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Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 4, 2008

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Interim report of Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) for the six months to 30 June 2008a

Stock Exchange Announcement number 5/2008 Copenhagen, 4 August 2008a

P.O. Box 74 Lufthavnsboulevarden 6 DK-2770 Kastrup

Contact: Per Madsen CFO

Telephone: +45 3231 3231 Fax: +45 3231 3132 E-mail: [email protected] www.cph.dk

Copenhagen Airports A/S Page 1 of 24 CVR no. 14 70 72 04

INTERIM REPORT OF COPENHAGEN AIRPORTS A/S (CPH) FOR THE SIX MONTHS
TO 30 JUNE 2008 3
Summary for the first six months of 2008 3
Highlights 3
Outlook 20083
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS4
MANAGEMENT'S OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD
1 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2008 6
Explanatory tables7
Traffic 9
Commercial10
International 11
Other items in the income statement 12
Cash flow statement12
Statement of equity 12
Other events13
Outlook for 200813
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS14
Income statement14
Balance sheet 15
Cash flow statement17
Statement of recognised income and expenses and changes in equity18
Notes to the financial statements20
MANAGEMENT'S STATEMENT AND AUDITORS' REPORT23
Management's statement on the interim report 23
Independent Auditors' Report 24

INTERIM REPORT OF COPENHAGEN AIRPORTS A/S (CPH) FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2008

The Supervisory Board today approved the interim report for the period 1 January – 30 June 2008.

SUMMARY FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2008

CPH grew revenue and EBITDA in Q2, when excluding one-off items, primarily driven by sustained traffic growth. See the explanatory tables on pages 7 and 8. We recognise that our airline customers face a difficult operating environment and CPH will also be impacted by these conditions. Whilst the second quarter performance has demonstrated the resilience of the airport operating model, we expect the second half to be more challenging.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport increased by 5.3%. The number of locally departing passengers increased by 6.4%, and transfer traffic increased by 1.3%
  • Revenue rose by 10.1% to DKK 1,531.3 million (H1 2007: DKK 1,390.4 million)
  • EBITDA increased by 10.3% to DKK 851.8 million excluding one-off items (H1 2007: DKK 772.5 million). EBITDA amounted to DKK 844.1 million (H1 2007: DKK 978.5 million)
  • Excluding one-off items, EBIT amounted to DKK 655.4 million (H1 2007: DKK 602.7 million). EBIT amounted to DKK 647.7 million (H1 2007: DKK 808.7 million)
  • Results of international investments were a loss of DKK 0.6 million, which is a reduction of DKK 18.1 million (H1 2007: a profit of DKK 17.5 million). This can primarily be explained by the absence of profit from HMA and reduced income from ASUR, due to divestment of these international assets in Q2 2007
  • Profit before tax increased by 3.9% to DKK 576.1 million excluding one-off items (H1 2007: DKK 554.3 million). Profit before tax amounted to DKK 568.4 million (H1 2007: DKK 760.3 million)
  • Capital expenditure of DKK 441.8 million was undertaken in the first six months (H1 2007: DKK 410.2 million). Progress was recorded in the baggage handling facilities, a new arrival floor was constructed in one of the piers and there was investment in expansion of arrival capacity and the shopping centre
  • The centralised security checkpoint has significantly improved passenger processing and the associated changes to the duty free offering have been well received and contributed to the H1 2008 performance

OUTLOOK 2008

The Supervisory Board of Copenhagen Airports has budgeted to invest in the order of DKK 1 billion in 2008. This is the highest investment level since the construction of Terminal 3. In 2008, investments will be made in check-in facilities, gates and aircraft stands, baggage facilities, security, commercial projects and other passenger service improvements.

The forecast for 2008 of a 2-4% increase in passenger numbers and a profit before tax slightly higher than that achieved in 2007, excluding one-off items and the impact of tax changes in the UK, is retained.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUDING ONE-OFF ITEMS (FAIR VALUE)

Q2 '08 Q2 '07 H1 '08 H1 '07 2007
Income statement (DKK million)
Revenue 828 730 1,531 1,390 2,925
EBITDA 477 411 852 772 1,635
EBIT 307 254 511 459 997
Profit from investments 10 15 (1) 18 50
Net financing costs 46 28 79 66 129
Profit from investments and net financing costs (35) (13) (79) (48) (79)
Profit before tax 271 241 432 410 919
Net profit 204 278 321 400 785
Balance sheet (DKK million)
Property, plant and equipment 16,380 16,282 16,380 16,282 16,280
Investments 227 175 227 175 201
Total assets 17,281 17,084 17,281 17,084 16,994
Equity 11,366 11,552 11,366 11,552 11,894
Interest-bearing debt 2,945 2,464 2,945 2,464 2,230
Capital investments 249 240 425 405 720
Cash flow statement (DKK million)*
Cash flow from operating activities 420 293 638 559 1,094
Cash flow from investing activities (246) 700 (431) 747 328
Cash flow from financing activities (61) (1,305) (86) (1,310) (1,620)
Cash at end of period 152 225 152 225 32
Key ratios
EBITDA margin 57.6% 56.2% 55.6% 55.6% 55.9%
EBIT margin 37.1% 34.8% 33.4% 33.0% 34.1%
Return on assets 7.0% 5.5% 5.9% 5.1% 6.0%
Return on equity 7.0% 9.5% 11.0% 13.8% 6.7%
NOPAT margin 28.0% 32.8% 23.5% 27.1% 28.3%
ROCE 5.6% 5.7% 4.3% 4.4% 4.9%

* CPH uses cash flow statement ratios including one-off items internally as performance indicators, and thereby one-off items are not excluded in these ratios.

The ratios are based on fair value assessments of non-current assets, in order to reflect the amounts CPH use internally as performance indicators. The fair values of non-current assets are significantly higher than the carrying amounts and are assessed as a more reliable tool for economic analyses.

See page 7 and 8 for an overview of one-off impacts and fair value adjustments.

See note 1 on page 20 in the Accounting policies section "Supplementary financial highlights and key ratios based on fair value".

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CARRYING AMOUNT)

Q2 '08 Q2 '07 H1 '08 H1 '07 2007
Income statement (DKK million)
Revenue 828 730 1,531 1,390 2,925
EBITDA 471 514 844 979 1,785
EBIT 373 430 648 809 1,430
Profit from investments 10 15 (1) 18 50
Net financing costs 46 28 79 66 129
Profit from investments and net financing costs (35) (13) (79) (48) (79)
Profit before tax 338 417 568 760 1,352
Net profit 254 416 423 663 1,113
Balance sheet (DKK million)
Property, plant and equipment 7,180 6,794 7,180 6,794 6,936
Investments 227 175 227 175 201
Total assets 8,081 7,596 8,081 7,596 7,650
Equity 3,315 3,435 3,315 3,435 3,734
Interest-bearing debt 2,945 2,464 2,945 2,464 2,230
Capital investments 249 240 425 405 720
Cash flow statement (DKK million)
Cash flow from operating activities 420 293 638 559 1,094
Cash flow from investing activities (246) 700 (431) 747 328
Cash flow from financing activities (61) (1,305) (86) (1,310) (1,620)
Cash at end of period 152 225 152 225 32
Key ratios
EBITDA margin 56.9% 70.4% 55.1% 70.4% 61.0%
EBIT margin 45.1% 58.8% 42.3% 58.2% 48.9%
Asset turnover rate 0.44 0.41 0.41 0.39 0.41
Return on assets 19.7% 24.2% 17.1% 22.8% 19.8%
Return on equity 28.2% 46.7% 24.0% 38.6% 31.0%
Equity ratio 41.0% 45.2% 41.0% 45.2% 48.8%
Earnings per DKK 100 share 129.6 211.8 107.9 168.9 141.8
Cash earnings per DKK 100 share 179.6 255.0 157.9 212.2 186.9
Net asset value per DKK 100 share 422.3 437.7 422.3 437.7 475.8
NOPAT margin 36.2% 53.8% 32.5% 48.6% 42.0%
Turnover rate of capital employed 0.45 0.40 0.42 0.37 0.40
ROCE 16.2% 21.4% 13.6% 17.8% 16.8%

The definitions of ratios are in line with the recommendations from December 2004 made by the Association of Danish Financial Analysts, except for the ratios not defined by the Association. Definitions of ratios are published at www.cph.dk

MANAGEMENT'S OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD 1 JANU-ARY – 30 JUNE 2008

Performance compared with forecast

Consolidated pre-tax profit in H1 2008 amounted to DKK 568.4 million, which was within the range of the expectations and included one-off items of DKK 7.7 million related to restructuring and regulatory framework. EBIT for the continued business fell 9.4%, which was due to one-off income in Q1 2007 related to the sale of a building.

Performance compared with 2007

Consolidated revenue rose by DKK 140.9 million to DKK 1,531.3 million. Traffic revenue rose by 7.8% to DKK 828.7 million primarily due to a 5.3% increase in passenger numbers. The increase was partly offset by a reduction in security charges per passenger under the charges agreement for 2006-2008, despite the significant increase in security costs due to stricter EU requirements. Concession revenue rose by 11.7% due to the investment in the new duty free shop, which has increased sales per passenger as a result of the improved convenience and product range. Q1 2007 benefited from higher minimum guaranteed charges per passenger in the duty free shop until the end of February, but both H1 2007 and H1 2008 was impacted by significant sales disruptions due to a major refurbishment.

Operating costs, including depreciation, increased by 11.1% to DKK 875.9 million, when excluding one-off items. Staff costs increased by 12.2% (DKK 48.5 million) primarily as a result of the recruitment of 111 additional security employees in order to improve security services and comply with the stricter EU security requirements.

Excluding one-off items, EBITDA rose by 10.3%, consolidated revenues rose 10.1% and operating costs, excluding depreciation, rose by 9.8%. EBITDA decreased by 13.7% to DKK 844.1 million primarily due to one-off other income of DKK 229.6 million from the sale of a building and divestment of international assets in H1 2007.

Results of international investments were a loss of DKK 0.6 million, which is a reduction of DKK 18.1 million. This is primarily explained by the absence of income from HMA and reduced income from ASUR due to the divestment of these international assets in June 2007.

Net financial costs increased by DKK 12.8 million, primarily due to a market value gain in 2007 related to a swap settlement. Net interest rate expenses are in line with 2007

Excluding one-off items, profit before tax rose by 3.9% and amounted to DKK 576.1 million, which is primarily explained by the traffic growth. Consolidated profit before tax fell by DKK 191.9 million and amounted to DKK 568.4 million.

Interim dividend

The dividend policy with a pay out ratio of 100% for the full year remains unchanged. Based on the half-year profit after tax an interim dividend of DKK 423.4 million will be paid in August 2008.

Q2 Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Revenue 827.7 730.3 97.4 13.3 1,531.3 1,390.4 140.9 10.1
EBITDA 471.1 514.4 (43.3) (8.4) 844.1 978.5 (134.4) (13.7)
EBIT 373.0 429.7 (56.7) (13.2) 647.7 808.7 (161.0) (19.9)
Profit/(loss) from investments in associates 10.3 14.6 (4.3) (29.5) (0.6) 17.5 (18.1) (103.4)
Net financing costs 45.7 27.8 17.9 64.4 78.7 65.9 12.8 19.4
Profit before tax 337.6 416.5 (78.9) (18.9) 568.4 760.3 (191.9) (25.2)

EXPLANATORY TABLES

H1 2008
Including Excluding Fair value
excluding
one-off One-off one-off Fair value one-off
DKK million items items items adjustments items
Revenue 1,531.3 0.0 1,531.3 0.0 1,531.3
Other income (0.1) 0.0 (0.1) 0.0 (0.1)
External costs 237.8 (4.3) 233.5 0.0 233.5
Staff costs 449.3 (3.4) 445.9 0.0 445.9
EBITDA 844.1 7.7 851.8 0.0 851.8
Amortisation and depreciation 196.4 0.0 196.4 144.0 340.4
EBIT 647.7 7.7 655.4 (144.0) 511.4
Profit from investments in associates after tax (0.6) 0.0 (0.6) 0.0 (0.6)
Profit before interest and tax 647.1 7.7 654.8 (144.0) 510.8
Net financing costs 78.7 0.0 78.7 0.0 78.7
Profit before tax 568.4 7.7 576.1 (144.0) 432.1
Tax on profit of the period 145.0 1.9 146.9 (36.0) 110.9
Profit after tax 423.4 5.8 429.2 (108.0) 321.2

H1 2007

Fair value
Including Excluding excluding
one-off One-off one-off Fair value one-off
DKK million items items items adjustments items
Revenue 1,390.4 0.0 1,390.4 0.0 1,390.4
Other income 230.4 (229.6) 0.8 0.0 0.8
External costs 229.0 (7.7) 221.3 0.0 221.3
Staff costs 413.3 (15.9) 397.4 0.0 397.4
EBITDA 978.5 (206.0) 772.5 0.0 772.5
Amortisation and depreciation 169.8 0.0 169.8 144.0 313.8
EBIT 808.7 (206.0) 602.7 (144.0) 458.7
Profit from investments in associates after tax 17.5 0.0 17.5 0.0 17.5
Profit before interest and tax 826.2 (206.0) 620.2 (144.0) 476.2
Net financing costs 65.9 0.0 65.9 0.0 65.9
Profit before tax 760.3 (206.0) 554.3 (144.0) 410.3
Tax on profit of the period 97.5 (51.0) 46.5 (36.0) 10.5
Profit after tax 662.8 (155.0) 507.8 (108.0) 399.8
Q2 2008
DKK million Including
one-off
items
One-off
items
Excluding
one-off
items
Fair value
adjustments
Fair value
excluding
one-off
items
Revenue 827.7 0.0 827.7 0.0 827.7
Other income 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
External costs 123.4 (3.1) 120.3 0.0 120.3
Staff costs 233.3 (2.7) 230.6 0.0 230.6
EBITDA 471.1 5.8 476.9 0.0 476.9
Amortisation and depreciation 98.1 0.0 98.1 72.0 170.1
EBIT 373.0 5.8 378.8 (72.0) 306.8
Profit from investments in associates after tax 10.3 0.0 10.3 0.0 10.3
Profit before interest and tax 383.3 5.8 389.1 (72.0) 317.1
Net financing costs 45.7 0.0 45.7 0.0 45.7
Profit before tax 337.6 5.8 343.4 (72.0) 271.4
Tax on profit of the period 83.4 1.4 84.8 (18.0) 66.8
Profit after tax 254.2 4.4 258.6 (54.0) 204.6

Q2 2007

Fair value
Including Excluding excluding
one-off One-off one-off Fair value one-off
DKK million items items items adjustments items
Revenue 730.3 0.0 730.3 0.0 730.3
Other income 114.9 (114.7) 0.2 0.0 0.2
External costs 109.0 (1.6) 107.4 0.0 107.4
Staff costs 221.8 (9.5) 212.3 0.0 212.3
EBITDA 514.4 (103.6) 410.8 0.0 410.8
Amortisation and depreciation 84.7 0.0 84.7 72.0 156.7
EBIT 429.7 (103.6) 326.1 (72.0) 254.1
Profit from investments in associates after tax 14.6 0.0 14.6 0.0 14.6
Profit before interest and tax 444.3 (103.6) 340.7 (72.0) 268.7
Net financing costs 27.8 0.0 27.8 0.0 27.8
Profit before tax 416.5 (103.6) 312.9 (72.0) 240.9
Tax on profit of the period 0.9 (22.3) (21.4) (15.8) (37.2)
Profit after tax 415.6 (81.3) 334.3 (56.2) 278.1

Segment reporting

The Group has chosen to review the operating and financial performance for the period on the basis of its segmental division.

The consolidated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and statement of recognised income and expenses and changes in equity for the period 1 January – 30 June 2008 are included on pages 14-19.

Segment revenue and profit

Year to date Revenue Profit before interest and tax
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Traffic 863.1 799.0 64.1 8.0 228.8 219.7 9.1 4.1
Commercial 635.2 573.8 61.4 10.7 395.7 469.4 (73.7) (15.7)
Continued business 1,498.3 1,372.8 125.5 9.1 624.5 689.1 (64.6) (9.4)
International 33.0 17.6 15.4 87.5 23.2 119.6 (96.4) (80.6)
Profit/(loss) from investments in
associates
(0.6) 17.5 (18.1) (103.6)
International activities 33.0 17.6 15.4 87.5 22.6 137.1 (114.5) (83.5)
Total 1,531.3 1,390.4 140.9 10.1 647.1 826.2 (179.1) (21.7)

TRAFFIC

Q2 Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2007
Revenue 461.9 426.1 35.8 8.4 863.1 799.0 64.1 8.0 1,676.5
Profit before interest 134.9 126.5 8.4 6.6 228.8 219.7 9.1 4.1 466.6
Segment assets 5,383.9 4,264.4 1,119.5 26.3 4,438.1
Number of employees 1,503 1,383 120 8.7 1,477 1,340 137 10.2 1,380

Passengers

The total number of passengers at Copenhagen Airport was 10.8 million in the first six months of 2008, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.3%. The number of departing passengers increased by 4.9% whilst the number of arriving passengers increased by 5.6%. Traffic growth was affected by favourable weather conditions compared to last year and a leap day in February. Traffic grew on all markets. The growth in intercontinental routes was driven by growth in charter traffic and by long haul routes. The growth in European routes was driven by low cost airlines and by charter traffic. Growth in transfer traffic reflects frequent traffic disruptions last year.

Passengers by market

The number of locally departing passengers rose by 6.4% and the number of transfer passengers rose by 1.3%. Locally departing passengers accounted for 71.8% of all departing passengers, whilst transfer passengers accounted for 28.2% of all departing passengers. For additional comments on traffic performance, please see the previously released traffic statistics for June 2008.

Revenue

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Take-off revenue 262.5 239.0 23.5 9.8
Passenger revenue 346.0 317.6 28.4 8.9
Security revenue 151.0 147.1 3.9 2.7
Parking revenue 18.0 16.7 1.3 7.8
Handling 51.1 48.4 2.7 5.6
Other 34.5 30.2 4.3 14.4
Total 863.1 799.0 64.1 8.0

Take-off revenue rose by 9.8% primarily explained by an increase in take-off weight of 8.7% and the agreed charge increase.

Combined passenger revenue and security revenue rose by DKK 32.3 million or 7.0%. The growth was attributable to the increase in passenger numbers of 5.3% and a change in the passenger mix towards relatively more locally departing passengers, who are subject to higher charges. The increase was partly offset by a reduction in security charges per passenger under the charges agreement for 2006-2008, despite the significant increase in security costs due to the stricter EU requirements.

Profit before interest

EBIT was adversely affected by increased staff costs primarily as a result of the hiring of additional security employees in H1 2008 as the related costs cannot be recovered through security charges. This was partly offset by lower external costs due to continuous focus on improving efficiency.

Q2 Year to date Full year
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2007
Revenue 340.2 296.9 43.3 14.6 635.2 573.8 61.4 10.7 1,205.4
Other income 0.1 0.2 (0.1) (50.0) (0.1) 115.7 (115.8) (100.1) 112.7
Profit before interest 217.2 186.6 30.6 16.4 395.7 469.4 (73.7) (15.7) 832.0
Segment assets 2,307.4 2,900.4 (593.0) (20.4) 2,958.8
Number of employees 462 436 26 6.0 461 434 27 6.2 447

COMMERCIAL

Revenue

Concession revenue

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Shopping centre 250.3 213.8 36.5 17.1
Parking 104.5 103.0 1.5 1.5
Other revenue 27.1 25.0 2.1 8.3
Total 381.9 341.8 40.1 11.7

Concession revenue rose 11.7% due to investment in the new duty free shop, which has increased sales per passenger as a result of the improved convenience and product range. New shops in Q4 2007 and in H1 2008 also contributed to the growth. The six months results in both 2007 and 2008 were affected by the retail disruption related to major refurbishments, but the impact in 2008 was significantly smaller than in 2007. Q1 2007 benefited from higher minimum guaranteed charges per passenger in the duty free shop until the end of February.

Due to the competition from the new Metro line to the airport, which opened in September 2007, revenue from parking concession only increased by 1.5%. New car products and services are being developed. An increasingly positive reception of the online pre-booking feature has been seen especially among leisure travellers.

Rent

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Rent from premises 83.0 77.8 5.2 6.7
Rent from land 32.0 29.5 2.5 8.5
Other rent 4.0 3.5 0.5 14.0
Total 119.0 110.8 8.2 7.4

Rent from premises increased mainly due to rent from new leases and less so contractual rent increases under existing leases.

Rent from land rose due to leases of new parking facilities and new contracts.

Sales of services, etc.

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Hotel operation 110.9 101.4 9.5 9.4
Other 23.4 19.8 3.6 18.0
Total 134.3 121.2 13.1 10.8

The hotel achieved higher average room rates in 2008 and a better performance in the restaurant operation following the kitchen upgrade in Q4 2007.

Other income

CPH sold the building Kystvejen 18 in Q1 2007 resulting in one-off net income of DKK 114.9 million.

Profit before interest

Excluding one-off income in 2007 related to the sale of a building, EBIT rose by DKK 41.2 million mainly due to the investment in the new duty free shop.

INTERNATIONAL

Q2 Year to date Full year
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. % 2007
Revenue 25.6 7.4 18.2 246.4 33.0 17.6 15.4 87.5 42.7
Other income 0.0 114.7 (114.7) (100.0) 0.0 114.7 (114.7) - 114.7
EBIT 20.9 116.6 (95.7) (82.1) 23.2 119.6 (96.4) (80.6) 131.8
Profit from investments in
associates
10.3 14.6 (4.3) (29.6) (0.6) 17.5 (18.1) (103.6) 50.1
Profit before interest 31.2 131.2 (100.0) (76.2) 22.6 137.1 (114.5) (83.5) 181.9
Segment assets 10.6 14.4 (3.8) (26.3) 7.0
Investments in associates 226.8 169.2 57.6 34.0 199.8
Number of employees 12 12 (0) - 12 17 (5) (28.9) 15

Revenue

Revenue increased by 87.5% due to more consulting services to ITA and other projects partly offset by a lower performance-based fee.

EBIT

Excluding one-off income EBIT increased by DKK 18.3 million due to the higher consultancy fees to ITA and lower staff costs due to the reduction in employees from 17 to 12 as a consequence of CPH's international strategy. This was partly offset by absence of income from divested shares in HMA and in part ASUR.

Passenger numbers at NIAL and ASUR

Profit from investments in associates after tax

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
NIAL (12.8) (14.8) 2.0 (13.5)
ITA, ASUR, HMA 12.2 32.3 (20.1) (62.2)
Total (0.6) 17.5 (18.1) (103.4)

Profit from the investment in NIAL increased due to higher commercial revenue. The increase was mainly a result of new retail units and increased parking revenue due to a growth in long term parking and new products such as Fast Track and the Meet & Greet Service. This was partly offset by lower passenger numbers.

Profit of the international investments fell primarily due to the absence of income from HMA and reduced income from ASUR due to the divestment in June 2007. This was partly offset by an increase in passenger numbers in ASUR.

OTHER ITEMS IN THE INCOME STATE-MENT

Net financing costs

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch. Ch. %
Net interest
expenses etc.
79.1 79.3 (0.2) (0.3)
Net market value
gain
(0.4) (13.4) 13.0 -
Total 78.7 65.9 12.8 19.4

Net interest rate expenses are in line with 2007

Market value adjustments relate to a minor net gain derived from foreign exchange hedging contracts. The relatively higher market value gain in 2007 was mainly due to a swap settlement.

Income tax

Tax on the profit for the period has been recognised on the basis of a proportional share of estimated tax calculated on a full-year basis

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007 Ch.
Cash flow from:
Operating activities 637.6 558.9 78.7
Investing activities (431.4) 746.6 (1,178.0)
Financing activities (85.9) (1,309.5) 1,223.6
Total cash flow 120.3 (4.0) 124.3
Cash at beginning of year 31.8 229.4 (197.6)
Cash at 30 June 152.1 225.4 (73.3)

Cash flow from operating activities

The increase in the cash flow from operating activities primarily related to an overall better performance in the operating business partly offset by a tax instalment in 2008.

Cash flow from investing activities

Investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment in the first half of 2008 amounted to DKK 441.8 million and primarily comprised to work in progress regarding improvement of baggage handling facilities, a new arrival floor in one of the piers, general investment in expansion of the arrival capacity and expansion of the shopping centre area.

Cash flow from financing activities

Financing activities relate to payment of dividends less net proceeds from short-term loans.

Cash funds

CPH had unused credit facilities of DKK 1,100 million as at 30 June 2008.

STATEMENT OF EQUITY

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007
Balance at 1 January 3,734.3 3,436.8
Profit for the period 423.4 662.8
Reversal of currency translations in
associates on divestment transferred
to "Other income" in the income
statement
0.0 184.3
Other adjustments
Value adjustments of hedging
reserve on divestment of associates
transferred to "Other income" in the
income statement
0.0
0.0
2.7
(39.2)
Market value adjustments of
securities
0.0 1.7
Currency translation of investments
in associates
1.0 (11.7)
Adjustment of investment in
associates
(3.1) 0.0
Adjustment of investment in
associates regarding hedging
instruments
Value adjustments of hedging
instruments
40.1
(61.2)
0.0
(11.9)
Value adjustments of hedging
instruments transferred to "Financial
income and expenses" in the income
statement
103.3 45.2
Tax of items recognised directly in
equity
(10.5) (9.4)
Dividends paid (912.7) (826.4)
Total 3,314.6 3,434.9

Dividend

At the Annual General Meeting held on 27 March 2008, the shareholders adopted the resolution proposed by the Supervisory Board of an unchanged dividend policy with a payout ratio of 100%, equivalent to a dividend of DKK 912.7 million or DKK 116.3 per share, taking into account the interim dividend of DKK 200 million paid out in connection with the interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2007.

OTHER EVENTS

OUTLOOK FOR 2008

Forecast of profit before tax

The 2007 Annual report forecasted for 2008 a 2- 4% increase in passenger numbers and a profit before tax slightly higher than that achieved in 2007, excluding one-off items and the impact of tax changes in the UK.

The consolidated profit for H1 was within the range of expectations.

The full year forecasts are retained.

Forecast of capital expenditure

As described in the 2007 Annual Report, capital investments in property, plant and equipment in 2008 were expected to be in the order of DKK 1 billion. The forecast is retained.

Capital investments in 2008 primarily comprised to work in progress regarding improvement of baggage handling facilities, a new arrival floor in one of the piers and general investment in expansion of the arrival capacity and expansion of the shopping centre area.

Forward-looking statements – risks and uncertainties

This interim report includes forward-looking statements as described in the US Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 and similar acts of other jurisdictions, including in particular statements concerning future revenues, operating profits, business expansion and capital investments.

Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as various factors, many of which are beyond CPH's control, may cause actual results and performance to differ materially from the forecasts made in this interim report.

Such factors include general economic and business conditions, changes in exchange rates, the demand for CPH's services, competitive factors within the aviation industry, operational problems in one or more of the Group's businesses, and uncertainties relating to acquisitions and divestments. See "Risk factors" on pages 38-39 of the 2007 Annual Report.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME STATEMENT

Q2 H1
DKK million 2008 2007 2008 2007
Traffic revenue 444.2 410.5 828.7 768.8
Concession revenue 208.2 177.6 381.9 341.9
Rent 60.6 56.3 120.9 112.2
Sale of services, etc. 114.7 85.9 199.8 167.5
Revenue 827.7 730.3 1,531.3 1,390.4
Other income 0.1 114.9 (0.1) 230.4
External costs 123.4 109.0 237.8 229.0
Staff costs 233.3 221.8 449.3 413.3
Amortisation and depreciation 98.1 84.7 196.4 169.8
Operating profit 373.0 429.7 647.7 808.7
Profit from investments in associates after tax 10.3 14.6 (0.6) 17.5
Financial income 3.5 25.9 7.5 31.2
Financial expenses 49.2 53.7 86.2 97.1
Profit before tax 337.6 416.5 568.4 760.3
Tax on profit for the period 83.4 0.9 145.0 97.5
Net profit for the period 254.2 415.6 423.4 662.8
Earnings per DKK 100 share (basic and diluted) 129.6 211.8 107.9 168.9

EPS is expressed in DKK

BALANCE SHEET

Assets
30 June 30 June 31 December
DKK million 2008 2007 2007
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Total intangible assets 145.1 55.1 143.3
Property, plant and equipment
Land and buildings 3,633.2 3,454.7 3,671.7
Investment properties 164.3 164.3 164.3
Plant and machinery 2,331.7 2,197.3 2,338.6
Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 344.7 318.8 348.9
Property, plant and equipment in progress 705.8 658.4 412.6
Total property, plant and equipment 7,179.7 6,793.5 6,936.1
Investments
Investments in associates 226.8 169.2 199.8
Other investments 0.1 5.8 1.3
Total investments 226.9 175.0 201.1
Total non-current assets 7,551.7 7,023.6 7,280.5
CURRENT ASSETS
Trade receivables 335.9 292.9 262.7
Other receivables 16.3 16.6 22.2
Income tax receivable 0.0 0.1 12.9
Prepayments 24.9 37.6 39.6
Total receivables 377.1 347.2 337.4
Cash 152.1 225.4 31.8
Total current assets 529.2 572.6 369.2
Total assets 8,080.9 7,596.2 7,649.7
Equity and liabilities
30 June 30 June 31 December
DKK million 2008 2007 2007
EQUITY
Share capital 784.8 784.8 784.8
Reserve for hedging 85.6 1.4 54.0
Reserve for currency translation (20.5) (10.4) (21.5)
Retained earnings 2,464.7 2,659.1 2,917.0
Total equity 3,314.6 3,434.9 3,734.3
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax 813.5 742.0 798.2
Financial institutions 2,006.2 2,261.3 2,130.4
Other payables 434.7 315.9 373.4
Total non-current liabilities 3,254.4 3,319.2 3,302.0
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Financial institutions 938.3 202.8 100.0
Prepayments from customers 89.2 92.5 94.2
Trade payables 207.0 167.3 217.1
Income tax 73.1 203.6 0.0
Other payables 192.8 161.5 188.4
Deferred income 11.5 14.4 13.7
Total current liabilities 1,511.9 842.1 613.4
Total liabilities 4,766.3 4,161.3 3,915.4
Total equity and liabilities 8,080.9 7,596.2 7,649.7

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

DKK million 2008 1 January - 30 June
2007
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Received from customers
Paid to staff, suppliers, etc.
1,429.7
(681.7)
1,310.0
(709.9)
Cash flow from operating activities before financial items and tax 748.0 600.1
Interest received
Interest paid
4.2
(60.4)
24.2
(79.1)
Cash flow from ordinary activities before tax 691.8 545.2
Income taxes paid (54.2) 13.7
Cash flow from operating activities 637.6 558.9
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (441.8) (410.2)
Received from sales of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 0.0 231.6
Received from sales of investments in associates
Dividends from associates
0.0
10.4
904.1
21.1
Cash flow from investing activities (431.4) 746.6
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of long-term loans 0.0 (500.0)
Repayments of short-term loans (246.1) (359.6)
Proceeds from short-term loans
Dividends paid
1,072.9
(912.7)
376.5
(826.4)
Cash flow from financing activities (85.9) (1,309.5)
Net cash flow 120.3 (4.0)
Cash at beginning of year 31.8 229.4
Cash at the end of the period 152.1 225.4

STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN EQUITY

1 January - 30 June
DKK million 2008
Reserve Reserve for
Share
capital
for
hedging
currency
translation
Retained
earnings
Total
Statement of recognised
income and expenses
Net profit for the period 423.4 423.4
Currency translation of investments in
associates 1.0 1.0
Adjustment of investments in associates (3.1) (3.1)
Adjustment of investments in associates
regarding hedging instruments 40.1 40.1
Value adjustments of hedging instruments (61.2) (61.2)
Value adjustments of hedging instruments
transferred to "Financial income and
expenses" in the income statement 103.3 103.3
Tax of items recognised directly in equity (10.5) (10.5)
Net gain recognised directly in equity 31.6 1.0 37.0 69.6
Total recognised income and expenses 31.6 1.0 460.4 493.0
Statement of changes in equity
Equity at 1 January 2008 784.8 54.0 (21.5) 2,917.0 3,734.3
Total recognised income and expenses for the period 31.6 1.0 460.4 493.0
Dividends paid (912.7) (912.7)
Total changes in equity 31.6 1.0 (452.3) (419.7)
Equity at 30 June 2008 784.8 85.6 (20.5) 2,464.7 3,314.6
1 January - 30 June
DKK million 2007
Share
capital
Reserve
for
hedging
Reserve for
currency
translation
Retained
earnings
Total
Statement of recognised
income and expenses
Net profit for the year 662.8 662.8
Currency translation of investments in
associates
Reversal of currency translations in associates
on divestment transferred to Other income in
(11.7) (11.7)
the income statement
Other adjustments
Market value adjustments of securities
1.7 184.3 2.7 184.3
2.7
1.7
Value adjustments of hedging reserve on
divestment of associates transferred to Other
income in the income statement
Value adjustments of hedging instruments
(39.2)
(11.9)
(39.2)
(11.9)
Value adjustments of hedging instruments
transferred to "Financial income and expenses"
in the income statement
Tax of items recognised directly in equity
45.2
(9.4)
45.2
(9.4)
Net gain recognised directly in equity (13.6) 172.6 2.7 161.7
Total recognised income and expenses (13.6) 172.6 665.5 824.5
Statement of changes in equity
Equity at 1 January 2007
784.8 15.0 (183.0) 2,820.0 3,436.8
Total recognised income and expenses for the
period
Dividends paid
(13.6) 172.6 665.5
(826.4)
824.5
(826.4)
Total changes in equity (13.6) 172.6 (160.9) (1.9)
Equity at 30 June 2007 784.8 1.4 (10.4) 2,659.1 3,434.9

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: General information

CPH is a limited company domiciled in Denmark and is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen.

NOTE 2: Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The interim report comprises the condensed consolidated financial statements of Copenhagen Airports A/S.

The interim report is presented in accordance with international accounting standards IAS 34 Interim Financial Reports, and additional Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.

Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied in the interim report are unchanged from those applied in the 2007 Annual Report. The 2007 Annual Report are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements to listed companies. For further information see 2007 Annual Report page 56-63.

New financial reporting standards

As at 30 June 2008 the IASB had approved the following new financial reporting standards and interpretations, which came into force on 1 January 2008 or later, and which could be relevant to CPH:

  • IFRS 8 on operating segments and related changes to IAS 34. IFRS 8 takes effect on 1 January 2009.
  • IFRIC 12 on certain types of concession arrangements. IFRIC 12 takes effect on 1 January 2008.
  • Amendments to IAS 23 requiring borrowing costs to be recognised as part of the cost price of certain noncurrent assets. IAS 23 takes effect on 1 January 2009.
  • Amendments to IAS 1 requiring changes to the presentation of financial statements. IAS 1 takes effect on 1 January 2009.
  • Amendments to IFRS 3 concerning business combinations and IAS 27 concerning consolidated and separate financial statements. The amendments affect the recognition of subsidiaries and goodwill on consolidation as well as the accounting treatment of changes in minority shareholdings. The standards takes effect for financial years starting 1 July 2009 or later.

IAS 23, IAS 1, IFRS 3 and IAS 27 have yet to be adopted by the EU. IFRS 8, IAS 23, IAS 1, IFRS 3, IAS 27 and IFRIC 12 will be analysed in order to determine the changes required in the annual report.

Significant accounting estimates

The estimates made by CPH in the determination of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are based on assumptions that are subject to future events. These include, among other things, estimates of the useful lives of non-current assets and their residual values. For a description of risks, see pages 38-39 of the 2007 Annual Report.

Supplementary financial highlights and key ratios based on fair value

In its internal reporting CPH focuses on the return on invested capital for which the invested capital is measured at fair value. Fair value is used, as this represents a better indicator of the economic and commercial value of the assets to the business than historical value. For a company such as CPH, which invests significant amounts each year (DKK 7-800 million in each of the years 2006 and 2007 and estimated DKK 1 billion in 2008), it would for internal reporting purposes be misleading to measure return on invested capital at historical cost.

To determine a fair value, a detailed valuation of property, plant and equipment as at 31 December 2005 has been prepared (being updated every 3-4 years) in which due to their special character buildings, plant and machinery are valued at depreciated replacement cost in according to IFRS. The fair values have been determined by independent valuers and independent technical experts.

In order to show the effect of the fair value method, CPH has disclosed adjusted financial highlights and key ratios for H1 2007 and 2008, Q2 2007 and 2008 and full year 2007 on page 4 of this interim report, in which the adjusted financial highlights and key ratios are stated in accordance with the fair value principle discussed above. These financial highlights and key ratios have been adjusted with respect to one-off items and adjustments concerning prior year as outlined on page 7. CPH believes that these adjusted financial highlights and key ratios represent the appropriate financial information for assessing the financial performance and results of operations of CPH.

NOTE 3: Property, plant and equipment

Purchase and sales of property, plant and equipment

In the first six months of 2008, CPH acquired assets for DKK 441.8 million. The acquisitions primarily related to investments in the "Terminal 3 square", expansion of the "Nytorv", a new arrival floor in Pier C and new luggage handling equipment.

No significant assets were sold in the first half of 2008. In Q2 2007, a building (Kystvejen 18) was sold, resulting in one-off income of DKK 114.9 million.

Contracts and other commitments

At 30 June 2008, CPH had entered into contracts to build facilities and other commitments totalling DKK 174.7 million (2007: DKK 464.8 million). In first half of 2007 several major projects were started. Expansion of the shopping centre and passenger area "Nytorv" and Terminal 3 square, new arrival floor in Pier C and new luggage handling facility. As of June 2008 above mentioned investments are about to finish and new major projects for 2008 are started.

NOTE 4: Financial institutions

Financial institutions are recognised in the balance sheet as follows 30 June
2008
31 December
2007
Non-current liabilities 2,006.2 2,130.4
Current liabilities 938.3 100.0
Total 2,944.5 2,230.4

The Group had the following loans as at 30 June:

31 December
2007
63.3
0.0
0.0
20.2
125.5
66.4
538.1
544.0
558.3
1,915.8
436.1
(5.3)
430.8
2,346.6
30 June
(5.0)

* The fair value of the financial liabilities is the present value of the expected future instalments and interest payments. The zero coupon interest rate for similar maturities is used as the capitalization rate.

The fixed rate of USD 300 million USPP bonded loans were swapped to DKK on closing of contract both in terms of principal and interest payments though interest rate swap.

The Group's policy concerning borrowings is to ensure a certain flexibility by diversifying financial contracts by maturity date and counterparties.

NOTE 5: Other payables

30 June
2008
31 December
2007
Holiday pay and other payroll items 137.0 146.9
Interest payable 42.2 34.1
Other costs payable 13.6 7.4
Balance at 30 June 192.8 188.4

NOTE 6: Financial commitments

CPH has entered into agreements with Lufthavnsparkeringen København A/S (LPK) regarding buildings and other non-current assets used as parking facilities. The assets will be transferred to Copenhagen Airports A/S at the net carrying amounts on expiry of the leases. The leases are irrevocable by Copenhagen Airports A/S until 31 December 2008, when the last lease expires without notice. The counterparty can terminate the leases at six months' notice. If the agreements had terminated on 30 June 2008, the purchase commitment would have amounted to DKK 426.3 million (2007: DKK 426.5 million).

No other changes in the financial commitments have occurred since the Annual Report for 2007.

NOTE 7: Related parties

CPH's related parties are Macquarie Airports, see its controlling ownership interest, the foreign associates due to significant influence, see the Group structure, and the Supervisory Board and Executive Board, see the 2007 Annual Report note 7.

There were no outstanding balances with related parties.

The Group provides consultancy services to its foreign associates, primarily consisting of the transfer of know-how and experience relating to efficient airport operations, cost effective expansion of infrastructure, flexible capacity utilisation and optimization of commercial potential.

Year to date
DKK million 2008 2007
Sales of services 15.4 15.5
Receivables 2.3 2.6

NOTE 8: Subsequent events

No material events have occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date.

MANAGEMENT'S STATEMENT AND AUDITORS' REPORT

MANAGEMENT'S STATEMENT ON THE INTERIM REPORT

The Supervisory Board and the Executive Board have today considered and adopted the interim report for the period 1 January – 30 June 2008 of Copenhagen Airports A/S.

The interim report, which comprises summary consolidated financial statements of Copenhagen Airports A/S, is presented in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reports and additional Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies. The accounting policies applied in the interim report are unchanged from those applied in the 2007 Annual Report. The 2007 Annual Report was prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU.

We consider the accounting policies to be adequate, the accounting estimates to be reasonable and the overall presentation of the interim report to be appropriate. In our opinion, the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's assets and liabilities and financial position at 30 June 2008 and of the results of the Group's operations and cash flows for the period 1 January – 30 June 2008.

Copenhagen, 4 August 2008

Executive Board

Brian Petersen President and CEO Peter Rasmussen Senior Vice President

Supervisory Board

Henrik Gürtler Chairman

Max Moore-Wilton Deputy Chairman

Kerrie Mather

Luke Kameron

John Stent

Andrew Cowley

Stig Gellert

Ulla Thygesen

Keld Elager-Jensen

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Shareholders of Copenhagen Airports A/S

We have as agreed performed a review of the Interim Report of Copenhagen Airports A/S for the period 1 January - 30 June 2008, which comprises Management's Statement, Management's Review, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement.

Management is responsible for the preparation of the Interim Report and the true and fair view of this Report in accordance with IAS No 34 Interim Financial Reports and additional Danish disclosure requirements applying to interim reports of listed companies. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Interim Report based on our review.

Basis of Opinion

We conducted our review in accordance with the International and Danish Standards. A review of interim financial statements comprises inquiries mainly to employees responsible for finances and presentation of financial statements and performance of analytical and other review procedures. The scope of a review is significantly less than that of an audit performed in accordance with Danish auditing standards and therefore provides less assurance that we become aware of all material matters which could be disclosed by an audit. We have performed no audit. Consequently, we express no audit opinion.

Opinion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Interim Report does not give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position at 30 June 2008 and of the Group's results of operations and cash flows for the period 1 January – 30 June 2008 in accordance with IFRS as approved by the EU, IAS No 34 Interim Financial Reports and additional Danish disclosure requirements applying to interim reports of listed companies.

Copenhagen, 4 August 2008

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Kim Füchsel Jens Otto Damgaard

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