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Ackermans & van Haaren NV Interim / Quarterly Report 2012

Aug 24, 2012

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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The half-yearly financial report, in accordance with, article 13 of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007

This report contains:

  • a half-yearly annual report concerning the major events which occurred during the first six months of the year, a description of the main risks and uncertainties about the remaining months of the year as well as, if applicable, an overview of the major related parties transactions;
  • the condensed consolidated financial statements relating the first six months of the year, issued in accordance with IAS 34;
  • information on the external audit;
  • a declaration on behalf of the company on the condensed financial statements and the half-yearly annual report.

Antwerp, 24 August 2012

HALF-YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT 2012

Ackermans & van Haaren

The board of directors of Ackermans & van Haaren NV announces that the consolidated net result (group share) for the first half of 2012 amounts to 67.8 million euros (compared to 93.4 million euros at the end of June 2011). If the non-recurring profit of 27.9 million euros of Bank J.Van Breda & Co that was included in the results for the first half of 2011 is not taken into account, AvH achieved a slight increase (+3.5%) in its half-year results with this profit of 67.8 million euros, despite a challenging economic environment.

  • • Both Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & Co recorded strong results. Both banks have increased their assets under management to a new record level.
  • • The results for the dredging company DEME are still affected by the weaker first quarter of 2012, when several sites were still in a start-up phase and a number of major vessels from the fleet were under maintenance or being repaired. Boosted by important new contracts and a record order book amounting to 3,446 million euros, DEME is anticipating a period of very high activity.
  • • The absence of profits from the promotion activities at Extensa and the very seasonal result of Groupe Fi-

nancière Duval's tourism activities, resulted in a negative contribution from the Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care segment in the first half-year.

  • • Due to the lower market prices for palm oil and rubber, as well as increasing costs in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the results of Sipef were lower than the previous year.
  • • The contribution from the Development Capital activity shows a satisfactory increase thanks to the recovery in the results of group companies. Moreover, AvH achieved capital gains of 2.0 million euros on the sale of its participation in Alural Belgium, and as a result of an earn-out on the sale of Engelhardt Druck in 2010.
(€ mio) 30.06.2012 30.06.2011
Marine Engineering & Infrastructure 17.4 20.5
Private Banking 36.7 59.3
Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care -4.9 -0.8
Energy & Resources 7.9 9.4
Development Capital 9.8 3.1
Result of the participations 66.9 91.5
Capital gains development capital 2.0 0.3
Result of the participations
(incl. capital gains)
68.9 91.8
AvH & subholdings -0.5 1.4
Other non-recurrent results -0.6 0.2
Consolidated net result 67.8 93.4

Breakdown of the consolidated net result (part of the group) - IFRS

General comments on the figures

  • • The AvH equity (group share) amounted to 1,904.2 million euros on 30 June 2012, which corresponds to 56.85 euros per share. As at 31.12.2011, the equity stood at 1,882.6 million euros or 56.20 euros per share. It should be noted that AvH paid out a dividend of 1.64 euros per share at the beginning of June 2012, resulting in a decrease in equity by 54.3 million euros.
  • • AvH had a positive net treasury of 11.6 million euros at the end of June 2012. The decrease in this treasury position is explained by i) AvH's payment of dividends to its shareholders at the beginning of June 2012, whereas AvH itself is still expecting payment of significant dividends in the course of the third quarter of 2012 (timing-effect), and ii) the investments made in the course of the first 6 months of 2012 which amounted to approximately 37 million euros.
  • • AvH invested approximately 37 million euros in its existing portfolio during the first semester of 2012: an additional 25 million euros was invested in Hertel; the capital of Anima Care, amounting to 6.5 million euros, was further paid up in order to finance the expansion of the retirement home portfolio, and AvH increased its stake in Groupe Financière Duval by 1.96%. Through a joint entity (50/50), AvH and coshareholder Eric Duval now hold a total participation of 82.28%.
  • • AvH further streamlined its portfolio by the sale of its participation in Alural Belgium (60% through Sofinim) and Gulf Lime (35%), and the sale of 2% of its interest in Koffie Rombouts (remaining interest 12%). Due to the achievement of the projected results, an earn-out was received on the sale of Engelhardt Druck (97.5% via Sofinim) to the German industrial

printer Rahning, which was concluded in December 2010.

• As at 30 June 2012, the treasury of AvH consisted of 38.8 million euros in short term investments (including treasury shares) and 38.7 million euros in shortterm debt in the form of commercial paper, in addition to cash and short-term deposits. This amount does not take into account the credit lines that are available to AvH, and which in fact had not been used as at 30 June 2012.

Outlook 2012

The board of directors of Ackermans & van Haaren remains of the opinion that the group is well positioned for the current year, but continues to point out the uncertainty regarding the economic development in many countries where AvH and its participations are present. In the coming months, AvH will continue to monitor the market for opportunities on both the investment and divestment side. AvH has reached an agreement in principle regarding the sale of her participation in AR Metallizing. The closing of the transaction is subject to a limited number of conditions. More details on the financials of the transaction will be disclosed at that moment.

Key figures - consolidated balance sheet

(€ mio) 30.06.2012 31.12.2011
Net equity (part of the group – before allocation of profit) 1,904.2 1,882.6
Net cash position of AvH & subholdings 11.6 73.0

Key figures per share

(€) 30.06.2012 31.12.2011
Number of shares 33,496,904 33,496,904
Net result per share
Basic 2.05 5.36
Diluted 2.04 5.35
Gross dividend 1.64
Net dividend
Ordinary 1.2300
VVPR 1.2956
Net equity per share 56.85 56.20
Stock price
Highest 65.09 71.72
Lowest 56.50 50.57
Closing price (31 December) 61.90 57.64

Marine Engineering & Infrastructure

The results for DEME are still affected by the weaker first quarter of 2012, when several sites were still in a start-up phase and a number of major vessels from the fleet were under maintenance or being repaired. Boosted by important new contracts and a record order book amounting to 3,446 million euros, DEME is anticipating a period of very high activity.

Contribution to the AvH consolidated net result

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
DEME 13.9 20.5
Algemene Aannemingen
Van Laere
1.8 0.8
Rent-A-Port 1.3 -1.5
Nationale Maatschappij
der Pijpleidingen
0.4 0.7
Marine Engineering &
Infrastructure
17.4 20.5

DEME

Thanks to its strong international presence and a diversified order book, DEME (AvH 50%) succeeded in realizing an increase in turnover to 904 million euros in the first half of the year (1H11: 826 million euros). The EBITDA increased to 144.6 million euros (1H11:

DEME: Turnover 2008-1H12
Capital dredging Environmental works
Maintenance dredging Marine works

Fallpipe and landfalls

(€ mio) 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 1H12 138.2 million euros), but the net profit decreased to 27.7 million euros (1H11: 41.0 million euros). As a result of increased personnel costs (> 4,000 employees at 30/6/2012), higher depreciations and some difficult small projects, DEME was unable – despite a markedly better second quarter – to make up the ground that was lost in 1Q12 due to maintenance and repair works to the fleet and the corresponding lower capacity utilization. Moreover, a number of major projects that were acquired recently will only contribute fully to the results

DEME

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Turnover 904.1 825.5
EBITDA 144.6 138.2
Net result 27.7 41.0
Equity 715.9 674.0
Net financial position -740.7 -602.3

DEME: Order book 2008-1H12

Benelux Middle East and India Other

Europe Asia Pacific

from the next financial year onwards, as they have not yet been started up or are still in an initial phase.

DEME won several major orders in the first six months. Medco (DEME 44%) signed the New Port Project in Qatar (total value 941 million euros), and the Wheatstone LNG project of Chevron in Australia (total value 916 million euros) was approved. In addition, GeoSea, specializing in offshore constructions, was awarded a contract for the construction and installation of the foundations for the Northwind offshore wind turbine project off the Belgian coast (turnover in excess of 230 million euros). The order book amounted to 3,446 million euros at the end of the semester (2,404 million euros at the end of 2011).

As part of the investment programme, the 'Neptune' (a DP2 "dynamic positioning" jack-up vessel) and the 'Ambiorix' (a self-propelled rock cutter dredger) were launched and put into service in the first half of 2012. Furthermore, the backhoe dredger 'Peter the Great' is carrying out its test runs. The implementation of the investment programme, which includes the "special-purpose jack-up" vessel 'Innovation' that will be baptised and put into service in early September 2012, partly accounts for the growth in net financial debt to 740.7 million euros at 30/6/2012.

Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere

Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere (AvH 100%) succeeded in achieving a satisfactory turnover (87.5 million euros compared to 56.5 million euros in 1H11) during the first semester. Improved margins on most of the sites also had a positive impact on the result (1.8 million euros compared to 0.8 million euros 1H11). Van Laere continues the development of Alfa Park, its subsidiary operating in the management of car parks. By developing complementary secondary activities, such as the management of car parks, the group aims to become less sensitive to economic fluctuations in the future.

Rent-A-Port

Rent-A-Port (AvH 45%), operating in the development of port related projects in Vietnam, Oman and Nigeria, is reaping the benefits of the key contract that was signed for the sale of 102 ha in the industrial zone of Dinh Vu in Vietnam at the end of 2011. The company's consulting activities in Oman and Qatar are developing favourably.

Van Laere - State Archives (Bruges)

NMP

NMP (AvH 75%) operates a 700 km pipeline network for industrial gases in Belgium. This network has remained largely unchanged during the first half of 2012.

DEME - Gladstone (Australia) DEME - Ambiorix

Private Banking

Both Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & Co recorded strong results. Both banks have increased their assets under management to a new record level.

Contribution to the AvH consolidated net result

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Finaxis-Promofi 0.0 -0.1
Delen Investments 23.6 23.4
Bank J.Van Breda & C° 12.8 36.1
ASCO-BDM 0.3 -0.1
Private Banking 36.7 59.3

Delen Investments

In the first 6 months of 2012, Delen Investments CVA (AvH 78.75%) achieved a further growth of its assets under management, both at Delen Private Bank and at JM Finn & Co. The total assets under management amounted to 24,007 million euros (of which 7,354 million euros at JM Finn & Co) at the end of June, compared to 22,570 million euros at the end of 2011, and 23,904 million euros at the end of the first quarter of 2012. This increase is due to a net inflow of new assets (both in Belgium and in the United Kingdom), and to the positive evolution of the financial markets.

The operating revenues of Delen Investments increased to 106 million euros (1H11: 76.7 million euros), primarily thanks to the higher level of assets under management and the acquisition of JM Finn & Co. As a result of the acquisition of JM Finn & Co, the total cost-income ratio has increased to 53.0% (1H11: 39.1%, 2011: 44.2%). The net profit amounted to 29.9 million euros (1H11: 29.7 million euros). At the end of June, the consolidated equity of Delen Investments amounted to 394.6 million euros (364.3 million euros at the end of 2011), representing a Core Tier 1 capital ratio of 20.13%.

Delen Investments

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Operating revenues 106.0 76.7
Net result 29.9 29.7
Equity 394.6 356.6
Assets under management 24,007 15,829
Core Tier 1 capital ratio (%) 20.1 13.3
Cost - income ratio (%) 53.0 39.1

Delen Investments (incl. JM Finn & Co since 2011): Assets under management

Bank J.Van Breda & C° Delen Private Bank

Bank J.Van Breda & C°

Bank J.Van Breda & C° (AvH 78.75%) again showed a strong performance in the first half of the year, with a significant increase in both the client assets and the net result. The total client assets (incl. ABK) witnessed a 7% growth to 7.7 billion euros by the end of June 2012 compared to the same period of the previous year (7.2 billion euros at the end of June 2011, and 7.5 billion euros by the end of 2011), of which 3.5 billion euros client deposits and 4.2 billion euros entrusted funds. The loan volume from the banking core clients amounted to 2.8 billion euros.

The bank recorded a net result of 16.3 million euros in the first six months of 2012, a significant increase compared to the underlying half-year result of 10.9 million euros in 2011 (excluding negative goodwill of 35.5 million euros - AvH share 27.9 million euros - in 1H11). This increase can be attributed to a strong commercial performance, cost-efficiency (cost-income ratio of 57%), net capital gains in the investment portfolio and exceptionally low provisions for loan losses (0.02%). Nevertheless, the ongoing disruption of the deposit market, where, because of their liquidity needs, certain banks pay out interest on savings that is considerably above the risk-free interest rate, had an adverse impact on the interest income. The bank also retains its healthy liquidity position with an equity increase to 409 million euros (395 million euros at the end of 2011), a Core Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.5% and a solvency ratio of 16.8%.

Bank J.Van Breda & C°

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Bank product 58.8 50.2
Net result 16.3 46.4
Equity 409.4 297.9
Total client assets 7,698 7,174
- Entrusted funds 4,238 3,993
- Client deposits 3,460 3,185
Loans to target group clients 2,839 2,612
Core Tier 1 capital ratio (%) 14.5 14.6
Cost - income ratio (%) 57.0 58.5

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ASCO-BDM

The new commercial approach that BDM (AvH 50%) has developed in recent years is reflected in a considerable premium increase of 23% compared to 1H11 to 37.2 million euros, with costs that have only slightly increased. This operational lever, reinforced by the positive investment results of the Asco (AvH 50%) insurance company, ensured the profit contribution in 1H12.

Bank J.Van Breda & C° (incl. ABK since 2011): Client assets Entrusted funds Client deposits Loans to target group clients

Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care

The absence of profits from the promotion activities at Extensa and the very seasonal result of Groupe Financière Duval's tourism activities, resulted in a negative contribution from the Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care segment in the first half-year.

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Extensa -3.3 -1.4
Leasinvest Real Estate 2.8 3.1
Cobelguard - 0.1
Groupe Financière Duval -4.6 -2.8
Anima Care 0.2 0.1
Real Estate, Leisure &
Senior Care
-4.9 -0.8

Contribution to the AvH consolidated net result

Extensa

Extensa (AvH 100%) made a loss in 1H12 due to the lack of results on the sale of land and some delay in the sales result on some of the promotion projects. As the building permit has been granted for the BIM building on the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels (Extensa 50%), the construction works have recently started. Preparations for the start of the residential development on the Cloche d'Or site in Luxembourg (Extensa 50%) continue.

Leasinvest Real Estate

The first half of 2012 was in line with expectations for Leasinvest Real Estate (AvH 30.01%). The value of the real estate portfolio (expressed in fair value) increased slightly to 506 million euros (504 million euros as at 30.06.11 and also at 31.12.11), confirming the favourable trend in the rentals. The portfolio currently has 53 buildings, of which 54% are offices, 26% logistics and 20% retail. From the third quarter of 2012, the retail share will increase significantly due to a future transaction with respect to a shopping centre in Luxembourg. The relevant heads of agreement was signed in August and closing is expected to take place in September.

Rental income decreased to 17.8 million euros (1H11: 19.1 million euros), primarily as a result of the one-off receipt of rental guarantees in 2011 and the sale of one of the buildings from the portfolio in 2H11. The occupancy rate also decreased slightly, and amounted to 93.4% at the end of June 2012 (1H11: 94.1%), mainly due to partially vacant premises at The Crescent and at Vierwinden. The second phase of Canal Logistics is now fully rented out. Compared to the situation at the end of 2011, the occupancy rate, which stood at 92.6% at the time, has increased due to the further rental of Canal Logistics.

LRE: Portfolio in operation: 53 buildings - 367,661 m2

1H12 1H11 2011
Real estate portfolio
fair value (€ mio)
505.7 503.7 504.4
Rental yield (%) 7.32 7.33 7.23
Occupancy rate (%) 93.4 94.1 92.6

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Anima Care - Azur Soins et Santé

The rental yield, calculated on the fair value, remained stable at 7.32% (1H11: 7.33%), and the debt ratio increased slightly to 48.88% (47.29% at the end of 2011). LRE ended the first 6 months of 2012 with a net result of 8.7 million euros (1H11: 10.3 million euros).

Groupe Financière Duval

The turnover of Groupe Financière Duval (AvH 41.14%) increased from 178 million euros in the first half of 2011 to 209 million euros by the end of June 2012, despite the uncertain market environment. This increase in turnover is primarily attributable to the promotion activities of CFA, to the higher occupancy rate and the expansion of the retirement homes and to the golf activities. The net result decreased to -11.7 million euros (1H11: -7.2 million euros), mainly as a result of the expansion of the tourism activities (such as the management of holiday parks), whereby the seasonality of the result has increased. In the second quarter, AvH further increased its stake in Groupe Financière Duval (from 39.18% to 41.14%) in accordance with the agreements with coshareholder Eric Duval.

Anima Care

Anima Care (AvH 100%) closed the first semester with a net profit of 0.2 million euros (0.1 million euros in the first semester of 2011). The turnover increased to 9.7 million euros (7.1 million euros in 1H11). This improvement is due to the expansion of the portfolio and the further professionalization of the operation of Anima Care's residential care centres.

Two acquisitions were successfully completed during the first semester of 2012, adding a total of 91 beds ("Résidence Parc des Princes" in Auderghem with 49 beds and "Azur Soins et Santé" in Braine-L'Alleud with 42 beds). In mid-April 2012, the newly constructed "Huize Zevenbronnen" building in Landen was completed (85 retirement home beds and 22 service flats). Moreover, the construction of a new residential care centre with a capacity of more than 120 beds was started in Blegny in May 2012. Anima Care has a portfolio with more than 1,000 retirement home beds and service flats, of which 505 retirement home beds and 60 service flats were in operation at the end of June 2012.

Extensa - BIM (Brussels) Leasinvest Real Estate - Monnet (Luxemburg)

Energy & Resources

Due to the lower market prices for palm oil and rubber, as well as increasing costs in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the results of Sipef were lower than the previous year.

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Contribution to the AvH consolidated net result

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Sipef 6.8 9.9
Sagar Cements 0.1 0.9
Henschel / Telemond 0.5 -1.2
Other 0.5 -0.2
Energy & Resources 7.9 9.4

Sipef continued its expansion, and at the beginning of 2012 obtained an additional permit for the development of up to 9,000 ha in South Sumatra (Indonesia). Also in Papua New Guinea (Hargy Oil Palms), expansion continued with a total of 966 additional hectares of oil palms being planted in the first semester.

Sipef

The palm oil production of plantation group Sipef (AvH 26.69%) was influenced during the first months by difficult weather conditions in Papua New Guinea, falling slightly to 121,246 tons. Output volumes of rubber, tea and bananas, on the other hand, witnessed a growth. The group's turnover remained virtually stable at 174.6 million USD (177.1 million USD in 1H11).

Decreasing market prices for palm oil and rubber and rising production costs led to a significant decrease in net profit to 33.2 million USD, compared to the all-time high of 58.0 million USD during the same period last year. This comparison should also take into consideration the accounting effect of the application of IAS 41, amounting to 1.0 million USD in 1H12, compared with 8.1 million USD in 1H11.

Sipef

(USD mio) 1H12 1H11
Group production (in T) (1)
Palm oil 121,246 122,511
Rubber 5,672 5,224
Tea 1,447 1,292
Turnover 174.6 177.1
EBIT 45.9 71.7
Net result 33.2 58.0
Equity 439.2 395.6
Net cash position 48.0 52.3

(1) Own + outgrowers

Sagar Cements

Sagar Cements (AvH 15.65%), based in Hyderabad (India), was able to hold its ground in a difficult market. It succeeded in keeping sales prices stable, although still at the expense of a low capacity utilisation. The results were affected by increased costs, such as those of coal and diesel. The turnover amounted to the equivalent of 51.4 million euros at the end of June 2012 (1H11: 52.9 million euros), while the net result stood at 1 million euros (1H11: 5.9 million euros). The participation of AvH increased slightly to 15.65%.

Oriental Quarries & Mines

Oriental Quarries & Mines (AvH 50%) now operates a total of 4 quarries: 3 in the vicinity of Delhi and 1 near Bangalore. The operational problems that have been having a negative effect on the activities since the end of last year continued during most of the first half of the year. This caused sales volumes to decrease heavily compared to last year, whereas the price level could be raised slightly. The turnover amounted to the equivalent of 1.8 million euros at the end of June 2012 (1H11: 4.0 million euros), while a net result of -0.2 million euros (1H11: 0.3 million euros) was recorded.

Max Green

The Rodenhuize biomass power plant of Max Green (AvH 18.9%) performed very well in operational terms during the first six months of 2012. The turnover (95.7 million euros) and EBITDA (4.9 million euros), however, were adversely affected by the altered market conditions and by changes in the legal framework (resulting a.o. in extra costs).

Sipef

Henschel Group

Henschel Group (AvH 50%), specializing in highquality welding structures, is benefiting from a slight resurgence of the crane sector, and is now seeing the benefits of the diversification into new products. This led to an increase in turnover by 14%. Thanks to higher efficiency in production, again a positive net result of 1.6 million euros could be achieved (compared to a loss of -1.2 million euros in 1H11).

Henschel Group Max Green

Development Capital

The contribution from the Development Capital activity shows a satisfactory increase thanks to the recovery in the results of group companies. Moreover, AvH achieved capital gains of 2.0 million euros on the sale of its participation in Alural Belgium, and as a result of an earn-out on the sale of Engelhardt Druck in 2010.

Contribution to the AvH consolidated net result

(€ mio) 1H12 1H11
Sofinim -0.4 -0.3
Contribution participations Sofinim 8.9 2.1
Contribution participations GIB 1.3 1.3
Development Capital 9.8 3.1
Capital gains 2.0 0.3
Development Capital
(including capital gains)
11.8 3.4

The adjusted net asset value of the development capital portfolio amounted to 461 million euros at the end of June 2012 (vs. 452 million euros at the end of December 2011).

The turnover of Groupe Flo (GIB 47.6%) decreased by 3.7% to 183.4 million euros during the first six months of 2012 (1H11: 190.6 million euros). Nevertheless, Groupe Flo succeeded in limiting the increasing impact of diminishing consumer confidence by targeted promotion campaigns and an acceleration of its loyalty programmes. The transformation of the Bistro Romain chain also had a positive impact. Thanks to good cost control, the underlying operating profit could be increased slightly. The net result decreased to 6.2 million euros (compared to 6.8 million euros as at 30 June 2011). This decrease is caused partly by the higher tax burden.

At the end of the first quarter, Sofinim sold its 60% stake in Alural Belgium NV to co-shareholder Reynaers group. This transaction has a limited positive impact on the results of the group.

Adjusted net asset value

(€ mio) 1H12 2011
Sofinim 445.6 437.3
Unrealised capital
gains Atenor
3.8 1.5
Market value
Groupe Flo/Trasys
11.3 12.9
Total
Development Capital
460.6 451.7

An additional capital gain could be recorded on the sale of Engelhardt Druck to the German industrial printer Rahning in 2010, due to the fact that an earnout was received.

After several years of rapid and international expansion, a significant restructuring process was initiated in 2011 at Hertel (Sofinim 46.55%) under the leadership of a new management. The focus here is on the integration and consolidation of the acquired companies and projects. Significant non-recurring losses and restructuring costs had been recorded against the results of 2011. The results of the first half year show that Hertel succeeded in maintaining its position in the market, with a turnover that is approximately equal to the turnover achieved in 1H11 (447 million euros) and a clear, albeit still insufficient, improvement in profitability. The major Hertel shareholders (NPM Capital and Sofinim) expressed their confidence in the company by strengthening the equity by 50 million euros (of which half by Sofinim). This is one of the reasons why Hertel could conclude new funding arrangements and was able to extend the maturity of its loans.

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Condensed consolidated financial statements

1. Consolidated income statement
2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
3. Consolidated balance sheet
4. Consolidated cash fl ow statement
5. Statement of changes in equity
6. Segment reporting
Consolidated income statement per segment
Consolidated balance sheet per segment
Consolidated cash flow statement per segment
7. Explanatory notes to the fi nancial statements
8. Main risks and uncertainties
9. Overview of the major related party transactions
10. Events after balance sheet date

1. Consolidated income statement (by nature)

(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Revenue 222,503 195,817
Rendering of services 19,294 13,946
Lease revenue 4,717 4,764
Real estate revenue 18,934 20,895
Interest income - banking activities 65,151 58,077
Commissions receivable - banking activities 14,626 14,250
Revenue from construction contracts 93,872 79,849
Other operating revenue 5,909 4,035
Other operating income 9,339 7,693
Interest on fi nancial fi xed assets - receivables 1,691 1,612
Dividends 7,545 6,014
Government grants 0 0
Other operating income 103 68
Operating expenses (-) -196,279 -172,069
Raw materials and consumables used (-) -74,645 -62,128
Changes in inventories of fi nished goods, raw materials & consumables (-) 63 -1,399
Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) -35,417 -32,271
Employee expenses (-) -40,973 -35,799
Depreciation (-) -4,538 -4,410
Impairment losses (-) -1,960 -4,737
Other operating expenses (-) -39,578 -31,378
Provisions 769 54
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 35,563 31,441
Profi t (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profi t and loss 3,418 -2,615
Development capital 6,497 -1,781
Financial assets held for trading 433 -22
Investment property -320 -2,450
Derivative fi nancial instruments -3,193 1,639
Profi t (loss) on disposal of assets 7,538 4,605
Realised gain (loss) on intangible and tangible assets 43 36
Realised gain (loss) on investment property 0 0
Realised gain (loss) on fi nancial fi xed assets 2,298 907
Realised gain (loss) on other assets 5,197 3,662
Finance income 10,136 10,173
Interest income 8,806 7,831
Other fi nance income 1,330 2,341
Finance costs (-) -10,056 -12,479
Interest expenses (-) -6,631 -6,597
Other fi nance costs (-) -3,424 -5,883
Share of profi t (loss) from equity accounted investments 49,937 57,725
Negative goodwill 0 35,472
Other non-operating income 1 2
Other non-operating expenses (-) 0 -94
Profi t (loss) before tax 96,536 124,229
Income taxes -8,876 -5,426
Deferred taxes -3,248 645
Current taxes -5,628 -6,072
Profi t (loss) after tax from continuing operations 87,661 118,803
Profi t (loss) after tax from discontinued operations
Profi t (loss) of the period 87,661 118,803
Minority interests 19,898 25,404
Share of the group 67,762 93,398
EARNINGS PER SHARE (€)
1. Basic earnings per share
1.1. from continued and discontinued operations 2.05 2.82
1.2. from continued operations 2.05 2.82
2. Diluted earnings per share
2.1. from continued and discontinued operations 2.04 2.81
2.2. from continued operations 2.04 2.81

2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Profi t (loss) of the period 87,661 118,803
Minority interests 19,898 25,404
Share of the group 67,762 93,398
Other comprehensive income 3,817 -5,937
Changes in revaluation reserve: fi nancial assets available for sale 6,917 -4,562
Changes in revaluation reserve: hedging reserves -8,254 6,376
Changes in revaluation reserve: translation differences 5,155 -7,751
Total comprehensive income 91,478 112,865
Minority interests 17,212 26,535
Share of the group 74,266 86,330

The reporting of financial assets available for sale at market value resulted in a positive effect (including minority interests) of 6.9 million euros. This increase is explained by the adjustment of these financial assets to the market value as at 30 June 2012. These are accounting adjustments: the assets were not sold. The positive trend can be explained by the increase in the market value of AvH's investment portfolio, and by the 2.59% interest that is held in Belfimas. In addition, the investment portfolios of Bank J.Van Breda & C° and Leasinvest Real Estate also have an impact on this evolution.

Hedging reserves arise from value developments in certain hedging instruments. For reasons of prudence, several subsidiaries of AvH decided to hedge against the consequences of a potential rise in market interest rates. As interest rates dropped in the course of the first half of 2012, the "mark-to-market" evolution of these hedges is negative. The amounts shown include minority interests.

The positive evolution of the translation differences item is the result of the strengthening against the euro of a number of currencies in which companies of the group are operating.

3. Consolidated balance sheet - Assets

(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 31-12-2011
I. Non-current assets 4,564,728 4,389,885
Intangible assets 10,065 6,606
Goodwill 142,156 142,139
Tangible assets 111,333 104,312
Land and buildings 73,682 69,240
Plant, machinery and equipment 17,648 18,478
Furniture and vehicles 4,429 3,872
Other tangible assets 2,633 2,839
Assets under construction and advance payments 7,320 4,200
Operating lease - as lessor (IAS 17) 5,622 5,683
Investment property 523,471 517,356
Participations accounted for using the equity method 1,056,011 1,024,351
Financial fi xed assets 468,108 438,185
Development capital participations 362,809 331,573
Available for sale fi nancial fi xed assets 53,764 49,572
Receivables and warranties 51,535 57,040
Non-current hedging instruments 3,390 3,953
Amounts receivable after one year 92,630 85,521
Finance lease receivables 91,474 85,246
Other receivables 1,156 275
Deferred tax assets 9,463 16,228
Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year 2,148,102 2,051,236
II. Current assets 2,022,066 2,123,919
Inventories 19,219 19,206
Amounts due from customers under construction contracts 26,099 28,542
Investments 627,176 643,864
Available for sale fi nancial assets 624,840 640,511
Financial assets held for trading 2,336 3,353
Current hedging instruments 507 1,812
Amounts receivable within one year 225,564 166,400
Trade debtors 89,642 68,176
Finance lease receivables 39,825 39,342
Other receivables 96,098 58,882
Current tax receivables 2,147 1,599
Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients within one year 976,418 951,482
Cash and cash equivalents 116,436 284,896
Time deposits for less than three months 30,711 97,539
Cash 85,725 187,357
Deferred charges and accrued income 28,500 26,118
III. Assets held for sale 3,005 2,859
TOTAL ASSETS 6,589,799 6,516,663
Consolidated balance sheet - Equity and liabilities
----------------------------------------------------- -- -- -- -- --
(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 31-12-2011
I. Total equity 2,391,897 2,364,994
Equity - group share 1,904,218 1,882,631
Issued capital 113,907 113,907
Share capital 2,295 2,295
Share premium 111,612 111,612
Consolidated reserves 1,803,400 1,788,930
Revaluation reserves
Financial assets available for sale
3,672
21,827
-2,832
16,112
Hedging reserves -25,117 -20,875
Translation differences 6,963 1,930
Treasury shares (-) -16,761 -17,375
Minority interests 487,679 482,364
II. Non-current liabilities 907,009 948,220
Provisions 4,040 4,521
Pension liabilities 3,734 3,806
Deferred tax liabilities 51,246 51,812
Financial debts 265,101 310,896
Bank loans 179,480 224,741
Subordinated loans 85,373 84,903
Finance leases 54 57
Other fi nancial debts 194 1,194
Non-current hedging instruments 34,705 29,350
Other amounts payable after one year 5,293 8,807
Banks - non-current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities 542,890 539,029
III. Current liabilities 3,290,893 3,203,448
Provisions 27 27
Pension liabilities 157 131
Financial debts 276,384 218,881
Bank loans 125,823 65,927
Subordinated loans 5,035 8,423
Finance leases 14 22
Other fi nancial debts 145,513 144,509
Current hedging instruments 3,074 3,214
Amounts due to customers under construction contracts 10,943 12,234
Other amounts payable within one year 103,338 84,890
Trade payables 71,122 54,317
Advances received on construction contracts 2,242 2,429
Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security 15,693 14,912
Other amounts payable 14,280 13,232
Current tax payables 3,667 8,497
Banks - current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities 2,836,760 2,830,165
Accrued charges and deferred income 56,543 45,411
IV. Liabilities held for sale 0 0
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 6,589,799 6,516,663

4. Consolidated cash flow statement (indirect method)

(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
I. Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 284,896 168,562
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 35,563 31,441
Dividends from participations accounted for using the equity method 26,120 36,987
Other non-operating income (expenses) 0 0
Income taxes -8,876 -5,426
Non-cash adjustments
Depreciation 4,538 4,410
Impairment losses 1,957 4,737
Share based payment -685 1,737
(Decrease) increase of provisions -1,309 -1,110
(Decrease) increase of deferred taxes 3,248 -645
Other non-cash expenses (income) -508 -319
Cash fl ow 60,048 71,812
Decrease (increase) of working capital -158,483 136,349
Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts 1,097 -2,018
Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable -65,661 -29,204
Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions and clients (banks) -121,453 -250,279
Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than fi nancial debts) 10,148 79,719
Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions, clients & securities (banks) 10,674 331,293
Decrease (increase) other 6,711 6,838
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -98,434 208,161
Investments -377,283 -329,828
Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets -13,966 -6,679
Acquisition of investment property -6,379 -13,682
Acquisition of fi nancial fi xed assets -34,607 -74,747
New amounts receivable -264 -819
Acquisition of investments -322,067 -233,900
Divestments 358,864 227,490
Disposal of intangible and tangible assets 312 180
Disposal of investment property 0 0
Disposal of fi nancial fi xed assets 10,976 9,044
Reimbursements of amounts receivable 686 4,695
Disposal of investments 346,891 213,570
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES -18,419 -102,339
Financial operations
Interest received 11,920 9,765
Interest paid -6,433 -6,313
Other fi nancial income (costs) -2,543 -3,212
Decrease (increase) of treasury shares 329 -278
(Decrease) increase of fi nancial debts 13,466 -6,260
Distribution of profi ts -54,349 -51,330
Dividends paid to minority interests -13,970 -13,346
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -51,581 -70,974
II. Net variation in cash and cash equivalents -168,434 34,848
Change in consolidation scope or method 122 346
Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -147 53
III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance 116,436 203,810

5. Statement of changes in equity

Revaluation reserves
(€ 1,000) Issued capital & share
premium
Consolidated reserves available for sale
Financial assets
Hedging reserves Translation differences Treasury shares Equity - group share Minority interests Total equity
Opening balance, 1 january 2011 113,907 1,614,061 12,063 -11,138 772 -18,315 1,711,350 442,026 2,153,375
Profi t 93,398 93,398 25,404 118,803
Non-realised results -4,361 5,102 -7,808 -7,068 1,131 -5,937
Total of realised and
unrealised results
93,398 -4,361 5,102 -7,808 86,330 26,535 112,865
Distribution of dividends of
the previous fi nancial year
-51,330 -51,330 -13,346 -64,676
Operations with treasury shares 436 436 436
Other (a.o. changes in consol.
scope / benefi cial interest %)
-3,219 -3,219 114,921 111,702
Ending balance, 30 June 2011 113,907 1,652,910 7,702 -6,037 -7,036 -17,878 1,743,567 570,136 2,313,703
Revaluation reserves
(€ 1,000) Issued capital & share
premium
Consolidated reserves Financial assets
available for sale
Hedging reserves Translation differences Treasury shares Equity - group share Minority interests Total equity
Opening balance, 1 january 2012 113,907 1,788,930 16,112 -20,875 1,930 -17,375 1,882,631 482,364 2,364,994
Profi t 67,762 67,762 19,898 87,661
Non-realised results 5,714 -4,243 5,032 6,504 -2,686 3,817
Total of realised and
unrealised results
67,762 5,714 -4,243 5,032 74,266 17,212 91,478
Distribution of dividends of
the previous fi nancial year
-54,349 -54,349 -13,970 -68,319
Operations with treasury shares 613 613 613
Other (a.o. changes in consol. scope /
benefi cial interest %)
1,057 1,057 2,074 3,131
Ending balance, 30 June 2012 113,907 1,803,400 21,827 -25,117 6,963 -16,761 1,904,218 487,679 2,391,897

In the course of the first half of 2012, AvH increased its stakes in Groupe Financière Duval (from 39.18% to 41.14%) and in Sagar Cements (from 15.12% to 15.65%), without, however, changing the consolidation method for these entities.

Gulf Lime (AvH 35%) disappeared from the consolidation scope after this participation was disposed of.

6. Segment reporting

Segment 1 – Marine Engineering & Infrastructure: DEME (equity method 50%), Rent-A-Port (equity method 45%), Rent-A-Port Energy (equity method 45.6%), Van Laere (global integration 100%) and NMP (global integration 75%)

Segment 2 – Private Banking: Delen Investments (equity method 78.75%), Bank J.Van Breda & C° (global integration 78.75%), Finaxis (global integration 78.75%), Promofi (equity method 15%) and ASCO-BDM (equity method 50%)

Segment 3 – Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care: Extensa (global integration 100%), Leasinvest Real Estate (global integration 30%), Holding Groupe Duval (equity method 50%), Groupe Financière Duval (equity method 41.1%) and Anima Care (global integration 100%)

Segment 4 – Energy & Resources: Sipef (equity method 26.7%), Henschel Engineering (equity method 50%), Telehold (equity method 50%), Telemond Holding (equity method 50%), AvH India Resources (global integration 100%), Sagar Cements (equity method 15.7%), Oriental Quarries and Mines (equity method 50%), Ligno Power (global integration 70%) and Max Green (equity method 18.9%)

Segment 5 – Development Capital: Sofinim & subholdings (global integration 74%), Development Capital participations through Sofinim (fair value) and GIB (50%) jointly controlled subsidiaries (Groupe Flo 23.8% and Trasys 41.9%: equity method)

Segment 6 – AvH & subholdings: global integration and GIB (equity method 50%)

6. Segment information - consolidated income statement 30-06-2012

(€ 1,000) Segment 1
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Segment 2
Private
Banking
Segment 3
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Segment 4
Energy &
Resources
Segment 5
Development
Capital
Segment 6
AvH &
subholdings
Eliminations
between
segments
Total
30-06-2012
Revenue 98,615 84,793 38,341 129 3 2,021 -1,399 222,503
Rendering of services 8,924 9,718 129 1,817 -1,295 19,294
Lease revenue 4,047 670 4,717
Real estate revenue 18,934 18,934
Interest income - banking activities 65,151 65,151
Commissions receivable - banking activities 14,626 14,626
Revenue from construction contracts 87,936 5,936 93,872
Other operating revenue 1,755 969 3,083 3 204 -104 5,909
Other operating income 0 170 1,116 0 7,070 1,690 -708 9,339
Interest on fi nancial fi xed assets - receivables 1,415 401 -125 1,691
Dividends 170 1,116 5,614 644 7,545
Government grants 0
Other operating income 41 645 -583 103
Operating expenses (-) -95,157 -70,735 -26,008 -66 -2,295 -4,000 1,982 -196,279
Raw materials and consumables used (-) -67,715 -6,930 -74,645
Changes in inventories of fi nished goods,
raw materials & consumables (-)
63 63
Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) -35,417 -35,417
Employee expenses (-) -12,084 -19,759 -7,762 -1,368 -40,973
Depreciation (-) -1,790 -1,588 -806 -1 -352 -4,538
Impairment losses (-) -43 -1,654 -99 -164 -1,960
Other operating expenses (-) -13,039 -12,309 -10,297 -66 -2,131 -3,717 1,982 -39,578
Provisions -485 -8 -176 1,438 769
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 3,458 14,228 13,449 63 4,778 -288 -125 35,563
Profi t (loss) on assets/liabilities designated
at fair value through profi t and loss
0 -1,404 -1,676 0 6,497 0 3,418
Development capital 6,497 6,497
Financial assets held for trading 433 433
Investment property -320 -320
Derivative fi nancial instruments -1,837 -1,356 -3,193
Profi t (loss) on disposal of assets
Realised gain (loss) on intangible and
31 5,210 -1 0 2,884 -586 7,538
tangible assets 31 13 -1 43
Realised gain (loss) on investment property 0
Realised gain (loss) on fi nancial fi xed assets 2,884 -586 2,298
Realised gain (loss) on other assets 5,197 5,197
Finance income 354 7,344 1,592 1 213 881 -248 10,136
Interest income 174 7,344 890 1 213 432 -248 8,806
Other fi nance income 179 701 449 1,330
Finance costs (-) -434 -1,850 -6,745 -177 -121 -1,101 373 -10,056
Interest expenses (-) -404 -1,850 -3,982 -177 -117 -475 373 -6,631
Other fi nance costs (-) -30 -2,763 -5 -626 -3,424
Share of profi t (loss) from equity
accounted investments
15,190 30,418 -5,188 8,278 1,287 -47 49,937
Negative goodwill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other non-operating income 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Other non-operating expenses (-) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Profi t (loss) before tax 18,597 53,945 1,432 8,166 15,537 -1,141 0 96,536
Income taxes -1,100 -7,289 -481 0 -3 -3 -8,876
Deferred taxes -323 -2,877 -48 -3,248
Current taxes -777 -4,412 -433 -3 -3 -5,628
Profi t (loss) after tax from
continuing operations
17,497 46,656 951 8,166 15,535 -1,144 0 87,661
Profi t (loss) after tax from
discontinued operations
Profi t (loss) of the period 17,497 46,656 951 8,166 15,535 -1,144 0 87,661
Minority interests 134 10,007 5,822 231 3,705 19,898
Share of the group 17,363 36,649 -4,871 7,935 11,830 -1,144 67,762

Comments on the consolidated income statement

The increase in "Profit from operating activities" reflects the good performance of, a.o. AA Van Laere, Bank J.Van Breda & C° (including ABK, which was acquired in 2011 and has now been contributing for the full six months) and AvH's Development Capital activities.

In the Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care segment, the positive development at Anima Care is unable to offset the lower real estate promotion results at Extensa and the decline in rental income of LRE (as a result of the sale of the Cegelec building in 2011 and the loss of rental guarantees that were received in 2011).

In terms of the profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss, the positive adjustment of the fair value of the Development Capital portfolio illustrates the good performance of the companies included in this portfolio. Both in the real estate activities and at Bank J.Van Breda & C°, interest rate hedges that were aimed at protecting the results in the event of rising interest rates produced negative results due to the "mark-to-market" effect.

The capital gains realized on the disposal of assets relate to Sofinim's sale of its 60% stake in Alural and to the receipt of an earnout on the sale of the 97.5% stake in Engelhardt Druck in 2010.

During the first half of 2012, AvH disposed of its 35% interest in Gulf Lime (Abu Dhabi) and sold part (2%) of its shareholding in Koffie Rombouts.

The negative goodwill of K€ 35,472 (group share K€ 27,935) incurred by Bank J.Van Breda & C° on the acquisition of ABK in 2011 had a major impact in the comparison of the figures at 30/6/2012 with those of the previous year.

Marine Engineering & Infrastructure: contribution to AvH group results: 17.4 million euros

With 13.9 million euros, DEME (AvH 50%) provided the largest contribution to this segment. DEME's contribution was included using the equity accounting method because DEME is a participation over which AvH exercises joint control. The full contribution of DEME is therefore grouped on the line "share of profi t(loss) from equity accounted investments". Rent-A-Port (AvH 45%) is also included using the equity accounting method. The consolidated accounts of Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere (AvH 100%) and Nationale Maatschappij der Pijpleidingen (AvH 75%) are consolidated in full.

Private Banking: contribution to AvH group results: 36.7 million euros

Finaxis group (AvH 78.75%), which includes the contributions from Delen Investments and Bank J.Van Breda & C°, represents the lion's share of this segment. Bank J.Van Breda & C° was fully consolidated via Finaxis while the results of Delen Investments were processed in accordance with the equity accounting method. The insurance group ASCO-BDM (AvH 50%) was also entered in the books using the equity accounting method.

Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care: contribution to AvH group results: -4.9 million euros

Pursuant to the shareholders' agreement between Axa Belgium and Extensa, the real estate investment trust Leasinvest Real Estate - LRE (AvH 30.01%) is under the exclusive control of AvH and is therefore fully included in consolidation. In this segment also Extensa (AvH 100%), and Anima Care (AvH 100%) are fully consolidated while Groupe Financière Duval (AvH 41.1%) is entered in the books using the equity method.

Energy & Resources: contribution to AvH group results: 7.9 million euros

Sipef (26.7%), Oriental Quarries & Mines (50%), Max Green (18.9%) and the Henschel group (50%) are all jointly controlled participations, and are therefore included according to the equity accounting method. The minority interest of 15.7% in Sagar Cements is also listed in this way in AvH's consolidated accounts.

Development Capital: contribution to AvH group results: 11.8 million euros

AvH is active in "Development Capital" via Sofi nim (26% minority stake held by NPM-Capital) on the one hand, and via GIB (jointly controlled subsidiary with Nationale Portefeuille Maatschappij) on the other. GIB and the participations held via GIB (Groupe Flo and Trasys Group) were processed using the equity accounting method. Participations in Sofi nim's development capital portfolio were valued at fair value while fl uctuations in fair value were entered in the results under the "Development capital" item.

AvH & subholdings: contribution to AvH group results: -1.1 million euros

In addition to operational costs, the contribution from AvH & subholdings is infl uenced to a large extent by possible capital gains from the sale of shares.

Segment information - consolidated income statement 30-06-2011

(€ 1,000) Segment 1
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Segment 2
Private
Banking
Segment 3
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Segment 4
Energy &
Resources
Segment 5
Development
Capital
Segment 6
AvH &
subholdings
Eliminations
between
segments
Total
30-06-2011
Revenue 79,816 77,278 38,004 142 3 2,041 -1,467 195,817
Rendering of services 6,192 7,120 142 1,885 -1,392 13,946
Lease revenue 4,064 700 4,764
Real estate revenue 20,895 20,895
Interest income - banking activities 58,077 58,077
Commissions receivable - banking activities 14,250 14,250
Revenue from construction contracts 72,694 7,155 79,849
Other operating revenue 930 887 2,133 3 156 -74 4,035
Other operating income 0 254 318 0 6,144 2,119 -1,142 7,693
Interest on fi nancial fi xed assets - receivables 1,342 828 -559 1,612
Dividends 254 318 4,782 660 6,014
Government grants 0
Other operating income 20 631 -583 68
Operating expenses (-) -77,325 -66,904 -22,150 -29 -2,372 -5,339 2,050 -172,069
Raw materials and consumables used (-) -54,686 -7,442 -62,128
Changes in inventories of fi nished goods,
raw materials & consumables (-)
-817 -582 -1,399
Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) -32,271 -32,271
Employee expenses (-) -10,761 -17,648 -6,145 -1,245 -35,799
Depreciation (-) -1,755 -1,511 -796 -1 -347 -4,410
Impairment losses (-) -4,583 51 -147 -58 -4,737
Other operating expenses (-) -9,305 -10,945 -7,236 -29 -2,224 -3,690 2,050 -31,378
Provisions 54 54
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 2,491 10,628 16,172 113 3,775 -1,178 -559 31,441
Profi t (loss) on assets/liabilities designated
at fair value through profi t and loss
0 156 -989 0 -1,781 0 -2,615
Development capital -1,781 -1,781
Financial assets held for trading -22 -22
Investment property -2,450 -2,450
Derivative fi nancial instruments 178 1,461 1,639
Profi t (loss) on disposal of assets 26 363 18 0 587 3,611 4,605
Realised gain (loss) on intangible and
tangible assets
26 17 -7 36
Realised gain (loss) on investment property
Realised gain (loss) on fi nancial fi xed assets 1 587 319 907
Realised gain (loss) on other assets 363 3,299 3,662
Finance income 173 6,505 3,123 0 388 358 -374 10,173
Interest income 167 6,505 788 388 358 -374 7,831
Other fi nance income 6 2,335 2,341
Finance costs (-) -456 -2,045 -9,358 0 -59 -1,495 933 -12,479
Interest expenses (-) -343 -2,045 -4,503 -54 -585 933 -6,597
Other fi nance costs (-) -114 -4,855 -5 -909 -5,883
Share of profi t (loss) from equity
accounted investments
19,134 29,641 -2,499 9,744 1,283 421 57,725
Negative goodwill 0 35,472 0 0 0 0 35,472
Other non-operating income 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
Other non-operating expenses (-) 0 0 0 0 0 -94 -94
Profi t (loss) before tax 21,367 80,719 6,467 9,857 4,194 1,624 0 124,229
Income taxes -632 -4,700 -72 -22 0 0 -5,426
Deferred taxes -363 794 215 645
Current taxes -269 -5,494 -286 -22 -6,072
Profi t (loss) after tax from
continuing operations
20,735 76,019 6,396 9,835 4,194 1,624 0 118,803
Profi t (loss) after tax from
discontinued operations
Profi t (loss) of the period 20,735 76,019 6,396 9,835 4,194 1,624 0 118,803
Minority interests 240 16,752 7,180 474 759 25,404
Share of the group 20,495 59,267 -784 9,361 3,435 1,624 93,398
Segment information - consolidated balance sheet 30-06-2012
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(€ 1,000) Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Total
30-06-2012
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Private
Banking
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Energy &
Resources
Development
Capital
AvH &
subholdings
Eliminations
between
segments
I. Non-current assets 418,686 2,822,337 674,329 159,063 438,823 54,571 -3,080 4,564,728
Intangible assets 29 5,557 4,479 10,065
Goodwill 1,890 137,770 2,496 142,156
Tangible assets 28,538 31,910 38,800 1 12,084 111,333
Investment property 16,671 506,800 523,471
Participations accounted for using
the equity method
366,288 407,798 83,921 159,063 36,432 2,510 1,056,011
Financial fi xed assets 4,761 52 26,359 402,390 37,627 -3,080 468,108
Development capital participations 362,809 362,809
Available for sale fi nancial fi xed assets 459 1 26,338 26,966 53,764
Receivables and warranties 4,302 51 20 39,581 10,661 -3,080 51,535
Non current hedging instruments 1 2,100 1,289 3,390
Amounts receivable after one year 136 83,608 8,886 92,630
Finance lease receivables 83,608 7,866 91,474
Other receivables 136 1,020 1,156
Deferred tax receivables 373 5,440 1,300 2,351 9,463
Banks - receivables from credit institutions
and clients after one year
2,148,102 2,148,102
II. Current assets 125,566 1,726,769 124,290 1,978 56,477 73,455 -86,469 2,022,066
Inventories 2,495 16,725 19,219
Amounts due from customers
under construction contracts
4,206 21,892 26,099
Investments 606,446 315 20,414 627,176
Available for sale fi nancial assets 604,110 315 20,414 624,840
Financial assets held for trading 2,336 2,336
Current hedging instruments 507 507
Amounts receivable within one year 97,978 58,883 56,241 1,886 54,151 42,728 -86,302 225,564
Trade receivables 73,245 15,519 106 3,819 -3,048 89,642
Finance lease receivables 39,639 186 39,825
Other receivables 24,733 19,244 40,536 1,780 54,151 38,908 -83,255 96,098
Current tax receivables 20 521 1,110 11 484 2,147
Banks - receivables from credit institutions
and clients within one year
976,418 976,418
Cash and cash equivalents 20,195 57,601 27,363 91 1,827 9,359 116,436
Time deposits for less than three months 2,841 18,510 1,496 7,865 30,711
Cash 17,355 57,601 8,853 91 330 1,495 85,725
Deferred charges and accrued income 671 26,392 645 488 470 -166 28,500
III. Assets held for sale 3,005 3,005

Segment information - consolidated balance sheet 30-06-2012

(€ 1,000) Segment 1
Marine
Segment 2
Private
Segment 3
Real Estate,
Segment 4
Energy &
Segment 5
Development
Segment 6
AvH &
Eliminations Total
30-06-2012
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Banking Leisure &
Senior Care
Resources Capital subholdings between
segments
I. Total equity 426,813 969,330 349,108 156,329 482,020 8,297 2,391,897
Shareholders' equity - group share 420,329 781,350 174,494 153,595 366,157 8,293 1,904,218
Issued capital 113,907 113,907
Share capital 2,295 2,295
Share premium 111,612 111,612
Consolidated reserves 429,911 778,099 177,356 153,936 366,228 -102,130 1,803,400
Revaluation reserves -9,582 3,251 -2,862 -341 -70 13,277 3,672
Financial assets available for sale 5,297 3,208 46 -1 13,277 21,827
Hedging reserves -15,762 -4,123 -5,164 -69 -25,117
Translation differences 6,180 2,077 -907 -387 6,963
Treasury shares (-) -16,761 -16,761
Minority interests 6,484 187,980 174,615 2,734 115,863 4 487,679
II. Non-current liabilities 28,043 686,398 190,285 4,400 301 662 -3,080 907,009
Provisions 342 41 3,469 125 62 4,040
Pension liabilities 397 3,003 333 3,734
Deferred tax liabilities 4,717 40,240 6,059 231 51,246
Financial debts 22,214 82,513 159,019 4,400 35 -3,080 265,101
Bank loans 22,211 157,269 179,480
Subordinated loans 82,513 1,540 4,400 -3,080 85,373
Finance leases 3 16 35 54
Other fi nancial debts 194 194
Non-current hedging instruments 50 13,739 20,915 34,705
Other amounts payable after one year 322 3,972 822 176 5,293
Banks - debts to credit institutions,
clients & securities
542,890 542,890
III. Current liabilities 89,395 2,893,377 262,231 312 12,978 119,067 -86,469 3,290,893
Provisions 27 27
Pension liabilities 157 157
Financial debts 3,584 5,035 228,745 5,910 115,849 -82,739 276,384
Bank loans 3,584 122,239 125,823
Subordinated loans 5,035 5,035
Finance leases 1 6 8 14
Other fi nancial debts 106,500 5,910 115,841 -82,739 145,513
Current hedging instruments 3,074 3,074
Amounts due to customers under
construction contracts
10,943 10,943
Other amounts payable within one year 72,884 7,829 16,558 45 5,974 2,822 -2,774 103,338
Trade payables 62,708 7 6,958 37 2,974 696 -2,258 71,122
Advances received on construction contracts 2,168 74 2,242
Amounts payable regarding remuneration
and social security
5,802 6,788 2,497 7 599 15,693
Other amounts payable 2,206 1,034 7,029 3,000 1,527 -516 14,280
Current tax payables 725 2,022 769 76 35 40 3,667
Banks - debts to credit institutions,
clients & securities
2,836,760 2,836,760
Accrued charges and deferred income 1,259 38,500 16,132 192 1,059 357 -956 56,543
IV. Liabilities held for sale 0
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 544,252 4,549,105 801,624 161,041 495,300 128,026 -89,549 6,589,799

Comments on the consolidated balance sheet

The balance sheet total only rose by 1.1% during the first half of 2012 compared to the situation at the end of 2011.

The main variations arise in the "Private Banking" segment. The full consolidation of Bank J.Van Breda & C° accounts for much of AvH's balance sheet total. The AvH & sub-holdings segment only represents a minor contribution to the balance sheet total. This is explained in part by the dividend for financial year 2011, which was paid out in June 2012.

The "goodwill" item only contains the positive consolidation differences of fully consolidated group companies, as well as AvH's goodwill on fully consolidated group companies. It should be pointed out that an amount of 54 million euros consolidation goodwill is contained in the "equity accounted investments" item and that the balance sheet of Delen Investments contains a "clients" item amounting to 238 million euros.

Comments on the consolidated cash flow statement

The decrease in cash flow is partly explained by the decrease in dividends received from companies accounted for using the equity method. The reason for this is that Delen Investments did not pay out a dividend to Finaxis for the financial year 2011 after the acquisition of JM Finn, which was financed entirely from equity. In view of the development of the interim results and of the corresponding balance sheet relations, Delen Investments will pay an interim dividend, which gives reason to assume that the impact on the cash flow will be offset during the second half of the year.

The "Income taxes" item and the "deferred taxes" item reflect the increased tax charges as a result of the improved operating results at AA Van Laere and Bank J.Van Breda & C°.

The H1 2011 result included the impairment on the Greek government bonds in the Bank J.Van Breda & C° portfolio under "Impairment losses". Bank J.Van Breda & C° recorded impairment losses on investment trust shares from the ABK portfolio in H1 2012.

The increase in working capital is mainly situated in the "Private Banking" and "AvH & subholdings" segments. The variation in the Private Banking segment is a reflection of increased lending to customers by Bank J.Van Breda & C°. In the "AvH & subholdings" segment, the increase is explained by the payment of a number of dividends at the beginning of July 2012 by group companies that are accounted for using the equity method. These dividends were therefore included as receivables as at 30 June 2012.

The item "Acquisition of financial fixed assets" in the "AvH, subholdings & Development Capital" segment consists primarily of the 25 million euros that was invested in the enhancement of Hertel's equity. Furthermore, AvH further paid up Anima Care's capital in order to support this company's expansion, and raised its stake in Groupe Financiere Duval. The divestments in this segment concern, among others, the sale of the interest in Alural, the sale of a portion of the stake in Koffie Rombouts, and the earn-out received on the sale of Engelhardt Druck in 2010.

The investments in the "Marine Engineering & Infrastructure" segment relate to AA Van Laere's investments in material and equipment, and to the investment in the State Archives (Bruges) project that is intended for sale to Leasinvest Real Estate - LRE in the course of the second half of 2012. The underground car park will remain the property of AA Van Laere.

In the "Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care" segment, Anima Care invested in the purchase of 'Résidence Parc des Princes' in Oudergem and 'Azur Soins & Santé' in Braine l'Alleud. In addition, Anima Care made considerable investments in the development of residences that were already in their portfolio.

(€ 1,000) Segment 1
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Segment 2
Private
Banking
Segment 3
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Segment 4
Energy &
Resources
Segment 5
Development
Capital
Segment 6
AvH &
subholdings
Eliminations
between
segments
Total
31-12-2011
I. Non-current assets 418,531 2,691,204 663,912 153,799 410,851 54,668 -3,080 4,389,885
Intangible assets 35 4,467 2,104 6,606
Goodwill 1,890 137,770 2,478 142,139
Tangible assets 26,632 31,320 33,975 2 12,384 104,312
Investment property 11,332 506,024 517,356
Participations accounted for using
the equity method
372,716 375,970 84,160 153,799 35,171 2,534 1,024,351
Financial fi xed assets 5,367 53 22,766 375,678 37,401 -3,080 438,185
Development capital participations 331,573 331,573
Available for sale fi nancial fi xed assets 387 1 22,349 26,834 49,572
Receivables and warranties 4,979 52 417 44,105 10,568 -3,080 57,040
Non current hedging instruments 1 2,006 1,946 3,953
Amounts receivable after one year 136 77,380 8,004 85,521
Finance lease receivables 77,380 7,866 85,246
Other receivables 136 138 275
Deferred tax receivables 423 11,002 2,454 2,349 16,228
Banks - receivables from credit institutions
and clients after one year
2,051,236 2,051,236
II. Current assets 116,565 1,798,016 110,363 342 74,840 105,946 -82,152 2,123,919
Inventories 2,579 16,627 19,206
Amounts due from customers
under construction contracts
5,420 23,122 28,542
Investments 624,733 362 18,768 643,864
Available for sale fi nancial assets 621,380 362 18,768 640,511
Financial assets held for trading 3,353 3,353
Current hedging instruments 1,812 1,812
Amounts receivable within one year 75,305 39,645 47,741 39 62,438 23,322 -82,091 166,400
Trade receivables 56,474 10,969 30 2,704 -2,001 68,176
Finance lease receivables 38,973 369 39,342
Other receivables 18,831 672 36,403 9 62,438 20,618 -80,089 58,882
Current tax receivables 34 1,005 10 550 1,599
Banks - receivables from credit institutions
and clients within one year
951,482 951,482
Cash and cash equivalents 33,093 157,044 20,770 302 10,987 62,699 284,896
Time deposits for less than three months 11,234 75 13,834 260 10,592 61,543 97,539
Cash 21,858 156,969 6,936 42 395 1,156 187,357
Deferred charges and accrued income 133 23,299 735 1,406 607 -61 26,118
III. Assets held for sale 2,859 2,859
TOTAL ASSETS 535,096 4,489,220 777,133 154,141 485,691 160,614 -85,232 6,516,663

Segment information - consolidated balance sheet 31-12-2011

Segment information - consolidated balance sheet 31-12-2011

(€ 1,000) Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Total
Marine Private Real Estate, Energy & Development AvH & Eliminations 31-12-2011
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Banking Leisure &
Senior Care
Resources Capital subholdings between
segments
I. Total equity 433,760 915,275 354,967 149,631 472,512 38,849 2,364,994
Shareholders' equity - group share 426,655 739,190 172,021 147,127 358,794 38,844 1,882,631
Issued capital 113,907 113,907
Share capital 2,295 2,295
Share premium 111,612 111,612
Consolidated reserves 434,832 740,327 172,976 149,628 358,926 -67,759 1,788,930
Revaluation reserves -8,177 -1,137 -955 -2,500 -132 10,069 -2,832
Financial assets available for sale 3,045 2,953 46 -1 10,069 16,112
Hedging reserves -11,689 -5,805 -3,249 -131 -20,875
Translation differences 3,512 1,623 -659 -2,546 1,930
Treasury shares (-) -17,375 -17,375
Minority interests 7,105 176,085 182,946 2,504 113,718 5 482,364
II. Non-current liabilities 24,099 686,857 231,064 4,400 2,786 2,095 -3,080 948,220
Provisions 342 33 2,520 125 1,500 4,521
Pension liabilities 391 3,085 330 3,806
Deferred tax liabilities 4,440 40,360 6,782 230 51,812
Financial debts 18,634 83,583 207,324 4,400 35 -3,080 310,896
Bank loans 18,631 206,110 224,741
Subordinated loans 83,583 4,400 -3,080 84,903
Finance leases 3 19 35 57
Other fi nancial debts 1,194 1,194
Non-current hedging instruments 64 15,449 13,836 29,350
Other amounts payable after one year
Banks - debts to credit institutions,
227 5,318 601 2,661 8,807
clients & securities 539,029 539,029
III. Current liabilities 77,237 2,887,088 191,102 110 10,393 119,671 -82,152 3,203,448
Provisions 27 27
Pension liabilities 131 131
Financial debts 9,541 8,423 161,913 6,950 111,128 -79,073 218,881
Bank loans 9,540 56,387 65,927
Subordinated loans 8,423 8,423
Finance leases 1 6 16 22
Other fi nancial debts 105,520 6,950 111,112 -79,073 144,509
Current hedging instruments 3,214 3,214
Amounts due to customers under
construction contracts 12,234 12,234
Other amounts payable within one year 55,070 8,753 12,779 14 1,490 8,204 -1,421 84,890
Trade payables 48,022 10 5,943 12 220 515 -405 54,317
Advances received on construction contracts 2,278 150 2,429
Amounts payable regarding remuneration
and social security
2,830 7,783 2,064 2 270 1,964 14,912
Other amounts payable 1,940 960 4,622 1,000 5,726 -1,016 13,232
Current tax payables 70 7,493 837 85 2 10 8,497
Banks - debts to credit institutions, 2,830,165 2,830,165
clients & securities
Accrued charges and deferred income 322 28,909 15,546 11 1,951 329 -1,657 45,411
IV. Liabilities held for sale 0
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 535,096 4,489,220 777,133 154,141 485,691 160,614 -85,232 6,516,663

Segment information - consolidated cash fl ow statement 30-06-2012

(€ 1,000) Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment
5 & 6
Total
30-06-2012
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Private
Banking
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Energy &
Resources
AvH, subhold.
& Development
Capital
Eliminations
between
segments
I. Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 33,093 157,044 20,770 302 73,686 284,896
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 3,458 14,228 13,449 63 4,490 -125 35,563
Dividends from participations accounted for using the equity 183 1,485 24,452 26,120
method
Other non-operating income (expenses) 0
Income taxes -1,100 -7,289 -481 -5 -8,876
Non-cash adjustments
Depreciation 1,790 1,588 806 353 4,538
Impairment losses 43 1,651 99 164 1,957
Share based payment 95 -1,345 186 379 -685
(Decrease) increase of provisions -48 176 -1,438 -1,309
(Decrease) increase of deferred taxes 323 2,877 48 3,248
Other non-cash expenses (income) 6 -307 -197 -9 -508
Cash fl ow 4,799 11,354 14,087 1,548 28,384 -125 60,048
Decrease (increase) of working capital -3,827 -136,636 -3,022 -1,659 -21,088 7,750 -158,483
Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts -35 1,132 1,097
Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable -22,659 -25,962 -6,648 -1,860 -16,282 7,750 -65,661
Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions
and clients (banks)
-121,453 -121,453
Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than fi nancial debts) 18,469 -6,394 2,795 25 -4,746 10,148
Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions,
clients & securities (banks)
10,674 10,674
Decrease (increase) other 398 6,499 -302 177 -61 6,711
Cash fl ow from operating activities 972 -125,282 11,065 -111 7,296 7,625 -98,434
Investments -9,126 -325,571 -15,945 -225 -26,417 -377,283
Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets -3,707 -3,504 -6,702 -53 -13,966
Acquisition of investment property -5,339 -1,040 -6,379
Acquisition of fi nancial fi xed assets -74 -8,201 -225 -26,107 -34,607
New amounts receivable -6 -2 -257 -264
Acquisition of investments -322,067 -322,067
Divestments 732 347,095 461 0 10,576 358,864
Disposal of intangible and tangible assets 47 251 14 312
Disposal of investment property 0
Disposal of fi nancial fi xed assets 1 399 10,576 10,976
Reimbursements of amounts receivable 685 686
Disposal of investments 346,843 48 346,891
Cash fl ow from investing activities -8,393 21,524 -15,484 -225 -15,841 -18,419
Financial operations
Interest received 174 10,622 890 1 480 -248 11,920
Interest paid -404 -1,850 -3,948 -177 -427 373 -6,433
Other fi nancial income (costs) 149 -2,062 -630 -2,543
Decrease (increase) of treasury shares 329 329
(Decrease) increase of fi nancial debts -2,376 -4,457 18,528 9,521 -7,750 13,466
Distribution of profi ts -54,349 -54,349
Dividends paid to minority interests -3,019 -11,781 829 -13,970
Cash fl ow from fi nancial activities -5,476 4,315 1,628 -175 -44,247 -7,625 -51,581
II. Net variation in cash and cash equivalents -12,898 -99,443 -2,791 -511 -52,792 -168,434
Transfer between segments 9,408 300 -9,709 0
Change in consolidation scope or method 122 122
Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -146 -1 -147
III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance 20,195 57,601 27,363 91 11,186 116,436

Segment information - consolidated cash fl ow statement 30-06-2011

(€ 1,000) Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment
5 & 6
Total
30-06-2011
Marine
Engineering &
Infrastructure
Private
Banking
Real Estate,
Leisure &
Senior Care
Energy &
Resources
AvH, subhold.
& Development
Capital
Eliminations
between
segments
I. Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 25,252 36,583 29,034 389 77,305 168,562
Profi t (loss) from operating activities 2,491 10,628 16,172 113 2,596 -559 31,441
Dividends from participations accounted for using the equity 183 15,995 20,809 36,987
method
Other non-operating income (expenses) 0
Income taxes -632 -4,700 -72 -22 -5,426
Non-cash adjustments
Depreciation 1,755 1,511 796 348 4,410
Impairment losses 4,583 -51 205 4,737
Share based payment 41 1,327 369 1,737
(Decrease) increase of provisions 40 -1,150 -1,110
(Decrease) increase of deferred taxes 363 -794 -215 -645
Other non-cash expenses (income) 12 -365 144 -110 -319
Cash fl ow 4,212 28,226 15,625 91 24,217 -559 71,812
Decrease (increase) of working capital -4,237 114,372 1,552 -758 10,119 15,300 136,349
Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts 2,186 -4,204 -2,018
Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable -38,670 -10,451 3,748 -783 1,652 15,300 -29,204
Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions
and clients (banks)
-250,279 -250,279
Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than fi nancial debts) 33,187 37,610 1,026 15 7,881 79,719
Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions,
clients & securities (banks)
331,293 331,293
Decrease (increase) other -940 6,199 982 10 586 6,838
Cash fl ow from operating activities -24 142,598 17,177 -667 34,337 14,741 208,161
Investments -2,910 -271,821 -23,665 -17,222 -14,211 -329,828
Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets -1,222 -2,222 -3,120 -116 -6,679
Acquisition of investment property -1,577 -12,106 -13,682
Acquisition of fi nancial fi xed assets -111 -44,145 -4,192 -17,222 -9,078 -74,747
New amounts receivable -6 -813 -819
Acquisition of investments -225,454 -4,242 -4,204 -233,900
Divestments 179 204,778 641 0 21,892 227,490
Disposal of intangible and tangible assets 40 112 28 180
Disposal of investment property 0
Disposal of fi nancial fi xed assets 72 8,972 9,044
Reimbursements of amounts receivable 139 456 4,100 4,695
Disposal of investments 204,778 8,792 213,570
Cash fl ow from investing activities -2,731 -67,043 -23,024 -17,222 7,681 -102,339
Financial operations
Interest received 167 8,722 788 462 -374 9,765
Interest paid -343 -2,045 -4,503 -356 933 -6,313
Other fi nancial income (costs) -108 -2,520 -585 -3,212
Decrease (increase) of treasury shares -278 -278
(Decrease) increase of fi nancial debts 501 -14,663 14,481 8,721 -15,300 -6,260
Distribution of profi ts -51,330 -51,330
Dividends paid to minority interests -1,350 -11,572 -424 -13,346
Cash fl ow from fi nancial activities -1,133 -7,986 -3,326 0 -43,789 -14,741 -70,974
II. Net variation in cash and cash equivalents -3,888 67,568 -9,173 -17,888 -1,771 34,848
Transfer between segments 2,065 17,720 -19,785 0
Change in consolidation scope or method 61 285 346
Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 111 -58 53
III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance 21,425 104,151 22,322 163 55,748 203,810

7. Notes to the financial statements

7.1. Basis for the presentation of the financial statements

The consolidated financial statements of Ackermans & van Haaren are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC intepretations effective on June 30, 2012 as approved by the European Commission. The valuation rules have not changed compared to the end of 2011.

7.2. Other changes in consolidation scope

In the course of the first half of 2012, AvH increased its stakes in Groupe Financière Duval (from 39.18% to 41.14%) and in Sagar Cements (from 15.12% to 15.65%), without, however, changing the consolidation method for these entities.

Gulf Lime (AvH 35%) disappeared from the consolidation scope after this participation was disposed of.

In the "Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care" segment, Anima Care invested in the purchase of 'Résidence Parc des Princes' in Oudergem and 'Azur Soins & Santé' in Braine l'Alleud.

(€ 1,000) 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Participations accounted for using the equity method
Marine Engineering & Infrastructure 366,288 343,207
Private Banking 407,798 369,049
Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care 83,921 91,896
Energy & Resources 159,063 134,778
Development Capital 36,432 33,221
AvH & subholdings 2,510 2,626
Total 1,056,011 974,778

Participations accounted for using the equity method

7.3. Seasonality or cyclicality of operations

AvH is active in several segments, each (more or less) cyclically sensitive : dredging & infrastructure, oil & energy markets (DEME, Rent-A-Port), construction (Van Laere), evolution on the stock exchange and interest rates (Delen – Private Bank, JM Finn & Co and Bank J.Van Breda & C°), real estate and interest rates evolution (Extensa & Leasinvest Real Estate), seasonal patterns (Groupe Financière Duval) and evolution of commodity prices (Sipef, Sagar Cements). The income statement of the "Development Capital" segment contains, besides the contribution of the participations (active in widely different businesses exposed to different economic cyclicalities), capital gains(losses) on portfolio and dividends received from entities held in portfolio.

7.4. Earnings per share

I. Continued and discontinued operations 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Net consolidated profi t, share of the group (€ 1,000) 67,762 93,398
Weighted average number of shares (1) 33,133,654 33,116,004
Basic earnings per share (€) 2.05 2.82
Net consolidated profi t, share of the group (€ 1,000) 67,762 93,398
Weighted average number of shares (1) 33,133,654 33,116,004
Impact stock options 51,715 98,080
Adjusted weighted average number of shares 33,185,369 33,214,084
Diluted earnings per share (€) 2.04 2.81
II. Continued activities 30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Net consolidated profi t from continued activities, share of the group (€ 1,000) 67,762 93,398
Weighted average number of shares (1) 33,133,654 33,116,004
Basic earnings per share (€) 2.05 2.82
Net consolidated profi t from continued activities, share of the group (€ 1,000) 67,762 93,398
Weighted average number of shares (1) 33,133,654 33,116,004
Impact stock options 51,715 98,080
Adjusted weighted average number of shares 33,185,369 33,214,084

(1) Based on number of shares issued, adjusted for treasury shares in portfolio.

7.5. Number of treasury shares

30-06-2012 30-06-2011
Opening balance 369,000 393,000
Acquisition of treasury shares 0 19,000
Disposal of treasury shares -11,500 -31,000
Ending balance 357,500 380,900

During the first half of 2012, 11,500 treasury shares were sold following the exercise of an equal number of stock options. Ackermans & van Haaren (and subholdings) owned 357,500 treasury shares on 30 June 2012, which is more or less identical to the number of outstanding stock options.

7.6. Impairments

In the accounts as at 30 June 2012, Ackermans & van Haaren found no indications that would necessitate impairments on its assets.

7.7. Contingent liabilities or contingent assets

The contingent liabilities or assets have not changed significantly compared to the situation at the end of 2011, as described in the annual report.

8. Main risks and uncertainties

For a description of the main risks and uncertainties, please refer to our annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2011. The composition of Ackermans & van Haaren's portfolio remained largely unchanged during the first half of the year; the risks and the spread of the risks did not change significantly in relation to the previous year.

The investments that were made during the first half of 2012 were in companies that were already held in the portfolio of AvH (Hertel, Anima Care, Groupe Financière Duval,...). Even though this increases the relative importance of these companies within the overall portfolio, the spread of the risks over the various segments has not been fundamentally affected.

The presentation of the consolidated balance sheet per segment on page 24 shows how AvH's equity is spread over the various segments.

In today's challenging market environment, Ackermans & van Haaren is focusing more than ever on its role as proactive shareholder in the companies in which it has a stake.

The net cash position of AvH & subholdings as at 30 June 2012 was again positive. In addition, AvH & subholdings has substantial, confirmed credit lines with various banks, which limits the risks even more.

As part of the reporting on the full financial year 2012, AvH will carry out the recurring annual test on the book value of its assets, and particularly of the goodwill, as will all the companies that are included in its portfolio. This calculation will take into account the market conditions and the outlook at that particular time.

9. Overview of the major related party transactions

No transactions with related parties took place during the first half of 2012 that have any material impact on Ackermans & van Haaren's results.

Furthermore, during the first six months there were no changes in the transactions with affiliated parties as described in the annual report for the 2011 financial year which could have material consequences for Ackermans & van Haaren's financial position or results.

10, Events after balance sheet date

After 30 June 2012, Sofinim (AvH 74%) has reached an agreement in principle with the management of AR Metallizing NV ("ARM") and an international private equity firm regarding the sale of all the shares in ARM.

The closing of the transaction is subject to a limited number of suspensive conditions. At that moment, more details on the financials of the transaction will be disclosed.

Auditor's report

Report of the statutory auditor to the shareholders of Ackermans & van Haaren on the review of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and for the six months then ended.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated balance sheet of Ackermans & van Haaren NV (the "Company") as at 30 June 2012 and the related interim condensed consolidated statement of income, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the six month period then ended, and explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34") as adopted for use in the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of 30 June 2012 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted for use in the European Union.

Antwerp, 22 August 2012

Ernst & Young Reviseurs d'Entreprises SCCRL/Bedrijfsrevisoren BCVBA

Statutory auditor

represented by

Christel Weymeersch Marnix Van Dooren Partner Partner

Declaration

  • (i) the condensed financial statements, drafted in accordance with the applicable standards for annual accounts, present a true and fair view of the assets, financial situation and the results of Ackermans & van Haaren and the companies included in the consolidation;
  • To our knowledge: 34 (ii) the intermediate annual report provides a true and fair view of the main events and major transactions with related parties that took place in the first six months of the financial year and their effect on the condensed financial statements, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining months of the financial year.

24 August 2012 On behalf of the company

Luc Bertrand Chairman of the Executive Committee

Piet Bevernage Member of the Executive Committee Jan Suykens Member of the Executive Committee

Piet Dejonghe Member of the Executive Committee Tom Bamelis Member of the Executive Committee

Koen Janssen Member of the Executive Committee