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DEXUS Property Group ARSN 089 324 541
Financial reporting for the half year ended 31 December 2015
| DEXUS Diversified Trust1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | % | |||
| \$m | \$m | Change | |||
| Revenue from ordinary activities | 523.7 | 419.6 | 24.8% | ||
| Net profit attributable to security holders after tax | 797.5 | 257.8 | 209.3% | ||
| Funds from operations (FFO)2 | 323.9 | 258.4 | 25.3% | ||
| Underlying FFO3 | 260.6 | 240.3 | 8.4% | ||
| Distribution to security holders4 | 223.1 | 178.2 | 25.2% | ||
| CPS | CPS | ||||
| FFO per security2 | 33.42 | 28.54 | 17.1% | ||
| Distributions per security for the period | 23.05 | 19.68 | 17.1% | ||
| Payout ratio (distributions as a % of FFO) | 69.0% | 69.0% | - | ||
| Basic and diluted earnings per security | 82.27 | 28.47 | 189.0% | ||
| Franked distribution amount per security | - | - | - | ||
| \$m | \$m | ||||
| Total assets | 11,124.0 | 9,985.6 | 11.4% | ||
| Total borrowings | 3,272.8 | 2,959.1 | 10.6% | ||
| Security holders equity | 7,324.6 | 6,148.9 | 19.1% | ||
| Market capitalisation | 7,259.6 | 6,311.6 | 15.0% | ||
| \$ per security | \$ per security | ||||
| Net tangible assets | 7.25 | 6.47 | 12.1% | ||
| Securities price | 7.50 | 6.97 | 7.6% | ||
| Securities on issue | 967,947,692 | 905,531,797 | |||
| Record date | 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |||
| Payment date | 29 Feb 2016 | 27 Feb 2015 |

Results commentary
Refer to 2016 Half year results ASX release for a commentary on the results of DEXUS Property Group.
Details of joint ventures and associates
| Ownership Interest | Share of net profit after tax | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | 6 months ended 31 Dec 2015 |
6 months ended 31 Dec 2014 |
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| Name of entity | % | % | \$m | \$m |
| Bent Street Trust | 33.3 | 33.3 | 34.6 | 21.0 |
| DEXUS Creek Street Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 9.1 | (1.5) |
| DEXUS Martin Place Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 23.8 | 5.6 |
| Grosvenor Place Holding Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 41.8 | 7.0 |
| Site 6 Homebush Bay Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | (3.1) | 1.1 |
| Site 7 Homebush Bay Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | (2.8) | 0.9 |
| DEXUS 480 Q Holding Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 22.2 | 4.0 |
| DEXUS Kings Square Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 5.1 | 1.0 |
| DEXUS Office Trust Australia | 50.0 | 50.0 | 202.4 | 106.5 |
| DEXUS Industrial Trust Australia | 50.0 | 50.0 | (1.6) | (0.1) |
| DEXUS Eagle Street Pier Trust | 50.0 | - | 6.4 | - |
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
As announced on 13 December 2010, the DRP has been suspended until further notice. As a consequence, the DRP will not operate for this distribution payment.
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- For the purposes of statutory reporting, the stapled entity, known as DXS, must be accounted for as a consolidated group. Accordingly, one of the stapled entities must be the "deemed acquirer" of all other entities in the group. DEXUS Diversified Trust has been chosen as the deemed acquirer of the balance of the DXS stapled entities, comprising DEXUS Industrial Trust, DEXUS Office Trust and DEXUS Operations Trust.
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- The Directors consider the Property Council of Australia definition of FFO to be a measure that reflects the underlying performance of the Group. FFO comprises net profit/loss after tax attributable to stapled security holders calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and adjusted for: property revaluations, impairments, derivative and FX mark to market impacts, fair value movements of interest bearing liabilities, amortisation of tenant incentives, gain/loss on sale of certain assets, straight line rent adjustments, deferred tax expense/benefit, transaction costs, rental guarantees and coupon income.
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- Underlying FFO excludes trading profits (net of tax).
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- The distribution for the period 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015 is the aggregate of the distributions from DEXUS Diversified Trust, DEXUS Industrial Trust and DEXUS Office Trust (DEXUS Operations Trust did not pay a distribution during the period). The Annual Tax Statement, issued as at 30 June 2016, will provide details of the components of DXS's distributions.

DEXUS Property Group
(ARSN 089 324 541)
Interim Report 31 December 2015

Contents Page
| Directors' Report 1 |
|---|
| Auditor's Independence Declaration 10 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 11 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 12 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 13 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 14 |
| About this Report 15 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements 17 |
| Directors' Declaration 30 |
| Independent Auditor's Review Report 31 |
DEXUS Property Group (DXS) (ASX Code: DXS) consists of DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF) (ARSN 089 324 541), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO), collectively known as DXS or the Group.
The registered office of the Group is Level 25, Australia Square, 264-278 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
Under Australian Accounting Standards, DDF has been deemed the parent entity for accounting purposes. Therefore the DDF consolidated Financial Statements include all entities forming part of DXS.
All ASX and media releases, Financial Statements and other information are available on our website: www.dexus.com
The Directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as the Responsible Entity of DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF or the Trust) present their Directors' Report together with the consolidated Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015. The consolidated Financial Statements represents DDF and its consolidated entities, DEXUS Property Group (DXS or the Group).
The Trust together with DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO) form the DEXUS Property Group stapled security.
1 Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the half year and to the date of this Directors' Report, unless otherwise stated:
| Directors | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher T Beare | 4 August 2004 | 28 October 2015 |
| Elizabeth A Alexander, AM | 1 January 2005 | |
| Penny Bingham-Hall | 10 June 2014 | |
| John C Conde, AO | 29 April 2009 | |
| Tonianne Dwyer | 24 August 2011 | |
| Craig D Mitchell | 12 February 2013 | |
| W Richard Sheppard | 1 January 2012 | |
| Darren J Steinberg | 1 March 2012 | |
| Peter B St George | 29 April 2009 |
2 Review of results and operations
The Group's financial performance for the six months ended 31 December 2015 is summarised in the following section. In order to fully understand the results, the full Financial Statements included in this Interim Report should be referred to.
DEXUS has adopted FFO as its underlying earnings measure which has been defined in accordance with the guidelines established by the Property Council of Australia for its reporting with effect from 1 July 2014.
In accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, net profit includes a number of non-cash adjustments including fair value movements in asset and liability values. FFO is a financial measure of real estate operating performance and is determined by adjusting net profit after finance costs and taxes for certain items which are non-cash, unrealised or capital in nature.
The Directors consider FFO to be a measure that reflects the underlying performance of the Group.
The following table reconciles between profit attributable to stapled security holders, FFO and distributions paid to stapled security holders.
| 31 December 2015 |
31 December 2014 |
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|---|---|---|
| (\$m) | (\$m) | |
| Net profit for the period attributable to stapled security holders | 797.5 | 257.8 |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties1 | (533.7) | (109.3) |
| Net fair value loss of derivatives and interest bearing liabilities | 9.7 | 51.8 |
| Net (gain)/loss on sale of investment properties | (15.0) | 1.3 |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer on disposal of foreign operations |
- | 2.1 |
| Incentive amortisation and rent straight-line2 | 46.2 | 38.9 |
| Coupon income | 10.1 | 6.8 |
| Deferred tax and other | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Funds from Operations (FFO) | 323.9 | 258.4 |
| Retained earnings3 | 100.8 | 80.2 |
| Distributions | 223.1 | 178.2 |
| FFO per security (cents) | 33.4 | 28.5 |
| Distribution per security (cents) | 23.05 | 19.68 |
| Net tangible asset backing per security (\$) | 7.25 | 6.68 |
OPERATING RESULT
GROUP
DEXUS's net profit after tax was \$797.5 million or 82.3 cents per security, an increase of \$539.7 million from the previous corresponding period (HY15: \$257.8 million). The key drivers of this movement included:
- Funds from Operations, or FFO, increased by \$65.5 million resulting in FFO per security of 33.4 cents, an increase of 17.1%.
- Net revaluation gains of investment properties of \$533.7 million, representing a 5.4% uplift across the portfolio, were \$424.4 million higher than the HY15 gains. This was driven primarily by value uplifts across the office portfolio.
Revaluation gains achieved across DEXUS's office portfolio primarily drove the 57 cent increase in NTA per security to \$7.25, reflecting the contribution of recent leasing success, combined with recent comparable market transactions for quality Australian office property with strong tenant covenants.
1 Including DEXUS's share of equity accounted investments.
2 Including cash, rent free and fit out incentives amortisation.
3 Based on DEXUS's distribution policy to payout in line with free cash flow. The payout ratio equated to 69% of FFO in both HY16 and HY15.
The following table provides a summary of the key components of FFO and AFFO based on the information provided in the Group Performance and Property Portfolio assets sections included in this interim report.
| 31 December 2015 |
31 December 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Office Property FFO | 272.3 | 262.8 |
| Industrial Property FFO | 52.5 | 52.0 |
| Total Property FFO | 324.8 | 314.8 |
| Management operations4 | 18.9 | 19.4 |
| Group corporate | (16.0) | (14.8) |
| Net finance costs | (66.9) | (78.6) |
| Other | (0.2) | (0.5) |
| Underlying FFO | 260.6 | 240.3 |
| Trading profits (net of tax) | 63.3 | 18.1 |
| Total FFO | 323.9 | 258.4 |
| Maintenance capex, lease incentives and leasing costs paid | (93.2) | (69.7) |
| Total AFFO5 | 230.7 | 188.7 |
Operationally, FFO increased 25.3% to \$323.9 million (HY15: \$258.4 million)
The key drivers of the \$65.5 million increase included:
- The realisation of \$63.3 million of Trading profits (net of tax) representing an increase of \$45.2 million on the previous corresponding period
- Finance costs net of interest revenue reduced by \$11.7 million, due to the equity raising and hedge restructure undertaken during 2015, assisted by the reduction in floating rates
On a per security basis, FFO increased 17.1% to 33.4 cents. The underlying business excluding trading profits delivered FFO per security of 26.9 cents, up 1.3% on the previous corresponding period and on track to achieve 3.0% - 3.5% growth for the full year.
NTA per security increased 57 cents to \$7.25, primarily as a result of investment property revaluation gains.
Distributions
Distributions per security were 23.05 cents for the six months ended 31 December 2015, up 17.1% on the previous corresponding period (HY15: 19.68 cents), with the payout ratio remaining consistent with free cash flow, in accordance with DEXUS's distribution policy. The distribution will be paid to DEXUS Security holders on Monday, 29 February 2016.
4 'Management Operations' income includes development management fees.
5 AFFO is calculated in line with the Property Council of Australia definition and comprises PCA FFO adjusted for: maintenance capex, incentives (including rent free incentives) given to tenants during the period and other items which have not been adjusted in determining FFO.
Management expense ratio
| 31 December 2015 | 31 December 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Group corporate costs | (16.0) | (14.8) |
| Asset management costs | (4.7) | (4.6) |
| Total corporate and asset management costs | (20.7) | (19.4) |
| Closing funds under management (balance sheet only) | 10,467 | 9,102 |
| Group management expense ratio (MER) | 40bp | 43bp |
While Group corporate costs increased slightly as a result of business growth, DEXUS has been able to reduce the overall Management expense ratio6 (MER) from 43 basis points in HY15 to 40 basis points in HY16.
IOF merger with DEXUS
DEXUS submitted a proposal (Proposal) to acquire all of the units in Investa Office Fund (IOF) as a consequence of an unsolicited approach to DEXUS from the advisers to the Independent Board Committee (IBC) of Investa Listed Funds Management Limited (ILFML).
On 18 December 2015, following the completion of due diligence under the process agreement, DEXUS Funds Management Limited and ILFML entered into a binding Implementation Agreement ("MIA") under which DEXUS will seek to acquire all of the units in IOF. The MIA includes provisions such as exclusivity arrangements and provisions for payment of a break fee of \$23.52 million by IOF to DEXUS in certain circumstances.
The Proposal is strongly aligned with DEXUS's strategy, and offers a number of opportunities to unlock value.
Implementation of the Proposal will be via an IOF informal trust scheme and requires, among other things, the approval of IOF Unitholders at a meeting expected to be held on 8 April 2016.
The IBC of ILFML has resolved that they intend to unanimously recommend that IOF Unitholders vote in favour of the Proposal, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an Independent Expert concluding that the Proposal is in the best interests of IOF Unitholders.
Following implementation, the Proposal offers the following benefits to new and existing DEXUS Security holders:
- Portfolio benefits the DEXUS and IOF portfolios are highly complementary, retaining a focus on Sydney and Melbourne CBDs. The combination also enhances asset and tenant diversification
- Synergy benefits improved flexibility and capacity to unlock development and repositioning potential, increased scope to action portfolio leasing strategies for customers, and improved margins (Management Expense Ratio to reduce from 40 basis points at 31 December 2015 to sub-35 basis points)7
- Efficient transaction reduces value leakage financially attractive merger that is accretive to Underlying FFO per security
- Capital markets benefits increased global relevance for debt and equity investors seeking exposure to Australian office property
In January 2016, DEXUS received confirmation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that it does not intend to conduct a public review of the Proposal.
No agreement with Morgan Stanley has been reached to facilitate the transition of the management of IOF and provide other services. DEXUS continues to work constructively with IOF management and the IBC to ensure a seamless transition of the IOF portfolio.
6 Gross Management Expense Ratio is calculated as annual costs arising from managing DEXUS assets and corporate activity divided by balance sheet funds under management at the end of the period.
7 Assumes the Proposal is implemented and DEXUS acquires 100% of the IOF Units.
Property Transactions
Consistent with DEXUS's strategy of recycling capital from non-core properties and capitalising on strong investor demand, 36 George Street, Burwood8 was sold for \$95 million, reflecting a 44% premium to book value and 32% IRR on investment.
During the period, the NSW State Government advised DEXUS of its intention to compulsorily acquire 39 Martin Place, Sydney9 for the new Sydney Metro rail project. DEXUS is working through negotiations to ensure the best possible outcome for its Security holders, investors and customers, and will provide an update when further information is available.
Post 31 December 2015, DEXUS and DWPF entered into an agreement to each acquire a 50% interest in 90 and 100 Mount Street, North Sydney. DEXUS and DWPF plan to develop a 41,163 square metre premium office tower on the site and the project will be completed at a time when tight supply fundamentals are expected in Sydney.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
DEXUS remains focused on maximising the performance of its property portfolio through leasing and asset management activities, with the property portfolio contributing to 80% of FFO in HY16.
Valuations and portfolio total returns
Recent leasing success, combined with recent comparable market transactions for quality Australian office property with strong tenant covenants, contributed to a \$528.0 million or 6.4% increase in valuations on prior book values across the office portfolio. The weighted average capitalisation rate for the DEXUS office portfolio tightened 41 basis points from 6.71% at 30 June 2015 to 6.30% at 31 December 2015.
Continued strong investment demand for well-located prime quality industrial facilities contributed to a 21 basis point tightening of capitalisation rates across the DEXUS industrial portfolio from 7.77% at 30 June 2015 to 7.56% at 31 December 2015, resulting in a marginal uplift in valuations of \$5.7 million or 0.3% increase on prior book values.
As a result of the strong office valuation uplifts and trading profits realised at industrial properties in Rosebery and Mascot, DEXUS achieved strong one-year total returns across its Office and Industrial portfolios delivering a 14.8% and 16.7% return respectively.
| Office portfolio | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio value: | \$8.8 billion | ||
| Total area: | 1,564,717 square metres | ||
| Area leased during the period: | 97,935 square metres10 | ||
| Key metrics | 31 December 2015 | 30 June 2015 | |
| Occupancy by income | 94.1% | 95.3% | |
| Occupancy by area | 94.3% | 95.5% | |
| WALE by income | 4.4 years | 4.3 years | |
| Average incentive | 17.2% | 15.0% | |
| Average rental increase/(decrease) or re-leasing spread11 | 1.3% | 0.1% | |
| Retention rate | 56% | 61% | |
| Total return – 1 year | 14.8% | 9.6% | |
8 Owned by the DEXUS Office Partnership, in which DEXUS has a 50% interest.
9 Owned 50/50 by DEXUS and DWPF
10 Including Heads of Agreement.
11 Average change in face rents for leasing undertaken during the period.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO - Office portfolio (continued)
Solid tenant demand across east coast CBD office markets, particularly Sydney, flowed through to an increased number of leasing deals across the office portfolio. Despite occupancy reducing as a result of expected movements, DEXUS continues to target occupancy of 95% at 30 June 2016. An increase in withdrawals due to the new Sydney Metro rail project is expected to further drive demand for office space in the Sydney portfolio over the coming 12 months.
Effective deals represented a lower percentage of total leasing in HY16 compared to FY15, which meant that overall office portfolio incentives rose marginally.
During the period, DEXUS leased 97,935 square metres10 of office space across 198 transactions on average lease terms of 5.4 years. Notable leasing volumes were achieved at 309-321 Kent Street and Grosvenor Place in Sydney, as well as Waterfront Place Complex and 10 Eagle Street in Brisbane. Office portfolio occupancy (by income) reduced to 94.1% from 95.3% at 30 June 2015 and portfolio WALE was 4.4 years. Despite tenant retention of 56%, DEXUS successfully re-leased 61% of the area vacated during the period, with average downtime of only three months.
Office property FFO increased by \$9.5 million, or 3.6% to \$272.3 million underpinned by the acquisition of Waterfront Place Complex, Brisbane, with office like-for-like income reducing marginally (down 0.3%), in line with expectations.
Industrial portfolio
| Portfolio value: | \$1.7 billion |
|---|---|
| Total area: | 1,240,245 square metres |
| Area leased during the year: | 144,661 square metres10 |
| Key metrics | 31 December 2015 | 30 June 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy by income | 93.4% | 92.4% |
| Occupancy by area | 92.2% | 91.7% |
| WALE by income | 4.6 years | 4.0 years |
| Average incentive | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| Average rental increase/(decrease) or re-leasing spread11 | (3.0)% | (4.6)% |
| Retention rate | 32% | 53% |
| Total return – 1 year | 16.7% | 11.3% |
DEXUS achieved significant leasing volumes across its industrial portfolio, increasing portfolio occupancy over the period despite industrial retention being impacted by the departure of tenants from some large scale facilities. DEXUS continues to see an uptick in tenant enquiry and demand for industrial property in South Sydney, benefitting from supply withdrawals for alternative use.
During the period, DEXUS leased 144,661 square metres10 of industrial space across 47 transactions of which 28 were new leases. This represents a significant increase on the 97,968 square metres leased in the previous corresponding period, and includes notable deals at 2-4 Military Road in Matraville, 15-23 Whicker Road in Gillman, 79-99 St Hilliers Road in Auburn and 2 Alspec Place in Eastern Creek.
Portfolio WALE improved to 4.6 years. New rents reduced 3.0% on average compared with prior rents, as DEXUS continues to work through over-renting in the industrial portfolio, with the portfolio now 5.3% over-rented. Average incentives decreased slightly to 10.1% (FY15: 10.8%).
Industrial property FFO increased by \$0.5 million, or 1.0% to \$52.5 million. Like-for-like income reduced 6.8%, driven by vacancies at Knoxfield and Matraville, partially offset by fixed rental increases across the remainder of the portfolio and the acquisition of Lakes Business Park, Botany.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO (continued)
Development
DEXUS continued to enhance future investor returns through the \$3.2 billion Group development pipeline, of which \$1.1 billion sits within the DEXUS portfolio and \$2.1 billion within third party funds.
The final stage of development at 5 Martin Place, Sydney12, was completed, with total space now 94.7% committed (of which office space by income is 96% committed). The development is on track to achieve a forecast unlevered project IRR of 39%.
The remaining tower at Kings Square, Perth was completed, and the rental guarantee secured at time of acquisition ensures full income on the properties for a further five years from practical completion.
The Premium grade 480 Queen Street, Brisbane development is on track for completion in February 2016, with the office space now 100% committed.
The development of two industrial facilities at Quarry at Greystanes completed, including a 120 seat café which will service the entire estate. Construction on a 20,489 square metre warehouse pre-leased to Reece Plumbing is underway and the estate is now 100% leased.
The first developments at the adjoining Quarrywest site have commenced construction, comprising a 12,520 square metre warehouse facility pre-leased to Toshiba and three speculative facilities across 23,855 square metres.
Along with a 25,650 square metre warehouse facility for Kathmandu in Laverton North and a 22,950 square metre facility at Larapinta these facilities are due for completion by 30 June 2016.
FUNDS MANAGEMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES
DEXUS's third party funds under management increased 11% to \$10.6 billion through revaluations, developments and a number of transactions completed in the period. DEXUS also continued to drive performance for its clients with DWPF and DEXUS Office Partnership delivering outperformance against their benchmarks.
DWPF achieved a one-year total return of 14.8%, outperforming its benchmark over one, three and five years. The DEXUS Office Partnership portfolio has achieved an annualised 16.0% unlevered total return since inception in April 2014.
The \$2.1 billion third party development pipeline provides an opportunity to improve the quality of clients' property portfolios and enhance future returns.
TRADING
Trading is a capability that involves the identification of opportunities, repositioning to enhance value, and realising value through divestment.
Trading properties are either acquired with the direct purpose of repositioning or development, or they are identified in DEXUS's existing portfolio as having value-add potential and subsequently transferred into the trading trust to be repositioned, and then sold.
Since 2010, DEXUS has been undertaking trading activities and recognising trading profits in its FFO. Over the past three years DEXUS has established a robust trading portfolio that DEXUS believes will drive consistent delivery of profits from this area of the business.
Trading profits of \$63.3 million13 were realised in the period in line with FY16 guidance, through the settlement of trading properties at Rosebery and Mascot.
With FY16 trading profits delivered, DEXUS is focused on securing FY17 trading profits and progressing other trading opportunities.
During the period DEXUS announced the sale of 57-65 Templar Road in Erskine Park for gross sale proceeds of \$50 million. Settlement is expected to occur in July 2016 and contribute approximately \$12 million pre-tax to FY17 trading profits.
12 5 Martin Place, Sydney is co-owned by Cbus Property (50%) and DEXUS Office Partnership (50%), in which DEXUS has a 50% interest.
13 Trading profits generated less associated FFO tax expense.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO – TRADING (continued)
Recent progress on DEXUS's trading pipeline includes:
- Securing Heads of Agreement with Government Property NSW for a development spanning approximately 25,000 square metres at 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta, with an expected lease term of 12 years
- Securing Heads of Agreement for a long term lease with a major tenant for a facility to be constructed at 12 Frederick Street, St Leonards
- Securing Heads of Agreement for a lease with Bunnings for the development of a new 19,300 square metre retail facility at 79-99 St Hilliers Road, Auburn
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
| | Cost of debt | 4.9% |
|---|---|---|
| | Duration of debt | 5.2 years |
| | Gearing (look through)14 | 29.5% |
| | S&P/Moody's credit rating: | A-/A3 |
DEXUS continued to maintain a strong balance sheet. The movement in gearing14 over the period was a result of the receipt of proceeds from trading property settlements and DEXUS's 50% interest in 36 George Street, Burwood as well as the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Waterfront Place Complex in Brisbane.
DEXUS has minimal short term refinancing requirements and remains within all of its debt covenant limits and target ranges.
On market securities buy-back
During the period, DEXUS bought back 2.9 million DEXUS securities as part of its on-market securities buyback at pricing ranging from \$7.05 - \$7.20. The buyback was suspended as a result of entry into the process agreement for the IOF Proposal announced on 7 December 2015.
OUTLOOK
FY16 GUIDANCE
Barring unforeseen changes to operating conditions, DEXUS's guidance15 for the 12 months ending 30 June 2016 is for 5.5-6.0% growth in FFO per security.
Distributions will be paid in line with free cash flow which is expected to deliver growth in distribution per security of 5.5-6.0% for the 12 months ending 30 June 2016.
3 Auditor's Independence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor's Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 10 and forms part of this Directors' Report.
4 Rounding of amounts and currency
The Group is a registered scheme of the kind referred to in Class Order 98/100, issued by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, relating to the rounding off of amounts in this Directors' Report and the Financial Statements. Amounts in this Directors' Report and the Financial Statements have been rounded off in accordance with that Class Order to the nearest tenth of a million dollars, unless otherwise indicated. All figures in this Directors' Report and the Financial Statements, except where otherwise stated, are expressed in Australian dollars.
14 Gearing is adjusted for cash and for debt in equity accounted investments and excludes the proposed IOF merger, which would increase gearing by a further 4ppt.
15 Barring unforeseen circumstances guidance is supported by the following assumptions: circa 1% like-for-like income growth across the DEXUS office portfolio and circa 7% decline in like-for-like income across the DEXUS industrial portfolio, weighted average cost of debt of 4.9%, trading profits of \$63m net of tax, Management
Operations FFO of circa \$45m (including third party development management fees), and excluding the impact of the IOF Proposal and any further transactions.

Auditor's Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the review of DEXUS Diversified Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
- a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
- b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of DEXUS Diversified Trust and the entities it controlled during the period.
E A Barron Sydney Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
16 February 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Darling Park Tower 2, 201 Sussex Street, GPO BOX 2650, SYDNEY NSW 1171 T: +61 2 8266 0000, F: +61 2 8266 9999, www.pwc.com.au
DEXUS Diversified Trust
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$m | \$m | |
| Revenue from ordinary activities | |||
| Property revenue | 269.7 | 271.8 | |
| Proceeds from sale of inventory | 204.7 | 104.4 | |
| Interest revenue | 0.3 | 0.1 | |
| Management fee revenue | 49.0 | 43.3 | |
| Total revenue from ordinary activities | 523.7 | 419.6 | |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties | 278.6 | 31.6 | |
| Share of net profit of investments accounted for using the equity method | 337.9 | 145.5 | |
| Net gain on sale of investment properties Net fair value gain of derivatives |
1.0 | - | |
| Total income | 31.5 1,172.7 |
31.0 627.7 |
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| Expenses | |||
| Property expenses | (73.7) | (70.9) | |
| Cost of sale of inventory | (114.3) | (84.0) | |
| Finance costs | 2 | (73.3) | (126.3) |
| Net loss on sale of investment properties | - | (1.3) | |
| Net fair value loss of interest bearing liabilities | (30.9) | (31.6) | |
| Transaction costs Management operations, corporate and administration expenses |
(1.2) (46.5) |
- (41.9) |
|
| Total expenses | (339.9) | (356.0) | |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer on disposal of foreign operations | - | (2.1) | |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 832.8 | 269.6 | |
| Income tax expense | (35.3) | (11.8) | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 797.5 | 257.8 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | - | (0.3) | |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer on disposal of foreign operations | - | 2.1 | |
| Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges | (4.1) | 16.5 | |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 793.4 | 276.1 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to: | |||
| Unitholders of the parent entity | 139.3 | 80.9 | |
| Unitholders of other stapled entities (non-controlling interests) | 658.2 | 176.9 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 797.5 | 257.8 | |
| Unitholders of the parent entity | 135.2 | 97.4 | |
| Unitholders of other stapled entities (non-controlling interests) | 658.2 | 178.7 | |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 793.4 | 276.1 | |
| Cents | Cents | ||
| Earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | |||
| Basic earnings per unit Diluted earnings per unit |
14.37 14.37 |
8.93 8.93 |
|
| Earnings per stapled security on profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders | |||
| Basic earnings per security | 82.27 | 28.47 | |
| Diluted earnings per security | 82.27 | 28.47 |
DEXUS Diversified Trust Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2015
| Note | 31 Dec 2015 \$m |
30 Jun 2015 \$m |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 25.5 | 13.0 | |
| Receivables | 72.2 | 55.5 | |
| Non-current assets classified as held for sale | 7 | - | 5.5 |
| Inventories | 6 | 37.5 | 110.3 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 23.0 | 15.2 |
| Other | 27.3 | 27.3 | |
| Total current assets | 185.5 | 226.8 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | 4 | 6,775.5 | 6,207.3 |
| Plant and equipment | 14.3 | 11.3 | |
| Inventories | 6 | 225.7 | 164.5 |
| Investments accounted for using the equity method | 5 | 3,197.9 | 2,795.9 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 412.0 | 316.1 |
| Deferred tax assets | 6.2 | 10.8 | |
| Intangible assets | 11 | 303.3 | 301.4 |
| Other | 3.6 | 2.3 | |
| Total non-current assets | 10,938.5 | 9,809.6 | |
| Total assets | 11,124.0 | 10,036.4 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Payables | 117.3 | 110.7 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 27.4 | 4.2 | |
| Interest bearing liabilities | 8 | 76.1 | 150.0 |
| Provisions | 256.4 | 231.1 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Total current liabilities | 484.7 | 504.3 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Interest bearing liabilities | 8 | 3,196.7 | 2,624.0 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 92.2 | 108.1 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 20.2 | 17.2 | |
| Provisions | 2.4 | 2.1 | |
| Other | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,314.7 | 2,754.8 | |
| Total liabilities | 3,799.4 | 3,259.1 | |
| Net assets | 7,324.6 | 6,777.3 | |
| Equity | |||
| Equity attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | |||
| Contributed equity | 10 | 1,984.0 | 1,990.6 |
| Reserves | 4.5 | 8.6 | |
| Retained profits/(accumulated losses) | 257.9 | 190.3 | |
| Parent entity unitholders' interest | 2,246.4 | 2,189.5 | |
| Equity attributable to unitholders of other stapled entities | |||
| Contributed equity | 10 | 3,926.1 | 3,939.9 |
| Reserves | 40.2 | 42.8 | |
| Retained profits/(accumulated losses) | 1,111.9 | 605.1 | |
| Other stapled unitholders' interest | 5,078.2 | 4,587.8 | |
| Total equity | 7,324.6 | 6,777.3 |
| Attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | Attributable to unitholders of other stapled entities | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributed | Retained | Contributed | Retained | |||||||
| equity | Reserves | profits | Total | equity | Reserves | profits | Total | Total equity | ||
| Note | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July 2014 | 1,833.4 | (9.3) | 193.0 | 2,017.1 | 3,625.7 | 41.2 | 369.3 | 4,036.2 | 6,053.3 | |
| Net profit/(loss) for the period | - | - | 80.9 | 80.9 | - | - | 176.9 | 176.9 | 257.8 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | - | 16.5 | - | 16.5 | - | 1.8 | - | 1.8 | 18.3 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 16.5 | 80.9 | 97.4 | - | 1.8 | 176.9 | 178.7 | 276.1 | |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||
| Purchase of securities, net of transaction costs | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | (4.0) | - | (4.0) | (4.0) |
| Security-based payments expense | - | - | - | - | - | 1.7 | - | 1.7 | 1.7 | |
| Distributions paid or provided for | 3 | - | - | (66.9) | (66.9) | - | - | (111.3) | (111.3) | (178.2) |
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | - | - | (66.9) | (66.9) | - | (2.3) | (111.3) | (113.6) | (180.5) | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2014 | 1,833.4 | 7.2 | 207.0 | 2,047.6 | 3,625.7 | 40.7 | 434.9 | 4,101.3 | 6,148.9 | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July | 1,990.6 | 8.6 | 190.3 | 2,189.5 | 3,939.9 | 42.8 | 605.1 | 4,587.8 | 6,777.3 | |
| Net profit for the period | - | - | 139.3 | 139.3 | - | - | 658.2 | 658.2 | 797.5 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | - | (4.1) | - | (4.1) | - | - | - | - | (4.1) | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | (4.1) | 139.3 | 135.2 | - | - | 658.2 | 658.2 | 793.4 | |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | 10 | (6.6) | - | - | (6.6) | (13.8) | - | - | (13.8) | (20.4) |
| Purchase of securities, net of transaction costs | - | - | - | - | - | (4.6) | - | (4.6) | (4.6) | |
| Security-based payments expense | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Distributions paid or provided for | 3 | - | - | (71.7) | (71.7) | - | - | (151.4) | (151.4) | (223.1) |
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (6.6) | - | (71.7) | (78.3) | (13.8) | (2.6) | (151.4) | (167.8) | (246.1) | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2015 | 1,984.0 | 4.5 | 257.9 | 2,246.4 | 3,926.1 | 40.2 | 1,111.9 | 5,078.2 | 7,324.6 |
DEXUS Diversified Trust
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Receipts in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | 361.9 | 356.3 |
| Payments in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | (154.6) | (153.3) |
| Interest received | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Finance costs paid to financial institutions | (62.7) | (73.9) |
| Distributions received from investments accounted for using the equity method | 122.5 | 128.5 |
| Income and withholding taxes paid | (4.5) | - |
| Proceeds from sale of property classified as inventory | 198.0 | 116.5 |
| Payments for property classified as inventory | (22.4) | (21.6) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 438.5 | 352.6 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties | 6.5 | 141.2 |
| Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties | (56.8) | (45.6) |
| Payments for acquisition of investment properties | (307.3) | - |
| Payments for acquisition of subsidiaries | - | (15.4) |
| Payments for investments accounted for using the equity method | (192.6) | (139.4) |
| Payments for plant and equipment | (3.9) | (2.5) |
| Payments for software | (3.6) | (2.9) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | (557.7) | (64.6) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 1,867.9 | 1,527.8 |
| Repayment of borrowings | (1,503.8) | (1,672.5) |
| Proceeds from loan with related party | - | 34.2 |
| Payments for buy-back of contributed equity | (20.4) | - |
| Purchase of securities for security-based payments plans | (4.6) | (4.0) |
| Distributions paid to security holders | (207.4) | (173.3) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | 131.7 | (287.8) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 12.5 | 0.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 25.5 | 14.3 |
About this Report
In this section
This section sets out the basis upon which the Group's Financial Statements are prepared.
Basis of preparation
DEXUS Property Group stapled securities are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange under the "DXS" code and comprise one unit in each of DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO. In accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the entities within the Group must be consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The parent entity and deemed acquirer of DIT, DOT and DXO is DDF. These Financial Statements therefore represent the consolidated results of DDF, and include DDF and its controlled entities, DIT and its controlled entities, DOT and its controlled entities, and DXO and its controlled entities.
Equity attributable to other trusts stapled to DDF is a form of non-controlling interest and represents the equity of DIT, DOT and DXO. The amount of non-controlling interest attributable to stapled security holders is disclosed in the Statement of Financial Position. DDF is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing Financial Statements.
Each entity forming part of the Group continues as a separate legal entity in its own right under the Corporations Act 2001 and is therefore required to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards. DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity for DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO may only unstaple the Group if approval is obtained by a special resolution of the stapled security holders.
These interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015 have been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
These Financial Statements do not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly these Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 and any public pronouncements made by the Group during the half year in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding financial reporting period, unless otherwise stated.
The Group has unutilised facilities of \$402.0 million (June 2015: \$758.1 million) (refer note 8) and sufficient working capital and cash flows in order to fund all requirements arising from the net current asset deficiency of \$299.2 million (June 2015: \$277.5 million).
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Other than the estimation of fair values relating to derivatives and other financial instruments, inventories, investment properties, intangible assets and security-based payments, no key assumptions concerning the future or other estimation of uncertainty at the end of each reporting period could have a significant risk of causing material adjustments to the Financial Statements in the next reporting period.
Notes to the Financial Statements
The notes to the Financial Statements have been reordered and rewritten in order to provide more meaningful information to the readers of the Financial Statements. The notes are organised into the following sections:
| Group performance | Property portfolio assets | Capital management | Other disclosures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operating segments | 4. Investment properties | 8. Interest bearing liabilities |
11. Intangible assets |
| 2. Finance costs | 5. Investments accounted for using the equity method |
9. Contingent liabilities | 12. Fair value of financial instruments |
| 3. Distributions paid and payable |
6. Inventories | 10. Contributed equity | 13. Subsequent events |
| 7. Non-current assets classified as held for sale |
Group performance
In this section
This section explains the results and performance of the Group.
It provides additional information about those individual line items in the Financial Statements that the Directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the Group for the half year, including: results by operating segment, finance costs and distributions paid and payable.
Note 1
Operating segments
(a) Description of segments
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) has been identified as the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision making within the Group. DXS management has identified the Group's operating segments based on the sectors analysed within the management reports reviewed by the CODM, in order to monitor performance across the Group and to appropriately allocate resources. Refer to the table below for a brief description of the Group's operating segments.
| Segment | Description |
|---|---|
| Office | Domestic Office space with any associated retail space; as well as car parks and office developments. |
| Industrial | Domestic industrial properties, industrial estates and industrial developments. |
| Property management | Property management services for third party clients and owned assets. |
| Funds management | Funds management of third party client assets. |
| Development and trading | Revenue earned and costs incurred by the Group on developments and inventory. |
| All other segments | Corporate expenses associated with maintaining and operating the Group. This segment also includes the centralised treasury function. |
DEXUS Diversified Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements – Group performance (continued) For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Note 1
Operating segments (continued) (b) Segment information provided to the CODM
| Property | Funds | Development and | All other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Industrial | management | management | trading | segments | Eliminations | Total | |
| 31 December 2015 | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m |
| Segment performance measures | ||||||||
| Property revenue and property management fees | 304.5 | 62.0 | 8.5 | - | - | - | (0.8) | 374.2 |
| Proceeds from sale of inventory | - | - | - | - | 204.7 | - | - | 204.7 |
| Management fee revenue | - | - | 18.3 | 21.8 | 3.0 | - | - | 43.1 |
| Total operating segment revenue | 304.5 | 62.0 | 26.8 | 21.8 | 207.7 | - | (0.8) | 622.0 |
| Property expenses & property management salaries | (80.5) | (12.6) | (8.0) | - | - | - | - | (101.1) |
| Management operations expenses | - | - | (13.4) | (8.3) | (3.0) | - | - | (24.7) |
| Corporate and administration expenses | (3.8) | (0.9) | - | - | - | (16.0) | 0.8 | (19.9) |
| Cost of sale of inventory | - | - | - | - | (114.3) | - | - | (114.3) |
| Interest revenue | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 |
| Finance costs | - | - | - | - | - | (67.4) | - | (67.4) |
| Incentive amortisation and rent straight-line | 42.2 | 4.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 46.2 |
| Tax expense | - | - | - | - | (27.1) | (0.3) | - | (27.4) |
| Coupon income and other | 9.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 10.0 |
| Funds From Operations (FFO) | 272.3 | 52.5 | 5.4 | 13.5 | 63.3 | (83.1) | - | 323.9 |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of investment properties | 528.0 | 5.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 533.7 |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of derivatives | - | - | - | - | - | 21.2 | - | 21.2 |
| Transaction costs | - | - | - | - | - | (1.2) | - | (1.2) |
| Net gain/(loss) on sale of investment properties | 14.0 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 15.0 |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of interest bearing liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | (30.9) | - | (30.9) |
| Incentive amortisation and rent straight-line | (42.2) | (4.0) | - | - | - | - | - | (46.2) |
| Deferred tax expense/(benefit) | - | - | - | - | - | (7.9) | - | (7.9) |
| Coupon income and other | (9.9) | - | - | - | - | (0.2) | - | (10.1) |
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders | 762.2 | 55.2 | 5.4 | 13.5 | 63.3 | (102.1) | - | 797.5 |
| 31 December 2015 | ||||||||
| Segment asset measures | ||||||||
| Investment properties | 5,415.4 | 1,360.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 6,775.5 |
| Non-current assets held for sale | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventories | - | - | - | - | 263.2 | - | - | 263.2 |
| Equity accounted investment properties | 3,354.4 | 73.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 3,428.0 |
| Direct property portfolio | 8,769.8 | 1,433.7 | - | - | 263.2 | - | - | 10,466.7 |
DEXUS Diversified Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements – Group performance (continued) For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Note 1
Operating segments (continued)
(b) Segment information provided to the CODM (continued)
| Property | Funds | Development | All other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Industrial | management | management | and trading | segments | Eliminations | Total | |
| 31 December 2014 | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m |
| Segment performance measures | ||||||||
| Property revenue and property management fees | 302.4 | 62.6 | 8.3 | - | - | - | (0.3) | 373.0 |
| Proceeds from sale of inventory | - | - | - | - | 104.4 | - | - | 104.4 |
| Management fee revenue | - | - | 16.5 | 19.8 | 2.9 | - | - | 39.2 |
| Total operating segment revenue | 302.4 | 62.6 | 24.8 | 19.8 | 107.3 | - | (0.3) | 516.6 |
| Property expenses & property management salaries | (79.0) | (12.3) | (5.8) | - | - | - | - | (97.1) |
| Management operations expenses | - | - | (11.5) | (8.1) | (2.7) | - | - | (22.3) |
| Corporate and administration expenses | (3.6) | (1.0) | - | - | - | (14.8) | 0.3 | (19.1) |
| Cost of sale of inventory | - | - | - | - | (84.0) | - | - | (84.0) |
| Interest revenue | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 |
| Finance costs | - | - | - | - | - | (79.1) | - | (79.1) |
| Incentive amortisation and rent straight-line | 36.2 | 2.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 38.9 |
| Tax expense | - | - | - | - | (2.3) | (0.5) | - | (2.8) |
| Coupon income | 6.8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.8 |
| Funds From Operations (FFO) | 262.8 | 52.0 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 18.3 | (93.9) | - | 258.4 |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties | 105.8 | 3.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 109.3 |
| Net fair value loss of derivatives | - | - | - | - | - | (20.2) | - | (20.2) |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer | - | - | - | - | - | (2.1) | - | (2.1) |
| Net (loss)/ gain on sale of investment properties | (1.6) | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - | (1.3) |
| Net fair value loss of interest bearing liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | (31.6) | - | (31.6) |
| Incentive amortisation and rent straight-line | (36.2) | (2.7) | - | - | - | - | - | (38.9) |
| Deferred tax expense | - | - | - | - | - | (9.0) | - | (9.0) |
| Coupon income | (6.8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (6.8) |
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders | 324.0 | 53.1 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 18.3 | (156.8) | - | 257.8 |
| 30 June 2015 | ||||||||
| Segment asset measures | ||||||||
| Investment properties | 4,795.5 | 1,411.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 6,207.3 |
| Non-current assets held for sale | - | 5.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 5.5 |
| Inventories | - | - | - | - | 274.8 | - | - | 274.8 |
| Equity accounted investment properties | 2,983.9 | 61.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 3,045.8 |
| Direct property portfolio | 7,779.4 | 1,479.2 | - | - | 274.8 | - | - | 9,533.4 |
Operating segments (continued)
- (c) Other segment information
- (i) Funds From Operations (FFO)
The Directors consider the Property Council of Australia definition of FFO to be a measure that reflects the underlying performance of the Group. FFO comprises net profit/loss after tax attributable to stapled security holders, calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and adjusted for: property revaluations, impairments, derivative and FX mark-to-market impacts, fair value movements of interest bearing liabilities, amortisation of tenant incentives, gain/loss on sale of certain assets, straight line rent adjustments, deferred tax expense/benefit, transaction costs, rental guarantees and coupon income.
(ii) Reconciliation of segment revenue to the Statement of Comprehensive Income
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Gross operating segment revenue | 622.0 | 516.6 |
| Share of property revenue from joint ventures | (104.5) | (101.2) |
| Share of management fees charged to joint ventures | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Interest revenue | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Total revenue from ordinary activities | 523.7 | 419.6 |
(iii) Reconciliation of segment assets to the Statement of Financial Position
The amounts provided to the CODM as a measure of segment assets is the direct property portfolio. The direct property portfolio values are allocated based on the operations of the segment and physical location of the asset and are measured in a manner consistent with the Statement of Financial Position. The reconciliation below reconciles the total direct property portfolio balance to total assets in the Statement of Financial Position.
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Direct property portfolio1 | 10,466.7 | 9,533.4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 25.5 | 13.0 |
| Receivables | 72.2 | 55.5 |
| Intangible assets | 303.3 | 301.4 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 435.0 | 331.3 |
| Deferred tax assets | 6.2 | 10.8 |
| Plant and equipment | 14.3 | 11.3 |
| Prepayments and other assets2 | (199.2) | (220.3) |
| Total assets | 11,124.0 | 10,036.4 |
1 This includes the Group's portion of investment properties accounted for using the equity method.
2 Other assets include the Group's share of total net assets of its investments accounted for using the equity method less the Group's share of the investment property value, which is included in the direct property portfolio.
Finance costs
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Interest paid/payable | 57.8 | 71.5 |
| Net fair value loss of interest rate swaps | 16.5 | 55.0 |
| Amount capitalised | (3.7) | (2.6) |
| Other finance costs | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Total finance costs | 73.3 | 126.3 |
Note 3
Distributions paid and payable
Distributions are recognised when declared.
(a) Distribution to security holders
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| 31 December (payable 29 February 2016) | 223.1 | 178.2 |
| Total distribution to security holders | 223.1 | 178.2 |
(b) Distribution rate
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cents per | Cents per | |
| security | security | |
| 31 December (payable 29 February 2016) | 23.05 | 19.68 |
| Total distributions | 23.05 | 19.68 |
Property portfolio assets
In this section
The following table summarises the property portfolio assets detailed in this section:
| Office | Industrial | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2015 | Note | \$m | \$m | \$m |
| Investment properties | 4 | 5,415.4 | 1,360.1 | 6,775.5 |
| Equity accounted investments | 5 | 3,354.4 | 73.6 | 3,428.0 |
| Inventories | 6 | 44.7 | 218.5 | 263.2 |
| Assets held for sale | 7 | - | - | - |
| Total | 8,814.5 | 1,652.2 | 10,466.7 |
These assets are used to generate the Group's performance and are considered to be the most relevant to the operations of the Group. The assets are detailed in the following notes:
-
Investment properties: relates to investment properties, both stabilised and under development.
-
Investments accounted for using the equity method: relates to the Group's joint ventures, which primarily comprise interests in property portfolio assets held through investments in trusts.
-
Inventories: relates to the Group's ownership of industrial and office assets or land held for repositioning, development and sale;
- Non-current assets classified as held for sale: relates to investment properties, which are expected to be sold within 12 months of the balance sheet date and are currently being marketed for sale.
The list of property portfolio assets is detailed in the Property Synopsis, available at: www.dexus.com/investor-centre/dxs/announcements/asx.
Note 4
Investment properties
(a) Reconciliation
| For the 6 months to 31 Dec 2015 |
For the 12 months to 30 Jun 2015 |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$m | \$m | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 6,207.3 | 5,926.5 | |
| Additions | 32.4 | 61.9 | |
| Acquisitions | 322.1 | 114.4 | |
| Lease incentives | 45.7 | 77.3 | |
| Amortisation of lease incentives | (33.3) | (60.4) | |
| Rent straightlining | 2.4 | 3.5 | |
| Disposals | - | (8.7) | |
| Transfer to non-current assets classified as held for sale | - | (5.5) | |
| Transfer to inventories | 6 | (79.7) | (32.0) |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of investment properties | 278.6 | 130.3 | |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 6,775.5 | 6,207.3 |
Acquisitions
On 30 September 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Waterfront Place at 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by the Group and DWPF for \$592.0 million excluding acquisition costs (Group share of \$314.6 million including acquisition costs).
On 30 October 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Naldham House at 193 Mary Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by the Group and DWPF for \$14.0 million excluding acquisition costs (Group share of \$7.5 million including acquisition costs).
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments are accounted for in the Financial Statements using the equity method of accounting.
Information relating to these entities is set out below:
| Ownership interest | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
| Name of entity | % | % | \$m | \$m | |
| Bent Street Trust | 33.3 | 33.3 | 290.7 | 264.2 | |
| DEXUS Creek Street Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 136.8 | 131.5 | |
| DEXUS Martin Place Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 110.7 | 89.7 | |
| Grosvenor Place Holding Trust1,2 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 338.2 | 303.3 | |
| Site 6 Homebush Bay Trust1 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 32.7 | 37.2 | |
| Site 7 Homebush Bay Trust1 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 45.1 | 49.8 | |
| DEXUS 480 Q Holding Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 225.3 | 149.7 | |
| DEXUS Kings Square Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 223.9 | 165.7 | |
| DEXUS Office Trust Australia | 50.0 | 50.0 | 1,687.5 | 1,546.3 | |
| DEXUS Industrial Trust Australia | 50.0 | 50.0 | 77.9 | 57.4 | |
| DEXUS Eagle Street Pier Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 29.1 | 1.1 | |
| Total assets - investments accounted for using the equity method3 | 3,197.9 | 2,795.9 |
1 These entities are 50% owned by DEXUS Office Trust Australia. The Group's economic interest is therefore 75% when combined with the interest held by DEXUS Office Trust Australia. These entities are classified as joint ventures and are accounted for using the equity method as a result of contractual arrangements required unanimous decisions on all relevant matters.
2 Grosvenor Place Holding Trust owns 50% of Grosvenor Place, at 225 George Street, Sydney, NSW. The Group's economic interest in this property is therefore 37.5%.
- The Group's share of investment properties in the investments accounted for using the equity method were \$3,428.0 million (June 2015: \$3,045.8 million).
The above entities were formed in Australia and their principal activity is property investment in Australia.
Acquisitions
On 30 September 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Eagle Street Pier at 45 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by the Group and DWPF for \$43.0 million excluding acquisition costs (Group share of \$22.8 million including acquisition costs).
Inventories
(a) Inventories - land and properties held for resale
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Current assets | ||
| Land and properties held for resale | 37.5 | 110.3 |
| Total current assets - inventories | 37.5 | 110.3 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Land and properties held for resale | 225.7 | 164.5 |
| Total non-current assets - inventories | 225.7 | 164.5 |
| Total assets - inventories | 263.2 | 274.8 |
(b) Reconciliation
| For the | For the | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months to | 12 months to | ||
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
| Note | \$m | \$m | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 274.8 | 316.2 | |
| Transfer from investment properties | 4 | 79.7 | 32.0 |
| Disposals | (114.3) | (172.2) | |
| Acquisitions and additions | 23.0 | 98.8 | |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 263.2 | 274.8 |
Disposals
- On 31 July 2015, settlement occurred on the sale of 154 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW for gross proceeds of \$32.0 million (carrying value of \$16.1 million).
- On 21 July 2015, settlement occurred on the sale of 5-13 Rosebery Avenue and 25-55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, NSW for \$190.0 million, represented by a \$19.0 million option fee and \$171.0 million settlement payment. The Group recognised the option fee over the term of the option and therefore recognised \$17.3 million during the year ended 30 June 2015. The balance of \$1.7 million and the settlement amount of \$171.0 million (carrying value of \$98.2 million) has been recognised in the period ended 31 December 2015.
Note 7
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use, and a sale is considered highly probable.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. They relate to investment properties and are measured at fair value.
Disposals
On 4 August 2015, settlement occurred on the sale of Units 10/11, 108 Silverwater Road, Silverwater, NSW for gross proceeds of \$5.5 million (carrying value of \$5.5 million).
Capital management
In this section
The Board determines the appropriate capital structure of the Group, how much is borrowed from financial institutions and capital markets (debt), and how much is raised from unitholders (equity), in order to finance the Group's activities both now and in the future. This capital structure is detailed in the following notes:
- Debt: Interest bearing liabilities in note 8 and Contingent liabilities in note 9;
- Equity: Contributed equity in note 10.
Note 8
Interest bearing liabilities
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$m | \$m | |
| Current | |||
| Unsecured | |||
| US senior notes | 8 (b) | 26.1 | - |
| Bank loans | 8 (c) | 50.0 | 150.0 |
| Total unsecured | 76.1 | 150.0 | |
| Total current liabilities - interest bearing liabilities | 76.1 | 150.0 | |
| Non-current | |||
| Unsecured | |||
| US senior notes | 8 (a), 8 (b) | 1,437.6 | 1,359.4 |
| Bank loans | 8 (c) | 1,166.0 | 761.0 |
| Commercial paper | 8 (d) | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Medium term notes | 8 (e) | 506.4 | 417.7 |
| Total unsecured | 3,210.0 | 2,638.1 | |
| Deferred borrowing costs | (13.3) | (14.1) | |
| Total non-current liabilities - interest bearing liabilities | 3,196.7 | 2,624.0 | |
| Total interest bearing liabilities | 3,272.8 | 2,774.0 |
Interest bearing liabilities (continued)
Financing arrangements
The following table summarises the maturity profile of the Group's financing arrangements as at 31 December 2015.
| \$m | \$m | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilised1 | Facility Limit | |||||
| Type of facility | Notes | Currency | Security | Maturity Date | \$m | \$m |
| US senior notes (144A) | 8 (a) | US\$ | Unsecured | Mar-21 | 342.4 | 342.4 |
| US Senior notes (USPP) | 8 (b) | US\$ | Unsecured | Dec-16 to Jul-28 | 1,085.6 | 1,085.6 |
| Medium term notes | 8 (e) | A\$ | Unsecured | Apr-17 to Nov-25 | 506.4 | 506.4 |
| Commercial paper | 8 (d) | A\$ | Unsecured | Sep-18 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Multi-option revolving credit facilities | 8 (c) | Multi Currency | Unsecured | Jul-16 to Aug-22 | 1,216.0 | 1,650.0 |
| Total | 3,250.4 | 3,684.4 | ||||
| Bank guarantee utilised | 9 | 32.0 | ||||
| Unused at balance date | 402.0 | |||||
1 Includes drawn amounts excluding fair value adjustments recorded in interest bearing liabilities in relation to effective fair value hedges.
Each of the Group's unsecured borrowing facilities are supported by guarantee arrangements, and have negative pledge provisions which limit the amount and type of encumbrances that the Group can have over their assets and ensures that all senior unsecured debt ranks pari passu.
(a) US senior notes (144A)
This includes a total of US\$250.0 million (A\$342.4 million) of US senior notes with a maturity of March 2021. The USD exposure is economically hedged using cross currency interest rate swaps with a notional value of US\$250.0 million.
(b) US senior notes (USPP)
This includes a total of US\$791.0 million (A\$1,121.3 million) of US senior notes with a weighted average maturity of December 2025. The majority of the USD balance is designated as an accounting hedge using cross currency interest rate swaps with a notional value of US\$750 million. The remaining US\$41 million is economically hedged using cross currency interest rate swaps with the same notional value.
(c) Multi-option revolving credit facilities
This includes 19 facilities maturing between July 2016 and August 2022 with a weighted average maturity of November 2018. A\$32.0 million is utilised as bank guarantees for AFSL requirements and other business requirements including developments.
(d) Commercial Paper
This includes a total of A\$100.0 million of Commercial Paper which is supported by a standby facility of A\$100.0m with a weighted average maturity of September 2018. The standby facility has same day availability.
(e) Medium Term Notes
This includes a total of A\$504.5 million of Medium Term Notes with a weighted average maturity of March 2019. The remaining A\$1.9 million is the net premium on the issue of these instruments.
Additional information
The Group has facilities totalling A\$100.0m that are available for 3 months out of every 6 months.
Contingent liabilities
DDF, together with DIT, DOT and DXO, is a guarantor of A\$3,684.4 million of interest bearing liabilities. The guarantees have been given in support of debt outstanding and drawn against these facilities, and may be called upon in the event that a borrowing entity has not complied with certain requirements, such as failure to pay interest or repay a borrowing, whichever is earlier. During the period no guarantees were called.
The Group has bank guarantees of \$32.0 million, comprising \$30.2 million held to comply with the terms of the Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL) and \$1.8 million largely in respect of developments.
The above guarantees are issued in respect of the Group and do not constitute an additional liability to those already existing in interest bearing liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.
The Directors of the Responsible Entity are not aware of any other contingent liabilities in relation to the Group, other than those disclosed in the Financial Statements, which should be brought to the attention of security holders as at the date of completion of this report.
Note 10
Contributed equity
(a) Contributed equity of unitholders of the parent entity
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| \$m | \$m | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 1,990.6 | 1,833.4 |
| Issue of additional equity, net of transaction costs | - | 157.2 |
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | (6.6) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 1,984.0 | 1,990.6 |
(b) Contributed equity of unitholders of other stapled entities
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| \$m | \$m | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 3,939.9 | 3,625.7 |
| Issue of additional equity, net of transaction costs | - | 314.2 |
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | (13.8) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 3,926.1 | 3,939.9 |
(c) Number of securities on issue
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 Dec 2015 |
12 months to 30 Jun 2015 |
|
| No. of | ||
| securities No. of securities | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 970,806,349 | 5,433,110,810 |
| Issue of additional equity | - | 65,274,552 |
| One-for-six security consolidation | - | (4,527,579,013) |
| Buy-back of contributed equity | (2,858,657) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 967,947,692 | 970,806,349 |
Other disclosures
In this section
This section includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001 or the Corporations Regulations, but which are not considered critical in understanding the financial performance or position of the Group.
Note 11 Intangible assets
Management rights represent the asset management rights owned by DEXUS Holdings Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DXO, which entitle it to management fee revenue from both finite life trusts and indefinite life trusts. Those rights that are deemed to have a finite useful life (held at a value of \$4.6 million (June 2015: \$4.7 million)) are measured at cost and amortised using the straight-line method over their estimated remaining useful lives of 17 years. Management rights that are deemed to have an indefinite life are held at a value of \$286.0 million (June 2015: \$286.0 million).
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | |
| Management rights | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 290.8 | 291.1 |
| Amortisation charge | (0.2) | (0.3) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 290.6 | 290.8 |
| Cost | 294.4 | 294.4 |
| Accumulated amortisation | (3.8) | (3.6) |
| Total management rights | 290.6 | 290.8 |
| Goodwill | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Impairment | - | (0.1) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Cost | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Accumulated impairment | (1.6) | (1.6) |
| Total goodwill | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Software | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 9.2 | 5.0 |
| Additions | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| Amortisation charge | (1.5) | (1.4) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Cost | 24.0 | 20.4 |
| Accumulated amortisation | (12.7) | (11.2) |
| Total other intangible assets | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Total non-current assets - intangible assets | 303.3 | 301.4 |
As at 31 December 2015, management had not identified any events or circumstances that would indicate an impairment of the carrying amount of management rights associated with indefinite life trusts.
Fair value of financial instruments
As at 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2015, the carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:
| 31 Dec 2015 Carrying amount1 |
31 Dec 2015 Fair value2 |
30 Jun 2015 Carrying amount1 |
30 Jun 2015 Fair value2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | \$m | \$m | \$m | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 25.5 | 25.5 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Loans and receivables (current) | 72.2 | 72.2 | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Derivative assets | 435.0 | 435.0 | 331.3 | 331.3 |
| Total financial assets | 532.7 | 532.7 | 399.8 | 399.8 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 117.3 | 117.3 | 110.7 | 110.7 |
| Derivative liabilities | 99.7 | 99.7 | 116.4 | 116.4 |
| Interest bearing liabilities | ||||
| Fixed interest bearing liabilities | 2,170.1 | 2,239.6 | 1,877.1 | 1,984.7 |
| Floating interest bearing liabilities | 1,116.0 | 1,116.0 | 911.0 | 911.0 |
| Total financial liabilities | 3,503.1 | 3,572.6 | 3,015.2 | 3,122.8 |
1 Carrying value is equal to the value of the financial instruments on the Statement of Financial Position.
2 Fair value is the price that would be received to transfer the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where there is a difference between the carrying amount and fair value, the difference is not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position.
The fair value of interest bearing liabilities and derivative financial instruments has been determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis using observable market inputs (interest rates, exchange rates, and currency basis) and applying a credit or debit value adjustment based on the current credit worthiness of counterparties and the Group.
The Group uses the following methods in the determination and disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments:
Level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.
Level 2: the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable data.
All financial instruments, excluding cash, were measured at Level 2 for the periods presented in this report. During the half year, there were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 fair value measurements.
Note 13
Subsequent events
Since the end of the period, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in their Directors' Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or state of the Group's affairs in future financial periods.

Independent auditor's review report to the stapled security holders of DEXUS Diversified Trust
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of DEXUS Diversified Trust (the registered scheme), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for DEXUS Property Group (the consolidated entity). DEXUS Property Group comprises the registered scheme and the entities it controlled during that half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (the responsible entity) are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of DEXUS Diversified Trust, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, 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 Australian Auditing Standards 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.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of DEXUS Diversified Trust is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
- a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;
- b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Matters relating to the electronic presentation of the reviewed half-year financial report
This review report relates to the half-year financial report of DEXUS Diversified Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015 included on DEXUS Property Group's web site. The registered scheme's directors are responsible for the integrity of DEXUS Property Group's web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of this web site. The review report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the reviewed half-year financial report to confirm the information included in the reviewed half-year financial report presented on this web site.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
E A Barron Sydney Partner 16 February 2016
DEXUS Industrial Trust
(ARSN 090 879 137)
Interim Report 31 December 2015

Contents Page
| Directors' Report 1 |
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| Auditor's Independence Declaration 3 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 4 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 5 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 6 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 7 |
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| About this Report8 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements9 | |
| Directors' Declaration |
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| Independent Auditor's Review Report |
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DEXUS Property Group (DXS) (ASX Code: DXS) consists of DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF) (ARSN 089 324 541), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO), collectively known as DXS or the Group.
The registered office of the Group is Level 25, Australia Square, 264-278 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
Under Australian Accounting Standards, DDF has been deemed the parent entity for accounting purposes. Therefore the DDF consolidated Financial Statements include all entities forming part of DXS. The DDF consolidated Financial Statements are presented in separate Financial Statements.
All ASX and media releases, Financial Statements and other information are available on our website: www.dexus.com
The Directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity of DEXUS Industrial Trust present their Directors' Report together with the consolidated Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015. The consolidated Financial Statements represents DEXUS Industrial Trust and its consolidated entities (DIT or the Trust).
The Trust together with DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO) form the DEXUS Property Group (DXS or the Group) stapled security.
1 Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the half year and to the date of this Directors' Report, unless otherwise stated:
| Directors | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher T Beare | 4 August 2004 | 28 October 2015 |
| Elizabeth A Alexander, AM | 1 January 2005 | |
| Penny Bingham-Hall | 10 June 2014 | |
| John C Conde, AO | 29 April 2009 | |
| Tonianne Dwyer | 24 August 2011 | |
| Craig D Mitchell | 12 February 2013 | |
| W Richard Sheppard | 1 January 2012 | |
| Darren J Steinberg | 1 March 2012 | |
| Peter B St George | 29 April 2009 |
2 Review of results and operations
The results for the half year ended 31 December 2015 were:
- profit attributable to unitholders was \$41.8 million (December 2014: \$15.6 million);
- total assets were \$1,044.9 million (June 2015: \$1,082.4 million); and
- net assets were \$939.6 million (June 2015: \$924.9 million).
IOF transaction
DEXUS's proposal (Proposal) to acquire all of the units in Investa Office Fund (IOF) arose as a consequence of an unsolicited approach to DEXUS from the advisers to the Independent Board Committee of Investa Listed Funds Management Limited (ILFML).
On 18 December 2015, following the completion of due diligence under the process agreement, DEXUS Funds Management Limited and ILFML entered into a binding Implementation Agreement ("MIA") under which DEXUS will seek to acquire all of the units in IOF.
Implementation of the Proposal will be via an IOF informal trust scheme and requires, among other things, the approval of IOF Unitholders at a meeting expected to be held in early April 2016.
Further information about the Proposal, as well as a review of the results, financial position and operations of the Group, of which the Trust forms part thereof, is set out in the Directors' Report of the DEXUS Property Group Interim Report
3 Auditor's Independence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor's Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 3 and forms part of this Directors' Report.

Auditor's Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the review of DEXUS Industrial Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
- a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
- b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of DEXUS Industrial Trust and the entities it controlled during the period.
E A Barron Sydney Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
16 February 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Darling Park Tower 2, 201 Sussex Street, GPO BOX 2650, SYDNEY NSW 1171 T: +61 2 8266 0000, F: +61 2 8266 9999, www.pwc.com.au
DEXUS Industrial Trust
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Revenue from ordinary activities | |||
| Property revenue | 32,373 | 32,959 | |
| Interest revenue | 2,975 | 1,391 | |
| Total revenue from ordinary activities | 35,348 | 34,350 | |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties | 19,991 | 2,845 | |
| Net fair value gain of derivatives | 53 | 293 | |
| Total income | 55,392 | 37,488 | |
| Expenses | |||
| Property expenses | (7,664) | (7,229) | |
| Management fee expense | (1,088) | (1,080) | |
| Finance costs | 2 | (1,433) | (6,730) |
| Net loss on sale of investment properties | (263) | (104) | |
| Net foreign exchange loss | (2,791) | (6,338) | |
| Management operations, corporate and administration expenses | (400) | (387) | |
| Total expenses | (13,639) | (21,868) | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 41,753 | 15,620 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 41,753 | 15,620 | |
| Cents | Cents | ||
| Earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | |||
| Basic earnings per unit | 1.46 | 0.65 | |
| Diluted earnings per unit | 1.46 | 0.65 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,204 | 1,979 | |
| Receivables | 3,369 | 4,293 | |
| Non-current assets classified as held for sale | 4 | 22,300 | 102,200 |
| Loans with related parties | 6 | 138,948 | 138,948 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 3,969 | 742 | |
| Other | 6 | 34,945 | 1,447 |
| Total current assets | 205,735 | 249,609 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | 3 | 642,638 | 655,646 |
| Loans with related parties | 6 | 190,747 | 168,299 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 5,820 | 8,834 | |
| Total non-current assets | 839,205 | 832,779 | |
| Total assets | 1,044,940 | 1,082,388 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Payables | 63,536 | 68,258 | |
| Provisions | 26,921 | 67,356 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1,112 | 3,961 | |
| Total current liabilities | 91,569 | 139,575 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Derivative financial instruments | 13,754 | 17,931 | |
| Other | 1 | 4 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 13,755 | 17,935 | |
| Total liabilities | 105,324 | 157,510 | |
| Net assets | 939,616 | 924,878 | |
| Equity | |||
| Contributed equity | 5 | 1,255,798 | 1,258,587 |
| Retained profits/(accumulated losses) | (316,182) | (333,709) | |
| Total equity | 939,616 | 924,878 |
DEXUS Industrial Trust Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| Contributed equity |
Retained profits/ (losses) |
Total equity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July 2014 | 1,190,969 | (322,958) | 868,011 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | - | 15,620 | 15,620 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | - | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 15,620 | 15,620 | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2014 | 1,190,969 | (307,338) | 883,631 | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 | 1,258,587 | (333,709) | 924,878 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | - | 41,753 | 41,753 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | - | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 41,753 | 41,753 | |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as unitholders: | ||||
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | 5 | (2,789) | - | (2,789) |
| Distributions paid or provided for | - | (38,974) | (38,974) | |
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (2,789) | (38,974) | (41,763) | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2015 | 1,255,798 | (330,930) | 924,868 |
DEXUS Industrial Trust
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Receipts in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | 37,288 | 35,458 |
| Payments in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | (11,223) | (12,749) |
| Interest received | 8 | 8 |
| Finance costs paid to financial institutions | (8,696) | (3,980) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 17,377 | 18,737 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties | 79,270 | 1,283 |
| Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties | (5,950) | (3,605) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | 73,320 | (2,322) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Borrowings provided to related parties | (122,703) | (74,623) |
| Borrowings received from related parties | 102,377 | 58,234 |
| Payments for buy-back of contributed equity | (2,789) | - |
| Distributions paid to unitholders | (67,356) | - |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | (90,472) | (16,389) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 226 | 26 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 1,979 | 2,197 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1) | 19 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 2,204 | 2,242 |
About this Report
In this section
This section sets out the basis upon which the Trust's Financial Statements are prepared.
Basis of preparation
DEXUS Property Group stapled securities are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange under the "DXS" code and comprise one unit in each of DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO. Each entity forming part of DXS continues as a separate legal entity in its own right under the Corporations Act 2001 and is therefore required to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards. DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity for DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO may only unstaple the Group if approval is obtained by a special resolution of the stapled security holders.
These interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015 have been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
These Financial Statements do not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly these Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 and any public pronouncements made by DXS during the half year in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Trust is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing Financial Statements.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Trust's accounting policies. Other than the estimation of fair values relating to certain derivatives and other financial instruments and investment properties, no key assumptions concerning the future or other estimation of uncertainty at the end of each reporting period could have a significant risk of causing material adjustments to the Financial Statements in the next reporting period.
Operating segments
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) has been identified as the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision making within the Group. DXS management has identified the DXS's operating segments based on the sectors analysed within the management reports reviewed by the CODM in order to monitor performance across the Group and to appropriately allocate resources. Refer to the table below for a brief description of the Group's operating segments.
| Segment | Description |
|---|---|
| Office | Domestic office space with any associated retail space; as well as car parks and office developments. |
| Industrial | Domestic industrial properties, industrial estates and industrial developments. |
| Property management | Property management services for third party clients and owned assets. |
| Funds management | Funds management of third party client assets. |
| Development and trading | Revenue earned and costs incurred by the Group on developments and inventory. |
| All other segments | Corporate expenses associated with maintaining and operating the Group. This segment also includes the centralised treasury function. |
Consistent with how the CODM manages the business, the operating segments within DXS are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not monitored at an individual trust level. The results of the individual trusts are not limited to any one of the segments described above.
Disclosures concerning DXS's operating segments, as well as the operating segments' key financial information provided to the CODM, are presented in the DEXUS Property Group Financial Statements.
Note 2 Finance costs
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Interest paid/payable | 184 | 792 |
| Net fair value loss of interest rate swaps | 1,133 | 5,784 |
| Other finance costs | 116 | 154 |
| Total finance costs | 1,433 | 6,730 |
Investment properties
| For the 6 months to 31 Dec 2015 |
For the 12 months to 30 Jun 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 735,546 | 726,391 |
| Additions | 3,040 | 5,550 |
| Lease incentives | 2,604 | 12,438 |
| Amortisation of lease incentives | (3,389) | (6,653) |
| Rent straightlining | 368 | 1,364 |
| Disposals | (116,040) | (1,649) |
| Transfer to non-current assets classified as held for sale | - | (102,200) |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of investment properties | 20,509 | 20,405 |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 642,638 | 655,646 |
Note 4
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use, and a sale is considered highly probable. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. They relate to investment properties and are measured at fair value.
Note 5
Contributed equity
(a) Contributed equity
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 Dec 2015 |
12 months to 30 Jun 2015 |
|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 1,258,587 | 1,190,969 |
| Issue of additional equity, net of transaction costs | - | 67,618 |
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | (2,789) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 1,255,798 | 1,258,587 |
(b) Number of units on issue
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| No. of units | No. of units | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 970,806,349 | 5,433,110,810 |
| Issue of additional equity | - | 65,274,552 |
| One-for-six security consolidation | - | (4,527,579,013) |
| Buy-back of contributed equity | (2,858,657) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 967,947,692 | 970,806,349 |
Fair value of financial instruments
As at 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2015, the carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Carrying | |||
| amount1 | Fair value2 | amount1 | Fair value2 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,204 | 2,204 | 1,979 | 1,979 |
| Loans and receivables (current) | 3,369 | 3,369 | 4,293 | 4,293 |
| Derivative assets | 9,789 | 9,789 | 9,576 | 9,576 |
| Non-interest bearing loans with related parties3 | 138,948 | 138,948 | 138,948 | 138,948 |
| Interest bearing loans with related parties4 | 190,747 | 190,747 | 168,299 | 168,299 |
| Other receivable from related parties5 | 32,132 | 32,132 | - | - |
| Total financial assets | 377,189 | 377,189 | 323,095 | 323,095 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 63,536 | 63,536 | 68,258 | 68,258 |
| Derivative liabilities | 14,866 | 14,866 | 21,892 | 21,892 |
| Total financial liabilities | 78,402 | 78,402 | 90,150 | 90,150 |
1 Carrying value is equal to the value of the financial instruments on the Statement of Financial Position.
2 Fair value is the price that would be received to transfer the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where there is a difference between the carrying amount and fair value, the difference is not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position.
3 Non-interest bearing loans with entities within DXS were created to effect the stapling of the Trust, DDF, DOT and DXO. These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
4 Interest bearing loans with DEXUS Finance Pty Limited (DXF). These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
5 Other Current Assets of \$34.9 million includes an amount of \$32.1 million which relates to a receivable from a related entity due to the disposal of an investment property expected to settle in February 2016.
The fair value of derivative financial instruments has been determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis using observable market inputs (interest rates, exchange rates, and currency basis) and applying a credit or debit value adjustment based on the current credit worthiness of counterparties and the Group.
The Trust uses the following methods in the determination and disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments:
Level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.
Level 2: the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable data.
All financial instruments, excluding cash, were measured at Level 2 for the periods presented in this report. During the half year, there were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 fair value measurements.
Contingent liabilities
The Trust together with DDF, DXO and DOT is a guarantor of A\$3,684.4 million of interest bearing liabilities. The guarantees have been given in support of debt outstanding and drawn against these facilities, and may be called upon in the event that a borrowing entity has not complied with certain requirements such as failure to pay interest or repay a borrowing, whichever is earlier. During the period no guarantees were called.
The guarantees are issued in respect of the Trust and do not constitute an additional liability to those already existing in interest bearing liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.
The Directors of the Responsible Entity are not aware of any other contingent liabilities in relation to the Trust, other than those disclosed in the Financial Statements, which should be brought to the attention of unitholders as at the date of completion of this report.
Note 8
Events occurring after reporting date
Since the end of the period, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in their Directors' Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Trust, the results of those operations, or state of the Trust's affairs in future financial periods.

Independent auditor's review report to the unitholders of DEXUS Industrial Trust
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of DEXUS Industrial Trust (the registered scheme), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for DEXUS Industrial Trust (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the registered scheme and the entities it controlled during that half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (the responsible entity) are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of DEXUS Industrial Trust, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, 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 Australian Auditing Standards 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.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of DEXUS Industrial Trust is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
- a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;
- b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Matters relating to the electronic presentation of the reviewed half-year financial report
This review report relates to the half-year financial report of DEXUS Industrial Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015 included on DEXUS Property Group's web site. The registered scheme's directors are responsible for the integrity of DEXUS Property Group's web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of this web site. The review report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the reviewed half-year financial report to confirm the information included in the reviewed half-year financial report presented on this web site.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
E A Barron Sydney Partner 16 February 2016
DEXUS Office Trust
(ARSN 090 768 531)
Interim Report 31 December 2015

Contents Page
| Directors' Report |
1 |
|---|---|
| Auditor's Independence Declaration |
3 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income |
4 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
5 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
6 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
7 |
| About this Report | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 |
| Directors' Declaration 15 |
|
| Independent Auditor's Review Report 16 |
DEXUS Property Group (DXS) (ASX Code: DXS) consists of DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF) (ARSN 089 324 541), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO), collectively known as DXS or the Group.
The registered office of the Group is Level 25, Australia Square, 264-278 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
Under Australian Accounting Standards, DDF has been deemed the parent entity for accounting purposes. Therefore the DDF consolidated Financial Statements include all entities forming part of DXS.
All ASX and media releases, Financial Statements and other information are available on our website: www.dexus.com
The Directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity of DEXUS Office Trust present their Directors' Report together with the consolidated Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015. The consolidated Financial Statements represents DEXUS Office Trust and its consolidated entities (DOT or the Trust).
The Trust together with DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO) form the DEXUS Property Group (DXS or the Group) stapled security.
1 Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the half year and to the date of this Directors' Report, unless otherwise stated:
| Directors | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher T Beare | 4 August 2004 | 28 October 2015 |
| Elizabeth A Alexander, AM | 1 January 2005 | |
| Penny Bingham-Hall | 10 June 2014 | |
| John C Conde, AO | 29 April 2009 | |
| Tonianne Dwyer | 24 August 2011 | |
| Craig D Mitchell | 12 February 2013 | |
| W Richard Sheppard | 1 January 2012 | |
| Darren J Steinberg | 1 March 2012 | |
| Peter B St George | 29 April 2009 |
2 Review of results and operations
The results for the half year ended 31 December 2015 were:
- profit attributable to unitholders was \$535.4 million (December 2014: \$132.6 million);
- total assets were \$7,122.7 million (June 2015: \$6,202.0 million); and
- net assets were \$3,822.3 million (June 2015: \$3,378.6 million).
A review of the results, financial position and operations of the Group, of which the Trust forms part thereof, is set out in the Directors' Report of the DEXUS Property Group Interim Report.
IOF transaction
DEXUS's proposal (Proposal) to acquire all of the units in Investa Office Fund (IOF) arose as a consequence of an unsolicited approach to DEXUS from the advisers to the Independent Board Committee of Investa Listed Funds Management Limited (ILFML).
On 18 December 2015, following the completion of due diligence under the process agreement, DEXUS Funds Management Limited and ILFML entered into a binding Implementation Agreement ("MIA") under which DEXUS will seek to acquire all of the units in IOF.
Implementation of the Proposal will be via an IOF informal trust scheme and requires, among other things, the approval of IOF Unitholders at a meeting expected to be held in early April 2016.
Further information about the Proposal, as well as a review of the results, financial position and operations of the Group, of which the Trust forms part thereof, is set out in the Directors' Report of the DEXUS Property Group Interim Report.
3 Auditor's Independence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor's Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 3 and forms part of this Directors' Report.

Auditor's Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the review of DEXUS Office Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
- a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
- b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of DEXUS Office Trust and the entities it controlled during the period.
E A Barron Sydney Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
16 February 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Darling Park Tower 2, 201 Sussex Street, GPO BOX 2650, SYDNEY NSW 1171 T: +61 2 8266 0000, F: +61 2 8266 9999, www.pwc.com.au
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Revenue from ordinary activities | |||
| Property revenue | 143,265 | 140,354 | |
| Interest revenue | 69 | 54 | |
| Total revenue from ordinary activities | 143,334 | 140,408 | |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties | 178,834 | 15,394 | |
| Share of net profit of investments accounted for using the equity method | 339,578 | 145,603 | |
| Net foreign exchange gain | 152 | - | |
| Total income | 661,898 | 301,405 | |
| Expenses | |||
| Property expenses | (40,385) | (39,583) | |
| Management fee expense | (6,477) | (6,701) | |
| Finance costs | 2 | (78,623) | (117,469) |
| Net loss on sale of investment properties | - | (1,404) | |
| Management operations, corporate and administration expenses | (688) | (868) | |
| Total expenses | (126,173) | (166,025) | |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer on disposal of foreign operations | - | (2,050) | |
| Profit before tax | 535,725 | 133,330 | |
| Income tax expense | (321) | (688) | |
| Profit for the period | 535,404 | 132,642 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | - | (257) | |
| Foreign currency translation reserve transfer on disposal of foreign operations | - | 2,050 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 535,404 | 134,435 | |
| Cents | Cents | ||
| Earnings per unit on profit attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | |||
| Basic earnings per unit | 20.56 | (2.49) | |
| Diluted earnings per unit | 20.56 | (2.49) |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16,830 | 7,073 | |
| Receivables | 26,746 | 18,124 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 761 | 292 | |
| Other | 11,664 | 18,446 | |
| Total current assets | 56,001 | 43,935 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | 3 | 3,945,459 | 3,417,475 |
| Investments accounted for using the equity method | 4 | 3,119,998 | 2,738,474 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 434 | 1,601 | |
| Other | 812 | 523 | |
| Total non-current assets | 7,066,703 | 6,158,073 | |
| Total assets | 7,122,704 | 6,202,008 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Payables | 53,901 | 43,287 | |
| Current tax liabilities | - | 4,292 | |
| Loans with related parties | 6 | 55,684 | 55,684 |
| Provisions | 134,764 | 29,503 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 6,841 | 3,776 | |
| Total current liabilities | 251,190 | 136,542 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Loans with related parties | 6 | 3,025,071 | 2,596,928 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 69,747 | 89,788 | |
| Other | 72 | 156 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,094,890 | 2,686,872 | |
| Total liabilities | 3,346,080 | 2,823,414 | |
| Net assets | 3,776,624 | 3,378,594 | |
| Equity | |||
| Contributed equity | 5 | 2,432,390 | 2,442,563 |
| Retained profits/(accumulated losses) | 1,344,234 | 936,031 | |
| Total equity | 3,776,624 | 3,378,594 |
DEXUS Office Trust Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| Contributed equity |
Retained profits/ (losses) |
Reserves Total equity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July 2014 | 2,212,662 | 758,020 | (1,793) | 2,968,889 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | - | 132,642 | - | 132,642 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | - | - | 1,793 | 1,793 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 132,642 | 1,793 | 134,435 | |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as unitholders: | |||||
| Distributions paid or provided for | - | (111,314) | - | (111,314) | |
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | - | (111,314) | - | (111,314) | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2014 | 2,212,662 | 779,348 | - | 2,992,010 | |
| Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 | 2,442,563 | 936,031 | - | 3,378,594 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | - | 535,404 | - | 535,404 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 535,404 | - | 535,404 | |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as unitholders: | |||||
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | 5 | (10,173) | - | - | (10,173) |
| Distributions paid or provided for | - | (81,478) | - | (81,478) | |
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (10,173) | (81,478) | - | (91,651) | |
| Closing balance as at 31 December 2015 | 2,432,390 | 1,389,957 | - | 3,822,347 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Receipts in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | 171,579 | 160,079 |
| Payments in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | (61,909) | (71,040) |
| Interest received | 69 | 54 |
| Finance costs paid to financial institutions | (10,661) | (6,685) |
| Distributions received from investments accounted for using the equity method |
122,551 | 128,450 |
| Income and withholding taxes paid | (4,613) | - |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 217,016 | 210,858 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties | - | 128,515 |
| Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties | (32,356) | (30,274) |
| Payments for acquisition of investment properties | (307,347) | - |
| Payments for investments accounted for using the equity method | (172,118) | (110,761) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | (511,821) | (12,520) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Borrowings provided to related parties | (170,335) | (573,584) |
| Borrowings received from related parties | 514,573 | 431,472 |
| Proceeds from loan with related party | - | 34,196 |
| Payments for buy-back of contributed equity | (10,173) | - |
| Distributions paid to unitholders | (29,503) | (91,666) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | 304,561 | (199,582) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 9,757 | (1,244) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 7,073 | 8,739 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | - | 55 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 16,830 | 7,550 |
About this Report
In this section
This section sets out the basis upon which the Trust's Financial Statements are prepared.
Basis of preparation
DEXUS Property Group stapled securities are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange under the "DXS" code and comprise one unit in each of DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO.
Each entity forming part of DXS continues as a separate legal entity in its own right under the Corporations Act 2001 and is therefore required to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Accounting Standards. DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity for DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO may only unstaple the Group if approval is obtained by a special resolution of the stapled security holders.
These general purpose interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015 have been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
These Financial Statements do not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly these Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 and any public pronouncements made by DXS during the half year in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Trust is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing Financial Statements.
As at 31 December 2015, the Trust had a net current asset deficiency of \$149.5 million. The DXS Group has in place both external and internal funding arrangements to support the cashflow requirements of the Trust. The Trust is a going concern and the Financial Statements have been prepared on that basis.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Trust's accounting policies. Other than the estimation of fair values relating to certain derivatives and other financial instruments and investment properties, no key assumptions concerning the future or other estimation of uncertainty at the end of each reporting period could have a significant risk of causing material adjustments to the Financial Statements in the next reporting period.
Operating segments
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) has been identified as the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision making within the Group. DXS management has identified DXS's operating segments based on the sectors analysed within the management reports reviewed by the CODM in order to monitor performance across the Group and to appropriately allocate resources. Refer to the table below for a brief description of the Group's operating segments.
| Office | Domestic office space with any associated retail space; as well as car parks and office developments. |
|---|---|
| Industrial | Domestic industrial properties, industrial estates and industrial developments. |
| Property management | Property management services for third party clients and owned assets. |
| Funds management | Funds management of third party client assets. |
| Development and trading | Revenue earned and costs incurred by the Group on developments and inventory. |
| All other segments | Corporate expenses associated with maintaining and operating the Group. This segment also includes the centralised treasury function. |
Consistent with how the CODM manages the business, the operating segments within DXS are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not monitored at an individual trust level. The results of the individual trusts are not limited to any one of the segments described above.
Disclosures concerning DXS's operating segments, as well as the operating segments' key financial information provided to the CODM, are presented in the DEXUS Property Group Financial Statements.
Note 2 Finance costs
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Interest paid to related parties | 62,690 | 67,059 |
| Net fair value loss of interest rate swaps | 15,933 | 50,410 |
| Total finance costs | 78,623 | 117,469 |
Non-current assets – investment properties
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 3,417,475 | 3,310,615 |
| Additions | 10,457 | 32,791 |
| Acquisitions | 322,147 | - |
| Lease incentives | 36,422 | 49,351 |
| Amortisation of lease incentives | (20,901) | (37,936) |
| Rent straightlining | 1,025 | (854) |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of investment properties | 178,834 | 63,508 |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 3,945,459 | 3,417,475 |
Acquisitions
On 30 September 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Waterfront Place at 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by DEXUS Office Trust and DWPF for \$592.0 million excluding acquisition costs (DEXUS Office Trust share of \$314.7 million including acquisition costs).
On 30 October 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Naldham House at 193 Mary Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by DEXUS Office Trust and DWPF for \$14.0 million excluding acquisition costs (DOT share of \$7.5 million including acquisition costs).
Non-current assets – investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments are accounted for in the Financial Statements using the equity method of accounting.
Information relating to these entities is set out below:
| Ownership interest | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Name of entity | % | % | \$'000 | \$'000 |
| Bent Street Trust | 33.3 | 33.3 | 290,675 | 264,164 |
| DEXUS Creek Street Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 136,884 | 131,542 |
| DEXUS Martin Place Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 110,699 | 89,751 |
| Grosvenor Place Holding Trust1,2 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 338,235 | 303,279 |
| Site 6 Homebush Bay Trust1 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 32,726 | 37,236 |
| Site 7 Homebush Bay Trust1 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 45,065 | 49,786 |
| DEXUS 480 Q Holding Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 225,253 | 149,651 |
| DEXUS Kings Square Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 223,863 | 165,688 |
| DEXUS Office Trust Australia | 50.0 | 50.0 | 1,687,457 | 1,546,301 |
| DEXUS Eagle Street Pier Trust | 50.0 | 50.0 | 29,141 | 1,076 |
| Total assets - investments accounted for using the equity method | 3,119,998 | 2,738,474 |
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These entities are 50% owned by DEXUS Office Trust Australia. The Trust's economic interest is therefore 75% when combined with the interest held by DEXUS Office Trust Australia. These entities are classified as joint ventures and are accounted for using the equity method as a result of contractual arrangements required unanimous decisions on all relevant matters.
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Grosvenor Place Holding Trust owns 50% of Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street, Sydney, NSW. The Trust's economic interest in this property is therefore 37.5%.
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The Trust's share of investment properties in the investments accounted for using the equity method were \$3,354.3 million (June 2015: \$2,983.9 million).
The above entities were formed in Australia and their principal activity is property investment in Australia.
Acquisitions
On 30 September 2015, settlement occurred on the acquisition of Eagle Street Pier at 45 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, jointly acquired by the Group and DWPF for \$43.0 million excluding acquisition costs (Group share of \$22.8 million including acquisition costs).
Contributed equity
(a) Contributed equity
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 2,442,563 | 2,212,662 |
| Issue of additional equity, net of transaction costs | - | 229,901 |
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | (10,173) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 2,432,390 | 2,442,563 |
(b) Number of units on issue
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to 31 | 12 months to 30 | |
| Dec 2015 | Jun 2015 | |
| No. of units | No. of units | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 970,806,349 | 5,433,110,810 |
| Issue of additional equity | - | 65,274,552 |
| One-for-six security consolidation | - | (4,527,579,013) |
| Buy-back of contributed equity | (2,858,657) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 967,947,692 | 970,806,349 |
Fair value of financial instruments
At 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2015, the carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Carrying | |||
| amount1 | Fair value2 | amount1 | Fair value2 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16,830 | 16,830 | 7,073 | 7,073 |
| Loans and receivables (current) | 26,746 | 26,746 | 18,124 | 18,124 |
| Derivative assets | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1,893 | 1,893 |
| Total financial assets | 44,771 | 44,771 | 27,090 | 27,090 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 53,901 | 53,901 | 43,287 | 43,287 |
| Non-interest bearing loans with related parties³ | 55,684 | 55,684 | 55,684 | 55,684 |
| Interest bearing loans with related parties⁴ | 3,025,071 | 3,025,071 | 2,596,928 | 2,596,928 |
| Derivative liabilities | 76,588 | 76,588 | 93,564 | 93,564 |
| Total financial liabilities | 3,211,244 | 3,211,244 | 2,789,463 | 2,789,463 |
1 Carrying value is equal to the value of the financial instruments on the Statement of Financial Position.
2 Fair value is the price that would be received to transfer the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where there is a difference between the carrying amount and fair value, the difference is not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position.
3 Non-interest bearing loans with entities within DXS were created to effect the stapling of the Trust, DIT, DDF and DXO. These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
4 Interest bearing loans with DEXUS Finance Pty Limited (DXF). These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
The fair value of derivative financial instruments has been determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis using observable market inputs (interest rates, exchange rates, and currency basis) and applying a credit or debit value adjustment based on the current credit worthiness of counterparties and the Group.
The Trust uses methods in the determination and disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments. These methods comprise:
Level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.
Level 2: the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable data.
All financial instruments excluding cash and cash equivalents were measured at Level 2 for the periods presented in this report. During the year, there were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 fair value measurements.
Contingent liabilities
The Trust together with DDF, DIT and DXO, is a guarantor of A\$3,684.4 million of interest bearing liabilities. The guarantees have been given in support of debt outstanding and drawn against these facilities, and may be called upon in the event that a borrowing entity has not complied with certain requirements such as failure to pay interest or repay a borrowing, whichever is earlier. During the period no guarantees were called.
The guarantees are issued in respect of the Trust and do not constitute an additional liability to those already existing in interest bearing liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.
The Directors of the Responsible Entity are not aware of any other contingent liabilities in relation to the Trust, other than those disclosed in the Financial Statements, which should be brought to the attention of security holders as at the date of completion of this report.
Note 8
Events occurring after reporting date
Since the end of the period, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in their Directors' Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Trust, the results of those operations, or state of the Trust's affairs in future financial periods.

Independent auditor's review report to the unitholders of DEXUS Office Trust
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of DEXUS Office Trust (the registered scheme), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for DEXUS Office Trust (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the registered scheme and the entities it controlled during that half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (the responsible entity) are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of DEXUS Office Trust, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, 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 Australian Auditing Standards 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.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of DEXUS Office Trust is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
- a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;
- b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Matters relating to the electronic presentation of the reviewed half-year financial report
This review report relates to the half-year financial report of DEXUS Office Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015 included on DEXUS Property Group's web site. The registered scheme's directors are responsible for the integrity of DEXUS Property Group's web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of this web site. The review report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the reviewed half-year financial report to confirm the information included in the reviewed half-year financial report presented on this web site.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
E A Barron Sydney Partner 16 February 2016
DEXUS Operations Trust
(ARSN 110 521 223)
Interim Report 31 December 2015

Contents Page
| Directors' Report 1 | |
|---|---|
| Auditor's Independence Declaration 3 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 4 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 5 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 6 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 7 | |
| About this Report 8 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements 9 | |
| Directors' Declaration 17 | |
| Independent Auditor's Report 18 |
DEXUS Property Group (DXS) (ASX Code: DXS) consists of DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) and DEXUS Operations Trust (DXO), collectively known as DXS or the Group.
Under Australian Accounting Standards, DDF has been deemed the parent entity for accounting purposes. Therefore the DDF consolidated Financial Statements include all entities forming part of DXS. The DDF consolidated Financial Statements are presented in separate Financial Statements.
All ASX and media releases, Financial Statements and other information are available on our website: www.dexus.com
The Directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity of DEXUS Operations Trust present their Directors' Report together with the consolidated Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015. The consolidated Financial Statements represents DEXUS Operations Trust and its consolidated entities (DXO or the Trust).
The Trust together with DEXUS Diversified Trust (DDF), DEXUS Industrial Trust (DIT) and DEXUS Office Trust (DOT) form the DEXUS Property Group (DXS or the Group) stapled security.
1 Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the half year and to the date of this Directors' Report, unless otherwise stated:
| Directors | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher T Beare | 4 August 2004 | 28 October 2015 |
| Elizabeth A Alexander, AM | 1 January 2005 | |
| Penny Bingham-Hall | 10 June 2014 | |
| John C Conde, AO | 29 April 2009 | |
| Tonianne Dwyer | 24 August 2011 | |
| Craig D Mitchell | 12 February 2013 | |
| W Richard Sheppard | 1 January 2012 | |
| Darren J Steinberg | 1 March 2012 | |
| Peter B St George | 29 April 2009 |
2 Review of results and operations
The results for the half year ended 31 December 2015 were:
- net profit for the half year was \$84.5 million (December 2014: \$28.6 million);
- total assets were \$1,081.0 million (June 2015: \$1,058.4 million); and
- net assets were \$361.9 million (June 2015: \$278.9 million).
A review of the results, financial position and operations of the Group, of which the Trust forms part thereof, is set out in the Directors' Report of the DEXUS Property Group Interim Report.
IOF transaction
DEXUS's proposal (Proposal) to acquire all of the units in Investa Office Fund (IOF) arose as a consequence of an unsolicited approach to DEXUS from the advisers to the Independent Board Committee of Investa Listed Funds Management Limited (ILFML).
On 18 December 2015, following the completion of due diligence under the process agreement, DEXUS Funds Management Limited and ILFML entered into a binding Implementation Agreement ("MIA") under which DEXUS will seek to acquire all of the units in IOF.
Implementation of the Proposal will be via an IOF informal trust scheme and requires, among other things, the approval of IOF Unitholders at a meeting expected to be held in early April 2016.
Further information about the Proposal, as well as a review of the results, financial position and operations of the Group, of which the Trust forms part thereof, is set out in the Directors' Report of the DEXUS Property Group Interim Report.
3 Auditor's Independence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor's Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 3 and forms part of this Directors' Report.

Auditor's Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the review of DEXUS Operations Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
- a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
- b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of DEXUS Operations Trust and the entities it controlled during the period.
E A Barron Sydney Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
16 February 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Darling Park Tower 2, 201 Sussex Street, GPO BOX 2650, SYDNEY NSW 1171 T: +61 2 8266 0000, F: +61 2 8266 9999, www.pwc.com.au
DEXUS Operations Trust
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Revenue from ordinary activities | |||
| Property revenue | 23,140 | 25,288 | |
| Proceeds from sale of inventory | 204,727 | 104,409 | |
| Distribution revenue | 261 | 240 | |
| Interest revenue | 108 | 44 | |
| Management fee revenue | 2 | 69,160 | 61,535 |
| Total revenue from ordinary activities | 297,396 | 191,516 | |
| Net fair value gain of investment properties | 7,350 | 593 | |
| Net gain on sale of investment properties | 1,004 | 522 | |
| Net foreign exchange gain | - | 217 | |
| Total income | 305,750 | 192,848 | |
| Expenses | |||
| Property expenses | (6,536) | (7,446) | |
| Cost of sale of inventory | 4 | (114,282) | (84,039) |
| Finance costs | 3 | (9,597) | (14,842) |
| Impairment of goodwill | (49) | (49) | |
| Management operations, corporate and administration expenses | (55,795) | (46,621) | |
| Total expenses | (186,259) | (152,997) | |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 119,491 | 39,851 | |
| Income tax expense | (35,011) | (11,207) | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 84,480 | 28,644 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||
| Changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets | (522) | (29) | |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 83,958 | 28,615 | |
| Earnings per unit | Cents | Cents | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per unit attributable to unitholders of the parent entity | |||
| Basic earnings per unit | 0.44 | 0.39 | |
| Diluted earnings per unit | 0.44 | 0.39 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
DEXUS Operations Trust Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2015
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,119 | 1,389 | |
| Receivables | 46,060 | 38,037 | |
| Inventories | 4 | 37,522 | 118,495 |
| Other | 3,818 | 3,209 | |
| Total current assets | 90,519 | 161,130 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | 5 | 430,354 | 407,731 |
| Plant and equipment | 14,331 | 11,251 | |
| Inventories | 4 | 225,667 | 156,297 |
| Deferred tax assets | 6,150 | 10,800 | |
| Intangible assets | 6 | 303,288 | 301,400 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 8,127 | 8,994 | |
| Other | 2,588 | 832 | |
| Total non-current assets | 990,505 | 897,305 | |
| Total assets | 1,081,024 | 1,058,435 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Payables | 22,913 | 28,342 | |
| Loans with related parties | 8 | 48,932 | 48,932 |
| Provisions | 19,841 | 27,269 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 148 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 27,420 | - | |
| Other current liabilities | 8 | 71,168 | - |
| Total current liabilities | 190,274 | 104,691 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Loans with related parties | 8 | 501,745 | 650,201 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 18,007 | 15,066 | |
| Provisions | 6,303 | 6,450 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 2,791 | 3,147 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 528,846 | 674,864 | |
| Total liabilities | 719,120 | 779,555 | |
| Net assets | 361,904 | 278,880 | |
| Equity | |||
| Contributed equity | 7 | 237,985 | 238,829 |
| Reserves | 42,782 | 43,394 | |
| Retained profits/(accumulated losses) | 81,137 | (3,343) | |
| Total equity | 361,904 | 278,880 |
The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
DEXUS Operations Trust
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Contributed equity Retained profits/ (losses) Reserves Total equity \$'000 \$'000 \$'000 \$'000 Opening balance as at 1 July 2014 (72,237) 222,086 43,064 192,913 Profit/(loss) for the period 28,644 - - 28,644 Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period - - (29) (29) Total comprehensive income for the period 28,644 - (29) 28,615 Transactions with owners in their capacity as unitholders: Purchase of securities, net of transaction costs - - (79) (79) Security-based payments expense - - 31 31 - - (48) (48) Closing balance as at 31 December 2014 (43,593) 222,086 42,987 221,480 Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 (3,343) 238,829 43,394 278,880 84,480 - - 84,480 Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period - - (522) (522) Total comprehensive income for the period 84,480 - (522) 83,958 Transactions with owners in their capacity as unitholders: Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs 7 - (844) - (844) Purchase of securities, net of transaction costs - - (21) (21) Security-based payments expense - - (69) (69) - (844) (90) (934) Closing balance as at 31 December 2015 81,137 237,985 42,782 361,904 Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Note Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Profit/(loss) for the period
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Receipts in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | 94,663 | 96,473 |
| Payments in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) | (77,001) | (67,109) |
| Interest received | 108 | 45 |
| Finance costs paid to financial institutions | (129) | (293) |
| Proceeds from sale of property classified as inventory | 198,027 | 116,500 |
| Payments for property classified as inventory | (30,323) | (52,423) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 185,345 | 93,193 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties | - | 13,069 |
| Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties | (10,965) | (1,817) |
| Payments for acquisition of subsidiaries | - | (15,350) |
| Payments for intangible assets | (3,631) | (2,851) |
| Payments for plant and equipment | (3,962) | (2,508) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | (18,558) | (9,457) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Borrowings provided to related parties | (418,560) | (475,600) |
| Borrowings received from related parties | 258,749 | 411,762 |
| Proceeds from issue of additional equity | (844) | - |
| Purchase of securities for security-based payments plans | (4,653) | (3,951) |
| Distributions received | 251 | 148 |
| Distributions paid to security holders | - | (15,000) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | (165,057) | (82,641) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,730 | 1,095 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,389 | 1,269 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 3,119 | 2,364 |
About this Report
In this section
This section sets out the basis upon which the Trust's Financial Statements are prepared.
Basis of preparation
DEXUS Property Group stapled securities are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange under the "DXS" code and comprise one unit in each of DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO.
Each entity forming part of DXS continues as a separate legal entity in its own right under the Corporations Act 2001 and is therefore required to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Accounting Standards. DEXUS Funds Management Limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity for DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO may only unstaple the Group if approval is obtained by a special resolution of the stapled security holders.
These general purpose interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 31 December 2015 have been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
These Financial Statements do not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly these Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 and any public pronouncements made by DXS during the half year in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Trust is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing Financial Statements.
As at 31 December 2015, the Trust had a net current asset deficiency of \$99.8 million. The DXS Group has in place both external and internal funding arrangements to support the cashflow requirements of the Trust. The Trust is a going concern and the Financial Statements have been prepared on that basis.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Trust's accounting policies. Other than the estimation of fair values relating to certain derivatives and other financial instruments and investment properties, no key assumptions concerning the future or other estimation of uncertainty at the end of each reporting period could have a significant risk of causing material adjustments to the Financial Statements in the next reporting period.
Operating segments
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) has been identified as the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision making within the Group. DXS management has identified DXS's operating segments based on the sectors analysed within the management reports reviewed by the CODM in order to monitor performance across the Group and to appropriately allocate resources. Refer to the table below for a brief description of the Group's operating segments.
| Office | Domestic office space with any associated retail space; as well as car parks and office developments. |
|---|---|
| Industrial | Domestic industrial properties, industrial estates and industrial developments. |
| Property management | Property management services for third party clients and owned assets. |
| Funds management | Funds management of third party client assets. |
| Development and trading | Revenue earned and costs incurred by the Group on developments and inventory. |
| All other segments | Corporate expenses associated with maintaining and operating the Group. This segment also includes the centralised treasury function. |
Consistent with how the CODM manages the business, the operating segments within DXS are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not monitored at an individual trust level. The results of the individual trusts are not limited to any one of the segments described above.
Disclosures concerning DXS's operating segments, as well as the operating segments' key financial information provided to the CODM, are presented in the DEXUS Property Group Financial Statements.
Note 2
Management fee revenue
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Investment management & responsible entity fees | 35,460 | 32,544 |
| Property management fees | 21,828 | 19,567 |
| Capital works and development fees | 5,606 | 3,709 |
| Wages recovery and other fees | 6,266 | 5,715 |
| Total management fee revenue | 69,160 | 61,535 |
Note 3
Finance costs
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Interest paid to related parties | 11,356 | 16,167 |
| Net fair value (gain)/loss of interest rate swaps | (43) | 28 |
| Amount capitalised | (1,753) | (1,382) |
| Other finance costs | 37 | 29 |
| Total finance costs | 9,597 | 14,842 |
Inventories
(a) Land and properties held for resale
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Current assets | ||
| Land and properties held for resale | 37,522 | 118,495 |
| Total current assets - inventories | 37,522 | 118,495 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Land and properties held for resale | 225,667 | 156,297 |
| Total non-current assets - inventories | 225,667 | 156,297 |
| Total assets - inventories | 263,189 | 274,792 |
(b) Reconciliation
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 274,792 | 316,277 |
| Transfer from investment properties | - | 1,621 |
| Disposals | (114,282) | (172,156) |
| Acquisitions and additions | 102,679 | 129,050 |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 263,189 | 274,792 |
Disposals
- On 31 July 2015, settlement occurred on the sale of 154 O' Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW for gross proceeds of \$32.0 million (carrying value of \$16.1 million).
- On 21 July 2015, settlement occurred on the sale of 5-13 Rosebery Avenue and 25-55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, NSW for \$190.0 million, represented by a \$19.0 million option fee and \$171.0 million settlement payment. The Group recognised the option fee over the term of the option and therefore recognised \$17.3 million during the year ended 30 June 2015. The balance of \$1.7 million and the settlement amount of \$171.0 million (carrying value of \$98.2 million) has been recognised in the period ended 31 December 2015.
Non-current assets – investment properties
| For the 6 | For the 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| months to | months to | |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 407,731 | 275,397 |
| Additions | 14,083 | 12,786 |
| Acquisitions | - | 114,428 |
| Lease incentives | 1,746 | 2,975 |
| Amortisation of lease incentives | (1,201) | (1,413) |
| Rent straightlining | 645 | 1,223 |
| Disposals | - | (6,851) |
| Transfer to inventories | - | (1,621) |
| Net fair value gain/(loss) of investment properties | 7,350 | 10,807 |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 430,354 | 407,731 |
DEXUS Operations Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Note 6
Non-current assets - intangible assets
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Management rights | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 290,748 | 291,078 |
| Amortisation charge | (165) | (330) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 290,583 | 290,748 |
| Cost | 294,382 | 294,382 |
| Accumulated amortisation | (3,799) | (3,634) |
| Total management rights | 290,583 | 290,748 |
| Goodwill | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 1,409 | 1,508 |
| Impairment | (49) | (99) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 1,360 | 1,409 |
| Cost | 2,998 | 2,998 |
| Accumulated impairment | (1,638) | (1,589) |
| Total goodwill | 1,360 | 1,409 |
| Other Intangible Assets - Software | ||
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 9,243 | 5,085 |
| Acquisition of other intangible assets | 3,631 | 5,649 |
| Amortisation charge | (1,529) | (1,491) |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 11,345 | 9,243 |
| Cost | 24,071 | 20,440 |
| Accumulated amortisation | (12,726) | (11,197) |
| Total other intangible assets | 11,345 | 9,243 |
| Total non-current assets - intangible assets | 303,288 | 301,400 |
Management rights represent the asset management rights owned by DEXUS Holdings Pty Limited (DXH), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, which entitle it to management fee revenue from both finite and indefinite life trusts. Those rights that are deemed to have a finite useful life (held at a value of \$4.6 million (Jun 2015: \$4.7 million)) are measured at cost and amortised using the straight-line method over their estimated remaining useful lives of 17 years. Management rights that are deemed to have an indefinite life are held at a value of \$286.0 million (Jun 2015: \$286.0 million).
As at 31 December 2015, management had not identified any events or circumstances that would indicate an impairment of the carrying value of management rights associated with indefinite life trusts.
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Note 7
Contributed Equity
(a) Contributed equity
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to | 12 months to | |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 238,829 | 222,086 |
| Issue of additional equity, net of transaction costs | - | 16,743 |
| Buy-back of contributed equity, net of transaction costs | (844) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 237,985 | 238,829 |
(b) Number of units on issue
| For the | For the | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months to | 12 months to | |
| 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| No. of units | No. of units | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 970,806,349 | 5,433,110,810 |
| Issue of additional equity | - | 65,274,552 |
| One-for-six security consolidation | - | (4,527,579,013) |
| Buy-back of contributed equity | (2,858,657) | - |
| Closing balance at the end of the period | 967,947,692 | 970,806,349 |
DEXUS Operations Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the half year ended 31 December 2015
Note 8
Fair value of financial instruments
As at 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2015, the carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:
| 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Carrying | |||
| amount1 | Fair value2 | amount1 | Fair value2 | |
| \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,119 | 3,119 | 1,389 | 1,389 |
| Loans and receivables (current) | 46,060 | 46,060 | 38,037 | 38,037 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 8,127 | 8,127 | 8,994 | 8,994 |
| Total financial assets | 57,306 | 57,306 | 48,420 | 48,420 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 22,913 | 22,913 | 28,342 | 28,342 |
| Non-interest bearing loans with related parties3 | 48,932 | 48,932 | 48,932 | 48,932 |
| Interest bearing loans with related parties4 | 501,745 | 501,745 | 650,201 | 650,201 |
| Derivative liabilities | - | - | 148 | 148 |
| Other current liabilities5 | 71,168 | 71,168 | - | - |
| Total financial liabilities | 644,758 | 644,758 | 727,623 | 727,623 |
1 Carrying value is equal to the value of the financial instruments on the Statement of Financial Position.
2 Fair value is the price that would be received to transfer the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where there is a difference between the carrying amount and fair value, the difference is not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position.
3 Non-interest bearing loans with entities within DXS were created to effect the stapling of the Trust, DIT, DOT and DDF. These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
4 Interest bearing loans with DEXUS Finance Pty Limited (DXF). These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS.
5 The balance at 31 December 2015 primarily relates to a payable to a related entity due to the acquisition of an investment property expected to settle in February 2016.
The fair value of interest bearing liabilities and derivative financial instruments has been determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis using observable market inputs (interest rates, exchange rates, and basis) and applying a credit or debit value adjustment based on the current credit worthiness of counterparties and the Trust.
Fair value of financial instruments (continued)
The Trust uses methods in the determination and disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments. These methods comprise:
Level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.
Level 2: the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable data.
The following table presents the assets and liabilities measured and recognised as at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2015.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Available for sale financial assets | 8,127 | - | - | 8,127 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives | - | - | - | - |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| 30 Jun 2015 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 | \$'000 |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Available for sale financial assets | 8,994 | - | - | 8,994 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives | - | 148 | - | 148 |
During the period, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements.
Contingent liabilities
DXO, together with DIT, DOT and DDF, is a guarantor of A\$3,684.4 million of interest bearing liabilities. The guarantees have been given in support of debt outstanding and drawn against these facilities, and may be called upon in the event that a borrowing entity has not complied with certain requirements such as failure to pay interest or repay a borrowing, whichever is earlier. During the period no guarantees were called.
The Group has bank guarantees of \$32.0, comprising \$30.2 million held to comply with the terms of the Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL) and \$1.8 million largely in respect of developments.
The above guarantees are issued in respect of the Group and do not constitute an additional liability to those already existing in interest bearing liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.
The Directors of the Responsible Entity are not aware of any other contingent liabilities in relation to the Group, other than those disclosed in the Financial Statements, which should be brought to the attention of security holders as at the date of completion of this report.
Note 10
Events occurring after reporting date
Since the end of the half year, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in their Directors' Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Trust, the results of those operations, or state of the Trust's affairs in future financial periods.

Independent auditor's review report to the unitholders of DEXUS Operations Trust
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of DEXUS Operations Trust (the registered scheme), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for DEXUS Operations Trust (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the registered scheme and the entities it controlled during that half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The directors of DEXUS Funds Management Limited (the responsible entity) are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of DEXUS Operations Trust, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, 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 Australian Auditing Standards 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.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of DEXUS Operations Trust is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
- a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;
- b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Matters relating to the electronic presentation of the reviewed half-year financial report
This review report relates to the half-year financial report of DEXUS Operations Trust for the half-year ended 31 December 2015 included on DEXUS Property Group's web site. The registered scheme's directors are responsible for the integrity of DEXUS Property Group's web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of this web site. The review report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the reviewed half-year financial report to confirm the information included in the reviewed half-year financial report presented on this web site.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
E A Barron Sydney Partner 16 February 2016