TIDMITA

RNS Number : 4352O

Itacare Capital Investments Ltd

19 September 2011

Itacare Capital Investments Ltd

("Itacare Capital" or the "Company" or the "Group")

HALF YEAR RESULTS TO 30 JUNE 2011

PROGRESS WITH INVESTMENT PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY CONTINUED FINANCIAL STRENGTH

19 September, 2011 - Itacare Capital Investments Ltd. (AIM: ITA), a real estate investment company focused on high-end residential resorts in Brazil, today announces its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.

Highlights

-- Basic Net Asset Value increased by 6.3% to $1.18 per share from $1.11 per share at December 2010, primarily as a result of valuation uplifts to each of the Company's investments.

-- Profit of $5.96 million, compared to a profit for the full year 2010 of $3.41 million

-- Balance sheet remains strong with total assets at 30 June 2011 of $110.9 million and no debt at the Company level (31 December 2010: $103.7 million)

-- Cash and money market instruments of $4.9 million ensure that the Company is adequately funded until cashflow generation

-- Continued progress made on projects being developed at Duas Barras, Trancoso and Tres Praias

-- Expect first off-plan sales to commence by the end of 2011

-- Havaizinho investment on hold while solutions are identified for Warapuru development, but the Company is considering alternative options for the site on a standalone basis or a sale

-- Brazilian economy strengthening with expectations of further improvement as the country prepares for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Commenting, Michael St Aldwyn, Chairman of Itacare Capital, said:

"We look forward to the beginning of development work across a number of our sites, where we will see our team's efforts in planning and progressing our various projects come to fruition. The combination of the quality of our land development projects, our financial strength and the strong underlying fundamentals of our market all serve to underline the investment potential of our portfolio and enable us to look forward with confidence."

For further information

 
 Itacare Capital Investments          Tel: +44 (0)20 7245 4632 
 Chairman, Michael St. Aldwyn 
 
 Itacare Capital Partners             Tel: +55 11 3443 7304 
 Pedro de Miranda 
 
 Duet Private Equity                  Tel: +44 (0)20 8959 8534 
 David Mattey 
 
 Numis Securities                     Tel: +44 (0)20 7260 1000 
 Stuart Skinner (Nominated Adviser) 
 Alex Ham (Corporate Broking) 
 
 Financial Dynamics                   Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 
 Richard Sunderland/Jamie Robertson 
 

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

In the midst of the continued global market turbulence this year, including the volatility of the Brazilian stock market and the continued strengthening of the Real, we are pleased to report that the Company continues to make excellent progress. As outlined in the Investment Manager's report below, Itacare Capital is moving steadily forward with the process of securing final planning consents for its three development sites and the fourth quarter is likely to see the issuance of final licenses for at least one of the projects and the start of the off-plan sales process.

This is a significant achievement and we recognise the Investment Manager's role in delivering this extended first phase of the development process. Despite the challenges in many other parts of the world, Brazil continues to move steadily forward under the guidance of the new President Dilma Rousseff, albeit at a more modest pace than last year, and it is this growth that continues to give us confidence in the upcoming potential sales.

Results

The results for the six months to 30 June 2011 show a profit of $5.96 million, compared with a profit of $3.41 million for the full year to 31 December 2010. The profit is attributable to unrealised gains across all of our investment properties, with material gains arising because of exchange movements and planning progress made on our three primary development sites - Duas Barras, Bahia Beach (Trancoso) and Tres Praias. While the Company's operating costs have remained on budget, the level of reported administration costs have been increased by our share of operating costs incurred for each of the development projects, notably some additional legal and professional costs associated with Warapuru.

Consequently, the Company is reporting a 6.3% increase in Basic Net Asset Value (NAV) to $1.18 per share at 30 June 2011, compared with $1.11 at 31 December 2010. Itacare Capital continues to have no debt at a Company or asset level and total assets, as of 30 June 2011, totalled $110.9 million. This included cash and money market instruments of $4.9 million, which gives the Company sufficient cash headroom to meet our future financial commitments and see us through to a time when we expect to generate cash from investment realisations.

In April 2011, Jones Lang La Salle informed the Company that due to an internal reorganisation it would not be properly staffed to provide periodic valuations in a timely manner and that they could no longer provide a valuation service for our properties. As a result, we appointed another leading independent international real estate firm, Cushman and Wakefield (C&W), to produce the Company's valuations, which are incorporated into these accounts.

Despite the strong progress that we continue to make across our schemes, we remain frustrated by the problems at the Warapuru development, which has now had its bankruptcy declared, and this is reflected in the valuation. Our Investment Manager has secured the best possible position for the Company as regards other creditors and the previous separation of the Havaizinho site has proven to be the correct strategic decision. While bankruptcy proceedings in Brazil are notoriously protracted, we remain hopeful that a solution will be forthcoming, which will limit the amount of time that the Investment Manager has to devote to this situation.

Looking forward

The Company has continued to work diligently through the first half which we believe will give rise to a greater level of news flow. Consequently your Board has resolved to take steps to enhance the Company's visibility over the forthcoming months with the hope of seeing a reduction in the discount to NAV at which shares are currently trading. It is our belief that the visibility of pre-sales activity, which we expect to take place in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012, will re-confirm the independent valuations of our assets and we look forward to investors having a greater understanding of the Company's unlocked potential.

I would like to thank my fellow Board members, the Investment Adviser and Investment Manager for their continued contribution to the progress of the Company and look forward to the rest of 2011 with confidence.

Michael St Aldwyn

Chairman

16 September 2011

MANAGER'S REPORT

We are pleased to be reporting continued solid operational progress for the six months ending 30 June 2011.

Brazilian Economy

Brazil experienced a smooth transition of power in January with the inauguration of new President, Dilma Rouseff. However, President Dilma has faced some challenges in reducing the Government budget and filling senior government roles based on merit. She reacted to corruption scandals, but that has eroded support in Congress from her political coalition, which may impact her ability to bring about her proposed reforms.

The recent deterioration in the international environment is expected to contribute to the acceleration of the current process of moderating domestic activity, which has already reduced the growth forecasts for the Brazilian economy to 3.8% this year. Issues overseas, mainly in the US and Europe, could lead to the reduction of trade, moderation of investment flows, more restrictive credit conditions and worsening consumer and business sentiment. As a result, the Brazilian Central Bank recently cut its reference interest rate by 0.5% despite inflation being in the upper range of its policy target.

The real estate sector continued to be very strong in all areas (residential, office, logistics, etc.) during the first half of the year. In particular, two other new Fasano residential developments were launched at Punta del Este, Uruguay and Boa Vista in the Sao Paulo countryside, and have been selling very well to wealthy Brazilians.

Portfolio Update

The tables below illustrate the value progression in the Company's five projects both in local currency and US Dollar equivalent. The Real appreciated by 6.6% from the beginning of January to 30 June 2011, positively impacting on our US Dollar reported numbers. We continue to see growing consumer confidence and wealth creation in the country, which is reflected in the demand for residential properties. Our portfolio is currently mainly positioned for local buyers who are looking to purchase second homes in attractive locations.

Project Valuation Summary ($ m)

 
                                                         Warapuru 
               Duas Barras   Tres Praias   BB Trancoso          2   Havaizinho 
 Entry Price           8.2          16.7          16.0       11.1          7.1 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2008            14.0          33.2          17.5       12.7          9.2 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2008            15.5          22.6          17.1       10.4         11.0 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2009            16.2          31.2          19.8        4.8          7.4 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2009            17.1          32.2          21.0        5.3          8.7 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2010            17.0          35.1          21.5        4.8          7.6 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2010            20.0          38.9          24.5        5.0          6.6 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2011            21.6          43.9          26.2        5.2          7.3 
 
 

Project Valuation Summary (R$ m)

 
                                                         Warapuru 
               Duas Barras   Tres Praias   BB Trancoso          2   Havaizinho 
 Entry Price          15.5          29.7          27.4       19.8         12.2 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2008            22.3          53.5          27.9       20.2         14.6 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2008            36.3          52.9          40.0       24.3         25.7 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2009            31.6          60.8          38.6        9.4         14.5 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2009            29.8          56.0          36.5        9.2         15.1 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2010            30.6          63.2          38.7        8.6         13.7 
 Valuation 
  Dec-2010            33.4          65.0          40.9        8.3         11.0 
 Valuation 
  Jun-2011            33.9          68.8          41.1        8.2         11.5 
 

-- Source: Jones Lang La Salle up to and including 31 December 2010. Cushman & Wakefield 30 June 2011

-- The valuation of Tres Praias up to and including 30 June 2009 represents 100% ownership. For 31 December 2009 and beyond the valuations represent the value after the sale of a 10% portion of the land.

Duas Barras

Duas Barras, in the state of Alagoas, is situated on a 200-hectare beachfront plot, which is divided into two main parts where villas will be located. The first is a relatively flat plateau that sits approximately 30 metres above sea level and offers panoramic ocean views. The second is a beach-level coconut plantation with access to close to 2.6 kilometres of white sandy beach.

Oscar Niemeyer, the famous Brazilian architect, designed a 40-room hotel and New York-based Field Operations prepared the master plan for the site. The project plan is split into two main phases. Phase 1 real estate will be clustered around the hotel complex, in order to facilitate the construction and the use of shared infrastructure. Phase 1 will include sea view villas and polo villas on the plateau, while the beachfront villas will be developed as part of Phase 2.

In February 2010, the project was approved by the State of Alagoas Environmental Council (CEPRAM) for the issuance of the preliminary license (Stage 1 permits). At the end of 2010, we received approval of the Implementation License which is the next stage of permits (Stage 2A permits) for the construction of infrastructure that supports the project. During the first half of 2011 the Investment Manager has been working to develop the detailed plans for the houses, buildings and common areas, as well as fulfilling the required environmental recuperation works that were a condition of the Stage 1 permits. In addition, we completed the registration process with Banco Do Nordeste, an arm of Brazilian Development Bank - BNDES, required for the bank loan and are now working on obtaining the financing pre-approval. The Company expects to obtain the final stage of permits (Stage 2B permits) for the construction of the villas and hotels in the first quarter of 2012.

Cushman & Wakefield ("C&W") valued the investment on a "Residual Valuation" basis. During the reporting period our 50% share of the valuation increased by 8.1% to $21.6 million.

Tres Praias

The Company has invested $16.7 million investment in the Tres Praias residential project, situated in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. Tres Praias is expected to benefit from a significant increase in the level of investment into the state, as more foreigners and locals move there to work in the oil and steel industries. Petrobras (NYSE: PBR), the government-owned oil company, is investing $6 billion over the next four years in Espirito Santo, to expand production, and Vale (NYSE: VALE) is expected to invest up to $5 billion in a new steel facility. The expansion of the oil and steel business in the region is expected to contribute to further infrastructure developments, as well as the growth of the middle and upper classes and a resultant increase in demand for residential properties, including our own.

As announced in July 2009, the Company and its project partner, a subsidiary of Brookfield Incorporacoes SA (BOVESPA: BISA3), one of Brazil's largest real estate developers ("Brookfield"), agreed new terms to the original investment agreement signed in December 2007. Brookfield acquired approximately nine hectares, or 10% of the entire site, for a cash consideration of R$6.5 million ($3.2 million) payable in three tranches. As at the period end only the final balance amounting to R$2.25million ($1.4 million) remained due, which has now been received since the period end.

Under the amended agreement with Brookfield, in addition to the sale of 10% of the site, Brookfield is responsible for the master planning and preliminary licensing of the entire site and all related costs.

During the period, detailed engineering drawings for infrastructure and residential units have been completed. MEP, BMS, foundations, internal traffic and telecom studies have been completed for Phase 1. Brookfield is submitting all studies and paperwork for the obtaining of permits during the second half of 2011. Once received, Brookfield will be in a position to start the pre marketing of the units ahead of the build program.

The Tres Praias project targets only local buyers and C&W's residual valuation in local currency has increased from R$65.0 million to R$68.8 million. In US dollar terms the increase was further boosted by the currency appreciation, rising from $38.9 million to $43.9 million.

Trancoso - Bahia Beach

The Trancoso-Bahia Beach project is situated on a 293-hectare site with approximately 600 metres of beachfront. It is three kilometres from the village of Trancoso, Bahia and 47 km south of Porto Seguro International Airport, which is served by domestic and international charter flights. There is also a 1,500-metre paved landing strip located within a 15-minute drive from the project. The project will see the phased development of 177 residential units, a small 40-bungalow luxury hotel, a beach club, a spa and other amenities on the site.

In December 2010, Itacare Capital signed a Hotel Operating Agreement with Hotel Marco Internacional S.A., the operator of the Fasano Hotels, a premium luxury brand in Brazil, and JHSF Participacoes S.A., the controlling shareholder of the Fasano Hotels, for the development of Fasano Trancoso. The project team also comprises Hart Howerton, a London-based firm of master-planners, and Isay Weinfeld, the award-winning Brazilian architect. Preliminary licenses were granted in December 2010 and all studies and materials required for the second stage licenses were filed in H1 2011 such that at present, the Company has satisfactorily completed all its requirements to Stage 2 approval and is now awaiting the issuance of permits from the local authorities.

C&W conducted a residual valuation analysis of the project recognising that it is likely to attract a good mix of wealthy Brazilians and foreign buyers. C&W also took into account the full impact of hotel construction, which on a standalone basis is slightly value dilutive, but positively impacted by a premium sales price anticipated in their valuation model for the Fasano-branded real estate. During the reporting period, the US dollar valuation of the Company's 50% share of the project increased by 7% from $24.5 million to $26.2 million.

Warapuru 2

Warapuru 2 comprises four luxury villas on a beachfront development in Bahia, designed by Anoushka Hempel. The price paid was designed to cover a finished cost of the units, but during construction the developer informed the Company of financial difficulties and has been unable to finish the development of the entire site including our four villas. In addition to the title to the four plots and the right to have the four villas built, the Company also holds a first lien on ten partially completed hotel bungalows.

Given that the developer faced the risk of bankruptcy, the Company, along with the other main secured creditor, a Brazilian bank, decided to file a claim with the local courts in order to protect their interests. In parallel, the Investment Manager also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work alongside the two European banks that originally financed the developer's holding company and other third parties to study a solution. Given the turbulent conditions in Europe, these banks decided in May 2011 not to proceed.

After several attempts to help the developer in finding a financial solution that would lead to the completion of the project, the developer declared itself bankrupt in May 2011 and the Investment Manager is now focused on divesting of its interest in Warapuru 2.

Given the potential decay of the partially built structures and the associated uncertainties with the timing of the solution of the bankruptcy and the completion of the project, C&W has valued the Warapuru Phase 2 investment on a forced sale/liquidation basis with a resultant valuation of $5.2 million. The small increase in value is due to the fact that the Real appreciation during the period was higher than the depreciation charge estimated by C&W.

Havaizinho

The site comprises a 33-hectare land parcel adjacent to Warapuru 1 and 2, which has 860 metres of sea frontage and a small cove beach. It has lower levels of dense vegetation than the sites of the first and second phases of the Warapuru development, which are expected to simplify the process of obtaining construction permits.

The Company originally acquired this site in a 50:50 partnership with the developer of Warapuru. Once the developer ran into financial troubles, the Company assumed the remaining land payments and, in 2010, excluded the developer from the partnership. As a result the Company owns 100% of this site without being exposed to any potential claims from the developer's creditors.

Due to the uncertainties and delays associated with Warapuru, C&W has valued Havaizinho at $7.3 million on a standalone basis, which is below our cost basis of $10.4 million. Due to the above, the permit process for Havaizinho has been put on hold but the Company has begun to look at other development options for the site on a standalone basis or a sale of the site.

Looking ahead

In the short term we expect to receive full permit approvals for Trancoso, which will enable us to commence sales. Tres Praias should be next, followed by Duas Barras, which will greatly enhance visibility of cash inflows and realisation values for our major project investments. We are also actively looking at the sale of some non-strategic parcels of land within our land bank, which will generate further realisations for the Company.

Pedro P. de Miranda

Managing Director

Itacare Capital Partners Ltd.

16 September 2011

 
 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
============================================================================== 
 
                                          6 months      6 months 
                                                to            to    Year ended 
                                           30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                              2011          2010          2010 
                                                 $             $             $ 
 
 Interest received                         312,655       147,932       591,626 
 Gain on sale of part of Tres Praias        63,132             -        95,056 
 Valuation gains on investment 
  properties                             8,333,199     2,800,000    10,360,575 
 Valuation losses on investment 
  properties                                     -   (3,697,583)   (3,830,000) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 Total operating profit/(loss)           8,708,986     (749,651)     7,217,257 
 
 Management fees                         (870,000)     (870,000)   (1,740,000) 
 Other administration fees and 
  expenses                             (1,040,454)     (876,741)   (1,776,957) 
 Deferred performance fee on Tres 
  Praias gain                             (16,535)      (10,394)      (21,647) 
                                      ------------                ------------ 
                                       (1,926,989)   (1,757,135)   (3,538,604) 
 
 Profit/(loss) for the period before 
  tax                                    6,781,997   (2,506,786)     3,678,653 
 
 Deferred tax                          (1,249,980)       134,637     (979,586) 
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Profit/(loss) for the period            5,532,017   (2,372,149)     2,699,067 
 
 Other comprehensive income 
 
 Exchange differences on translating 
 foreign operations                        432,283       586,455       709,217 
 Other comprehensive income, net 
  of tax                                   432,283       586,455       709,217 
 Total comprehensive income/(loss) 
  for period                             5,964,300   (1,785,694)     3,408,284 
                                      ============  ============  ============ 
 
 
 Basic earnings/(loss) per Share             $0.07       ($0.02)         $0.03 
 
                         The accompanying notes are an 
                      integral part of the interim report 
 
 
 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
============================================================================== 
 
                                            30 June      30 June   31 December 
                                               2011         2010          2010 
 ASSETS                         Notes             $            $             $ 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Investment properties            4     104,249,123   86,000,000    95,000,000 
 Long term receivable                             -    1,187,441             - 
                                       ------------               ------------ 
                                        104,249,123   87,187,441    95,000,000 
 Current Assets 
 Trade and other receivables              1,755,126      254,158     1,592,204 
 Cash and cash equivalents                4,916,987   11,908,459     7,155,281 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
                                          6,672,113   12,162,617     8,747,485 
 
 Total assets                           110,921,236   99,350,058   103,747,485 
                                       ============  ===========  ============ 
 
 EQUITY 
 
 Capital and reserves attributable 
  to equity holders 
 Ordinary Shares                            850,965      850,965       850,965 
 Share premium account                   86,177,272   86,177,272    86,177,272 
 Retained earnings                       12,580,865    1,977,632     7,048,848 
 Foreign exchange reserve                   988,275      433,230       555,992 
 Total equity                           100,597,377   89,439,099    94,633,077 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 
 Non Current Liabilities 
 Deferred tax liability           3       5,792,477    3,428,274     4,542,497 
 Trade and other payables                 2,547,006    2,625,004     2,701,461 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
                                          8,339,483    6,053,278     7,243,958 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
 Current Liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                 1,984,376    3,857,681     1,870,450 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
                                          1,984,376    3,857,681     1,870,450 
                                       ------------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Total liabilities                       10,323,859    9,910,959     9,114,408 
 
 Total equity and liabilities           110,921,236   99,350,058   103,747,485 
                                       ============  ===========  ============ 
 
                         The accompanying notes are an 
                      integral part of the interim report 
 
 
 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
============================================================================== 
 
 
                                 Share                   Foreign 
                 Ordinary      premium      Retained    exchange 
                   Shares      account      earnings     reserve         Total 
                        $            $             $           $             $ 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 
  2010            850,965   86,177,272     4,349,781   (153,225)    91,224,793 
 Net profit 
  for the 
  period                -            -   (2,372,149)           -   (2,372,149) 
 Foreign 
  exchange 
  reserve               -            -             -     586,455       586,455 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2010       850,965   86,177,272     1,977,632     433,230    89,439,099 
                ---------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 1 
  July 2010       850,965   86,177,272     1,977,632     433,230    89,439,099 
 Net profit 
  for the 
  period                -            -     5,071,216           -     5,071,216 
 Foreign 
  exchange 
  reserve               -            -             -     122,762       122,762 
 Balance at 31 
  December 
  2010            850,965   86,177,272     7,048,848     555,992    94,633,077 
                ---------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 
  2011            850,965   86,177,272     7,048,848     555,992    94,633,077 
 Net profit 
  for the 
  period                -            -     5,532,017           -     5,532,017 
 Foreign 
  exchange 
  reserve               -            -             -     432,283       432,283 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2011       850,965   86,177,272    12,580,865     988,275   100,597,377 
                ---------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
                         The accompanying notes are an 
                      integral part of the interim report 
 
 
 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
============================================================================== 
 
                                       6 months to   6 months to    Year ended 
                                           30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                              2011          2010          2010 
                                                 $             $             $ 
 Operating activities 
 Net profit/(loss) for the period        5,532,017   (2,372,149)     2,699,067 
 Revaluation of investment 
  properties                           (8,333,199)       897,583   (6,530,575) 
 (Increase)/decrease in receivables      (162,922)     1,128,590       977,985 
 (Decrease) in payables                   (40,529)     (187,339)   (2,098,113) 
 Foreign exchange                          432,283       586,455       709,217 
 Deferred taxation                       1,249,980     (134,637)       979,586 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 Net cash (used) in operating 
  activities                           (1,322,370)      (81,497)   (3,262,833) 
 
 Investing activities 
 Increase in investment properties       (915,924)   (2,547,583)   (4,119,425) 
 Net cash outflow from investing 
  activities                             (915,924)   (2,547,583)   (4,119,425) 
 
 Net (decrease) in cash and 
  cash equivalents                     (2,238,294)   (2,629,080)   (7,382,258) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the start of the period                7,155,281    14,537,539    14,537,539 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the period                  4,916,987    11,908,459     7,155,281 
                                      ============  ============  ============ 
 
                         The accompanying notes are an 
                      integral part of the interim report 
 
 
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
============================================================================== 
 
 1         General information 
 
 The Company is a limited liability closed-end real estate investment 
  company, incorporated on 27 April 2006 in the British Virgin Islands 
  (BVI). The Company is a real estate investment company focused on 
  master planned residential resorts in Brazil and managed by Itacare 
  Capital Partners Ltd. ("ICP" or the "Investment Manager"). 
 
 The shares of the Company were admitted to the Alternative Investment 
  Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange on 30 May 2007. The consolidated 
  financial statements for the half-year to 30 June 2011, comprise 
  the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") 
 
 This unaudited condensed consolidated interim report does not constitute 
 statutory accounts. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 
 2010 has been extracted from the statutory accounts for that year, which are 
 available on the Group's website www.itacarecapital.com. The auditor's report 
 on those financial statements was unqualified. 
 
 
 2.   Accounting policies 
 
      2.1   Basis of preparation 
 
            The unaudited condensed consolidated interim report for 
             the six months ended 30 June 2011 has been prepared using 
             accounting policies consistent with International Financial 
             Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European 
             Union. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim report 
             should be read in conjunction with the annual financial 
             statements for the year ended 31 December 2010, which were 
             prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European 
             Union. 
 
      2.2   Joint Ventures 
 
            The following amounts represent the Group's 50% share of 
             the assets and liabilities, and results of joint ventures. 
             They are proportionately included in the balance sheet and 
             income statement. 
 
 
 
                                Duas Barras Ltd            BB Trancoso Ltd 
                               6 months                  6 months 
                                  ended   Year ended        ended   Year ended 
                                    Jun          Dec          Jun          Dec 
                                   2011         2010         2011         2010 
 Assets 
 Long-term assets            21,614,035   20,000,000   26,232,391   24,511,008 
 Current assets                 409,223      341,405      238,760      288,435 
                             22,023,258   20,341,405   26,471,151   24,799,443 
                           ------------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Liabilities 
 Long-term liabilities                -            -    1,446,405    1,317,543 
 Current liabilities          2,534,836    2,305,050       18,102       29,411 
                              2,534,836    2,305,050    1,464,507    1,346,954 
                           ------------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 Net assets                  19,488,422   18,036,355   25,006,644   23,452,489 
                           ------------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Income                           2,855        2,331        8,225       27,899 
 Expenses                      (99,886)     (85,596)     (82,558)    (209,105) 
 Loss after income tax         (97,031)     (83,265)     (74,333)    (181,206) 
                           ------------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 There are no contingent liabilities relating to the Group's interest 
  in the joint ventures (Dec 2010:nil), and no contingent liabilities 
  of the ventures themselves (Dec 2010:nil). 
 
 
 3.   Deferred Taxation 
 
      As a company incorporated under the BVI International Business 
       Companies Act (Cap. 291), the Company is exempt from taxes 
       on profit, income or dividends. Each company incorporated 
       in BVI is required to pay an annual government fee, which 
       is determined by reference to the amount of the Company's 
       authorised share capital. 
 
      The deferred tax provision for the Brazilian subsidiaries 
       is based on the capital gains tax rate, which is 15%. At the 
       Company level such tax liability is likely to be reduced depending 
       on, among other things, the tax domicile of the vehicle being 
       sold and/or the acquirer. 
 
      In accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes a full provision has 
       been made for the 15% liability that would arise if the Company 
       were to sell its interest in the Brazilian property directly 
       instead. 
 
 
                                            Deferred 
                                                 tax 
                                           liability 
                                                   $ 
 Balance at 1 January 2010                 3,562,911 
 Charge in the income statement              979,586 
 Balance as at 31 December 2010            4,542,497 
                                          ========== 
 
 Balance at 1 January 2011                 4,542,497 
 Charge in the income statement            1,249,980 
 Balance as at 30 June 2011                5,792,477 
                                          ========== 
 
 Deferred tax liability is attributable 
  to the following: 
 Revaluation of investment property        5,792,477 
 Total                                     5,792,477 
                                          ========== 
 
 
 4.   Investment Properties 
 
 
 
                     Duas         Tres           BB    Warapuru 
                   Barras       Praias     Trancoso           2   Havaizinho         Total 
                        $            $            $           $            $             $ 
 At 
  beginning 
  of period    20,000,000   38,900,000   24,500,000   5,000,000    6,600,000    95,000,000 
 Additions 
  in period       217,500            -      570,379      88,045       40,000       915,924 
              -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------  -----------  ------------ 
               20,217,500   38,900,000   25,070,379   5,088,045    6,640,000    95,915,924 
 
 Fair value 
  adjustment    1,396,535    4,964,753    1,150,036     143,215      678,660     8,333,199 
 At end of 
  period       21,614,035   43,864,753   26,220,415   5,231,260    7,318,660   104,249,123 
              ===========  ===========  ===========  ==========  ===========  ============ 
 
 
 The Directors appointed Cushman & Wakefield, an internationally 
  recognised firm of surveyors to conduct a valuation of the Company's 
  acquired sites to determine their fair asset value as at 30 June 
  2011. These valuations were prepared in accordance with generally 
  accepted appraisal standards, as set out by the American Society 
  of Appraisers (the "ASA"), and in conformity with the Uniform Standards 
  of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation 
  and the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics of 
  the ASA and RICS (the "Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors"). 
 The analysis of market value of the properties is based on all 
  the pertinent factors that relate both to the real estate market 
  and, more specifically, to the subject properties. The valuation 
  analysis of the properties used three approaches: the comparison 
  approach, the residual value approach and a liquidated sale approach. 
  The comparison approach is based on the premise that potential 
  buyers in the marketplace would buy a property by comparison. It 
  involves acquiring market sales/offerings data on properties similar 
  to the subject property. The prices of the comparables are then 
  adjusted for any dissimilar characteristics as compared to the 
  subject's characteristics. Once the sales prices are adjusted, 
  they can be reconciled to estimate the market value of the subject 
  property. The residual value approach is an assessment of the value 
  of a scheme as completed and deduction of the costs of development 
  (including developers profit) to arrive at the underlying land 
  value. The liquidated sale approach is used where the investment 
  has not performed as expected. Under this approach, special assumptions 
  are made whereby the liquidated value is determined in a similar 
  manner to the direct sales or residual approach but with a discount 
  factor to reflect the fact that the interest that is being valued 
  is subject to special circumstances and cannot be offered freely 
  and openly in the market. 
 Each of the above-mentioned techniques results in a separate valuation 
  indication for the subject property. Unless the liquidation approach 
  has been used, a reconciliation process is performed to weigh the 
  merits and limiting conditions of the first two approaches. Once 
  this is accomplished, a value conclusion is reached by placing 
  primary weight on the technique, or techniques, that are considered 
  to be the most reliable, given all factors. These are consistent 
  with the prior period's valuation methodology. 
 
 
 5.   Net asset value per share 
 
      The net asset value per share and the net asset values attributable 
       to ordinary shares at the period end are calculated in accordance 
       with their entitlements in the Articles of Association and were: 
 
 
                    Net asset value per                 Net asset value 
                    share attributable                   attributable 
                30 June     30 June    31 Dec     30 June     30 June    31 Dec 
                   2011        2010      2010        2011        2010      2010 
              Unaudited   Unaudited   Audited   Unaudited   Unaudited   Audited 
                      $           $         $       $'000       $'000     $'000 
 Basic             1.18        1.05      1.11     100,597      89,439    94,633 
 Diluted           1.18        1.05      1.11     100,597      89,439    94,633 
 Diluted 
  excluding 
  deferred 
  tax 
  liability        1.25        1.09      1.17     106,389      92,867    99,175 
 
 
 
 Basic and diluted net asset value per share is based on net assets 
  at the June 2011 period end, and on 85,096,500 (2010: 85,096,500) 
  ordinary shares, being the respective number of shares in issue 
  at the period end. 
 

This information is provided by RNS

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