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RNS Number : 2580N

ISIS Property Trust Limited

31 August 2011

To: RNS

Date: 31 August 2011

From: ISIS Property Trust Limited

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011

-- Dividend of 4.0 pence per share for the period

-- Dividend yield of 8.0 per cent as at 30 June 2011

-- Net asset value per share total return of 1.7 per cent for the six months to 30 June 2011 *

-- Net asset value total return since launch of 69.6 per cent *

-- Share price decreased by 5.9 per cent in the six month period to 99.5 pence as at 30 June 2011

* Dividends reinvested

The Chairman, Peter Crook, stated:

'The UK commercial property market continued to deliver a positive performance in the first half of 2011, with total returns of 4.4 per cent versus 5.3 per cent in the preceding six months, as measured by the Investment Property Databank UK quarterly and monthly funds index (IPD). Capital values increased by 1.6 per cent with growth moderating as the pace of yield adjustment slowed.

The property portfolio achieved a total return of 2.6 per cent over the period with capital values falling by 0.9 per cent, reflecting the lower than average weighting to Central London, compared with IPD, and the absence of any shopping centre investments in the Company's portfolio. The five year performance, however, remains strong with an average total return of 1.9 per cent per annum, ahead of IPD which was flat over the period. The Company's net asset value of 101.2 pence per share as at 30 June 2011 represented a total return of 1.7 per cent for the first half of the year. The net asset value was impacted by the swap contract which was valued as a liability of GBP5.9 million at the period end, accounting for 7.9 pence per share, although this liability will unwind over the remaining five and a half years of the contract. There was no material movement in the swap valuation over the six months.

The Company's share price decreased by 5.9 per cent over the period, to 99.5 pence per share at 30 June 2011, down from 105.8 pence per share as at 31 December 2010. The shares were trading at a discount to net asset value of 1.6 per cent at the end of June 2011, compared to a premium of 2.3 per cent at the start of the period.

Property Market

Performance in the first half of 2011 was supported by continued interest from investors, attracted by property's high and relatively stable income stream. Some investors also viewed UK property as a perceived hedge against inflation, as the CPI rose to double its target rate. Investment transaction levels fell back after a strong end to 2010 but at GBP16.7bn were more than 7 per cent ahead of the equivalent period a year earlier, with institutions, quoted property companies and overseas buyers all significant net investors.

The occupier market showed some signs of stability at the all property level with rental growth edging up to 0.5 per cent in the period. This disguises a difference in performance by segment with rents falling for industrials, provincial offices and high street retail but rising for Central London offices.

Across the market as a whole, yields edged in during the first six months of 2011 by a modest 10 bps with compression most marked at the prime end.

Portfolio

Largely as a result of purchases the value of the Company's portfolio increased to GBP131.3 million as at 30 June 2011, from GBP124.9 million at 31 December 2010.

Capital growth showed a mixed picture with most valuations remaining at the December 2010 levels. There were some valuation improvements however, mainly as a result of asset management initiatives. 41/47 and 55, High Street, Rayleigh increased in value by GBP260,000 or 7.8 per cent following the completion of a number of lease renewals in the block. The value of 14 Berkeley Street, London SW1 increased by GBP233,000 to GBP15.05 million as the Company commenced refurbishment works to the vacant offices on the 1st and 4th floors. The capital value of 11 Church Street, Kingston upon Thames also increased by GBP100,000, or 4.2 per cent, to GBP2.45 million.

However, these capital gains were offset by falls in value in some of the regional shops and office buildings, with shorter lease terms.

The majority of rent reviews are seeing very little or no uplift in the present climate. However, as a result of RPI linking, the rent at 15 London Road, Redhill increased by GBP24,844 per annum or 16.5 per cent to GBP174,844 per annum. Following lease negotiations at Foundry Lane, Horsham, tenants' breaks have been removed and lease terms extended by approximately 4 years on two units, giving a minimum unexpired lease length across the estate until 2018.

The Company completed the purchase of Hope Mill Retail Park, Bury. This purchase originally exchanged in January 2011 by way of a forward commitment which completed in June 2011. The property comprises a newly constructed terrace of three units, extending to 35,000 square feet. The units are close to the town centre within an established retail warehouse location and close to 'The Rock' retail and leisure complex. The property was purchased for GBP7.05 million representing a net initial yield of 6.95 per cent. The units are let to Pets at Home, Smyth's Toys and Dreams on new 15 year leases at a total annual rent of GBP518,000. Since purchase the property has been re-valued at GBP7.565 million showing uplift in value of GBP515,000.

At the time of writing, the Company has just completed the sale of 3 & 5 Church Street, Kingston upon Thames for GBP2.96 million, in excess of the 30 June 2011 valuation of GBP2.9 million and the cost paid at the launch of the Company of GBP2.1 million.

The void rate of the portfolio remains relatively low at 3.4 per cent of ERV with a consequential low level of empty rates and other non-recoverable expenditure. The principal voids are in 14 Berkeley Street, London, SW1, where the two vacant floors which are currently being refurbished have an ERV of approximately GBP200,000 per annum.

As at 30 June 2011 the Company's portfolio had an average weighted lease term including breaks of 9.1 years which is a slight improvement on the 31 December 2010 figure of 9.0 years.

Dividends

To date the Company has paid two interim dividends of 2.0 pence per share for the current financial year, with a second interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share paid on 26 August 2011. In the absence of unforeseen circumstances, further dividends of 2.0 pence per share are expected to be paid in November 2011 and February 2012, making a total of 8.0 pence per share for the year ending 31 December 2011.

Borrowings

At the period end the Company's level of debt was at GBP50 million, with the previously undrawn facility of GBP10 million being used to finance the transaction at Bury. This loan is a revolving credit facility and the Board expects the additional GBP10 million drawn down to be reduced by sales currently under negotiation. The net gearing, after deducting cash, was at 35.8 per cent of the value of the portfolio as at 30 June 2011. This is well within the loan to value covenant limit of 60 per cent of total assets. The current rate of interest is 5.55 per cent on GBP40 million of the debt, which is fixed with an interest rate swap. The remaining GBP10 million of the debt incurs interest at one month LIBOR plus 45 bps.

Outlook

The economy and financial markets, both in the UK and globally are struggling to shake off the effects of the downturn and the outlook remains uncertain. Property has been relatively resilient over the past two years but sentiment is becoming more cautious. Total returns are expected to broadly reflect income in the short term.

In this environment of market uncertainty and slow growth we believe that the Company is well positioned with a good quality portfolio and comfortably meeting banking covenants. The protection and enhancement of the income stream is paramount and this remains the priority of the Manager.'

Enquiries to:

The Company Secretary

Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited

Trafalgar Court

Les Banques

St Peter Port

Guernsey GY1 3QL

Tel: 01481 745001

Fax: 01481 745051

I McBryde

S Macrae

F&C Asset Management plc

Tel: 0207 628 8000 ISIS Property Trust Limited

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                       Six months    Six months        Year to 
                                       to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                             2011          2010           2010 
                                        Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited 
                                          GBP'000       GBP'000        GBP'000 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Revenue 
 Rental income                              4,363         4,446          8,988 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total revenue                              4,363         4,446          8,988 
 
 (Losses) / gains on investment 
  properties                                (869)         6,999          6,562 
                                            3,494        11,445         15,550 
 
 Expenditure 
 Investment management fee                  (377)         (531)          (482) 
 Direct operating expenses of let 
  rental property                            (60)          (98)          (151) 
 Provision for bad debts                     (48)          (11)           (75) 
 Amortisation of lease surrender 
  premiums                                   (77)          (77)          (154) 
 Administration fee                          (30)          (30)           (60) 
 Valuation and other professional 
  fees                                       (52)          (50)          (106) 
 Directors' fees                             (64)          (53)          (106) 
 Other expenses                              (60)          (53)          (128) 
 Total expenditure                          (768)         (903)        (1,262) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net operating profit before 
  finance costs                             2,726        10,542         14,288 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net finance costs 
 Interest receivable                            6            14             30 
 Finance costs                            (1,134)       (1,136)        (2,292) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                          (1,128)       (1,122)        (2,262) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net profit from ordinary 
  activities before taxation                1,598         9,420         12,026 
 Taxation on profit on ordinary 
  activities                                (250)         (270)          (231) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Profit for the period                      1,348         9,150         11,795 
 
 Other comprehensive income: 
 Net loss on cash flow hedges, net 
  of tax                                     (14)       (2,706)        (1,359) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net comprehensive profit for the 
  period, net of tax                        1,334         6,444         10,436 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Dividends paid per share (note 3)          4.00p         4.00p          8.00p 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Basic and diluted earnings per             1.78p        12.09p         15.59p 
  share (note 4) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 

This financial information has been prepared on the basis of the accounting standards and policies set out in the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010.

All items in this statement derive from continuing operations.

All of the profit for the period is attributable to the owners of the Company. ISIS Property Trust Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
                                      As at       As at          As at 
                                    30 June     30 June    31 December 
                                       2011        2010           2010 
                                  Unaudited   Unaudited        Audited 
                                    GBP'000     GBP'000        GBP'000 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Investment properties (note 
  2)                                128,526     122,372        121,935 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                                    128,526     122,372        121,935 
 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables          3,046       3,393          3,595 
 Cash and cash equivalents            3,954       2,281          1,907 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
                                      7,000       5,674          5,502 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total assets                       135,526     128,046        127,437 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Interest-bearing bank loan        (50,237)    (40,206)       (40,224) 
 Interest rate swap                 (5,949)     (7,281)        (5,935) 
 Deferred taxation                        -       (240)              - 
                                 ----------  ---------- 
                                   (56,186)    (47,727)       (46,159) 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables           (2,816)     (3,069)        (3,062) 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total liabilities                 (59,002)    (50,796)       (49,221) 
 
 Net assets                          76,524      77,250         78,216 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Represented by: 
 Share capital                          756         756            756 
 Special distributable reserve       67,664      68,483         67,664 
 Capital reserve                     14,748      16,054         15,617 
 Other reserve                      (5,835)     (7,168)        (5,821) 
 Revenue reserve                      (809)       (875)              - 
 
 Equity shareholders' funds          76,524      77,250         78,216 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Net asset value per share          101.16p     102.12p        103.39p 
  (note 5) 
 

ISIS Property Trust Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                              Six months 
                                      to    Six months        Year to 
                                 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                    2011          2010           2010 
                               Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited 
                                 GBP'000       GBP'000        GBP'000 
                             -----------  ------------  ------------- 
 Opening net assets               78,216        73,832         73,832 
 Net profit for the period         1,348         9,150         11,795 
 Dividends paid (note 3)         (3,026)       (3,026)        (6,052) 
 Movement on fair value 
  of interest rate swap             (14)       (2,706)        (1,359) 
 Closing net assets               76,524        77,250         78,216 
                             -----------  ------------  ------------- 
 

ISIS Property Trust Limited

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

 
                                       Six months    Six months        Year to 
                                       to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                             2011          2010           2010 
                                        Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited 
                                          GBP'000       GBP'000        GBP'000 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from operating 
 activities 
 Net operating profit for the 
  period before taxation                    1,598         9,420         12,026 
 Adjustments for: 
 Losses / (gains) on investment 
  properties                                  869       (6,999)        (6,562) 
 Decrease / (increase) in operating 
  trade and other 
  receivables                                 549            94          (107) 
    Decrease in operating trade and 
     other payables                          (34)         (221)          (559) 
 Net finance costs                          1,128         1,122          2,262 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                            4,110         3,416          7,060 
 Taxation paid                              (446)         (265)          (117) 
 Net cash inflow from operating 
  activities                                3,664         3,151          6,943 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from investing 
 activities 
 Purchase of investment properties        (7,445)       (8,442)        (8,442) 
 Capital expenditure                         (16)          (11)           (11) 
 Interest received                              6            14             30 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net cash outflow from investing 
  activities                              (7,455)       (8,439)        (8,423) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from financing 
 activities 
 Dividends paid                           (3,026)       (3,026)        (6,052) 
 Bank loan interest paid                    (239)         (261)          (419) 
 Payments under interest rate swap 
  arrangement                               (897)         (875)        (1,873) 
 Bank loan draw down                       10,000             -              - 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Net cash inflow / (outflow) from 
  financing activities                      5,838       (4,162)        (8,344) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net increase / (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                      2,047       (9,450)        (9,824) 
 Opening cash and cash equivalents          1,907        11,731         11,731 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Closing cash and cash equivalents          3,954         2,281          1,907 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 

ISIS Property Trust Limited

Notes to the Interim Report

for the six months to 30 June 2011

1. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the accounting policies set out in the statutory accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2010. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2010, which were prepared under full IFRS requirements.

2. Investment properties

 
                                      Six month period to 
                                             30 June 2011 
                                                  GBP'000 
                                     -------------------- 
 Opening valuation                                121,935 
 Purchases and capital expenditure                  7,460 
 Losses on investment properties                    (869) 
                                     -------------------- 
 Closing valuation                                128,526 
                                     -------------------- 
 

3. Dividends

 
                  Six months ended       Six months ended        Year ended 31 
                      30 June 2011           30 June 2010        December 2010 
                              Rate                   Rate                 Rate 
              GBP'000      (pence)   GBP'000      (pence)   GBP'000    (pence) 
-----------  --------  -----------  --------  -----------  --------  --------- 
 Fourth 
  interim 
  dividend      1,513         2.00     1,513         2.00     1,513       2.00 
 First 
  interim 
  dividend      1,513         2.00     1,513         2.00     1,513       2.00 
 Second 
  interim 
  dividend          -            -         -            -     1,513       2.00 
 Third 
  interim 
  dividend          -            -         -            -     1,513       2.00 
-----------  --------  -----------  --------  -----------  --------  --------- 
                3,026         4.00     3,026         4.00     6,052       8.00 
-----------  --------  -----------  --------  -----------  --------  --------- 
 

A second interim dividend for the year to 31 December 2011, of 2.00p per share, was paid on 26 August 2011 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 5 August 2011.

4. Earnings per share are based on 75,650,000 shares, being the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period (30 June 2010 and 31 December 2010 - 75,650,000). Earnings for the six months to 30 June 2011 should not be taken as a guide to the results for the year to 31 December 2011.

5. The net asset value per ordinary share is based on net assets of GBP76,524,000 (30 June 2010 - GBP77,250,000 and 31 December 2010 - GBP78,216,000) and 75,650,000 ordinary shares (30 June 2010 - 75,650,000 and 31 December 2010 - 75,650,000) being the number of ordinary shares in issue at the period end.

6. The Board has considered the requirements of IFRS 8 'Operating Segments'. The Board is of the view that the Group is engaged in a single segment of business, being property investment, and in one geographical area, the United Kingdom, and that therefore the Group has only a single operating segment. The Board of Directors, as a whole, has been identified as constituting the chief operating decision maker of the Group. The key measure of performance used by the Board to assess the Group's performance is the total return of the Group's net asset value, as calculated under IFRS, and therefore no reconciliation is required between the measure of profit or loss used by the Board and that contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

7. No Director has an interest in any transactions which are or were unusual in their nature or significant to the Group. F&C Asset Management received fees for its services as Investment Managers. The total charge to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income during the period was GBP377,000 of which GBP194,000 remained payable at the period end. The Manager also received an administration fee of GBP30,000 of which GBP15,000 remained payable at the period end.

The Directors of the Company received fees for their services totalling GBP64,000, of which GBPnil remained payable at the period end.

8. The accounts have not been audited nor reviewed under the requirements of ISRE 2410 'Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the Company'.

9. The Group results consolidate those of IPT Property Holdings Limited ('IPTPH'), a wholly-owned subsidiary which invests in properties. IPTPH is incorporated in Guernsey and its principal business is that of an investment and property company.

10. The Interim Report, together with this statement will be available at the Company's website address, www.isispropertytrust.com during August 2011.

ISIS Property Trust Limited

Statement of Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Company's assets consist of direct investments in UK commercial property. Its principal risks are therefore related to the UK commercial property market in general but also the particular circumstances of the properties in which it is invested and their tenants. Other risks faced by the Company include economic, strategic, regulatory, management and control, financial and operational. These risks, and the way in which they are mitigated and managed, are described in more detail under the heading Principal Risks and Uncertainties within the Report of the Directors in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2010. The Company's principal risks and uncertainties have not changed materially since the date of that report and are not expected to change materially for the remaining six months of the Company's financial year.

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities in

Respect of the Interim Results

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

-- the condensed set of consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting';

-- the Chairman's Statement constituting the Interim Management Report together with the Statement of Principal Risks and Uncertainties include a fair review of the information required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules ('DTR') 4.2.7R, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of consolidated financial statements; and

-- the Chairman's Statement together with the financial statements include a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Company during that period, and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last Annual Report that could do so.

On behalf of the Board

Peter Crook

Chairman

30 August 2011

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