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Salient features • Completion of Tsogo Sun transaction • Completion of capital restructure • Improved credit rating • Rental income increases to R302.7 million • Profit before distribution increases to R197.5 million Introduction The six months under review saw the completion of the Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited transaction (“the Transaction”) as well as the restructure of the Company’s dual- class share capital structure to a single-class share capital structure, in the ratio of one ordinary share for every A-share held and one ordinary share for every 3.5 B-shares held (“the Restructure”). The injection of 10 hotel properties resulting from the Transaction (the “Tsogo portfolio”) has diversified the spread of the Fund’s assets geographically and across the hotel grading spectrum, broadening its earnings base. It also provides Hospitality with exciting future growth prospects and an attractive pipeline of acquisitions in the medium-term. The Restructure resulted in the alignment of the previous A- and B shareholders’ objectives. On conclusion of the Restructure and in line with the Fund’s then dual-class distribution policy, A-shares received a cleanout dividend of 9.29 cents per share for the period 1 July 2016 to 31 August 2016. Hospitality ordinary shares continue to trade under the JSE share code HPB. Trading environment Hospitality achieved a 46% improvement in distributable earnings to R197 million (2015: R135 million), impacted largely by the Transaction contributing R67 million to distributable earnings, for four months from 1 September 2016. Distributable earnings increased by 8% on a like-for-like basis adjusted for the impact of the Transaction and disposal of certain properties. Dividends for the four months to 31 December 2016 amounted to 56.09 cents per ordinary share and are not comparable to the six months ended 31 December 2015 as a result of the Transaction, the Restructure including the cleanout dividend and the disposal of the Inn on the Square during the period. Hospitality’s turnover is dependent on the underlying hotel trading businesses and is exposed to its cyclical nature. The six months to 31 December 2016 includes a robust summer period for the Western Cape. A 4% increase in foreign arrivals during the 2016/2017 holiday period supported the South African hospitality sector, however, domestic demand remains subdued as a result of the uncertain macro-economic climate and weak business sentiment. According to the STR Global South Africa Hotel Review, South African occupancies increased by 1.0 percentage point to 66.7% and average daily rates were up 8% to R1 183, resulting in revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) growth of 10% to R789 for the six months to 31 December 2016. The Fund’s portfolio including the Tsogo portfolio reflected for the four months to December and excluding the properties sold, an occupancy increase of 0.4 percentage points to 65.9% and an average daily rates increase of 5% to R1 229, resulting in a RevPAR growth of 5% to R810 for the period. Results Rental income for the Fund increased by 28% to R303 million (2015: R236 million), including the impact of the Tsogo portfolio and the disposal of the Inn on the Square (effective 21 November 2016). Like-for-like rental income (adjusted for the impact of the Tsogo portfolio and the disposal of investment properties) grew 3% to R225 million. Rental income from the Western Cape hotel properties grew as domestic and international travellers were drawn to the region. The conference portfolio (properties generating revenue predominantly from conference facilities and food and beverage) was under pressure due to reduced public sector travel and the focus by the private sector to reduce costs. The Fund’s expenses were up 26% to R26 million (2015: R21.0 million). A one-off expense of R8 million was incurred with the restructure of the asset management division and the termination costs of the previous CEO, in line with the change of control clause contained in his contract of employment. Net of these restructure costs, the Fund achieved an 11% reduction in expenses. Net finance costs of R78 million (2015: R80 million) reduced in line with debt levels. The following table reflects the operating financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 compared to the corresponding previous financial period: Summary of operating results for the six months ended 31 December Actual 2016 R’000 Actual 2015 R’000 Variance R’000 Variance % Rental income 302 678 236 067 66 611 28 Fund expenses (26 447) (20 953) (5 494) (26) Net finance cost (78 789) (79 817) 1 028 1 Income from associates 10 144 (134) (93) Profit before distribution 197 452 135 441 62 011 46 Distribution (197 452) (135 441) 62 011 (46) Distribution per share class A-share (13 406) (1) (111 093) (97 687) (88) B-share (24 348) (24 348) (100) No par value ordinary shares (184 046) 184 046 100 Distribution comparative to prior years (1) Clean out dividend as at 31 August 2016. Actual 2016 Actual 2015 Variance Variance % Distribution – A-share (cents) 9.29 77.00 (67.71) (88) Distribution – B-share (cents) 16.87 (16.87) (100) Dividend – no par value ordinary shares 56.09 56.09 100 Funding Hospitality’s debt facilities with financial institutions as at 31 December 2016 amounted to R2.0 billion. Total drawn facilities were R1.7 billion resulting in a loan to value (“LTV”) ratio (total interest-bearing liabilities/investment properties plus properties held for sale) of 22.1% (2015: 34.9%). The reduction in gearing is mainly as a result of the acquisition of the ungeared Tsogo portfolio. The interest cover ratio improved to 3.5 times (2015: 2.7 times), well above the required debt covenant limit of 2.0 times. The weighted average cost of debt was 9.5% (2015: 9.5%) for the period under review, with 64% of the Group’s borrowings being hedged. The Fund agreed terms on a bridging facility from Rand Merchant Bank (“RMB”), serving as an interim refinancing solution for current notes of R600 million that expire in February 2017. In October 2016, Global Credit Ratings upgraded the Fund’s credit rating to long-term BBB+ (ZA) from BBB (ZA) while its short-term rating was upgraded from A3 (ZA) to A2 (ZA) . Property portfolio The Fund’s portfolio comprises of interests in 24 hotel and resort properties in South Africa. The weighted average lease expiry period is 12.9 years (2015: 10.8 years). As at 31 December 2016, the carrying amount of the portfolio was R7.8 billion and the net asset value (“NAV”) per ordinary share amounted to R19.57. The market value per ordinary share at 31 December 2016 traded at a 32% discount to the NAV. Acquisitions and disposals To date, the Fund’s investment strategy has been to invest in well-located, large hotels in major urban centres with strong brands and diverse source markets. The Transaction, which was approved by the Competition Tribunal on 10 August 2016 and became effective from 1 September 2016, provided additional scale to the current portfolio and presents opportunities for further growth in line with the Funds’ property investment strategy. The Fund continually investigates long-term growth and investment opportunities. Eight properties, which did not meet the Fund’s investment strategy, have been disposed of in the last 18 months. The Inn on the Square, was disposed of for a total cash consideration of R157 million on 21 November 2016. The Tsogo portfolio comprises of 10 established hotel properties, which are well located within their respective nodes. The properties acquired were Southern Sun Bloemfontein; Southern Sun Newlands; Sunsquare Cape Town; Garden Court Kimberley; Garden Court Milpark; Garden Court OR Tambo; Garden Court Polokwane; Garden Court South Beach; StayEasy Century City and StayEasy Rustenburg. Developments and capital projects In order to maintain the appeal of its properties the Fund continually upgrades and invests in its hotels. Total capital expenditure amounted to R33 million during the period. Prospects The outlook for the domestic economy in 2017 is slightly improved, but remains volatile. Inflation is expected to remain at current levels, with ongoing pressure on hotel operating and administered costs. The continued stability of the Rand, albeit at stronger levels against major currencies provides support for the value proposition of the South African tourism sector to international tourists. Demand for conferencing remains muted both in the public and private sector due to continued austerity in discretionary spending. The Fund continues to assess value accretive property acquisitions, both within Tsogo’s existing portfolio and external opportunities to increase the Fund’s critical mass. The most significant of these would involve a proposed acquisition of additional hotels from Tsogo, funded through a combination of debt and equity. Accordingly, subject to the conclusion of formal agreements in respect of the proposed acquisitions and the securing of any necessary shareholder approvals, the Fund is preparing to undertake an underwritten rights offer to raise approximately R1.8 billion at offer pricing based on the then prevailing market price of the Fund’s shares. The Fund is also negotiating a further increase in debt facilities. Further detailed announcements in this regard will be made in due course. Board of Directors On 1 September 2016, John Copelyn, Zibusiso Kganyago, Laurelle McDonald, Rob Nicolella and Marcel von Aulock were appointed as non-executive directors to the Board. With effect from 30 November 2016, John Copelyn was appointed as Chairman of the Board, replacing Don Bowden in that capacity. Don Bowden continues to serve as an independent non-executive director and as such the Group will continue to benefit from his knowledge and expertise. Linda de Beer in her capacity as independent director, was appointed as lead independent director. Vincent Joyner’s termination as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a member of the Board of Hospitality was announced with effect from 31 December 2016. Keith Randall was appointed to the position of CEO effective from 1 January 2017. Mara de Lima was appointed as Financial Director, effective 30 September 2016. Change of year-end Hospitality has changed its year-end from June to March to align with that of its major shareholder, Tsogo Sun. Results for the year ending 31 March 2017 are expected to be released on SENS on or about Wednesday, 24 May 2017. Dividend payment The Board has approved and notice is hereby given of a gross dividend payment number 22 of 56.090 cents per ordinary share for the four-month period ended 31 December 2016. In accordance with Hospitality’s REIT status, shareholders are advised that the dividend meets the requirements of a “qualifying distribution” for the purposes of section 25BB of the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962 (“Income Tax Act”). The number of shares in issue at the date of the dividend declaration is 330 509 919 ordinary shares (for the purposes of the dividend declaration, 2 377 256 ordinary shares have been excluded from the dividend payment, due to dissenting shareholder rights having been exercised). Local tax residents Qualifying distributions received by local tax residents must be included in the gross income of such shareholders (as a non-exempt dividend in terms of section 10(1)(k)(aa) of the Income Tax Act), with the effect that the qualifying distribution is taxable as income in the hands of the shareholder. These qualifying distributions are, however, exempt from dividend withholding tax in the hands of South African tax resident shareholders, provided that the South African resident shareholders provided the following forms to their Central Securities Depository Participant (“CSDP”) or broker, as the case may be, in respect of uncertificated shares, or the Company, in respect of certificated shares: a. a declaration that the distribution is exempt from dividends tax; and b. a written undertaking to inform the CSDP, broker or the Company, as the case may be, should the circumstances affecting the exemption change or the beneficial owner cease to be the beneficial owner, both in the form prescribed by the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service. Shareholders are advised to contact their CSDP, broker or the Company, as the case may be, to arrange for the abovementioned documents to be submitted prior to payment of the distribution, if such documents have not already been submitted. Non-resident Qualifying distributions received by non-resident shareholders will not be taxable as income and instead will be treated as ordinary dividends but which are exempt in terms of the usual dividend exemptions per section 10(1)(k) of the Income Tax Act. It should be noted that until 31 December 2013 qualifying distributions received by non-residents were not subject to dividend withholding tax. From 1 January 2014, any qualifying distribution received by a non-resident from a REIT will be subject to dividend withholding tax at 15%, unless the rate is reduced in terms of any applicable agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (“DTA”) between South Africa and the country of residence of the shareholder. Assuming dividend withholding tax is withheld at a rate of 15%, the net amount due to non-resident shareholders will be 47.67650 cents per ordinary share. A reduced dividend withholding tax rate in terms of the applicable DTA, may only be relied on if the non-resident shareholder has provided the following forms to their CSDP or broker, as the case may be, in respect of uncertificated shares, or the Company, in respect of certificated shares: a. a declaration that the dividend is subject to a reduced rate as a result of the application of a DTA; and b. a written undertaking to inform their CSDP, broker or the Company, as the case may be, should the circumstances affecting the reduced rate change or the beneficial owner cease to be the beneficial owner, both in the form prescribed by the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service. Non-resident shareholders are advised to contact their CSDP, broker or the Company, as the case may be, to arrange for the abovementioned documents to be submitted prior to payment of the distribution if such documents have not already been submitted, if applicable. Shareholders are requested to seek professional advice on the appropriate action to take. The dividend is payable to Hospitality shareholders in accordance with the timetable set out below: Last day to trade cum dividend Tuesday, 28 February 2017 Shares will trade ex-dividend Wednesday, 1 March 2017 Record date Friday, 3 March 2017 Payment date Monday, 6 March 2017 Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their shares between Wednesday, 1 March 2017 and Friday, 3 March 2017, both days inclusive. Payments of the dividend will be made to shareholders on Monday, 6 March 2017. In respect of dematerialised shares, the dividend will be transferred to the CSDP accounts/ broker accounts on Monday, 6 March 2017. Certificated shareholders’ dividend will be deposited on or about Monday, 6 March 2017. Income tax reference number 9770/799/1/47 By order of the Board JA Copelyn KG Randall (Chairman) (Chief Executive Officer) Approved by the board: 9 February 2017 Released on SENS: 10 February 2017 Directors: JA Copelyn (Chairman)*, L de Beer* # (Lead Independent Director), KG Randall (CEO), MR de Lima (FD), DG Bowden* # , ZJ Kganyago*, ZN Kubukeli* # , SA Halliday* # , L McDonald*, JR Nicolella*, GA Nelson* # , ZN Malinga* # , WC Ross* # , MN von Aulock* * Non-executive # Independent Registered Office: The Zone 2, Loft Offices East Wing, 2nd Floor, Cnr Oxford Road and Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank, 2196 Tel: +27 11 994 6320 Web: www.hpf.co.za Company Secretary: LR van Onselen Sponsor: Java Capital Hospitality Property Fund Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 2005/014211/06) JSE share code: HPB ISIN for ordinary shares: ZAE000214656 (Approved as a REIT by the JSE) (“Hospitality” or “the Company” or “the Fund”) Unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 and cash dividend declaration.

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Page 1: Unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the ... · as a result of the Transaction, the Restructure including the cleanout dividend and the disposal of the Inn on the

Salient features• CompletionofTsogoSuntransaction• Completionofcapitalrestructure• Improvedcreditrating• RentalincomeincreasestoR302.7million• ProfitbeforedistributionincreasestoR197.5million

IntroductionThesixmonthsunderreviewsawthecompletionoftheTsogoSunHoldingsLimitedtransaction (“the Transaction”) as well as the restructure of the Company’s dual-classsharecapitalstructuretoasingle-classsharecapitalstructure,intheratioofoneordinaryshareforeveryA-shareheldandoneordinaryshareforevery3.5B-sharesheld(“the Restructure”).

The injection of 10 hotel properties resulting from the Transaction (the “Tsogo portfolio”) has diversified the spread of the Fund’s assets geographically and acrossthehotelgradingspectrum,broadening itsearningsbase. ItalsoprovidesHospitalitywithexcitingfuturegrowthprospectsandanattractivepipelineofacquisitionsinthemedium-term.

The Restructure resulted in the alignment of the previous A- and B shareholders’objectives.

OnconclusionoftheRestructureandinlinewiththeFund’sthendual-classdistributionpolicy,A-shares received a cleanoutdividendof 9.29 centsper share for theperiod1 July2016to31August2016.HospitalityordinarysharescontinuetotradeundertheJSEsharecodeHPB.

Trading environmentHospitality achieved a 46% improvement in distributable earnings to R197 million(2015: R135 million), impacted largely by theTransaction contributingR67million todistributableearnings,forfourmonthsfrom1September2016.Distributableearningsincreasedby8%onalike-for-likebasisadjustedfortheimpactoftheTransactionanddisposalofcertainproperties.

Dividends for the fourmonths to31December2016 amounted to56.09 cents perordinaryshareandarenotcomparabletothesixmonthsended31December2015asaresultoftheTransaction,theRestructureincludingthecleanoutdividendandthedisposaloftheInnontheSquareduringtheperiod.

Hospitality’s turnover isdependenton theunderlyinghotel tradingbusinessesand isexposedtoitscyclicalnature.Thesixmonthsto31December2016includesarobustsummerperiodfortheWesternCape.

A4% increase in foreignarrivalsduring the2016/2017holidayperiod supported theSouthAfricanhospitalitysector,however,domesticdemandremainssubduedasaresultoftheuncertainmacro-economicclimateandweakbusinesssentiment.

According to theSTRGlobal SouthAfricaHotelReview,SouthAfricanoccupanciesincreased by 1.0 percentage point to 66.7% and average daily rateswere up 8% toR1 183, resulting in revenueperavailable room(“RevPAR”)growthof10%toR789for the sixmonths to 31 December 2016. The Fund’s portfolio including the TsogoportfolioreflectedforthefourmonthstoDecemberandexcludingthepropertiessold,anoccupancy increaseof0.4 percentagepoints to65.9%andan averagedaily ratesincreaseof5%toR1229,resultinginaRevPARgrowthof5%toR810fortheperiod.

ResultsRental income for the Fund increased by 28% to R303million (2015: R236million),includingtheimpactoftheTsogoportfolioandthedisposaloftheInnontheSquare(effective21 November2016).Like-for-likerental income(adjustedforthe impactoftheTsogoportfolioandthedisposalofinvestmentproperties)grew3%toR225million.

Rental income from the Western Cape hotel properties grew as domestic andinternationaltravellersweredrawntotheregion.Theconferenceportfolio(propertiesgenerating revenuepredominantly fromconference facilities and foodandbeverage)wasunderpressureduetoreducedpublicsectortravelandthefocusbytheprivatesectortoreducecosts.

The Fund’s expenses were up 26% to R26 million (2015: R21.0 million). A one-offexpense of R8 million was incurred with the restructure of the asset managementdivisionandtheterminationcostsofthepreviousCEO,inlinewiththechangeofcontrolclausecontainedinhiscontractofemployment.Netoftheserestructurecosts,theFundachievedan11%reductioninexpenses.

NetfinancecostsofR78million(2015:R80million)reducedinlinewithdebtlevels.

The following table reflects theoperating financial results for the sixmonths ended31 December2016comparedtothecorrespondingpreviousfinancialperiod:Summary of operating results for the six months ended 31 December

Actual 2016

R’000

Actual2015R’000

VarianceR’000

Variance%

Rentalincome 302 678 236067 66611 28Fundexpenses (26 447) (20953) (5494) (26)Netfinancecost (78 789) (79817) 1028 1Incomefromassociates 10 144 (134) (93)Profitbeforedistribution 197 452 135441 62011 46Distribution (197 452) (135441) 62011 (46)Distribution per share classA-share (13 406)(1) (111093) (97687) (88)B-share – (24348) (24348) (100)No par value ordinary shares (184 046) – 184046 100Distribution comparative to prior years(1) Clean out dividend as at 31 August 2016.

Actual 2016

Actual2015 Variance

Variance%

Distribution–A-share(cents) 9.29 77.00 (67.71) (88)Distribution–B-share(cents) – 16.87 (16.87) (100)Dividend–noparvalueordinaryshares 56.09 – 56.09 100

FundingHospitality’sdebtfacilitieswithfinancialinstitutionsasat31December2016amountedtoR2.0billion.TotaldrawnfacilitieswereR1.7billionresultinginaloantovalue(“LTV”)ratio(totalinterest-bearingliabilities/investmentpropertiespluspropertiesheldforsale)of22.1%(2015: 34.9%).ThereductioningearingismainlyasaresultoftheacquisitionoftheungearedTsogoportfolio.Theinterestcoverratioimprovedto3.5times(2015:2.7 times),wellabovetherequireddebtcovenantlimitof2.0times.

Theweightedaveragecostofdebtwas9.5%(2015:9.5%)fortheperiodunderreview,with64%oftheGroup’sborrowingsbeinghedged.

The Fund agreed terms on a bridging facility from Rand Merchant Bank (“RMB”),servingasaninterimrefinancingsolutionforcurrentnotesofR600millionthatexpireinFebruary2017.

InOctober2016,GlobalCreditRatingsupgradedtheFund’screditratingtolong-termBBB+

(ZA)fromBBB(ZA)whileitsshort-termratingwasupgradedfromA3(ZA)toA2(ZA).

Property portfolio TheFund’sportfoliocomprisesofinterestsin24hotelandresortpropertiesinSouthAfrica.Theweightedaverageleaseexpiryperiodis12.9years(2015:10.8years).Asat31December2016,thecarryingamountoftheportfoliowasR7.8billionandthenetassetvalue(“NAV”)perordinaryshareamountedtoR19.57.Themarketvalueperordinaryshareat31 December2016tradedata32%discounttotheNAV.

Acquisitions and disposals

Todate,theFund’sinvestmentstrategyhasbeentoinvestinwell-located,largehotelsinmajorurbancentreswithstrongbrandsanddiversesourcemarkets.TheTransaction,which was approved by the Competition Tribunal on 10 August 2016 and becameeffective from1  September 2016, provided additional scale to the current portfolioand presents opportunities for further growth in line with the Funds’ propertyinvestmentstrategy.TheFundcontinuallyinvestigateslong-termgrowthandinvestmentopportunities.

Eight properties, which did not meet the Fund’s investment strategy, have beendisposedofinthelast18months.TheInnontheSquare,wasdisposedofforatotalcashconsiderationofR157millionon21November2016.

TheTsogoportfoliocomprisesof10establishedhotelproperties,whicharewelllocatedwithintheirrespectivenodes.ThepropertiesacquiredwereSouthernSunBloemfontein;Southern SunNewlands; Sunsquare Cape Town; Garden Court Kimberley; GardenCourtMilpark;GardenCourtORTambo;GardenCourtPolokwane;GardenCourtSouthBeach;StayEasyCenturyCityandStayEasyRustenburg.

Developments and capital projects In order tomaintain the appeal of its properties the Fund continually upgrades andinvestsinitshotels.TotalcapitalexpenditureamountedtoR33millionduringtheperiod.

ProspectsTheoutlookforthedomesticeconomyin2017isslightlyimproved,butremainsvolatile.Inflationisexpectedtoremainatcurrentlevels,withongoingpressureonhoteloperatingandadministeredcosts.Thecontinued stabilityof theRand, albeit at stronger levelsagainstmajorcurrenciesprovidessupportforthevaluepropositionoftheSouthAfricantourismsectortointernationaltourists.Demandforconferencingremainsmutedbothinthepublicandprivatesectorduetocontinuedausterityindiscretionaryspending.

TheFundcontinuestoassessvalueaccretivepropertyacquisitions,bothwithinTsogo’sexistingportfolioandexternalopportunitiestoincreasetheFund’scriticalmass.Themost significant of these would involve a proposed acquisition of additional hotelsfromTsogo,fundedthroughacombinationofdebtandequity.Accordingly,subjecttotheconclusionof formalagreements inrespectof theproposedacquisitionsandthesecuringofanynecessaryshareholderapprovals,theFundispreparingtoundertakeanunderwrittenrightsoffertoraiseapproximatelyR1.8billionatofferpricingbasedonthethenprevailingmarketpriceoftheFund’sshares.TheFundisalsonegotiatingafurtherincreaseindebtfacilities.Furtherdetailedannouncementsinthisregardwillbemadeinduecourse.

Board of DirectorsOn 1 September 2016, John Copelyn, Zibusiso Kganyago, Laurelle McDonald,Rob Nicolella andMarcel vonAulockwereappointedasnon-executivedirectors totheBoard.

Witheffectfrom30November2016,JohnCopelynwasappointedasChairmanoftheBoard,replacingDonBowdeninthatcapacity.DonBowdencontinuestoserveasanindependentnon-executivedirectorandassuchtheGroupwillcontinuetobenefitfromhisknowledgeandexpertise.LindadeBeerinhercapacityasindependentdirector,wasappointedasleadindependentdirector.

VincentJoyner’sterminationasChiefExecutiveOfficer(“CEO”)andamemberoftheBoardofHospitalitywasannouncedwitheffectfrom31December2016.KeithRandallwasappointedtothepositionofCEOeffectivefrom1January2017.MaradeLimawasappointedasFinancialDirector,effective30September2016.

Change of year-endHospitalityhaschangeditsyear-endfromJunetoMarchtoalignwiththatofitsmajorshareholder,TsogoSun.Resultsfortheyearending31March2017areexpectedtobereleasedonSENSonoraboutWednesday,24May2017.

Dividend paymentThe Board has approved and notice is hereby given of a gross dividend paymentnumber 22 of 56.090 cents per ordinary share for the four-month period ended31 December 2016.

InaccordancewithHospitality’sREITstatus,shareholdersareadvisedthatthedividendmeetstherequirementsofa“qualifyingdistribution”forthepurposesofsection25BBoftheIncomeTaxAct,No.58of1962(“Income Tax Act”).

Thenumberofsharesin issueatthedateofthedividenddeclarationis330509919ordinaryshares(forthepurposesofthedividenddeclaration,2377256ordinaryshareshavebeenexcludedfromthedividendpayment,duetodissentingshareholderrightshavingbeenexercised).

Local tax residents

Qualifyingdistributions receivedby local tax residentsmustbe included in thegrossincomeofsuchshareholders(asanon-exemptdividendintermsofsection10(1)(k)(aa)oftheIncomeTaxAct),withtheeffectthatthequalifyingdistributionistaxableasincomein thehandsof the shareholder.Thesequalifyingdistributions are, however, exemptfromdividendwithholdingtaxinthehandsofSouthAfricantaxresidentshareholders,providedthattheSouthAfricanresidentshareholdersprovidedthefollowingformstotheirCentralSecuritiesDepositoryParticipant(“CSDP”)orbroker,asthecasemaybe,inrespectofuncertificatedshares,ortheCompany,inrespectofcertificatedshares:

a. adeclarationthatthedistributionisexemptfromdividendstax;and

b. awrittenundertaking to inform theCSDP,brokeror theCompany, as the casemaybe,shouldthecircumstancesaffectingtheexemptionchangeorthebeneficialowner cease to be the beneficial owner, both in the form prescribed by theCommissionerfortheSouthAfricanRevenueService.ShareholdersareadvisedtocontacttheirCSDP,brokerortheCompany,asthecasemaybe,toarrangefortheabovementioneddocumentstobesubmittedpriortopaymentofthedistribution,ifsuchdocumentshavenotalreadybeensubmitted.

Non-resident

Qualifying distributions received by non-resident shareholders will not be taxableas incomeandinsteadwillbetreatedasordinarydividendsbutwhichareexempt intermsof theusualdividendexemptionsper section10(1)(k)of the IncomeTaxAct.It should be noted that until 31December 2013 qualifying distributions received bynon-residentswerenotsubjecttodividendwithholdingtax.From1January2014,anyqualifyingdistributionreceivedbyanon-residentfromaREITwillbesubjecttodividendwithholdingtaxat15%,unlesstherateisreducedintermsofanyapplicableagreementfortheavoidanceofdoubletaxation(“DTA”)betweenSouthAfricaandthecountryofresidenceoftheshareholder.Assumingdividendwithholdingtaxiswithheldatarateof15%,thenetamountduetonon-residentshareholderswillbe47.67650centsperordinaryshare.AreduceddividendwithholdingtaxrateintermsoftheapplicableDTA,mayonlybereliedonifthenon-residentshareholderhasprovidedthefollowingformstotheirCSDPorbroker,asthecasemaybe,inrespectofuncertificatedshares,ortheCompany,inrespectofcertificatedshares:

a. a declaration that the dividend is subject to a reduced rate as a result of theapplicationofaDTA;and

b. awrittenundertakingtoinformtheirCSDP,brokerortheCompany,asthecasemaybe,shouldthecircumstancesaffectingthereducedratechangeorthebeneficialowner cease to be the beneficial owner, both in the form prescribed by theCommissionerfortheSouthAfricanRevenueService.Non-residentshareholdersareadvisedtocontacttheirCSDP,brokerortheCompany,asthecasemaybe,toarrangefortheabovementioneddocumentstobesubmittedpriortopaymentofthedistributionifsuchdocumentshavenotalreadybeensubmitted, ifapplicable.Shareholdersarerequestedtoseekprofessionaladviceontheappropriateactiontotake.

Thedividend ispayabletoHospitalityshareholders inaccordancewiththetimetablesetoutbelow:

Last day to trade cum dividend Tuesday, 28 February 2017Shares will trade ex-dividend Wednesday, 1 March 2017Record date Friday, 3 March 2017Payment date Monday, 6 March 2017

ShareholdersmaynotdematerialiseorrematerialisetheirsharesbetweenWednesday,1 March2017andFriday,3March2017,bothdaysinclusive.

PaymentsofthedividendwillbemadetoshareholdersonMonday,6March2017.Inrespectofdematerialisedshares,thedividendwillbetransferredtotheCSDPaccounts/brokeraccountsonMonday,6March2017.Certificatedshareholders’dividendwillbedepositedonoraboutMonday,6March2017.

Income tax reference number9770/799/1/47

ByorderoftheBoard

JA Copelyn KG Randall(Chairman) (Chief Executive Officer)

Approved by the board:9February2017

Released on SENS: 10February2017

Directors: JA Copelyn (Chairman)*, L de Beer*# (Lead Independent Director),KG  Randall (CEO), MR de Lima (FD), DG Bowden*#, ZJ Kganyago*,ZN Kubukeli*#,SAHalliday*#,LMcDonald*,JR Nicolella*,GA Nelson*#,ZNMalinga*#,WCRoss*#,MNvonAulock*

* Non-executive # Independent

Registered Office: TheZone2,LoftOfficesEastWing,2ndFloor,CnrOxfordRoadandTyrwhittAvenue,Rosebank,2196

Tel:+27119946320

Web:www.hpf.co.za

Company Secretary:LRvanOnselen

Sponsor: JavaCapital

Hospitality Property Fund Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

(Registration number 2005/014211/06) JSE share code: HPB

ISIN for ordinary shares: ZAE000214656(Approved as a REIT by the JSE)

(“Hospitality” or “the Company” or “the Fund”)Unaudited condensed

consolidated interim results for

the six months ended 31 December 2016 and cash dividend

declaration.

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BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Theseresultswerepreparedunderthesupervisionof theFinancialDirector,MaradeLimaCA(SA).

Theunauditedcondensedconsolidatedinterimfinancialstatementsforthesixmonthsended31December2016arepreparedinaccordancewithInternationalFinancialReportingStandard(“IFRS”),IAS34:Interim Financial Reporting,theSAICAFinancialReportingGuidesasissuedbytheAccountingPracticesCommitteeandtheFinancialPronouncementsas issuedbytheFinancialReporting StandardsCouncil, the JSEListingsRequirements and the requirementsof theCompanies Act of South Africa. The accounting policies applied in the preparationof these interim financial statements are in terms of International Financial ReportingStandardsandareconsistentwiththoseapplied inthepreviousannual financialstatements.PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the independent auditor, has not reviewedor audited thesefinancialstatements.

Thedirectorsarenotawareofanycircumstancesormattersarisingsubsequenttotheperiod-endthatrequireanyadditionaldisclosureoradjustmenttothefinancialstatements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEforthesixmonthsended31December2016

Unaudited31 Dec

2016R’000

Unaudited31Dec2015R’000

Audited30Jun2016R’000

Revenue 302 678 235 587 474 328

Rentalincome –contractual 302 678 236 067 474 553

–straight-lineaccrual – (480) (225)

Operating expenses (26 447) (20 953) (44 852)

Operating profit 276 231 214 634 429 476

Net finance cost (78 789) (79 817) (158 085)

Financeincome 11 232 4 499 12 737

Financecosts (90 021) (84 316) (170 822)

Profit/(loss) on sale of investment properties (Note 1) 36 132 (3 121) (13 556)

Fair value adjustments (2 049) 18 619 245 412

Investmentproperties,beforestraight-liningadjustment(Note1) 1 680 – 251 024

Straight-linerentalincomeaccrual – 480 225

Totalfairvalueofinvestmentproperties 1 680 480 251 249

Goodwillimpairment – – (12 000)

Interestrateswaps (3 729) 18 139 6 163

Profit before taxation 231 525 150 315 503 247

Debenture discount amortisation – (2 313) (2 313)

Equity accounted profit from associate after tax 10 144 264

Taxation – – (9)

Total profit and comprehensive income for the period 231 536 148 146 501 189

Reconciliation between earnings, headline earnings and distributable earnings

Total profit and comprehensive income for the period 231 536 148 146 501 189

Adjustments:

(Profit)/lossonsaleofinvestmentproperties(Note1) (36 132) 3 121 13 556

Goodwillimpairment – – 12 000

Impairmenttofurniture,fittingandequipment – – 265

Lossondisposaloffurniture,fittingandequipment – – 7

Fairvalue–investmentpropertiesrevaluation(Note1) (1 680) – (251 024)

Fairvalue–straight-linerentalincome – (480) (225)

Headline earnings (shares/linked units) 193 723 150 787 275 768

Fairvalue–interestrateswaps 3 729 (18 139) (6 163)

Debenturediscountamortisation – 2 313 2 313

Impairmenttofurniture,fittingandequipment – – (265)

Lossondisposaloffurniture,fittingandequipment – – (7)

Straight-linerentalincome – 480 225

Distributable earnings 197 452 135 441 271 871

Number of share linked units

A-shares – 144 285 503 144 285 503

B-shares – 142 315 793 133 995 396

–Sharesinissue – 144 285 503 144 285 503

–HPFEmployeeIncentiveTrustshares – (1 969 710) (1 969 710)

–Shareholderredemption – – (8 320 397)

No par value ordinary shares* 327 569 888 – –

–Sharesinissue 330 509 919 – –

–HPFEmployeeIncentiveTrustshares (562 774) – –

–Shareholderredemption (2 377 256) – –

Weighted average number of shares

A-shares – 142 380 569 144 285 503

B-shares – 140 506 693 135 154 796

–Sharesinissue – 142 380 569 144 285 503

–HPFEmployeeIncentiveTrustshares – (1 969 710) (1 969 710)

–Shareholderredemption – – (7 160 997)

No par value ordinary shares* 327 569 888 – –

–Sharesinissue 330 509 919 – –

–HPFEmployeeIncentiveTrustshares (562 774) – –

–Shareholderredemption (2 377 256) – –

Distribution per share (cents)

A-shares 9.29 77.00 155.62

– Interim 9.29 77.00 77.00

– Final – – 78.62

B-shares – 16.87 34.81

– Interim – 16.87 16.87

– Final – – 17.94

9.29 93.87 190.43

No par value share 56.09 – –

– Interim 56.09 – –

– Final – – –

56.09 – –

Earnings and diluted earnings per share (cents)

A-shares – 52.39 179.35

B-shares – 52.39 179.35

No par value ordinary shares* 59.14 – –

59.14 104.78 358.70

Headline earnings and diluted headline earnings per share (cents)

A-share – 53.32 98.69

B-share – 53.32 98.69

No par value ordinary shares* 59.14 – –

59.14 106.64 197.38

*The result of the restructure of the Company’s dual-class share capital structure to a single-class.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONasat31December2016

Unaudited31 Dec

2016R’000

Unaudited31Dec2015R’000

Audited30Jun2016R’000

ASSETS

Non-current assets 7 836 211 4 901 812 5 174 459

Investmentproperties(Note2) 7 817 008 4 873 266 5 169 000

Straight-linerentincomeaccrual – (255) –

Investmentpropertiesandrelatedaccrual 7 817 008 4 873 011 5 169 000

Furniture,fittingsandequipment 256 558 180

Goodwill 16 003 12 000 –

Derivativeasset 2 616 16 046 4 961

Investmentinassociates 328 197 318

Current assets 508 701 484 753 404 128

Non-currentassetsheldforsale 88 475 216 721 129 491

Propertiesheldfortrading – 22 309 22 643

Derivativeasset 490 – 699

Tradeandotherreceivables 61 845 50 839 57 035

Cashandcashequivalents 357 891 194 884 194 260

Total assets 8 344 912 5 386 565 5 578 587

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity 6 468 207 3 537 049 3 732 253

Statedcapital(Note3) 5 565 258 2 934 087 2 909 957

Retainedearnings 192 343 127 675 107 961

Fairvaluereserve 710 606 475 287 714 335

Non-current liabilities 1 047 632 1 547 863 1 126 540

Interest-bearingliabilities 1 045 492 1 547 863 1 125 063

Derivativeliability 2 140 – 1 477

Current liabilities 829 073 301 653 719 794

Tradeandotherpayables 124 320 71 653 95 552

Short-termportionofinterest-bearingliabilities 680 000 230 000 600 000

Provisionforshareholderredemption(Note4) 24 129 – 24 129

Derivativeliability 624 – 113

Total equity and liabilities 8 344 912 5 386 565 5 578 587

Net asset value per share (Rand)

A-share – 11.24 11.74

B-share – 11.24 11.74

No par value ordinary shares 19.57 – –

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYforthesixmonthsended31December2016

Share capital R’000

Share premium

R’000

Stated capitalR’000

Retained earnings

R’000

Fair value reserve

R’000

Treasury share

reserveR’000

TotalR’000

Balance at 1 July 2015 28 515 903 – (2 332) 457 148 – 970 747

Totalprofitandcomprehensiveincomefortheperiod – – – 148 146 – – 148 146

Transactionswithowners,recordeddirectlyinequity (28) (515 903)2 934 087 (18 139) 18 139 – 2 418 156

Conversionofparvaluesharesintonoparvalueshares (28) (515 903) 515 931 – – – –

Conversionofdebenturesintostatedcapital – – 2 418 156 – – – 2 418 156

Transfertofairvaluereserve–investmentproperties – – – – – – –

Transfertofairvaluereserve–interestrateswaps – – – (18 139) 18 139 – –

Balance at 31 December 2015 – – 2 934 087 127 675 475 287 – 3 537 049

Balance at 1 July 2016 – – 2 919 952 107 961 714 335 (9 995) 3 732 253

Totalprofitandcomprehensiveincomefortheperiod – – – 231 536 – – 231 536

Transactionswithowners,recordeddirectlyinequity – – 2 655 301 (147 154) (3 729) – 2 504 419

Transactioncosts(capitalrestructureandTsogotransaction)(Note3.4) – – (17 992) – – – (17 992)

Issueof145000000noparvalueordinaryshares(Note3.1) – – 2 673 293 – – – 2 673 293

Dividendpaid–finalfor30June2016year-end – – – (137 476) – – (137 476)

Dividendpaid–clean-outdividendregardingtheTsogotransaction – – – (13 407) – – (13 407)

Transfertofairvaluereserve–interestrateswaps – – – 3 729 (3 729) – –

Balance at 31 December 2016 – – 5 575 253 192 343 710 606 (9 995) 6 468 207

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSforthesixmonthsended31December2016

Unaudited31 Dec

2016R’000

Unaudited31Dec2015R’000

Audited30Jun2016R’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Cashgeneratedfromoperations 199 248 221 117 453 473

Financeincomereceived 11 232 4 499 12 737

Financecostspaid (90 021) (84 316) (170 822)

Taxation – (100) (109)

Distributiontoshareholders (150 883) (113 852) (247 561)

Netcash(outflow)/inflowfromoperatingactivities (30 423) 27 348 47 718

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisitionanddevelopmentofinvestmentproperties(Note2) (32 885) (78 773) (131 157)

Disposalofinvestmentproperties 157 000 122 148 206 362

Acquisitionoffurnitureandequipment (116) (178) (202)

Acquisitionofsubsidiary,netofcashacquired(Note3.2) 88 047 – –

Dividendsreceivedfromassociates – 200 200

Netcashinflowfrominvestingactivities 212 046 43 397 75 203

Cash flows from financing activities

Interest-bearingliabilitiesraised – – 232 200

Unaudited31 Dec

2016R’000

Unaudited31Dec2015R’000

Audited30Jun2016R’000

Interest-bearingliabilitiespaid – (80 011) (365 011)

Transactioncosts (17 992) – –

Netcashoutflowfromfinancingactivities (17 992) (80 011) (132 811)

Netincrease/(decrease)incashandcashequivalents 163 631 (9 266) (9 890)

Cashandcashequivalentsatbeginningoftheperiod 194 260 204 150 204 150

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year the period 357 891 194 884 194 260

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL INFORMATIONforthesixmonthsended31December2016

Informationregardingtheresultsofeachreportablesegmentisincludedbelow.Performanceis measured based on operating profit before finance costs, as included in the internalmanagementreportsthatarereviewedbytheGroup’sCEO.Segmentprofitisusedtomeasureperformanceasmanagementbelievesthatsuchinformationisthemostrelevantinevaluatingtheresultsofcertainsegmentsrelativetootherentitiesthatoperatewithintheseindustries.Inter-segmentpricingisdeterminedonanarm’slengthbasis.

–Traditional portfolio: Properties on which revenue is generated predominately fromoccupation.

–Conference portfolio: Properties on which revenue is generated predominately fromconferencefacilitiesandfoodandbeverage.

– Head office:HeadofficerepresentsallthecostsatFundlevelandisreviewedseparatelyfromthepropertyportfolio

UnauditedDec2016

R’000

UnauditedDec2015R’000

AuditedJun

2016R’000

Total assets

Traditionalportfolio 7 139 643 4 324 014 4 504 625

Conferenceportfolio 765 840 771 532 849 982

HeadOffice 439 429 291 019 223 980

8 344 912 5 386 565 5 578 587

Rental revenue

Traditionalportfolio 272 412 201 951 412 261

Conferenceportfolio 30 266 34 116 62 292

302 678 236 067 474 553

Profit for the period

Traditionalportfolio 272 412 201 951 412 261

Conferenceportfolio 30 266 34 116 62 292

Headoffice (26 447) (21433) (45077)

276 231 214634 429 476

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTforthesixmonthsended31December2016

1. Profit on sale of Investment Property

The Inn on the Square was disposed of for a cash consideration of R157 million on21 November2016.ThefairvalueofthepropertyatthedateofsalewasR107.6millionandabreakfeeofR12millionwaspaidtothemanagementcompanyasaresultofthesale.TheprofitrealisedonthesaleamountedtoR35.6million.OtherprofitrealisedonthesaleofFF&EassetsintheperiodamountedtoR0.5million.

31 Dec 2016R’000

2. Investment property

Openingbalance 5 169 000

AcquisitionofFezisourceatfairvalue 2 657 717

AdditionstoInvestmentProperty 32 885

Revaluationofproperty(InnontheSquarepriortosale) 1 680

DisposalofInvestmentProperty (107 639)

TransferofInvestmentProperty 63 365

Closingbalance 7 817 008

3. Acquisition of subsidiary

On 1 September 2016, the Fund acquired the entire share capital of Fezisource (Pty)Ltd from Southern Sun Hotels (Pty) Ltd, in consideration for which, the Fund issued145 000 000noparvalueordinarysharesunderthenewsinglesharecapitalstructuretoSouthernSunHotels(Pty)LtdthevalueofwhichisR2673293.Hadtheeffectivedateof the acquisition been1  July 2016, the incremental revenuewould have amounted toR29.5 million.Profitwouldhaveremainedthesameastherewerenoassociatedcosts.

31 Dec 2016R’000

3.1 Purchase consideration

Issueof145000000noparvalueordinaryshares 2 673 293

3.2 Effect on cash flows of the Group

Cashandcashequivalents 503

Callaccount 87 545

Cashinflowonacquisition 88 047

3.3 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Cashandcashequivalents 503

Callaccount 87 545

Investmentproperty 2 657 717

Tradeandotherreceivables 12 963

Total assets 2 758 728

Tradeandotherliabilities 101 437

Total liabilities 101 437

Total identifiable net assets 2 657 290

Add: Goodwill 16 003

Purchase consideration 2 673 293

3.4 Acquisition related costs

Transaction costs of R17.99 million were incurred with respect to the share capitalrestructure.Thetransactioncostisrecognisedinstatedcapitalasshownonthestatementofchangesinequity.

4. Provision for Shareholder Redemption

Theprovisionrelatestothedissentingshareholderappraisalrights.TheBoarddeterminedafairvalueofR2.90perappraisalshare,whichamountstoatotalfairvalueofR24.1million.In termsofsection164(14)(b), thedissentingshareholdershaveappliedtothecourt todetermineafairvalue.

5. Contingent liability

On 21November 2016, the Inn on the Square was sold. The Fund has given certainwarranties,which in total shall not exceed10%of the sale pricebeingR157millionorR5millioninrespectofanyonewarranty,thesewarrantiesexpireon19October2017.Managementisoftheviewthatthelikelyhoodofanyofthewarrantiesbeingclaimed,whichmayresultinacashoutflow,isremote.

6. Related party transactions

Tsogo Sun acquired 55% of theHospitality B-linked units (27% of the voting interest)in August 2015. Tsogo Sun then acquired a controlling stake in the Fund, through theinjectionofhotelassetssuchthattheissueofsharestoTsogoSunresultedinTsogoSunowning50.6%ofthesharesfollowingthereconstitutionofHospitality’scapitalintoasingleclass of shares. The remaining administrative conditions precedent to the transactionwerefulfilledinAugust2016andtheeffectivedateofthetransactionwas1September2016.Theacquisitionwasin-linewiththeFund’sstrategyandhasthereforenotchangedthe composition of the Fund. Rental income received from Tsogo Sun, for the period1 September2016to31December2016,wasR74.2million.Theprofitintheperiodto31 December2016wasR74.2millionastherewerenorelatedcosts.Web: www.hp f . co. za