damac real estate development limited first quarter ... · - damac also introduced a new hotel...

13th May 2014

DAMAC REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS SHOW CONTINUED STRONG PERFORMANCE IN 2014 DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited (LSE: DMC) (“DAMAC” or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-end and luxury residential property in the Middle East, announces unaudited interim results for the three months ending 31 March 2014. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Recognized revenue grew by 94% to $436 million in Q1 2014 (Q1 2013: $225 million) primarily

comprising income attributed to the completion and handover of Cosmopolitan and Water’s Edge, as well as from the land portion of villa sales in AKOYA of $173 million.

Gross profit increased by 89% to $268 million (Q1 2013: $142 million), with a 79% growth in net profit to $210 million (Q1 2013: $117 million); both driven by the growth in recognized revenues. Gross margin remained strong at 61.4%.

Operating profit increased by 76% to $205 million (Q1 2013: $117 million). This reflects the growth in

general and administrative expenses to $50 million (Q1 2013: $24 million), as well as selling expenses and brokerage and commissions to $14 million (Q1 2013: $2 million) due to the increase in sales activities and number of staff as business levels expand.

Cashflow generated from operations grew to $308 million (Q1 2013: $41 million) driven mainly by

higher booked sales resulting in increased cash collection from customers during the quarter. Total assets stood at $3,526 million as at 31 March 2014, representing growth of 16% compared to 31

December 2013, primarily led by an increase in cash and bank balances.

The development portfolio stood at $1,916 million, as at 31 March 2014, having reduced marginally from 31 December 2013 due to the handover of units during Q1 2014.

Total shareholder equity increased by 32% from 31 December 2013 to $869 million at 31 March 2014. Net cash position stood at $829 million as at 31 March 2014 (31 December 2013: $493 million), net of

gross debt of $150 million (31 December 2013: $85 million). Increase in gross debt resulted from an increase in short term bank borrowings.

Advances from customers stood at $1,860 million as at 31 March 2014, compared to $1,715 million as

at 31 December 2013. The increase was mainly due to higher booked sales and cash collection from customers in Q1 2014.

Successful closing of $650 million Sukuk in April 2014 (5 year note at a fixed coupon of 4.97% per

annum).

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Booked sales increased 153% to $864 million (Q1 2013: $341 million). Sales remain strong at AKOYA

by DAMAC and DAMAC Towers by Paramount.

577 units completed and delivered during the period, with estimated total deliveries for 2014 of between 4,000 to 5,000 units.

Good construction progress is being made across the portfolio. At DAMAC Towers by Paramount (almost 2,000 keys) all upper ground floor slabs for all four towers are cast and the core walls are up to level podium 3.

At AKOYA by DAMAC, main contractors are working on villas and low rise apartments, ongoing

construction on the 132KV substation and site infrastructure work. The Trump International Golf Course is also progressing well; shaping and grading is underway and it is expected that the course will be fully grassed by Q1 2015.

New projects launches during the quarter including:

- The Trump Estates in AKOYA by DAMAC, a limited collection of 104 villas and mansions - Celestia, a development of luxury serviced apartments in Dubai World Central - Subsequent to the period end, DAMAC launched the Downtown at AKOYA development and

Constella, which is in Jumeirah Village and comprises the first officially certified Sharia compliant hotel apartments in Dubai, in May 2014

- DAMAC also introduced a new hotel brand, ‘NAIA by DAMAC’, as a high quality, complementary brand to its DAMAC Maison Hotels and Hotel Apartments business. It is expected that NAIA by DAMAC will ultimately manage c. 3,800 units of the company’s hospitality offering of c. 10,000 keys.

* All Dollar figures in this statement are United States Dollars Hussain Sajwani, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DAMAC, commented: “The continued economic recovery in our core market of Dubai has supported strong sales in the first quarter of 2014, contributing to another good performance from DAMAC and a highly profitable start to the year, as well as substantial growth in net assets. We continue to see solid levels of demand in the luxury market, which is reflected in the growth in rental levels and residential values. We continue to look for suitable new land parcels ensuring we can provide supply to meet demand. “Dubai is forecast to see continued economic growth as stated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipating that the economic growth in the UAE is expected to remain strong at 4.5% in 2014. This growth will sustain demand for further residential property, both from owner occupiers and in the rental market, as well as for hotel and leisure space. “We have responded to this by reweighting our development portfolio to include a greater proportion of hotel and serviced hotel apartment projects, which now represent c.40% of our total pipeline. “Having successfully closed a $650 million Sukuk we are well capitalised to increase our land bank, allowing us to capitalise on the strength of the Dubai market. The outlook in our markets remains positive, and we are well on track to deliver strong results to our shareholders.”

-end- NOTES TO EDITORS: DAMAC is a leading developer of high-end property in the Middle East, with a strong track record in Dubai and a growing presence in other markets in the Middle East. Its award-winning developments include some of the most iconic buildings in Dubai's luxury property sector, and its brand is widely recognised throughout the region. DAMAC operates primarily in the residential segment of the luxury property sector but has also developed a limited number of mixed-use and commercial properties. DAMAC continually adapts its product offering in response to its customers' demands and is currently expanding the appeal of and demand for its residential units by adding to its products on offer (i) fully serviced apartments and villas; (ii) apartments and villas that are co-branded with premium brands such as FENDI Casa, Versace Home and Paramount Hotels & Resorts; and (iii) villas and apartments in luxury lifestyle community developments such as its AKOYA by DAMAC project.

Damac Real Estate Development Limited, DIFC

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Interim condensed consolidated financial

information and review report

for the three month period ended

31 March 2014

Damac Real Estate Development Limited, DIFC

Dubai, U.A.E.

Table of contents Pages

Report on review of interim condensed consolidated financial information 1

Interim consolidated statement of financial position 2

Interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income 3

Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity 4

Interim consolidated statement of cash flows 5

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial information 6 - 19

Damac Real Estate Development Limited, DIFC 3

Dubai, U.A.E.

Interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the period ended 31 March 2014

1 January to 1 January to

31 March 2014 31 March 2013

(3 months) (3 months)

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Notes US$ Million US$ Million

Revenue 14 435.8 224.6

Cost of Sales (168.3) (82.9)

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Gross profit 267.5 141.7

Other operating income 2.2 1.7

General, administrative and selling expenses (49.9) (23.7)

Brokerage and commission (13.9) (2.2)

Depreciation (1.0) (0.8)

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Operating profit 204.9 116.7

Other income 2.5 2.0

Finance income 3.0 0.4

Finance costs (0.8) (1.7)

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Profit for the period 209.6 117.4

Other comprehensive income

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to

profit or loss

-

-

Items that maybe reclassified subsequently to

profit or loss

- Revaluation reserve recycled to disposal of

financial investments

0.5

-

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Total comprehensive income for the period 210.1 117.4

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Earnings per ordinary share

Basic and diluted (US Cents) 17 32 N/A

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The accompanying notes form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial information.


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Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity


Share

capital

Statutory

reserve

Group

restructuring

reserve

Investment

revaluation

reserve

Retained

earnings Total

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

US$ Million US$ Million US$ Million US$ Million US$ Million US$ Million

Balance at 1 January 2013 (audited) 86.4 41.0 - - 12.5 139.9

Profit for the period - - - - 117.4 117.4

Other comprehensive income for the period - - - - - -

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Balance at 31 March 2013 86.4 41.0 - - 129.9 257.3

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Balance at 1 January 2014 (audited) 650.0 41.3 (566.7) 0.5 534.0 659.1

Profit for the period - - - - 209.6 209.6

Other comprehensive income for the period - - - (0.5) 0.5 -

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Balance at 31 March 2014 650.0 41.3 (566.7) - 744.1 868.7

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Interim consolidated statement of cash flows



31 March 2014 31 March 2013



US$ Million US$ Million

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the period 209.6 117.4

Adjustments for:

Depreciation on property and equipment 1.0 0.8

Provision for employees' end-of-service indemnity 0.6 0.4

Loss on disposal of financial investments (Note 7) 0.3 -

Finance costs 0.8 1.7

Finance income (3.0) (0.4)

Reversal of impairment on trade receivables (3.8) -

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Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 205.5 119.9

Increase in trade and other receivables (105.2) (19.0)

Decrease in development properties 16.9 13.9

Decrease in due from related parties - 439.1

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 210.8 (84.1)

Decrease in due to related parties (1.2) (441.8)

(Increase)/decrease in other financial assets (21.4) 14.6

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Cash generated from operations 305.4 42.6

Finance costs paid (0.8) (1.7)

Interest received 3.0 0.4

Employee end-of-service indemnity paid (0.1) (0.4)

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Net cash generated from operating activities 307.5 40.9

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Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of property and equipment (2.1) (0.8)

Increase in deposits with original maturity of greater

than three months

(4.3)

(7.9)

Proceeds from disposal of financial instruments 30.4 -

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Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities 24.0 (8.7)

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Cash flows from financing activities

Net drawdown of bank borrowings 64.8 13.6

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Net cash generated from financing activities 64.8 13.6

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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 396.3 45.8

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 545.7 105.8

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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (Note 8) 942.0 151.6

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Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial information


1. General information

DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited, DIFC (the “Company”) was incorporated on 31 October

2013 as a Company Limited by shares (registration number 1476) with the Registrar of Companies of the

Dubai International Financial Centre (the “DIFC”) under the Companies Law, DIFC Law No. 2. The

registered address of the Company is Office No. 206A, Level 2, Park Towers, Dubai International

Financial Centre, P.O. Box 2195, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Parent and its subsidiaries (collectively the ‘‘Group’’) are involved in the development of properties

in the Middle East.

The Parent is controlled by Mr. Hussain Ali Habib Sajwani (the “Chief Executive Officer” and

“Executive Chairman”).

2. Basis of preparation

Statement of compliance

The interim condensed consolidated financial information of the Group has been prepared in accordance

with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

Functional and reporting currency

The interim condensed consolidated financial information is presented in United States Dollars (“US$”)

which is the Group’s reporting currency. The individual financial information of each Group entity is

prepared in local currency, being the currency in the primary economic environment in which these

entities operate (the functional currency).

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, except for certain

financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted in

the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been

consistently applied to all periods presented.

The Company consolidated 100% of the operations, assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries listed below

which in total are 83 (31 December 2013: 77) companies (together the “Group”).

Entity

Country of

incorporation

Principal

activities

Legal

interest

Economic

interest

Global Properties Company Limited Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Middle East Properties Company

Limited Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development 100% 100%

Damac Fortune Properties Company

Ltd

Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac General Trading LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac Properties Development Co.

LLC

Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%


Dubai, U.A.E.


For the period ended 31 March 2014 (continued)

2. Basis of preparation (continued)

Basis of consolidation (continued)

Entity

Country of

incorporation

Principal

activities

Legal

interest

Economic

interest

Damac Properties Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Marina Terrace Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Gulf Properties LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate


Lake Terrace Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Star Properties LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate


Island Oasis Properties LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Crescent Properties LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Development LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Heritage Properties Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Luxury Real Estate

Properties Co LLC


development

100% 100%

Damac Crescent Properties Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

The Waves FZ LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Real Estate Developers FZ

LLC


development

100% 100%

Damac Properties FZ LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Lake View Company

Limited


development

100% 100%

Damac Properties Company Limited Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Park Towers Company

Limited


development

100% 100%

Damac Crown Properties Company

Limited


development

100% 100%

Damac Properties Company Limited Saudi Arabia Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Properties Qatar WLL Qatar Holding company 100% 100%

Valencia Development Company

WLL

Bahrain Real estate

development

100% 100%


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Entity

Country of

incorporation

Principal

activities

Legal

interest

Economic

interest

Damac Investment & Properties

(Jordan) LLC

Jordan Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Properties Lebanon SAL Lebanon Real estate

development

100% 100%

Alaam Al-Dariha General Trading

Limited

Iraq Real estate

development

100% 100%

Malak Al Rafidayn Properties

Investment

Iraq Real estate

development

100% 100%

Tilal Development Holding SAL Lebanon Holding company 100% 100%

Luxury Facilities Management Co.

LLC

Dubai, U.A.E. Facilities

management

100% 100%

Luxury Owner Association

Management Services


management

100% 100%

Damac Properties Services Co. Shj

LLC

Dubai, U.A.E. Sales office 49% 100%

Damac Real Estate Services Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Elegance Marketing Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Marketing and

public relations 100% 100%

Damac Homes LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Group treasury

operation

100% 100%

Damac Ocean Heights Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Sales office 100% 100%

Damac Star Properties LLC (Branch)

Morouj Rotana Dubai, U.A.E. Sales office 100% 100%

Royal Crown Properties Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Frontline Investment Management

Co. LLC

Dubai, U.A.E. Shell company 100% 100%

Damac Ocean Heights Co. LLC

(Branch) OH Dubai, U.A.E. Sales office 100% 100%

Damac Star Properties LLC (Branch)

Al Seef

Dubai, U.A.E. Sales office 100% 100%

Ocean Pearl Real Estate Company

LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate


Middle East Dubai Qatar Shell Company 100% 100%

Premier Vision Property

Development

Qatar Shell company 100% 100%

Heritage Properties Qatar Shell company 100% 100%

Al-Imaratieh Properties LLC Jordan Real estate


Damac Lebanon SAL (Holding) Lebanon Holding company 100% 100%

Al Hikmah International Enterprises

LLC

Qatar Project

development

49% 100%


Dubai, U.A.E.





Entity

Country of

incorporation

Principal

activities

Legal

interest

Economic

interest

Al Aman Investment Management

Co. LLC

Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac Properties International Ltd. Mauritius Holding company 100% 100%

Excel Operations Company Limited Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac Hotels Management LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Hotels

management 100% 100%

Namaa Properties Development LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate

development

100% 100%

Damac Properties Company Limited

(Branch) Saudi Arabia Sales office 100% 100%

Quality Investment Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Shell company 100% 100%

Luxury Facilities Management Co.

LLC (Branch)


management

100% 100%

Maksab Holding Limited BVI Holding company 100% 100%

Kings Valley Investment Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Shell company 100% 100%

Blue Eagle Investment Co LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Trust arrangement 100% 100%

Majara Investments Limited BVI Investment

company

100% 100%

Star Luxury LLC Russia Sales office 99% 100%

Damac FC Holding Co Ltd Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac TR Holding Co Ltd Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac Tuscan Residence LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Prosperity Trading WOFE China Trading company 100% 100%

Daman Holding Limited* BVI Shell company 100% 100%

Arjann Holdings Limited BVI Shell company 100% 100%

Damac Ocean Heights Company

Limited


development

100% 100%

Bright Gulf Investments Limited BVI Shell company 100% 100%

Accredited Holding Limited BVI Shell company 100% 100%

Ali Habib Kukar's Real Estate Office Saudi Arabia Sales office 100% 100%

Damac Enterprises & Management

Co. LLC Dubai, U.A.E. Trade marks 100% 100%

Damac Enterprises Co. Ltd Mauritius Trade marks 100% 100%

Damac Media And Marketing LLC* Dubai, U.A.E. Marketing and

public relations

100% 100%

Sadaf Investment Limited Dubai, U.A.E. Holding company 100% 100%

Damac Ocean Heights Co. LLC

(Branch) - Signature Tower* Dubai, U.A.E. Real estate


Damac Properties Company Limited

- (Dammam Branch)*

Saudi Arabia Real estate

development

100% 100%


Dubai, U.A.E.





Entity

Country of

incorporation

Principal

activities

Legal

interest

Economic

interest

Damac Ocean Heights Company

Limited*

Maldives Hotels

management

100% 100%

Damac Maison the Summit Hotel

Apartments LLC*

Dubai, U.A.E. Hotels

management

100% 100%

Priority Holding Limited* Cayman Islands Holding company 100% 100%

Alpha Star Holding Limited* Cayman Islands Holding company 0% 100%

* These are newly incorporated entities that became part of the Group during the period ended 31 March

2014.

Business combination under common control

On 3 December 2013, the Company became the legal holding company of DAMAC Properties

Development Co. LLC, DAMAC General Trading LLC, Kings Valley Investment Co. LLC, DAMAC

Tuscan Residences LLC and DAMAC Properties International Limited, Mauritius, together with their

underlying subsidiaries. As explained in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements of the Group for

the year ended 31 December 2013, this transaction falls outside the scope of IFRS 3 Business

Combinations, therefore the pooling of interests method was applied and the interim condensed

consolidated financial information of the Group is presented as a continuation of the “Combined Group”.

The following accounting treatment was applied:

a) the assets and liabilities of the “Combined Group” were recognised and measured in the consolidated

financial statements at the pre-combination carrying amounts, without restatement to fair value;

b) the retained earnings and other equity balances of the “Combined Group” immediately before the

business combination, and the results for the period from 1 January 2013 to the date of the business

combination are those of the “Combined Group” as the Company did not trade prior to the

transaction; and

c) comparative numbers presented in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements relating to

the three month period ended and as at 31 March 2013 are those of the “Combined Group”.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted, methods of computation, critical accounting judgments, key sources of

estimation uncertainty and financial risk management objectives and policies are consistent with those

followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31

December 2013, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective as of 1 January

2014, which are detailed below. The application of these new standards and interpretations did not have a

material impact on the amounts reported for the current and prior periods.


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Significant accounting policies (continued)

IAS 32 Amendments to IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation

IAS 36 Amendments to IAS 36 Impairment of Assets: Recoverable Amount

Disclosures

IAS 39 Amendments to IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and

Measurement, Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge

Accounting

IFRS 10, IFRS 12 & IAS 27 Guidance on Investment Entities

The Group has not applied any of the new and revised IFRS that have been issued but are not yet

effective. The Group anticipates that these new standards will be adopted in the Group's consolidated

financial statements in the year of initial application and that the application of such standards may have

significant impact on amounts reported in respect of the Group's statements. However, it is not practicable

to provide a reasonable estimate of that effect until a detailed review has been completed.

The interim condensed consolidated financial information does not include all the information required

for full annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s

audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2013. In addition,

results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that

may be expected for the financial year ending 31 December 2014. The interim condensed consolidated

statement of comprehensive income for the three month period ended 31 March 2014 is not affected

significantly by seasonality of results.

3. Segmental analysis

Information reported to the Board for the purpose of the resource allocation and assessment of performance is

primarily determined by the nature of the different activities that the Group engages in, rather than the

geographical location of these operations. The Group currently comprises a single reportable operating

segment, being property development.

Geographic information for the Group is split between operations in the UAE “Domestic” and operations in

other jurisdictions “International”.


31 March 2014 31 March 2013




Revenue

Domestic 435.8 224.6

International - -

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Total revenue 435.8 224.6

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3. Segmental analysis (continued)

31 March 31 December

2014 2013

(unaudited) (Audited)

Development properties

Domestic 1,319.6 1,358.1

International 596.2 574.6

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Total development properties 1,915.8 1,932.7

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4. Development properties


2014 2013

(Unaudited) (Audited)


Balance at the beginning of the period / year 1,932.7 1,565.4

Additions 150.3 745.6

Transfer to cost of sales (167.2) (434.8)

Transfers from a related party - 29.4

Impairment reversal - 27.1

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Balance at the end of the period / year 1,915.8 1,932.7

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The development properties balance includes land plots for future development, properties under

development and completed units held in inventory. The balances above are split into these categories as

follows:


2014 2013



Land held for future development 97.5 83.8

Properties under development 1,615.2 1,650.4

Completed properties 203.1 198.5

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1,915.8 1,932.7

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5. Other financial assets


2014 2013



Escrow retention accounts 92.7 72.8

Margin deposits 6.0 4.9

Other deposits 0.6 0.2

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99.3 77.9

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In accordance with applicable laws, the Group holds funds under escrow in bank accounts managed by

approved agents. These funds must be held in these escrow accounts for a fixed period of one year after

completion of the relevant development properties, at which point they are released to the Group. These

funds carry interest at commercial rates.

At 31 March 2014, margin deposits are held by banks under lien against credit facilities issued to the

Group and carry interest at commercial rates.

6. Trade and other receivables


2014 2013



Trade receivables 428.3 329.8

Provision for doubtful debts (26.0) (29.8)

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402.3 300.0

Advances and deposits 109.5 104.4

Prepayments and other receivables 6.7 5.1

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518.5 409.5

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Trade receivables represent amounts due from customers at the point of handover. The outstanding

balance represents the total amount which is yet to be collected at the reporting date. Customers are

allowed 30 days from each invoice date to settle outstanding dues.

Concentration of credit risk is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated.


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7. Financial investments

During the period, the entire financial investments portfolio was disposed for a consideration of US$ 30.4

million. The resulting loss on disposal of US$ 0.3 million was recorded in profit or loss. The related

investment revaluation reserve of US$ 0.5 million was recycled through profit or loss.

8. Cash and cash equivalents


2014 2013



Cash on hand 0.1 5.7

Cash held in escrow 799.2 497.7

Bank balances 142.7 42.3

Fixed deposits 36.8 32.5

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978.8 578.2

Less: Fixed deposits with an original maturity of greater than

three months (36.8) (32.5)

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Cash and cash equivalents 942.0 545.7

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Cash held in escrow represents cash received from customers which is held in escrow bank accounts

managed by approved escrow agents. Use of this cash is restricted to the specific development properties

to which the cash receipts relate and, hence, considered as cash and cash equivalents.

9. Share capital


2014 2013



Authorised, issued and fully paid 650,000,000 shares of US$ 1 each 650.0 650.0

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10. Group restructuring reserve

On 3 December 2013, the Company completed its GDR listing on London Stock Exchange and issued an

additional 649,950,000 shares at a par value of US$ 1 each. The group restructuring reserve arises on

consolidation under the pooling of interests method used for the group restructuring which took place on

3 December 2013. This represents the difference between the share capital of the “Combined Group” and

DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited, DIFC at the date of the group restructuring. This reserve is

not distributable.


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11. Bank borrowings


2014 2013



Bank loans 128.1 71.4

Overdrafts 22.0 13.9

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150.1 85.3

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Banks loans

The Group has borrowings under various loan arrangements with a number of banks and financial

institutions. These institutions provide the Group with term loans and overdraft facilities.

The bank loans include the following:


Name of the borrowing entity 2014 2013



Facility 1 Damac Properties Development LLC 3.5 3.7

Facility 2 Damac Properties Development LLC - 6.2

Facility 3 Damac Properties Development LLC 4.0 20.1

Facility 4 Damac Properties Development LLC 95.2 -

Facility 5 Damac Properties SAL Holding 25.4 25.3

Facility 6 Majara Investments Limited - 16.1

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128.1 71.4

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Repayment profile

The repayment profile of bank borrowings is as follows:


2014 2013



On demand or within one year 134.1 59.6

In the second year 13.1 23.5

In the third to fifth year inclusive 2.9 2.2

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150.1 85.3

Less: Amount due for settlement within 12 months (134.1) (59.6)

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Amount due for settlement after 12 months 16.0 25.7

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11. Bank borrowings (continued)

At 31 March 2014, bank borrowings carry interest rates based on EIBOR/DIBOR/LIBOR plus agreed

commercial margins.

Security arrangements

At 31 March 2014, bank facilities (including overdrafts) were secured by:

a. Personal guarantee

The Chief Executive Officer has provided personal security over borrowings totaling US$ 102.8 million.

b. Corporate guarantees of Group entities

Corporate guarantees for the borrowings from Facility 1, Facility 3 and Facility 4 are provided by the

borrowing entities in the Group. In certain instances additional corporate guarantees are provided by the

operational subsidiaries of the borrowing entities or by other entities not within the Group but under the

control of the Chief Executive Officer.

c. Mortgages over plots of land

Loans from Facility 1, Facility 3 and Facility 5 totaling US$ 32.9 million as of 31 March 2014 are secured

by plots of land. The carrying value of these plots of land totaled US$ 55.5 million as at 31 March 2014.

12. Related party transactions

The Group enters into transactions with companies and entities that fall within the definition of a related

party as contained in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures. Related parties comprise entities under common

ownership and/or common management and control, their partners and key management personnel.

Management decides on the terms and conditions of the transactions and services received/rendered

from/to related parties as well as on other charges. Pricing policies and terms of all transactions are

approved by the management.

At the reporting date, balances with related parties were as follows:


2014 2013



Due to related parties

Balances due to the Chief Executive Officer - 1.2

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Dubai, U.A.E.



12. Related party transactions (continued)

Remuneration of key-management personnel

The remuneration of the directors, who are the key management personnel of the Group, is set out below

in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures.

I January to 1 January to

31 March 2014 31 March 2013

3 months 3 months



Short term employee benefits 0.6 0.5

Termination benefits - EOSB 0.1 0.1

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0.7 0.6

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13. Trade and other payables


2014 2013



Advances from customers 1,859.6 1,715.3

Accruals 138.8 101.6

Other payables 214.4 142.3

Retentions payable 104.3 99.3

Deferred consideration for land payments 184.7 232.5

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2,501.8 2,291.0

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14. Revenue


31 March 2014 31 March 2013

3 months 3 months



Constructed apartments 262.4 224.6

Sale of land 173.4 -

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435.8 224.6

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Dubai, U.A.E.



15. Contingent liabilities


2014 2013



Bank guarantees 113.3 79.8

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The Group has contingent liabilities in respect of bank guarantees issued in the normal course of business

from which it is anticipated that no material liabilities will arise as at the above dates.

16. Commitments

Commitments for the acquisition of services for the development and construction of assets classified

under developments in progress:


2014 2013



- Contracted for 764.4 846.5

- Committed but not contracted for 2,718.5 2,728.2

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3,482.9 3,574.7

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Future instalments receivable from customers under contracts for sale of properties directly related to the

Group’s commitments for the development and construction of assets related to these future receivables

amounted to US$ 2.8 billion as of 31 March 2014 (31 December 2013: US$ 2.5 billion).

17. Earnings per share

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:


31 March 2014 31 March 2013

3 months 3 months



Profit for the period (US$ million) 209.6 N/A

Number of ordinary shares (million) 650.0 N/A

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Earnings per ordinary share - basic and diluted (US$) 0.32 N/A

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There were no instruments or any other items which could cause an antidilutive effect on the earnings per

share calculation. The Group was restructured on 3 December 2013 and as the transaction falls outside the

scope of IFRS 3 Business Combinations, the pooling of interests method was applied and the interim

condensed consolidated financial information of the Group is presented as a continuation of the

‘‘Combined Group’’. If the share capital had been consistent in 2013, the comparable EPS would have

been US$ 0.18 per share.


Dubai, U.A.E.



18. Fair value of financial instruments

As at the period end date, the financial instruments of the Group are classified as at amortised cost. The

carrying value of the financial assets and financial liabilities also approximate to their fair value. The

entire portfolio of financial investments was classified as level 1. After the disposal of the financial

investments (Note 7), the Group does not have any financial investments being classified at fair value.

19. First time interim condensed consolidated financial information

This is the first interim condensed consolidated financial information presented by the Group.

20. Approval of the interim condensed consolidated financial information

The interim condensed consolidated financial information for the period ended 31 March 2014 was

approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 12 May 2014.

21. Subsequent event

On 9 April 2014, the Group issued US$ 650 million SUKUK TRUST CERTIFICATES (the

“Certificates”) maturing in 2019. Alpha Star Holding Limited is the Issuer with the Company as

Guarantor. The Certificates are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai. The Certificates

confer on the holders of the Certificates from time to time (the ‘‘Certificateholders’’) the right to receive

certain payments arising from an undivided ownership interest in the assets of a trust declared by the

Trustee pursuant to the Declaration of Trust (the ‘‘Trust’’) over the Trust Assets (as defined in the

Prospectus) and the Trustee will hold such Trust Assets upon trust absolutely for the Certificateholders

pro rata according to the face amount of Certificates held by each Certificateholder in accordance with the

Declaration of Trust and the terms and conditions of the Certificates.

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