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Deyaar Development PJSC Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

Aug 15, 2010

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

30 JUNE 2010

P.O. Box 9267 28th Floor - Al Attar Business Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 332 4000 Fax: +971 4 332 4004 [email protected] www.ey.com/me

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT PJSC

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Deyaar Development PJSC and its subsidiaries ("the Group") as at 30 June 2010, comprising of the interim consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010, the related interim consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods then ended, the related statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34"). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

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

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34.

Emphasis of matters

Without qualifying our conclusion, we draw attention to the following:

  1. Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements which set out major sources of estimation uncertainty and refers to assumptions made by management in determining or testing the carrying amounts of certain assets. It is reasonably possible, on the basis of existing knowledge, that outcomes within the next financial year that are different from the assumptions could require material adjustments to the carrying amounts of the assets affected.

Ell ERNST & YOUNG

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT PJSC (continued)

Emphasis of matters (continued)

    1. Note 5 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2008 with a third party (the seller) to enter into negotiations for the execution of a sale and purchase agreement (the agreement) for acquiring the seller's interest in a building (the interest). According to the MOU, the terms of MOU will automatically terminate after a certain period or on the execution of the agreement. In accordance with the terms of the MOU, the Group paid AED 72.1 million as a refundable deposit. The Group also made additional payments of AED 113.7 million in this respect during the year ended 31 December 2009. A party that had initially financed the seller's interest had shown an outstanding murabaha balance of AED 186.3 million as receivable from the Group at 31 December 2009. The seller has filed a case against the Group during the current period asking the Group to fulfil its obligations and the Group has also filed a counterclaim against the seller for refund of the amounts paid. Management believes that the amounts paid by the Group are recoverable from the seller and any murabaha balance is also payable by the seller since a sale and purchase agreement was never signed and accordingly the terms of MOU have automatically terminated due to the passage of time. The ultimate outcome of the matter cannot be determined at this stage and accordingly no provision that may result has been made in the financial statements.
    1. Note 6 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Properties under construction include a project in Dubai acquired from a third party for AED 372 million. The consideration included AED 175 million being premium for the seller. Management now believes that the master developer may not complete the related infrastructure and therefore, the project may have to be abandoned. Management is of the view that the transaction has become void and therefore should be reversed. The Group has also commenced arbitration proceedings against the seller in this respect. The ultimate outcome of the matter cannot be determined at this stage and accordingly no provision that may result has been made in the financial statements.

Ernst a Yang

Signed by:

Farrukh Seer Partner Registration No. 491

10 August 2010 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

Six months ended Three months ended
Note 30 June
2010
AED '000
30 June
2009
AED '000
(Restated)
30 June
2010
AED '000
30 June
2009
AED '000
(Restated)
Revenues 275,733 556,343 79,728 447,081
Cost of revenues (260, 626) (526, 768) (85,090) (426, 023)
GROSS PROFIT / (LOSS) 15,107 29,575 (5,362) 21,058
Other operating income 45,838 72,513 29,732 40,462
Selling and administrative expenses (92, 507) (99, 311) (44, 616) (42, 687)
Provision for doubtful debts (35,000) (10,000)
Impairment and write offs (89, 598) (44, 222)
Finance costs (28, 168) (32,060) (7,010) (21, 337)
Income from deposits 5,916 9,953 2,017 3,414
(Loss) / gain on fair valuation of investment
properties
(164, 083) 57,500 (164, 083) 57,500
Share of results of associates 1,463 3,040 617 1,554
(LOSS) / PROFIT BEFORE TAX (341, 032) 41,210 (242, 927) 59,964
Income tax (3,020) (1, 531) (33) (123)
(LOSS) / PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD (344, 052) 39,679 (242,960) 59,841
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent
Non controlling interests
(343, 299)
(753)
39,518
161
(242,987)
27
60,902
(1,061)
(344, 052) 39,679 (242,960) 59,841
Earnings / (loss) per share attributable to
the equity holders of the parent:
- basic and diluted earnings / (loss)
4
per share (AED)
(0.0594) 0.0068 (0.0420) 0.0105

The attached notes 1 to 10 form part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

Six months ended Three months ended
30 June
2010
AED '000
30 June
2009
AED '000
(Restated)
30 June
2010
AED '000
30 June
2009
AED '000
(Restated)
(Loss) / profit for the period (344, 052) 39,679 (242,960) 59,841
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations
(5,157) (4,244) (3,602) 5,240
Other comprehensive (loss) /
income for the period
(5,157) (4,244) (3,602) 5,240
Total comprehensive (loss) /
income for the period
(349,209) 35,435 (246, 562) 65,081
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
(348, 456)
(753)
35,274
161
(246, 589)
27
66,142
(1,061)
(349, 209) 35,435 (246, 562) 65,081

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION At 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

Notes 30 June
2010
AED '000
31 December
2009
AED '000
(Audited)
ASSETS 370,428 683,867
Bank balances and cash 343,941 577,081
Accounts and notes receivable 5 521,264 556,392
Prepayments and other assets 399,282 542,017
Properties held for sale 6 2,782,381 2,673,692
Properties under construction 1,595,757 1,611,334
Land held for future developments 1,190,701 1,222,299
Advances for purchase of land 589,146 586,870
Investments in associates 30,878 34,723
Property, plant and equipment 1,848,735 1,899,943
Investment properties 968,964 968,964
Goodwill 10,641,477 11,357,182
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES 1,283,558 1,362,797
Accounts payable and accruals 1,811,131 1,944,854
Advances from customers 844,300 955,242
Islamic finance obligations 149,379 174,924
Other borrowings 139,690 153,944
Retentions payable 10,949 13,742
Employees' end of service benefits 4,239,007 4,605,503
TOTAL LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
5,778,000
Share capital 5,778,000
155,278
155,278
Statutory reserve (13, 100) (7, 943)
Exchange translation reserve 469,321 812,620
Retained earnings 6,389,499 6,737,955
Non-controlling interests 12,971 13,724
TOTAL EQUITY 6,402,470 6,751,679
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 10,641,477 11,357,182

Chairman 10 August 2010 Acting Chief Executive Officer 10 August 2010

The attached notes 1 to 10 form part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited) Deyaar Development PJSC and its subsidiaries

Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Exchange
translation
000. CFF
Share
capital
000. G3V
Statutory
reserve
reserve
AED '000
earnings
AED '000
Retained
Total
AED '000
Non-controlling
interests
AED '000
Total
AED '000
At 1 January 2010 (audited) 5,778,000 155,278 (7,943) 812,620 5,737,955 13,724 6,751,679
Loss for the period ended 30 June 2010 (343, 299) (343, 299) (753) (344, 052)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (5,157) (5,157) $\mathbf{r}$ (5,157)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (5,157) (348, 456) $(753)$ (349,209)
$\begin{array}{c} \n\end{array}$
At 30 June 2010 5,778,000
ľ
155,278 (13,100) $\begin{array}{c c}\n \cdot & \cdot \ \hline\n (343,299) & \underline{321} \ \hline\n & 469,321\n \end{array}$ 6,389,499 $\frac{12,971}{2}$ 6,402,470

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (continued) Deyaar Development PJSC and its subsidiaries Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited) Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

000. CFV
Share
capital
reserve
AED '000
Statutory
translation
000. CFF
Exchange
reserve
earnings
AED '000
Retained
Total
AED '000
Von-controlling
interests
AED '000
000. CFF
Total
At 1 January 2009 (audited and restated) 5,778,000 152,263 (874) 785,482 6,714,87 18,972 6,733,843
Profit for the period ended 30 June 2009 (restated) 39,518 39,518 $\overline{5}$ 39,679
Other comprehensive income (loss) (4,244) (4,244) (4,244)
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period (4,244) 39,518 35,274 35,435
At 30 June 2009 5,778,000
152,263 (5,118) 825,000 6,750,145 19,133 6,769,278

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

Six months ended
30 June
2010
AED '000
30 June
2009
AED '000
(Restated)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 41,210
(Loss) / profit before tax (341, 032)
Adjustments for: 5,573 5,381
Depreciation 3,403 2,544
Provision for employees' end of service benefits 35,000
Provision for doubtful debts 89,598 $\blacksquare$
Impairment and write offs (5,916) (9,953)
Income from deposits 18,510 32,060
Finance costs (1, 463) (3,040)
Share of results of associates 164,083 (57, 500)
Loss / (gain) on fair valuation of investment properties
(Gain) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
(14, 562) 17
(46, 806) 10,719
Working capital changes: 142,735
Properties held for sale (108, 689) (135,994)
Properties under construction, net 2,689 (18, 800)
Land held for future developments 198,140 408,508
Accounts and notes receivable 34,674 (13, 884)
Prepayments and other assets 13,726 (53, 348)
Advance for purchase of properties (14, 254) 26,520
Retentions payable (133, 723) (284, 380)
Advances from customers
Accounts payable and accruals
(140, 642) (226, 794)
Cash used in operations (52, 150) (287, 453)
Employees' end of service benefits paid (6, 196) (376)
Net cash used in operating activities (58, 346) (287, 829)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1, 782) (8,389)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
14,615 668
Investment in associates (813)
Investment properties, net (112, 875) (31,231)
Deposits maturing after three months (22, 576) 20,935
Income from deposits 5,916 9,953
Net cash used in investing activities (117, 515) (8,064)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES 75,000 327,728
Islamic finance obligations received (185, 942)
Islamic finance obligations paid (25, 545) (20, 169)
Net movement in other borrowings
Finance costs paid
(18, 510) (32,060)
Net cash (used in) / from financing activities (154, 997) 275,499

The attached notes 1 to 10 form part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued) Period ended 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (330, 858) (20, 394)
Net foreign exchange difference (5,157) (4,244)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 578,035 620,259
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE 242,020 595,621
Cash in hand
Current accounts
Deposits maturing within three months
570
213,474
27,976
1,128
133,349
461,144
Cash and cash equivalents
Deposit maturing after three months
242,020
128,408
595,621
BANK BALANCES AND CASH 370,428 595,621

Six months ended

30 June

2010

AED '000

30 June

2009

AED '000

(Restated)

ACTIVITIES $\mathbf{1}$

Deyaar Development PJSC (the "Company") was incorporated and registered as a Public Joint Stock Company in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE on 10 July 2007. The principal activities of the Company are property investment and development, brokering, managing and renting of buildings and provision of related support services.

The address of the Company's registered office is P. O. Box 30833, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements combine the activities of the Company and the following subsidiaries and joint ventures (collectively referred to as the "Group"):

Country of Percentage of equity
Principal activity incorporation 30 June 31 December
Subsidiaries 2010 2009
Omega Engineering L.L.C. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Brokerage and other related services
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
55%
100%
55%
100%
Nationwide Realtors L.L.C. * Property investment and development Lebanon 100% 100%
Beirut Bay SAL
Deyaar For Development SA
Deyaar (UK) Ltd
Deyaar Cayman Ltd
Deyaar West Asia Cooperatief U.A.
Deyaar Development Corporation
Deyaar Mauritius Ltd

Deyaar City Mauritius Ltd
Deyaar Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Flamingo Creek L.L.C.
Deyaar Hospitality L.L.C.
Deyaar International L.L.C.

Deyaar Ventures L.L.C.
Deyaar Property Management L.L.C.

Deyaar Limited *
Deyaar Al Emarat Holding WLL *
Representative Office of Deyaar
Representative Office of Deyaar
Investment holding company
Investment holding company
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Property investment and development
Lebanon
UK.
Cayman Islands
Netherlands
USA
Mauritius
Mauritius
Malaysia
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
Bahrain
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Deyaar Al Tawassol LilTatweer
Aleqare Co.*
Property investment and development Saudi Arabia 100% 100%
* These subsidiaries did not carry out any activities during the period.
Joint ventures
Principal activity Country of
incorporation
2010 Percentage of equity
30 June 31 December
2009
Arady Development L.L.C. Property development U.A.E. 50% 50%
Dubai International
Development Co. LLC *
Alarko Deyaar Gayrimenkul
Property development
Property development
U.A.E
Turkey
50%
50%
50%
50%

* This joint venture did not carry out any operations during the period.

BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES $\overline{2}$

Basis of preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting and applicable requirements of the United Arab Emirates Laws. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2009. The results for the period ended 30 June 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the financial year ending 31 December 2010.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations as of 1 January 2010, noted below:

IFRS 2 Share-based payment

This standard has been amended to clarify the accounting for group cash-settled share-based payment transactions. This amendment also supersedes IFRIC 8 and IFRIC 11. The adoption of this amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.

IFRS 3 Business combinations (Revised) and IAS 27 consolidated and separate financial statements (Amended)

The Group applies the revised standards from 1 January 2010, IFRS 3 (Revised) introduces significant changes in the accounting for business combinations occurring after this date. Changes affect the valuation of non-controlling interest, the accounting for transaction costs, the initial recognition and subsequent measurement of a contingent consideration and business combinations achieved in stages. These changes will impact the amount of goodwill recognised, the reported results in the period that an acquisition occurs and future reported results.

IAS 27 (Amended) requires that a change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary (without loss of control) is accounted for as a transaction with owners in their capacity as owners. Therefore, such transactions will no longer give rise to goodwill, nor will they give rise to gains or losses. Furthermore, the amended standard changes the accounting for losses incurred by the subsidiary as well as the loss of control of a subsidiary. The changes by IFRS 3 (Revised) and IAS 27 (Amended) will affect future acquisitions or loss of control of subsidiaries and transactions with non-controlling interests.

The change in accounting policy was applied prospectively and had no impact on the earnings per share.

IAS 39 Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement - eligible hedged items

The amendment addresses the designation of a one-sided risk in a hedged item, and the designation of inflation as a hedged risk or portion in particular situations. The amendment had no effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

IFRIC 17 Distributions of non-cash assets to owners

This interpretation provides guidance on accounting for arrangements whereby an entity distributes non-cash assets to shareholders either as a distribution of reserves or dividends to owners. The interpretation had no effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS $\mathbf{3}$

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:

ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS (continued) $\mathbf{3}$

Revaluation of investment properties

The Group carries its investment properties at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the income statement. The Group engaged independent valuation specialists to determine the fair values of investment properties as at 31 December 2009 and 30 June 2010. For investment properties under construction the management used a valuation technique based on a discounted cash flow model as there is a lack of comparable market data because of the nature of the property. The determined fair value of the investment properties is most sensitive to the estimated yield as well as the long term vacancy rate.

The assumptions used in arriving at fair values of properties in this development are as follows:

2010 2009
Long term vacancy rate
Long term growth in rental rates - every alternative year
10%
5%
10%
5%
10%
Discount rate 10%

Impairment of investments in associates

Investments in associates are tested for impairment annually (as at 31 December) and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investments in associates may be impaired. Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the associate. Where the recoverable amount of the associate is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised.

The recoverable amount of investments is determined based on a value in use calculation using cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by senior management covering a five-year period. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 10% and cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using a 3.0% growth rate that is the same as the long-term average estimated inflation/GDP Growth rates for UAE Economy.

Net realisable value of inventories and advances against purchase of land

The carrying amounts of inventories (properties held for sale, properties under construction and land held for future development) and advances for purchase of land are compared with net realisable value to determine that cost does not exceed the net realisable value. The Group also estimates the cost to complete properties under construction in order to determine the cost attributable to properties being developed. These estimates include the cost of providing infrastructure and construction activities, potential claims by main contractors and subcontractors and the cost of meeting other contractual obligations to the customers.

Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value takes into consideration the value that the Group can obtain by offering these properties to those customers who have committed to buy units in other developments launched by the Group.

Properties under construction are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value has been determined on the basis of committed sale price if the remaining receivable amount is lower than the current market value of the units booked by customers.

The key assumptions used in the calculation of net realisable value of land held for future development are as follows:

  • Construction will start in 2012 and beyond;
  • Selling prices and cost of construction will remain at the current level; and
  • Cost of financing will be 10% per annum.

ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS (continued) $\overline{\mathbf{3}}$

Impairment of goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually (as at 31 December) and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit or group of cash generating units is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised.

The key assumptions used in the calculation of the value-in-use are as follows:

  • Completion of existing projects under development and collection of remaining cash from customers. This is based on experience of recent past and comparison of remaining cash due from customers with prevailing market prices;
  • Cash flows beyond the 3 year period are extrapolated using a 3.0% growth rate (2008: 3.0%) that is the same as the long-term average estimated inflation/GDP Growth rates for UAE Economy.
  • The Group will expand its operations in other countries in the MENA region. This is based on feasibility studies prepared by independent consultants; and
  • 10% Discount rate Discount rate reflects the current market assessment of the risks specific to the unit. The discount rate was estimated based on the average percentage of a weighted average cost of capital for the industry. This rate was further adjusted to reflect the market assessment of any risk specific to the cash generating unit for which future estimates of cash-flows have not been adjusted.

As a result of the test performed at 31 December 2009, management did not identify impairment for the property development unit to which goodwill of AED 968,964 thousand is allocated.

EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE $\overline{\mathbf{4}}$

Basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to the equity holders of the parent for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods as shown below:

Six months ended
30 June
Three months ended
30 June
2010 2009 2010 2009
(Loss)/profit for the period attributable to equity
holders of the parent company (AED'000)
(343, 299) 39,518 (242, 987) 60,902
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period (in thousands)
5,778,000 5,778,000 5,778,000 5,778,000
Basic and diluted earnings / (loss)
per share (AED)
(0.0594) 0.0068 (0.0420) 0.0105

The Company has not issued any instruments which would have a dilutive impact on earnings/ (loss) per share when exercised.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS $\overline{\mathbf{5}}$

The Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2008 with a third party (the seller) to enter into negotiations for the execution of a sale and purchase agreement (the agreement) for acquiring the seller's interest in a building (the interest). According to the MOU, the terms of MOU will automatically terminate after a certain period or on the execution of the agreement. In accordance with the terms of the MOU, the Group paid AED 72.1 million as a refundable deposit. The Group also made additional payments of AED 113.7 million in this respect during the year ended 31 December 2009. Thus, a total balance of AED 185.8 million is included in prepayments and other assets. The seller has filed a case against the Group during the current period asking the Group to fulfil its obligations and the Group has also filed a counterclaim against the seller for refund of the amounts paid. Management believes that the amounts paid by the Group are recoverable from the seller since a sale and purchase agreement was never signed and accordingly the terms of MOU have automatically terminated due to the passage of time. Accordingly no provision has been made in these financial statements.

PROPERTIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION $6\phantom{1}6$

Properties under construction include a project in Dubai acquired from a third party for AED 372 million. The consideration included AED 175 million being premium for the seller. Management now believes that the master developer may not complete the related infrastructure and therefore, the project may have to be abandoned. Management is of the view that the transaction has become void and therefore should be reversed. The Group has also commenced arbitration proceedings against the seller in this respect. Accordingly no provision has been made in these financial statements.

SEGMENTAL INFORMATION $\overline{7}$

Operating segment:

For management purposes the Group is organised into two major operating segments: property development activities, (which include property investment, development, brokering, managing and renting of buildings), and electrical and mechanical works.

Management monitors the operating results of its operating segments for the purpose of making decisions about performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss. Transactions between segments are conducted at estimated rates which approximate to market rates on an arm's length basis.

Property
development
activities
AED'000
Electrical
and mechanical
works
AED'000
Total
AED'000
Six months ended 30 June 2010
Segment revenues - external 147,283 128,450 275,733
Segment profit / (loss) (342, 418) (1,634) (344, 052)
As at 30 June 2010
Segment assets 10,373,553 267,924 10,641,477
Six months ended 30 June 2009
Segment revenues - external (restated) 350,811 205,532 556,343
Segment profit (restated) 39,320 359 39,679
As at 31 December 2009
Segment assets 11,059,236 297,946 11,357,182

$\overline{7}$ SEGMENTAL INFORMATION (continued)

Geographic information

Revenue earned from properties outside the United Arab Emirates amounts to AED 56,278,000 (Six months ended 30 June 2009: AED Nil). Total assets located outside the United Arab Emirates amount to AED 374,923,000 (31 December 2009: AED 460,173,000).

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 8

Contingencies

At 30 June 2010, the Group had contingent liabilities in respect of performance and other guarantees issued by bank on behalf of the one of the subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business from which it is anticipated that no material liabilities will arise, amounting to AED 83,751,776 (31 December 2009: AED 92,961,400).

At June 30 2010, the Group has issued a guarantee of AED 833,104,000 (31 December 2009: 833,104,000) against the Mudarabah facility.

Commitments

At 30 June 2010, the Group had commitments of AED 654,305,000 (31 December 2009: AED 789,768,000) with respect to project related contracts issued as of the end of the year/period net of invoices received and accruals made at that date. The Group also had commitments with respect to purchase of land of AED 419,639,000 (31 December 2009: AED 514,973,000).

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES $\overline{9}$

Related parties represent major shareholders, joint ventures, associates, directors and key management personnel of the Group, and companies of whom they are principal owners. Pricing policies and terms of these transactions are approved by the Group's management.

$\sim$ $\sim$

Transactions with related parties included in the interim consolidated income statement are as follows:

Six months ended 30 June 2010

Purchases
AED'000
Income
from
deposits
AED'000
UMET
operating
income
AED'000
Major shareholders 1,835 200
Other related parties 6,653
6,653 1,835 200
Six months ended 30 June 2009 Income
from
Other
operating
Purchases deposits income
AED'000 AED'000 AED'000
Major shareholders 4,311 13,605
Other related parties 7,482 2,595 6,385
7,482 6,906 19,990

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 30 June 2010 (Unaudited)

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (continued) $\overline{9}$

Balances with related parties included in the interim consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:

As at 30 June 2010 Accounts
receivable
AED'000
Accounts
payable
AED'000
Fixed
deposits
AED'000
Islamic finance
obligations
AED'000
Major shareholders
Joint ventures
Other related parties
12,572
17,087
1,143
12,152
333
47,463 389,300
29,659 13,628 47,463 389,300
As at 31 December 2009 Accounts
receivable
AED'000
Accounts
payable
AED'000
Fixed
deposits
AED'000
Islamic finance
facilities
AED'000
Major shareholders
Joint ventures
Other related parties
17,403
23,706
41,109
1,113
13,401
1,828
16,342
254,764
254,764
500,242
500,242

Compensation of key management personnel

The remuneration of directors and other members of key management during the period was as follows:

30 June
2010
AED'000
30 June
2009
AED'000
Payroll and related expenses
Employees' end of service benefits
Directors' fees
15,443
448
1,350
20,910
589
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17,241
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21,499
كالمستنقذ

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY 10

During the year ended 31 December 2009, the Group changed its accounting policy in respect of accounting for revenue from sale of residential and commercial units by adopting IFRIC 15 "Agreement for the Construction of Real Estate".

As a result, the carrying value of the properties under construction recognized as of 30 June 2009 is adjusted at that date with changes in values recognized in income statement.

Restatements of the Group's change in revenues and costs on sale of properties for the three month and six month periods ended 30 June 2009 is as follows:

Balance as
previously
reported
AED'000
Adjustments
AED'000
Balance at
30 June
Restated
AED'000
Three month period from 1 April 2009 to 30 June 2009:
Sale of properties 402,098 44,983 447,081
Cost of properties sold (365, 405) (60, 618) (426, 023)
Tax on sale of properties (267) 144 (123)
Profit for the period 75,332 (15, 491) 59,841
Six month period from 1 January 2009 to 30 June 2009:
Sale of properties 872,017 (315, 674) 556,343
Cost of properties sold (757, 344) 230,576 (526, 768)
Tax on sale of properties 3,500 (5,031) (1, 531)
Profit for the period 129,808 (90, 129) 39,679