenders to refinance the
portfolio. If neither initiative is successful it may become necessary for the
Berlin fund to seek additional equity from its investors.
As a result of these negative factors and outlook, the Fund Directors have
written the carrying value of this investment down to E1 million.
London Development Projects
There have recently been some tentative signs of a slowing in the pace of value
declines in some prime parts of the UK property markets but values, generally,
are still falling. Whilst the UK economy remains in recession this appears
likely to continue and there is very little momentum for value appreciation.
Competitive buying interest in UK property assets is only noticeable at the more
prime, well let end of the property spectrum. The speculative development market
remains substantially closed for anything other than full distressed sales and
"super prime" opportunities.
At the present time most developers and house builders are out of the market
with the risk/reward equation totally out of balance and funding almost
impossible to secure for anything other than the most securely pre-let of
buildings. As a consequence, development land values are continuing to fall.
Greenwich, London
The Fund entered into a joint venture with Capital & Counties in 2006 for a
mixed-use development in the centre of Greenwich, London. Planning permission
was achieved during the 2008 year for 129 residential units and 2,500 square
metres of prime retail space.
Greenwich is 50% owned by the Fund, which has invested a total of E11.2m for its
share. There are no borrowings against this investment.
As a result of the extremely negative outlook for the development sector and in
order to preserve its capital, the Fund agreed with its partner to divest of the
property and completed the sale of the property in May 2009 to the University of
Greenwich for E9.6 million (£8.5 million). The Fund's net share of the sale
proceeds was E4.6 million (£4.3 million), the gross value at which this
investment was carried in the books of the Fund at 31 December 2008.
Queens Wharf
The Group entered into a joint venture with Byrne Estates for a mixed-use
development at Queens Wharf, a riverside site immediately adjacent to the Grade
II listed Hammersmith Bridge, providing excellent views along the River Thames.
The acquisition was completed in March 2008.The £30 million purchase price was
funded by approximately 25% equity and 75% senior acquisition debt provided by
Kaupthing Singer & Friedland ("Kaupthing"). This non-recourse debt of £24.25
million is repayable in March 2010 and bears interest at 3-month LIBOR plus
1.90% per annum After acquisition costs and planning costs to date, the Fund's
invested equity amounted to E5.9million (£5.7 million).
The property was valued as at 31 December 2008 by Montagu Evans LLP on an
existing basis without planning consent at £7.5 million. After taking into
account the senior debt, the net equity value of this property is negative and
as such is carried in the Fund's books at zero value.
The senior debt lenders are currently in administration. As a result of the
current valuation of the property, the development market outlook and the
current status of Kaupthing, the administrators of the senior lender sold the
property to a third party in June 2009 in order to recover a portion of their
outstanding loan. The Fund, together with its partner, agreed to the sale in
return for their release from all obligations under that loan, thereby removing
substantial contingent liabilities attaching to the loan,
Other investments
Outside of the three main investment segments outlined above, the Fund's
portfolio includes the following investments:
Care Homes
The Fund committed an initial £5 million to be followed by a further £5 million
to provide mezzanine funding to a well established UK company for the
acquisition of development land and the subsequent development of care homes
throughout the UK. The Fund, which has a deal by deal veto, is entitled to a
fixed return on its investments in addition to a 30% share in the profits. This
commitment expired in July 2009.
During the year the Fund realised a profit of E0.2 million (£0.15 million) on
its investment of E0.5 million (£0.39 million) in a development property which
was sold after planning consents were obtained
Currently the Fund has investments in two small properties which are awaiting
planning permission.
* Camberwell
The Fund has invested by way of mezzanine loan E.9 million (£0.97 million) in
this project, representing 80% of the equity required. The property was
purchased for £3.75m in 2007, funded by bank debt of £3.15 million, at an
interest rate of Base + 1.65% per annum repayable in September 2010.
Based on a recent desktop valuation by DTZ in May 2009, valuing the site with
planning at £3.85 million, it is believed that there is full recoverability of
the loan. This belief is further enhanced with the borrowing UK Company making
no provision or impairment in their accounts.
* Thringstone
The Fund has invested by way of mezzanine loan E0.5 million (£0.46 million) in
this project, representing 80% of the equity required. The property was
purchased for £0.9 million in 2008, funded by bank debt of £0.54 million, at an
interest rate of Base + 1.65% per annum, repayable in February 2010.
A recent informal desktop valuation by King Sturge in March 2009 valued the site
with planning at £1.25 million .At this value, there would be full
recoverability of the Mezzanine Loan.
Rutley Russia Property Fund
The Fund invested E7.7 million (including costs) in the Rutley Russia Property
Fund for a 9.59% interest in the fund. This fund, which completed one
acquisition, is in the process of being liquidated. The Fund received an initial
return of capital of $6.5 million (E5.1 million) in December 2008, so that the
balance of the Fund's investment stood at E1.2 million at 31 December 2008.
The Rutley Russia Property Fund currently has cash on hand and a single property
asset. The fund is being liquidated by Barclays Private Wealth. The value and
timing of any realisation of the property is unclear as there are title and
boundary disputes on the property. In addition, the tenant is currently in
arrears on rental payments. With regard to the cash, it is not clear to what
extent ongoing costs and litigation with the previous managers of the fund will
deplete the remaining cash.
Portland Fund
The Fund invested E5.0 million in the Portland Global Real Estate Securities
Fund in June 2007.As a result of the negative performance of this investment and
the turmoil in financial markets, the Fund gave the statutory notice in November
2008 to redeem its holding in order to preserve its remaining capital. The net
proceeds from the liquidation of this investment, amounting to E3.79 million
were received in January 2009., At December 2008 the carrying value of this
investment was reduced to E3.79 million representing a loss of 24%.
DIVIDEND
No dividend will be paid on the ordinary shares in respect of the period under
review (2007: NIL).
BOARD
As announced on 30th April 2009, Raymond Davies stepped down from the Board
after 9 years of service to the Company in various capacities. On behalf of the
Board, I'd like to thank him for his valuable contribution to Westcity's
development and wish him well for the future.
STRATEGY
Since the Fund's launch in mid-2006, the benefit of hindsight shows that the
Fund's investments were made at or near the top of the market. The significant
realised and unrealised losses on every investment were a consequence of the
unprecedented financial and economic crises that have evolved at alarming speed
since the third quarter of 2008. However, the Fund's manager, at the onset of
the credit crunch, changed the Fund's strategy and has preserved a significant
amount of cash through its active disinvestment from certain investments and
withdrawal from a number of contracted transactions.
While yields remain under pressure and transactional activity remains low in the
short term, maximising the value from the existing portfolio will require time.
We believe that once some level of confidence returns to world markets and
financing flows are restored to more normal levels, the next 3 to 5 years will
provide stronger exit opportunities for these investments. In the meantime the
Fund will continue to manage these assets with a focus on preserving value.
The Fund's strategy going forward will be to focus on UK real estate assets and
to take advantage of the turmoil in the real estate market, in particular
through opportunistic acquisitions and active asset management with a focus on
capital and liquidity to provide resilience in a harsh economic environment.
As part of the strategic focus going forward, the Fund will look to make
investments in projects which are now beginning to emerge. Many quality assets
are becoming available at substantial discounts to intrinsic value as a result
of stress brought about by the events of the past twelve months. The Fund will
seek to use its cash to achieve significant potential income and capital returns
by investing in these opportunities, whether through acquisition of debt, equity
or injection of fresh equity. By identifying first class assets with low risk
and moderate levels of debt financing, we believe that the Fund will be able to
deliver enhanced returns over the next three to five years. The events that have
destroyed values have created opportunity for those with the liquidity to
benefit from this massive asset devaluation.
OUTLOOK
The UK and European economies and real estate markets continue to be extremely
demanding, with further downside pressure on values and rental income likely.
These conditions present a significant ongoing challenge to realising value from
the remainder of the Fund's portfolio on acceptable terms in the current
environment.
The Fund managers are continuing to actively manage the remaining portfolio and
we continue to take steps to reduce the cost base and improve rental income at
the property level. Whilst tenant retention remains a key priority, the Fund
aims to continue to make selective asset sales where appropriate and to take
advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
We believe that the property market will present attractive investment
opportunities in the short to medium term, arising from the credit crunch and
global downturn. The Fund's cash balances will provide the foundation on which
to rebuild its portfolio and recoup its losses.
The Group has also responded to the market turbulence by significantly reducing
its overhead and other variable costs. However the ongoing costs attached to
Westcity's AIM listing exceed Westcity's quarterly income from fund activities.
Against this background, the Board is spending significant time evaluating
different strategic alternatives for the Group with a particular emphasis on the
options available to maximise value for our shareholders and will update
shareholders as and when appropriate.
Ira Rapp
Executive Chairman
18 August 2009
WESTCITY PLC
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
2008 2007
Notes £'000 £'000
REVENUE 694 1,132
Other income
Finance revenue 1 91 335
Employee benefits expense (2,013) (2,312)
Depreciation and amortisation expense 1,6 (36) (36)
Other expenses (1,144) (912)
(Loss) / profit on investment held at fair value through 1 (4,512) 1,570
profit and loss
Finance costs 1 (27) -
Share of profits of equity accounted investments 5 218 69
Loss on forward exchange contract 1 (1,441) (1,550)
Profit on Sale of Hixon Land - 100
(LOSS) BEFORE TAX (8,170) (1,604)
Income Taxes 3 - -
(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE (8,170) (1,604)
PARENT
Basic (loss) per share 4 (11.00)p (2.12)p
Diluted (loss) per share 4 (11.00)p (2.12)p
WESTCITY PLC
Balance SheetS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2008
Group Group
2008 2007
Notes £'000 £'000
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 6 34 70
Equity accounted investments 5 191 123
Other financial assets 7 16,626 21,138
16,851 21,331
CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables 9 342 413
Prepayments 22 34
Cash and cash equivalents 42 4,787
406 5,234
TOTAL ASSETS 17,257 26,565
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 10 255 403
Financial liability on forward exchange contract 1 - 1,550
Provisions 11 323 55
578 2,008
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings - -
Loans and borrowings 400 -
Provisions 11 167 405
567 405
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,145 2,413
NET ASSETS 16,112 24,152
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Issued share capital 13 743 743
Share based payments reserve 451 321
Other capital reserves 25,571 25,589
Retained earnings (10,653) (2,501)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 16,112 24,152
WESTCITY PLC
Cash Flow Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Group Group
2008 2007
Notes £'000 £'000
Net cash flows from operating activities 15 (4,809) (2,190)
Investing activities
Interest received 91 334
Purchase of property, plant and equipment - (88)
Proceeds from the sale of investment property - -
Payments to acquire equity accounted investments - -
Payments to acquire other financial assets - -
Net cash flows used in investing activities 91 246
Financing activities
Net proceeds from the issue of share capital - -
Interest paid (27) -
Repayment of borrowings - -
Amounts received from subsidiaries - -
Amounts repaid by related entities - 4,500
Net cash flows used in financing activities (27) 4,500
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,745) 2,556
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 4,787 2,231
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 42 4,787
WESTCITY PLC
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Group Issued capital Share premium Share based payment reserve Other capital reserves Retained earnings Total equity
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
743 - 131 25,488 (796) 25,566
1 January 2007
Loss for the year - - - - (1,604) (1,604)
Total income and expense for the year - - - - (1,604)
(1,604)
Share based payment - - 190 - - 190
Adjustment relating to previous capital reduction - - - 101 (101) -
743 - 321 25,589 (2,501) 24,152
At 31 December 2007 / 1 January 2008
Loss for the year - - - - (8,170) (8,170)
Total income and expense for the year - - - - (8,170) (8,170)
Share based payment - - 130 - - 130
Increase in provision - - - (18) 18 -
At 31 December 2008 743 - 451 25,571 (10,653) 16,112
WESTCITY PLC
NOTES TO the FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
1. OTHER REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2008 2007
£'000 £'000
FINANCE COSTS
Other interest paid (27) -
FINANCE REVENUE
Bank interest receivable 91 335
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation (36) (36)
PROFIT/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENT HELD AT FAIR VALUE
Issue Costs - -
(Decrease)/Increase in value of investment from the (9,187) (240)
movement in NAV
Profit/(loss) on foreign exchange 4,675 1,810
(4,512) 1,570
Loss on forward exchange contract (1,441) (1,550)
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS EXPENSE
Share based payments expense 130 190
AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of 35 28
the company's annual accounts
Fees payable to the company's auditor for other services
provided to the company and its subsidiaries:
- Tax services 20 -
- Other services 3 6
58 34
2. SEGMENT INFORMATIOn
The Group income derives principally from its operations in the UK and Channel
Islands being that property related investment, development and management.
The directors consider there is no segmental information to be provided on the
basis that the Group is based and operated from the UK with an investment in the
Channel Islands.
3. INCOME TAX
Year ended Year ended
31/12/08 31/12/07
£000 % £000 %
Loss before tax (8,170) (1,604)
Tax on the domestic income tax rate of 28.5% (2007:30%) (2,328) (28.5) (481) (30)
Tax effect of income not taxable - - (474) (29)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining 44 0.5 62 4
taxable profit
Tax effect of losses not recognised - - 889 55
Revaluation of Fund 1,286 16 - -
Increase in tax losses carried forward 591 7 - -
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation 9 - 10 1
Tax effect of income from equity accounted investments - - (11) (1)
Other timing differences (13) - 5 -
Losses eliminated on cessation of company activity 411 5 - -
Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in
other jurisdictions - - - -
Tax expense and effective tax rate for the year - - - -
The deferred tax asset for the Group of £ 1,500,000 (2007: £1,350,000) has not
been recognised.
In addition, the Company has surplus ACT carried forward of £3.7m (2007: £3.7m)
and UK Capital Tax losses of £75m (2007: £44m) which can be used against any
future capital gains
4. (LOSS)/EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic loss per ordinary share has been calculated on the Group's loss
attributable to shareholders of £8,170,000 (2007: loss of £1,604,000) and on the
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year which was
74,299,301 (2007: 74,299,301).
There are no potentially dilutive or anti-dilutive share options in the year.
5. EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS
Investments in joint venture arrangements are accounted for in the consolidated
financial statements using the equity method of accounting and are carried at
cost by the parent entity. Information relating to the joint ventures is set out
below.
(a) Carrying amounts
Name Principal Activity Ownership interest Consolidated entity carrying amount
2008 2007 2008 2007
% % £'000 £'000
Stonehage Westcity Management Company Ltd Fund management 50 50 191 123
191 123
Stonehage Westcity Management Company Ltd is incorporated in the Channel
Islands
(b) Movements in carrying amounts
Consolidated Consolidated
2008 2007
£'000 £'000
Carrying amounts at the beginning of the financial year 123 89
Share of profits after tax 218 69
Dividend paid (150) (35)
Carrying amounts at the end of the financial year 191 123
(c) Share of joint venture profits
Profit before tax 247
Tax expense (29)
Profit after tax 218
(d) Summarised financial information of joint ventures
Group's share of :
2008 Assets Liabilities Revenues Profits
Stonehage Westcity Management Company Ltd 742 (360) 932 218
(e) Share of joint ventures' capital commitments The joint venture had no
capital commitments as at 31 December 2008
(f) Contingent liabilities of the joint ventures The joint venture had no
contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2008
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