DUPD.L Regulatory News (DUPD)

18 Apr 2008 11:13

Dragon-Ukrainian Prop. & Dev. PLC18 April 2008 18 April 2008 Dragon - Ukrainian Properties & Development Plc Final Audited Results for the Year Ending 31 December 2007 Dragon - Ukrainian Properties and Development Plc., ("DUPD" or "the Company")one of the largest AIM-quoted real estate investment companies with an exclusivefocus on Ukraine, has today announced its 2007 audited consolidated financialresults for the period ended 31 December 2007. Key Highlights: • Successful admission to AIM on June 1, 2007; • DUPD has raised US$ 208 million on Admission to AIM (June 2007) and US$ 100 million in a secondary placement (November 2007); • US$ 199.5 million has been committed for 7 projects; • Net Profit after tax of US$ 45.9 million; • NAV growth of 15.2% to US$ 350 million. Aloysius Johannes van der Heijden, Non-executive Chairman of DUPD, commented: "Firstly, our Admission to AIM was particularly successful as we raised thelargest amount of capital for a real estate developer in Ukraine. The boardwould like to thank the strong support of our investors and proactive approachof our Investment Manager, Dragon Capital Partners, as the Company has succeededto establish itself as one of the most active and well-known investors in theUkrainian real estate market." "Our business model, which assumes operating as developers of commercial andresidential properties, mainly through partnerships with other reputable localdevelopers, proved to be successful allowing us to commit US$ 199.5 millionacross seven projects in only seven months following our IPO. This rapiddeployment of capital enabled us to successfully complete a secondary raising ofUS$ 100 million in November 2007." "The Board is confident that with our extensive project pipeline we willmaintain the high rate of investment pace and success in 2008." CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT AND BUSINESS REVIEW DUPD was formed to invest in the development of high-quality commercial andresidential real estate assets in Ukraine and to recognize strong returns onsuch investments. The Company commenced trading on AIM, in June 2007 raisinggross proceeds of $208 million. Subsequently, In November 2007, after havingdeployed most of its IPO capital on committed investments, DUPD raised anadditional $100 million in a secondary private placing. Our main focus is on the development of high-quality commercial and residentialproperties and to a lesser extent on acquisition and reconstruction of existingproperties. We also favour alternative types of investment in real estate,including acquisitions of substantial land fields with potential for developmentof large-scale residential projects. Our investment and development activitiesfocus on Kyiv and Kyiv oblast as well as other major regional centres of Ukrainewith significant amount of population. Investment opportunities in smaller, yetimportant centres in Ukraine may be exploited by the Company, on a selectivebasis. It is in-depth local knowledge, our ability to promptly re-zone land and quicklyobtain project and construction permits that gives us an invaluable insight intochoosing the right projects and ensuring successful completion and highinvestment returns. Operational Review With an additional US$ 3.6 million committed on existing projects during thefirst two months of 2008, total commitments reached US$ 203.1 million, whileuncommitted capital stood at US$ 117.3 million. Our portfolio projectsencompass all of the key segments of our investment focus, including mixed-use,residential and retail developments. We are confident that in each project wewill be able to deliver a high-quality product, and thus maintain our leadingposition in the Ukrainian property market. DUPD has demonstrated its ability tosource attractive off-market opportunities through the extensive network ofproprietary contacts of our investment manager in Ukraine. Our management teamis being continually enhanced with dedicated property professionals with solidexperience in the Ukrainian market. This allows us to continue sourcing deals on favorable terms and secure deliveryof our existing projects under development. Our investment strategy, focusing on development of quality commercial andresidential properties, continues to be supported by robust growth of theUkrainian real estate market, favorable macroeconomic trends and a largeundersupply of quality properties across all segments of the market. Looking ahead, 2008 will be a year of great importance for our on-goingprojects. Based on the progress to-date, I am confident that the permitting anddevelopment processes on existing projects will continue as planned, thuscreating additional value for our shareholders. Financial Review The Company is pleased to present its financial results for the period ended 31December 2007 which are in line with management's expectations. The consolidatedfinancial statements are prepared by KPMG, in accordance with IFRS. During the period under review, the Company generated net profit after tax ofUS$ 45,886,000. As at 31 December 2007, the Company had current assets, mainly comprised of bankdeposits, prepayments, investment property, totaling US$ 196.2 million. TheCompany's current liabilities remained insignificant, comprising mainly of feepayables to the Investment Manager (Management and Performance fee), andamounted to US$ 10.2 million. The Company had no short term or long term bankborrowings, or any third party loans. The current liabilities to current assetsratio was 5.2%, whereas the total liabilities to total assets ratio of theCompany was 3.5% as at 31 December 2007. The Company is operating in the Ukrainian real estate segment where rental ratesand real estate prices are denominated in US dollars. Thus, the board hasdecided to choose US dollar as a reporting currency for the Company. The Company does not intend to declare a dividend for the year ended 31 December2007. Management and Board The Board of Directors is comprised by a set of highly experienced individuals.Each director brings a wealth of knowledge and a specific skill set within thereal estate business. Prospects Evidenced by our performance in 2007, the Company has proved its ability tosource excellent off market opportunities that offer strong upside potential forour shareholders. Although, the Ukrainian real estate market is becoming morecompetitive with an increasing number of foreign real estate investors active inCentral Eastern Europe region and Ukraine in particular, we believe that througha dedicated management team, having full-time local presence, extensive marketexpertise and strong reputation in the market, we will be able to identify,structure and execute market transactions that will feature the samecharacteristics, as the ones we have already completed, in terms of investmentattractiveness. It is the availability of dedicated local resources, which also makes usconfident in timely and cost efficient execution of our on-going transactions,including completion of consolidation on the land banking side, which shouldbecome a substantial contribution to the enhancement of our asset base. I would like to thank all of our professional advisers, who have assisted usthroughout the year as we continue to expand the business. In addition, I wouldlike to express my gratitude to all the staff of the Company for their hard workduring what has been a very exciting but demanding year. DIRECTORS' REPORT The Directors present their annual report and the audited consolidated andParent Company financial statements of Dragon-Ukrainian Properties & Developmentplc. (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) as at for the period from 23February to 31 December 2007. Principal activities The principal activities of the Group are investing in the development of newproperties and redevelopment of existing properties in Ukraine. The Company was incorporated in the Isle of Man on 23 February 2007. TheCompany's registered office is Standard Bank House, One Circular Road, Douglas,Isle of Man, IM1 1SB and its principal place of business is Ukraine. On 1 June 2007 the Company raised USD 208 million through Initial PublicOffering on the sub-market of the London Stock Exchange - Alternative InvestmentMarket (AIM). On 29 November 2007 the Company completed a secondary placing onAIM and raised USD 100 million. Results The Group made a profit for the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007before taxation of USD 49,146,000, all of which has been transferred toreserves. Dividend No interim dividend has been paid during period from 23 February to 31 December2007 The Directors do not propose a final dividend period from 23 February to 31December 2007. Directors The Directors of the Company during the year and to date are: Aloysius Wilhelmus Johannes van der Heijden since Date of appointment 10 April 2007 Fredrik Svinhufvud since Date of appointment 10 April 2007 Tomas Fiala Date of appointment 26 February 2007 Boris Erenburg Date of appointment 14 September 2007 Directors' interests The Directors owned shares in the Company are as follows: 31 December 2007 Number of shares Ownership, % Tomas Fiala 6,831,500 4.9 Boris Erenburg, one of the Group's directors, is also an executive of SpinnakerCapital Group which acquired 14,874,400 shares (10.5%) of the Group during thefirst and second share issues. Auditors Our auditors, KPMG Audit LLC, being eligible, have expressed their willingnessto continue in office in accordance with Section 12 (2) of the Isle of ManCompanies Act 1982. (insert audit report) Statement of Directors' responsibilities in respect of the Directors' report andthe financial statements The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and thefinancial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for eachfinancial year, which meet the requirements of Isle of Man company law. Inaddition, the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements inaccordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company forthat 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 applicable IFRSs have been followed, subject to anymaterial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless itis inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records thatdisclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of theCompany and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply withthe Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931 to 2004. They have general responsibilityfor taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets ofthe Company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Consolidated Parent Company Note 31 December 2007 31 December 2007(in thousands of USD) AssetsNon-current assetsInvestment properties 6 83,991 -Prepayments for land 7 96,000 -Investments in subsidiaries - 19Investments in associates 3(a) 16,209 8,000Property and equipment 28 - Total non-current assets 196,228 8,019 Current assetsInventories 8 168 -Trade and other receivables 9 4,839 214,024Cash and cash equivalents 10 178,350 89,652 Total current assets 183,357 303,676 Total assets 379,585 311,695 Consolidated Parent Company Note 31 December 2007 31 December 2007(in thousands of USD) Equity and LiabilitiesEquity 11Share capital 2,813 2,813Share premium 293,994 293,994Retained earnings 53,139 4,846 Total equity attributable to 349,946 301,653 equity holders of the CompanyMinority interests 16,216 - Total equity 366,162 301,653 Non-current liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities 12 3,246 - Total non-current liabilities 3,246 - Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables 13 10,163 10,042Income tax payable 14 - Total current liabilities 10,177 10,042 Total liabilities 13,423 10,042 Total equity and liabilities 379,585 311,695 This consolidated balance sheet was approved by management on 14 April 2008 andwas signed on its behalf by: Chairman of the board Aloysius Johannes van der Heijden Non-executive director Frederick Svinhufvud Consolidated Parent Company Note 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Fair value gains on revaluation of 6 10,159 -investment propertiesManagement and performance fees 14 (10,388) (10,388)Administrative expenses 16 (835) (648) Results from operating activities (1,064) (11,036) Gain on acquisition of subsidiary 5 36,503 -Net financial income 17 5,498 8,782Share of the profit of associates 8,209 - Profit (loss) before income tax 49,146 (2,254)Income tax expense 12 (3,260) - Profit (loss) for the year 45,886 (2,254) Attributable to:Equity holders of the Company 46,039 (2,254)Minority interests (153) - Profit (loss) for the year 45,886 (2,254) Earnings (loss) per share 19Basic earnings (loss) per share 0.61 (0.03)(in USD)Diluted earnings (loss) per share 0.60 (0.03)(in USD) The Directors consider that all results derive from continuing activities. Consolidated Parent Company Note 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Cash flow from operating activitiesProfit (loss) before income tax 49,146 (2,254)Adjustments for:Gain on acquisition of subsidiary 5 (36,503) -Fair value gains on revaluation of 6 (10,159) -investment propertiesShare of the profit of (8,209) -associatesNet financial income (5,498) - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital (11,223) (2,254)Increase in inventories (140) -Increase in trade and other (4,103) (214,024)receivablesIncrease in trade and other 10,092 10,042payablesShare based payments 18 18 Cash flows used in operating (5,356) (206,218)activities Cash flow from investingactivitiesInterest received 4,780 -Acquisition of investment property (8,038) -Prepayments for land (96,000) -Acquisition of subsidiary, net of 5 (12,925) (19)cash acquiredInvestments in associates (8,000) (8,000) Cash flows used in investing (120,183) (8,019)activities Cash flow from financingactivitiesProceeds from the issue of share capital 303,889 303,889 Cash flows from financing 303,889 303,889activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 178,350 89,652Cash and cash equivalents at 23 February - - Cash and cash equivalents at 31 10 178,350 89,652December Consolidated Attributable to equity holders of the Company Share Share Retained Total Minority capital premium earnings interests Total(In thousands of USD) Balance at 23 February - - - - - -2007Profit for the period - - 46,039 46,039 (153) 45,886from 23 February to 31December 2007Share based - - 18 18 - 18compensation Total recognized income - - 46,057 46,057 (153) 45,904and expenses Shares issued: 2,813 305,187 - 308,000 - 308,000Cost of shares issuedCash - (4,111) - (4,111) - (4,111)Share based payments - (7,082) 7,082 - - -Acquisition of - - - - 16,369 16,369subsidiary Balance at 31 December 2,813 293,994 53,139 349,946 16,216 366,1622007 Parent Company Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Total(In thousands of USD) Balance at 23 February 2007 - - - -Loss for the period from 23 - - (2,254) (2,254)February to 31 December 2007Share based compensation - - 18 18 Total recognized income and - - (2,236) (2,236)expenses Shares issued: 2,813 305,187 - 308,000Cost of shares issuedCash - (4,111) - (4,111)Share based payments - (7,082) 7,082 - Balance at 31 December 2007 2,813 293,994 4,846 301,653 1 Background (a) Organization and operations Dragon - Ukrainian Properties & Development plc. (the Parent Company) wasincorporated in the Isle of Man on 23 February 2007. The Parent Company'sregistered office is Standard Bank House, One Circular Road, Douglas, Isle ofMan, IM1 1SB and its principal place of business is Ukraine. On 1 June 2007 the Parent Company raised USD 208 million through an InitialPublic Offering on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London StockExchange. On 29 November 2007 the Parent Company completed a secondary placingon AIM and raised USD 100 million. The consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2007 comprise the ParentCompany and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group) and the Group'sinterest in associates. The main activities of the Group are investing in the development of newproperties and redevelopment of existing properties in Ukraine. (b) Business environment Ukrainian business environment Ukraine is experiencing political and economic change that has affected, and maycontinue to affect, the activities of enterprises operating in this environment.Consequently, operations in Ukraine involve risks that typically do not exist inother markets. These consolidated financial statements reflect management'scurrent assessment of the possible impact of the Ukrainian business environmenton the operations and the financial position of the Group. The future businessenvironment may differ from management's assessment. 2 Basis of preparation (a) Statement of compliance These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). (b) Basis of measurement The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except forinvestment property, which is carried at fair value. These consolidated financial statements are presented in the thousands of USdollars (USD). (c) Functional and presentation currency Management believes that the most appropriate functional and presentationcurrency for these consolidated financial statements is US dollars. All fundsraised by the Parent Company are in US dollars, and all project developments arebased on US dollars. Deposits and prepayments are also in US dollars. Allfinancial information presented in US dollars is rounded to the nearestthousand. (d) Use of judgments, estimates and assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRSs requiresmanagement to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect theapplication of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from theseestimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisionsto accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates arerevised and in any future periods affected. In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty andcritical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the mostsignificant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements areincluded in the following notes: • note 6 - valuation of investment property • note 15 - measurement of share-based payments 3 Significant accounting policies The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of theconsolidated financial statements are described below. (a) Basis of consolidation (i) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Parent Company. Control exists whenthe Parent Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policiesof an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control,potential voting rights that presently are exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidatedfinancial statements from the date that control commences until the date thatcontrol ceases. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financialstatements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line withthose used by other members of the Group. The result of subsidiaries acquired during the year is included in theconsolidated statement of operations from the effective date of acquisition. Consolidated subsidiaries, all of which are involved in construction activities,include the following: Name Country of % of ownership incorporation Bi Dolyna Development LTD Ukraine 100%Landshere LTD Cyprus 95%Landzone LTD Cyprus 100%Linkdell LTD Cyprus 100%Linkrose LTD Cyprus 100%Mountcrest LTD Cyprus 100%EF Nova Oselya LTD Ukraine 100%OJSC "Dom byta "Obolon" Ukraine 75%Riverscope LTD Cyprus 95%Startide LTD Cyprus 100% (ii) Associates Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, butnot control, over the financial and operating policies. Associates are accountedfor using the equity method. The consolidated financial statements include theGroup's share of the income and expenses of associates, after adjustments toalign the accounting policies with those of the Group, from the date thatsignificant influence commences until the date that significant influenceceases. When the Group's share of losses exceeds its interest in an associate,the carrying amount of that interest (including any long-term investments) isreduced to nil and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except tothe extent that the Group has an obligation or has made payments on behalf ofthe investee. The Group has the following investments in associates as at 31 December 2007: Name Country Ownership/Voting Henryland Group Ltd. British Virgin 38% IslandsHindale Ltd. Cyprus 15% The following is summarized financial information, in aggregate, in respect ofassociates: Henryland Ltd. Hindale Ltd. Total(in thousands of USD) Total assets 42,602 33,202 75,804Total liabilities 3,993 258 4,251Profit for the year 8,597 32,937 41,534 During 2007 the Group invested USD 8,000,000 in Henryland Group Ltd (Henryland).Henryland was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 9 October 2006 andhas its corporate office located at Geneva Place, Waterfront Drive P.O. Box3469, Road Town, British Virgin Islands. According to the subscription agreementthe Group is required to invest an additional USD 4,000,000 in future Henrylandshare subscriptions. The share of the Group will remain 38% since all othershareholders of Henryland Group Ltd. are required to invest proportionally. Theprincipal activity of Henryland is the development of investment property inUkraine. In December 2007 the Group acquired 15% of the shareholding interest of HindaleLtd. This company, through its subsidiary Promtek Ltd, holds the lease right ona plot of land located on Komarova Avenue, Kiev, Ukraine. The Group has theright to appoint two (out of four) representatives to the Board of Directors,and thereby has significant influence over its financial and operatingactivities. Pursuant to a shareholder agreement, the Group intends to acquire50% + 1 share through participation in a proposed share capital increase. (iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation Intra-group balances, and any unrealized income and expenses arising fromintra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financialstatements. Unrealized gains arising from transactions with equity accountedinvestees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Group'sinterest in the investee. Unrealized losses are eliminated in the same way asunrealized gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence ofimpairment. (b) Foreign currency and operations (i) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functionalcurrencies of Group entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at thereporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rateat that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fairvalue in a foreign currency are translated to the functional currency at theexchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Foreign currencydifferences arising on retranslation are recognized in profit or loss. (ii) Foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fairvalue adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to USD at exchangerates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations aretranslated to USD at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. (c) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits. Cashequivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readilyconvertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificantrisk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and forman integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component ofcash and cash equivalents for this purpose. (d) Share capital Incremental costs directly attributable to issue of ordinary shares and shareoptions are recognized as a deduction from equity. (e) Investment properties Investment properties are those that are held either to earn rental income orfor capital appreciation or for both. Investment properties principally comprisefreehold land, leasehold land and investment properties held for a futureredevelopment. Land held under operating lease is classified and accounted foras investment property when it meets the definition of investment property. (i) Initial measurement and recognition Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including related costs.Investment properties are derecognised on disposal or when they are permanentlywithdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from itsdisposal. The gain or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference betweenthe net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognisedas gain or loss in the statement of operations. If the Group uses part of the property for its own use, and part to earn rentalsor for capital appreciation, and the portions can be sold or leased outseparately, they are accounted for separately. Therefore the part that is rentedout is investment property. If the portions cannot be sold or leased outseparately, the property is investment property only if the company-occupiedportion is insignificant. (ii) Subsequent measurement Subsequent to initial recognition investment properties are stated at fairvalue. Any gain or loss arising from a change in fair value is included in theconsolidated statement of operations in the period in which it arises. When the Group begins to redevelop an existing investment property for continuedfuture use as investment property, the property remains an investment property,which is measured at fair value, and is not reclassified to property andequipment during the redevelopment. It is the Group's policy that an external, independent valuation company, havingan appropriate recognized professional qualification and recent experience inthe location and category of property being appraised values the portfolio everysix months. The fair value is the amount for which a property could be exchangedon the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in anarm's length transaction. The valuation is prepared in accordance with thepractice standards contained in the Appraisal and Valuations Standards publishedby the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or in accordance withInternational Valuation Standards published by the International ValuationsStandards Committee. In general terms, there are three valuation approaches. The income approachrelates the value of an asset to the present value of the asset's futureexpected cash flows. This approach is applied in two methods - incomecapitalization and discounted cash flow (DCF) method. The market comparables approach estimates the value of an asset by a comparisonof prices for comparable assets. The cost approach relates the value of an asset to the cost of the asset's newconstruction. There can be significant differences in fair values depending upon whichapproach is used. Management believes that there is no active market in Ukraine for land becausethere are few transactions and each transaction tends to be unique and subjectto significant negotiations. Therefore, management has chosen to use a valuationmodel to estimate fair value. After an analysis of each of the methods, discussion with the independentappraiser, and considering the types of investment properties owned by the Groupand their intended development, management chose to estimate the fair value ofland using the "residual land value" income approach. Under this method, thefair value of the freehold and leasehold interest in land equals the residualvalue of land under development (assuming that the developer will meet the termsset for development). The residual value of land is determined based on the value for which such landcould be sold in the market, which is estimated by appraisers to be the fairvalue of the completed project less cost to complete and an appropriatedeveloper's profit. The residual value of land is equal to future cash flowsgenerated by the developed property within the forecasting period plus terminalvalue of the property less development costs and developer's interest. (f) Property and equipment (i) Recognition and measurement Items of property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulateddepreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition ofthe asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materialsand direct labor, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset toa working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling andremoving the items and restoring the site on which they are located. Purchasedsoftware that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment iscapitalized as part of that equipment. When parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives,they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plantand equipment. (ii) Subsequent costs The cost of replacing part of an item of property and equipment is recognized inthe carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economicbenefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost can bemeasured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property andequipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. (iii) Depreciation Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over theestimated useful lives of each part of an item of property and equipment. Leasedassets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their usefullives. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are asfollows: • vehicles and equipment 5 years • fixture and fittings 3 years (g) Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries, associates and jointventures. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over theGroup's interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilitiesand contingent liabilities of the acquiree. When the excess is negative(negative goodwill), it is recognized immediately in profit or loss. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. In respect ofassociates, the carrying amount of goodwill is included in the carrying amountof the investment. (h) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The costof inventories is based on the first-in first-out principle, and includesexpenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to theirexisting location and condition. (i) Impairment (i) Financial assets A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether thereis any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is consideredto be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have hada negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost iscalculated as the difference between its carrying amount, and the present valueof the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interestrate. Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on anindividual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively ingroups that share similar credit risk characteristics. All impairment losses are recognised in the statement of operations. An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to anevent occurring after the impairment loss was recognised. For financial assetsmeasured at amortised cost the reversal is recognised in the statement ofoperations. (ii) Non-financial assets The carrying amounts of the non-financial assets, other than inventories anddeferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whetherthere is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then theasset's recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill and intangible assets thathave indefinite lives or that are not yet available for use, recoverable amountis estimated at each reporting date. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or itscash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit isthe smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely areindependent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognized inprofit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating unitsare allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated tothe units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit(group of units) on a pro rata basis. The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of itsvalue in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use,the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using apre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time valueof money and the risks specific to the asset. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of otherassets, impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at eachreporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longerexists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in theestimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss isreversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed thecarrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation oramortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. (j) Share based payments The grant date fair value of options granted to employees is recognized as anemployee expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period thatthe employees become unconditionally entitled to the options. The amountrecognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of shareoptions that vest. For equity settled share-based payment transaction other than transactions withemployees the Group measures the goods or services received at the fair value ofgoods and services, unless that fair value cannot be estimated reliably. If thisis case the Group measures their fair values and the corresponding increase inequity, indirectly, by reference to the fair value of equity instrumentsgranted. (k) Provisions A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has apresent legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and itis probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle theobligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cashflows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the timevalue of money and the risks specific to the liability. (l) Finance income and expenses Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, dividend income, andforeign currency gains. Interest income is recognized as it accrues, using theeffective interest method. Dividend income is recognized on the date that theGroup's right to receive payment is established. Finance expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of thediscount on provisions. All borrowing costs are recognized in profit or lossusing the effective interest method, except for borrowing costs related toqualifying assets which are recognized as part of the cost of such assets. Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis. (m) Income tax expense Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense isrecognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to itemsrecognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in equity. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year,using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and anyadjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is recognized using the balance sheet method, providing fortemporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities forfinancial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: theinitial recognition of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets orliabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affectsneither accounting nor taxable profit, and differences relating to investmentsin subsidiaries to the extent that they probably will not reverse in theforeseeable future. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expectedto be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the lawsthat have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that futuretaxable profits will be available against which temporary difference can beutilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and arereduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefitwill be realized. For presentation purposes, deferred taxes related to the revaluation ofinvestment properties are netted against the carrying amount of investmentproperties. (n) Earnings per share The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for itsordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or lossattributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinaryshares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting theprofit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted averagenumber of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potentialordinary shares, which comprise warrants and share options. (o) Segment reporting A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged either inproviding related products or services (business segment), or in providingproducts or services within a particular economic environment (geographicalsegment), which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those ofother segments. The primary format for segment reporting is based on businesssegments. The definition of those segments corresponds to the industry accepteddefinitions used in the real estate business, i.e., office real estate, retailreal estate, and residential real estate. (p) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are notyet effective for the year ended 31 December 2007, and have not been applied inpreparing these consolidated financial statements. Management plans to adoptthese pronouncements when they become effective, and has not yet analysed thelikely impact of these new standards on its consolidated financial statements. IFRS 8 Operating Segments introduces the "management approach" to segmentreporting. IFRS 8, which becomes mandatory for the 2009 consolidated financialstatements, requires the disclosure of segment information based on the internalreports regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker in order toassess each segment's performance and to allocate resources to them. International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 1 Presentation of FinancialStatements (Revised), which is effective for annual periods beginning on orafter 1 January 2009, specifies how an entity should present changes in equitynot resulting from transactions with owners and other changes in equity in itsfinancial statements, and introduces certain other requirements in respect ofpresentation of information in the financial statements. International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) 11 IFRS 2 -Group and Treasury Share Transactions requires a share-based payment arrangementin which an entity receives goods or services as consideration for its ownequity instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled share-based paymenttransaction, regardless of how the equity instruments are obtained. IFRIC 11 ismandatory for the 2008 consolidated financial statements, with retrospectiveapplication required. 4 Segment Reporting Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to asegment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.Unallocated items comprise mainly of corporate assets and expenses. Statement of operations information by business segment for the period from 23February to 31 December 2007 is as follows: Offices Retail Residential Unallocated Total(in thousands of USD) Valuation gains on investment - - 10,159 - 10,159propertyManagement and performance fees (3,812) (415) (6,161) (10,388)Administrative expenses (47) (22) (90) (676) (835) Results from operating activities (3,859) (437) 3,908 (676) (1,064) Gain on acquisition of subsidiary 36,503 - - - 36,503Financial income - - 77 5,421 5,498Share of profit of associates - 8,209 - - 8,209 Profit before income tax 32,644 7,772 3,985 4,745 49,146 Income tax expense - - (3,246) (14) (3,260) Segment results 32,644 7,772 739 4,731 45,886 Assets and liabilities by business segments as at 31 December 2007 are asfollows: Offices Retail Residential Unallocated Total(in thousands of USD) Segment assets 65,943 - 119,563 - 185,506Investment in associates - 16,209 - - 16,209Unallocated assets - - - 177,870 177,870 Total assets 65,943 16,209 119,563 177,870 379,585 Segment liabilities 3,317 361 8,530 1,215 13,423 Total liabilities 3,317 361 8,530 1,215 13,423 5 Acquisition of subsidiary In November-December 2007 the Group acquired 75.15% of the shares in Open JointStock Company Dom Byta "Obolon" (Obolon) for USD 13,000,000 which was settled incash. Obolon's main business is renting office and trade space. The net assetsof the acquired subsidiary were as follows at the date of acquisition: Pre-acquisition Fair value Recognised fair carrying amounts on adjustments values on a comparable IFRS acquisition basis(in thousands of USD)Non-current assetsInvestment property 378 65,416 65,794Property, plant and equipment 263 (235) 28Investments 2 (2) -Current assetsInventories 24 3 27Trade and other receivables 18 - 18Cash and cash equivalents 75 - 75Non-current liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities (18) 18 -Current liabilities - - -Trade and other payables (70) - (70) Net identifiable assets and liabilities 672 65,200 65,872 Group's share in net identifiable assets and 49,503liabilitiesGain on acquisition (36,503) Consideration paid 13,000Cash acquired (75) Net cash outflow 12,925 The gain on acquisition results from the underdeveloped market in Ukrainerelating to business combinations of this type. This business combination is aresult of the acquisition of small minority stakes from owners who were awardedtheir ownership interests as part of the privatization process. Their ability todevelop their ownership interest is limited, and therefore, they are willing tosell their shares at undervalued prices. Since Obolon was acquired by the Group close to the year end there was no postacquisition profit earned by this subsidiary in 2007. The revenue of the Group would be approximately USD 845,000 higher (unaudited)and net profit would be approximately USD 3,000 lower (unaudited) if theacquisition date for Obolon had been as at 23 February 2007. 6 Investment properties Investment properties as at 31 December 2007 are as follows: Freehold land Leasehold land Total(in thousands of USD) Acquisitions 8,038 65,794 73,832Fair value gains on revaluation 10,159 - 10,159 18,197 65,794 83,991 A substantial portion of all property transactions in Ukraine are carried outthrough the sale of an off-shore company that ultimately owns the property.Accordingly, the appraisals obtained by management consider other factorsrelating to the sale of a company, including tax issues, which may not apply ifthe property is sold directly. Management engaged registered independent appraiser Knight Frank, having arecognized professional qualification and recent experience in the location andcategories of the projects being valued, to assist with the estimation of fairvalue. Estimation of fair value is made using net present value calculation based oncertain assumptions, used in the Knight Frank appraisals the most important ofwhich are as follows: • rental rates which were based on current rental rates • development costs: based on current construction prices • discount rates: range from 12.07% to 12.96% • developers' profit - 20.0-25.0 % In estimating the value of investment properties, management recognizes thatcertain adjustments should be applied, where necessary, in order to take intoconsideration changes in cash flows relating to income taxes and VAT. Forinstance, discount rates that apply to a direct asset sale should be reduced toapproximately 9.0%, or lower. For presentation purposes, deferred taxes related to the revaluation ofinvestment properties are netted against the carrying amount of investmentproperties. Sensitivity If rental rates are 5% less than what is used in the valuation model, the fairvalue of investment property would be USD 7,500,000 lower. If rental rates are5% higher, then the fair value of investment property would be USD 7,400,000higher. If development costs are 5% higher than what is used in the valuation model, thefair value of investment property would be USD 3,000,000 lower. If developmentcosts are 5% less, then the fair value of investment property would be USD2,900,000 higher. If the discount rate applied is 1% higher than what is used in the valuationmodel, the fair value of investment property would be USD 3,500,000 lower. Ifthe discount rate is 1% less, then the fair value of investment property wouldbe USD 3,700,000 higher. If developers' profit is 5% less than what is used in the valuation model, thefair value of investment property would be USD 3,216,000 higher. If developers'profit is 5% higher, then the fair value of investment property would be USD3,352,000 lower. 7 Prepayments for land The Group made prepayments for land acquisition for development projects in theamount of USD 96,000,000 secured by the land (note 22). The carrying values ofthe prepayments approximate their fair value. 8 Inventories Inventories as at 31 December 2007 are as follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Construction materials 140 -Finished goods and goods for resale 12 -Other inventory 16 - Total 168 - 9 Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables as at 31 December 2007 are as follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Receivables from Group companies - 213,787Prepayments made 3,720 -Accrued interest 718 -Other receivables 401 237 Total 4,839 214,024 10 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December 2007 are as follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Petty cash 3 -Bank balances 383 90Call deposits 177,964 89,562 Total 178,350 89,652 Call deposits represent one week deposits with The Royal Bank of ScotlandInternational Ltd of USD 89,562,102 that bear interest between 4.28% and 4.76%per annum, and short term deposits that can be withdrawn upon 14 days noticethat are placed in Ukrainian banks amounting to USD 88,402,516 that bearinterest between 9.5% and 10.7% per annum. An analysis of the sensitivity of the projected interest income for the yearended 31 December to interest rate repricing risk based on a simplified scenarioof 100 basis points (bp) parallel fall or rise in all yield curves (assuming noasymmetrical movement in yield curves and a constant balance sheet position) isas follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) 100 bp parallel increase 1,212 884100 bp parallel decrease (1,212) (885) The effect is determined based on the assumption that these deposits would bereplaced at their maturity date at the current market rate and an increase ordecrease of 100 bp. 11 Equity Share capital and share premium as at 31 December 2007 is as follows: Ordinary Amount shares(in thousands of USD, except for share numbers) Number of shares unless otherwise stated Authorized shares 300,000,000 6,000Par value 0.02Issued for cash during the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007 140,630,300 2,813 On issue as at 31 December, fully paid 140,630,300 2,813 The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declaredfrom time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of theParent Company. As part of an initial public offering on 1 June 2007, 104,000,000 ordinaryshares were sold to certain institutional investors at a price of USD 2.00 perordinary share, raising gross proceeds of USD 208,000,000. In addition36,630,100 ordinary shares were sold on 29 November 2007 at price of USD 2.73per ordinary share, raising gross proceeds of USD 100,000,000. The differencebetween par value and net proceeds per share is recognized as share premium. 12 Income tax expense (a) Income tax expense Income taxes for the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007 are as follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007 (in thousands of USD) Current tax expense 14 -Deferred tax expense 3,246 - Total 3,260 - The applicable tax rate is 25% for Ukrainian companies and 10% for Cypruscompanies. (b) Reconciliation of effective tax rate The difference between the total expected income tax expense for the period from23 February to 31 December 2007 computed by applying the Ukrainian statutoryincome tax rate to profit before tax and the reported tax expense is as follows: 2007 %(in thousands of USD) Profit before tax 49,146 100 Computed expected income tax benefit at statutory rate 12,286 25Effect of lower tax rates (5,958) (12)Non-taxable income (income earned by holding companies) (3,438) (7)Non-deductible expenses 370 1 Effective income tax expense 3,260 7 (c) Recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the period from 23February to 31 December 2007 is as follows: 23 February 2007 Recognized in 31 December 2007 liability income liability(in thousands of USD) Investment property - (3,246) (3,246) Tax liabilities - (3,246) (3,246) (d) Unrecognized deferred tax assets and liabilities Deferred tax assets amounting to USD 353,000 have not been recognized because itis not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which theGroup can utilize the benefits there from 13 Trade and other payables Trade and other payables as at 31 December 2007 are as follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Management and performance fees 8,835 8,835Brokerage fee for second issue of shares 999 999Other payables and accrued expenses 329 208 Total current liabilities 10,163 10,042 14 Management and Performance fees The Parent Company entered into a management agreement dated 16 May 2007 withDragon Capital Partners Ltd (the Manager) pursuant to which the latter hasagreed to provide advisory, management and monitoring services to the Group. In consideration for its services thereunder, the Manager is entitled to be paidan annual management fee of 1.5% of the gross asset value (GAV) of the Group atthe end of the relevant accounting period or part thereof plus value added taxor similar taxes which may be applicable. GAV is to be calculated on a semi-annual basis and is derived from theconsolidated balance sheet after adding back any dividends declared or paid inrelation to such accounting period. For these purposes GAV is the aggregate of the consolidated non-current andcurrent assets adjusted to reflect the value of investment property and otherassets representing interests in property or property related activities valuedin accordance with the Group's property valuation policy less the Group'sconsolidated liabilities, excluding bank or third party indebtedness directlyrelated to the relevant real estate. The Manager is also entitled to receive an annual performance fee calculated byreference to the increase in the net asset value (NAV) per share over therelevant accounting period. For these purposes NAV is is the aggregate of theconsolidated non-current and current assets of the Group adjusted to reflect thevalue of its properties and other assets representing interests in property orproperty related activities valued in accordance with the Group's PropertyValuation Policy less its consolidated liabilities (including minority interestand payables related to Management Fee) provided that, in respect of the Group'sfirst accounting reference period, the opening NAV is equal to the net proceedsof the initial sale of shares. Where the NAV per share at the end of the relevant accounting period exceeds thehighest NAV per share at the end of any previous accounting period by 10% ormore but not more than 35%, the Manager is entitled to a performance fee inrespect of such accounting period of 20% of the amount by which such excessexceeds 10%. Where the NAV per share at the end of the relevant accounting period exceeds thehighest NAV per share at the end of any previous accounting period by 35% ormore, the Manager is entitled to an additional performance fee in respect ofsuch accounting period of 25% of the amount by which such excess exceeds 35%. Payment of 30% of the performance fee will be paid within 10 business daysfollowing the publication of the Group's audited financial results for therelevant accounting period. The remaining balance will be satisfied by the issueof ordinary shares at a price equal to the average middle market closing priceof ordinary shares over the last 20 business days in the accounting period inrelation to which the performance fee is being paid. The total management fee for the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007 isUSD 4,057,132, and the performance fee is USD 6,331,973. The average middlemarket closing price of ordinary shares over the last 20 business days of 2007is USD 2.609 per share. A total of 70 % of the performance fee will be settledby issue of 1,698,416 new ordinary shares. 15 Share based payments On 16 May 2007 the Company granted share options, conditional on the publicissuance of shares, to subscribe for up to 100,000 ordinary shares to Mr. vander Heijden, a director of the Company. On 16 May 2007 the Company entered into the Dragon Capital Partners WarrantInstrument and the Zimmerman Adams International Ltd (ZAI) Warrant Instrument.These warrants entitle Dragon Capital Partners and ZAI to subscribe for suchnumber of ordinary shares as is equal to 5% and 1%, respectively, of publiclyissued shares from 1 June 2007 and terminating five years thereafter. Thewarrants are exercisable at the market price of the shares at the date of grant. The terms and conditions of the options and warrants granted are as follows: Options granted Warrants granted to Dragon Warrants Total to Mr. van der Capital Partners granted to ZAI Heijden Date granted 16 May 2007 16 May 2007 29 November 2007 16 May 2007Number of 100,000 5,200,000 1,831,505 1,040,000 8,171,505instrumentsVesting period (1) Immediately Immediately ImmediatelyExpiry date (1) 16 May 2012 29 November 2012 16 May 2012Exercise price 2.00 2.00 2.73 2.00Fair value at date 84 4,279 1,947 856 7,166of grant (USDthousand)Share based payments - 4,279 1,947 856 7,082recognized in costof shares issued (USD thousand)Share based 18 - - - 18compensation(USD thousand) (1)Options granted to Mr. van der Heijden will vest as follows: - 10,000 options on 16 May 2008 - 15,000 options on 16 May 2009 - 20,000 options on 16 May 2010 - 25,000 options on 16 May 2011 - 30,000 options on 16 May 2012 These options are exercisable by Mr. van der Heijden only while he remains adirector and will lapse on the termination of his appointment. There were no forfeited or exercised options during the year. The fair value of services received in return for share options and warrantsgranted is based on the fair value of share options and warrants granted,measured using the Black-Scholes formula, using the following assumptions: Key management Dragon Capital Partners Ltd Zimmerman Adams personnel Initial share Secondary share International Ltd issue issue(in USD, except for number ofshares and percent) Fair value at grant date 0.82 0.82 1.06 0.82 Share price 2.00 2.00 2.73 2.00Exercise price 2.00 2.00 2.73 2.00Expected volatility, percent 33.80 33.80 33.80 33.80Option life, years (1) 5 5 5Expected dividends, percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Risk free interest rate, 6.39 6.39 6.39 6.39percent Expected volatility is estimated by considering the data of peer companieslisted on AIM. Share based payments recognized for the period from 23 February to 31 December2007 are as follows: 2007(in thousands of USD) Share options granted in 2007Share options (compensation expenses) 18Warrants to Dragon Capital Partners (share issue cost) 6,226Warrants to ZAI (share issue cost) 856 Total share based payments 7,100 The warrants granted to Dragon Capital Partners and ZAI relate to the listing ofshares on AIM and subsequent share issues, and therefore are included in thecost of share issues in the consolidated statement of changes in equity. The number and weighted average fair value and exercise price of share optionsand warrants is as follows: Weighted Weighted Number of average average options and fair value exercise warrants price(in USD, except for number of shares) Outstanding at 23 February 2007 - - -Granted during the year 0.88 2.16 8,171,505Outstanding at 31 December 2007 0.88 2.16 8,171,505Exercisable at 31 December 2007 0.88 2.17 8,071,505 16 Administrative expenses Administrative expenses for the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007 areas follows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Professional services 505 364Audit fees 105 73Directors' fees 91 91Travel expenses 50 50Insurance 25 25Advertising 17 17Bank charges 14 7Share based compensation 18 18Other 10 3 Total administrative expenses 835 648 17 Net financial income Net financial income for the period from 23 February to 31 December 2007 is asfollows: Consolidated Parent Company 2007 2007(in thousands of USD) Interest income on inter-Group loans - 6,329Interest income 5,503 2,452Currency exchange losses (5) 1 Net financial income 5,498 8,782 18 Contingencies (a) Taxation contingencies The Group performs most of its operations in Ukraine and therefore within thejurisdiction of the Ukrainian tax authorities. The Ukrainian tax system can becharacterized by numerous taxes and frequently changing legislation which may beapplied retroactively, open to wide interpretation and in some cases areconflicting. Instances of inconsistent opinions between local, regional, andnational tax authorities and between the National Bank of Ukraine and theMinistry of Finance are not unusual. Tax declarations are subject to review andinvestigation by a number of authorities that are enacted by law to imposesevere fines, penalties and interest charges. A tax year remains open for reviewby the tax authorities during the three subsequent calendar years, however undercertain circumstances a tax year may remain open longer. These facts create taxrisks substantially more significant than typically found in countries with moredeveloped systems. Management believes that it has adequately provided for tax liabilities based onits interpretation of tax legislation, official pronouncements and courtdecisions. However, the interpretations of the relevant authorities could differand the effect on consolidated financial statements, if the authorities weresuccessful in enforcing their interpretations, could be significant. Noprovisions for potential tax assessments have been made in these consolidatedfinancial statements. (b) Insurance The insurance industry in the Ukraine is in a developing state and many forms ofinsurance protection common in other parts of the world are not yet generallyavailable. The Group does not have full coverage for its property, businessinterruption, or third party liability in respect of property or environmentaldamage arising from accidents on Group property or relating to Group operations.Until the Group obtains adequate insurance coverage, there is a risk that theloss or destruction of certain assets could have a material adverse effect onthe Group's operations and financial position. 19 Earnings per share Basic earnings per share The calculation of basic earnings per share is based upon the profit for theperiod from 23 February to 31 December 2007 attributable to the ordinaryshareholders of USD 46,038,547 and a weighted average number of ordinary sharesoutstanding calculated as follows: 2007(in number of shares) Shares issued on incorporation on 23 February 1Sub-division of GBP 1 shares into GBP 0.01 shares on 16 May 10Shares issued on 1 June 60,333,449Shares issued on 29 November 14,874,359 Weighted average number of shares for the period from 23 February to 31 December 75,207,819 Diluted earnings per share The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on profit attributable toordinary shareholders of USD 46,038,547 and a weighted average number ofordinary shares outstanding after adjustment for the effects of all dilutivepotential ordinary shares calculated as follows: 31 December 2007 (in number of shares) Weighted average number of shares for the year ended 31 December 75,207,819Share options 14,628Warrants 912,807 Weighted average number of shares for the period from 23 February 31 December (fully 76,135,254diluted) 20 Financial risk management Exposure to credit, interest rate and currency risk arises in the normal courseof the Group's business. The Group does not hedge its exposure to such risk. (a) Risk management policy The Board has assessed major risks and grouped them in a register of significantrisks. This register is reviewed by the Board at least twice per year or moreoften if there are circumstances requiring such a review. (b) Credit risk When the Group enters into arrangement exposing it to credit risk, it does soonly on basis of due diligence research and the reputation of the counterparty.The largest exposures relate to bank deposits of USD 177,964,424 and prepaymentsmade under two land acquisition contracts totaling USD 96,000,000. This latterrisk is mitigated by pledge agreements for the portion of the land to beacquired. (c) Interest rate risk Changes in interest rates impact primarily cash and cash equivalents by changingeither their fair value (fixed rate deposits) or their future cash flows(variable rate deposits). Management does not have a formal policy ofdetermining how much of the Group's exposure should be to fixed or variablerates. However, at the time of placing new deposits Management uses its judgmentto decide whether it believes that a fixed or variable rate would be morefavorable over the expected period until maturity. (d) Foreign currency risk The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales, purchases and borrowingsthat are denominated in a currency other than the functional currencies of therespective Group entities. The currencies giving rise to this risk are primarilyUAH and EUR. The exposure to foreign currency risk as at 31 December is as follows based onnotional amounts: 2007(in thousands of USD) UAH Current assetsCash and cash equivalent 262Trade and other receivables 161Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables (81) Net exposure 342 The following exchange rates applied at 31 December 2007: USDUAH 1 equals 0.1980 As at 31 December 2007 a 10 percent weakening of the US dollar against the UAHwould have increased (decreased) post-tax profit and equity by USD 3,000. Thisanalysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remainconstant. (e) Fair values The fair values of all assets and liabilities are assumed to equal theircarrying values due to their short-term nature and market interest rates atperiod end. 21 Related party transactions (a) Transactions with management and close family members (i) Key management remuneration Key management compensation included in the statement of operations for theperiod from 23 February to 31 December 2007 is as follows: 2007(in thousands of USD) Directors' fees 91Share based payment expense (options granted) 18 Total management remuneration 109 (ii) Key management personnel and director transactions The Directors owned shares in the Parent Company are as follows: 31 December 2007 Number of shares Ownership, % Tomas Fiala 6,831,500 4.9 Boris Erenburg, one of the Group's directors, is also an executive of SpinnakerCapital Group which acquired 14,874,400 shares (10.5%) of the Group during thefirst and second share issues. (b) Transactions with other related parties Expenses incurred and outstanding balances of transactions for the period from23 February to 31 December 2007 are as follows: 2007 Transactions Balance outstanding(in thousands of USD) Payment to DRGN LTD Brokerage fee for initial public offering 2,048 - Brokerage fee for second issue of shares 999 999 3,047 999 All outstanding balances are to be settled in cash within six months of thebalance sheet date. None of the balances are secured. 22 Events subsequent to the balance sheet date Subsequent to 31 December 2007 the Group increased its stake in the Obolonproject from 75.15% to 96.55% by acquisition of additional shares for the amountof USD 3,205,000, which was settled in cash. The net assets of the acquired subsidiary were as follows at the date ofacquisition: Recognised fair values on acquisition(in thousands of USD) Non-current assetsProperty, plant and equipment 28Investment Property 65,794 Current assetsInventories 27Trade and other receivables 18Cash and cash equivalents 59 Non-current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesTrade and other payables (70) Net identifiable assets and liabilities 65,856 Acquired Group's share in the net identifiable assets and liabilities 14,093 Gain on acquisition (10,888)Consideration paid 3,205Cash acquired -Net cash outflow 3,205 On 8 February 2008 the Group entered into a pledge agreement (Agreement) tosecure its prepayments for land. Under the Agreement the pledgor, GraduateTechnologies Ltd, granted a security interest in property as security for theperformance of the prepayments. The pledge encompasses the corporate rights ofGraduate Technologies Ltd in a Ukrainian subsidiary that owns land plotsamounting to 80 hectares located in the Kyiv region. On the 28 February 2008 the Group entered into a land acquisition agreement(Land Agreement). Pursuant to the Land Agreement the Group intends to acquireindirectly through legal entities and/or natural persons land plots with totalarea of approximately 31.8 hectares, situated at Vita Pochtova village. In 2008the Group made prepayments according to the Land Agreement in the amount of USD8,670,000. Total commitments under the agreement are USD 14,000,000. Board of directors14 April 2008 Chairman of the board Aloysius Johannes van der Heijden Non-executive director Frederick Svinhufvud This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange