AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

Park Street

Quarterly Report Aug 31, 2017

3453_ir_2017-08-31_7d2a24a5-9463-4628-b6e4-15f88f84ab52.pdf

Quarterly Report

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

Park Street Nordicom A/S – Interim report, 1st half of 2017

Copenhagen, 31 August 2017

Earnings before special items for the period is DKK 3.9 million against DKK 7.5 million in 2016.

Profit for the period after tax is DKK 52.6 million against DKK 2.8 million in 2016 driven by one off gains at DKK 55.4 million related to restructuring, and the equity is positive with DKK 19.6 million against DKK -33.1 million as at 31 December 2016.

The restructuring of Park Street Nordicom A/S is making progress, and merger of subsidiary entities has been completed. The restructuring including recapitalisation and implementation of new financial terms is progressing as expected.

The Board of Directors of Park Street Nordicom A/S today discussed and approved the company's Interim report 2017, which contained the following:

Park Street Nordicom's restructuring process

In 2017, Park Street Nordicom continued recent years' efforts to implement financial restructuring. In the first half of 2017, this resulted in agreements with key financial creditors regarding refinancing of existing loan facilities into longterm debt. As part of the restructuring plan, the Group's company structure has been simplified by merging all active subsidiaries into Park Street Nordicom A/S.

The overall purpose of the restructuring plan is to re-establish Park Street Nordicom and create the financial foundations for future growth in the company. Next phase in the restructuring plan is recapitalisation involving capital injection in form of conversion of debt into capital and cash injection, which is expected to be executed according to the plan.

The period in outline

  • The period produced a profit of DKK 52.6 million including special items of DKK 55.4 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 2.8 million).
  • During the period, Park Street Nordicom achieved EBVAT (earnings before value adjustments and tax) of DKK 2.1 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 11.2 million). The EBVAT achieved is thus DKK 9.1 million lower than the corresponding amount achieved in 2016.
  • Compared with the 1st half of 2016, the EBVAT achieved was affected by both positive and negative factors, including the increase in financial cost at DKK 9.5 million and lower corporate overheads DKK 2.1 million primarily other external cost.
  • The vacancy rate (calculated by rental value) in investment properties was 11.9% in the 1st half of 2017 against 11.6% in the 1st half of 2016 and thereby at the same level.
  • During the period, Park Street Nordicom had limited major property sales: o Randlevvej, Odder (2 plots).
  • A total of DKK 1.8 million in fair value adjustments to investment properties and liabilities is included in the income statement (1st half of 2016: DKK -0.5 million).
  • The Group's equity was positive at DKK 19.6 million at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: DKK -33.1 million).
  • Park Street Nordicom's total cash flow in the 1st half of 2017 was DKK -60.9 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 27.3 million), primarily utilised to repay financial debt.

The management of Park Street Nordicom reduce its expectations for EBVAT to DKK 25 - 35 million in 2017 from previous DKK 30 – 40 million, in view of the recent delays in implementation of financial restructuring and refinancing plans.

Management comments on the Annual report

In connection with the interim report for Q2 2017, CEO Pradeep Pattem states the following:

"There has been a significant progress in the restructuring of Park Street Nordicom and after the final credit committee approval of the respective key financial creditors in July, refinancing of the existing facilities into long term debt is expected to be executed, along with merger of subsidiary entities. With the recapitalization of Park Street Nordicom progressing as planned, the focus going forward will be on growing the portfolio and EBVAT. The company expects that the EBVAT for the year 2017 will be within the range DKK 25-35 million."

Further information

If further information is required, CEO Pradeep Pattem of Park Street Nordicom can be contacted by phone on 33 33 93 03.

Attached files

Interim report 2017 is attached to this announcement.

Copenhagen,

Andrew La Trobe Pradeep Pattem Chairman CEO

This company announcement contains some forward-looking statements, including statements about Park Street Nordicom's activities. Such forward-looking statements are based on information, assumptions and assessments that Park Street Nordicom finds reasonable. These forward-looking statements cover known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other material factors that may cause Park Street Nordicom's actual profits, growth or performance to differ considerably from the future profits, growth and performance expressed or implied in connection with these forward-looking statements. If one or more of these risk factors or elements of uncertainty is triggered or if an underlying assumption turns out to be incorrect, Park Street Nordicom's actual financial position or operating profits may differ considerably from that which is described as assumed, assessed, estimated or expected.

Company:

Park Street Nordicom A/S Svanevej 12 DK-2400 København NV CVR no.: 12 93 25 02 LEI no.: LEIN913442016122012215420784 Registered office: Copenhagen, Denmark

Phone: +45 33 33 93 03 Internet: www.nordicom.dk E-mail: [email protected]

Board of Directors: Andrew John Essex La Trobe, Chair Hallur Eyfjörd Thordarson, Deputy Chair Ohene Aku Kwapong Anita Nassar Lars-Andreas Nilsen Pradeep Pattem

Management: CEO Pradeep Pattem

Auditor: PriceWaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab

Principal activity:

Nordicom is a property company with a large portfolio of commercial properties located mainly in the Copenhagen area and the central part of Eastern Jutland from Aarhus to Kolding.

Contents

Directors' report 6
Directors' report 6
Consolidated financial review 9
Consolidated key figures and financial ratios 11
Statements 12
Statement by Board of Directors and Management 12
Financial statements 13
Income statement 13
Statement of comprehensive income 14
Statement of financial position as at 30 June 15
Statement of
equity
17
Statement of cash flows 18
Notes 19

Directors' report

EBVAT in the period 1 January – 30 June 2017

In the 1st half of 2017, Park Street Nordicom achieved EBVAT (earnings before value adjustments and tax) of DKK 2.1 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 11.2 million), which is in line with management expectations for the period.

The EBVAT achieved in the 1st half of 2017 is thus DKK 9.1 million lower than the corresponding amount achieved in the 1st half of 2016. The decrease was expected and primarily due to higher financial expenses as a consequence of higher margins on mortgage loans. As result of restructuring of the debt, margins on mortgage loans are expected to be at market level from 1 July 2017 and going forward.

The Group's equity as at 30th June 2017 was positive at DKK 19.6 million, against DKK -33.1 million as at 31 December 2016. The improvement in the Group's equity is due to the results of the ongoing restructuring of Park Street Nordicom. The process to further strengthen the capital continues in the form of conversion of debt into capital, as well as cash injection.

Status of ongoing restructuring of the Group's financial situation

The restructuring of Park Street Nordicom is making progress. As described in the financial statements for 2016, the restructuring generally consists of the following elements:

  • Renegotiation of loan facilities
  • Simplify the company structure
  • Injection of new capital
  • Strengthen the business plan and the organisation

Renegotiation of loan facilities

In June, negotiations were concluded with the Group's primary creditors, and a further 81% of total financial liabilities was agreed with terms at market level. In the financial statement for 2016 it was stated that negotiations have been concluded for 14% of financial liabilities at that time. Consequently, as of 30th June 2017, negotiations were concluded for 95% of the Group's financial liabilities.

In July, these negotiations have been credit-approved by the respective credit committees at the financial creditors, and further negotiations have been concluded, resulting in only outstanding negotiations concerning less than 1% of financial liabilities.

Simplify the company structure

On 18th of July 2017, the merger of all active subsidiaries into Park Street Nordicom A/S was registered, thus creating the basis for a more efficient, sustainable company.

Injection of new capital

The restructuring plan includes strengthen the capital in several ways, including conversion of debt into share capital, as well as cash injection.

Both forms of capital injection were approved at the Annual general meeting on 27th April 2017, and the recapitalisation is proceeding as planned.

Strengthen the business plan and the organisation

The Board of Directors and the management are working to develop a new business plan in order to create a real estate company that can be a strong player on the Danish real estate market in the future.

In parallel with the implementation of the restructuring plan, Park Street Nordicom has started processes to improve the strategy and policies, optimise IT systems and procedures and strengthen the organisation.

Expectations for 2017

The restructuring plan is proceeding as planned. Park Street Nordicom expectations for EBVAT (earnings before value adjustments and tax) at year-end 2017 is DKK 25 - 35 million before the inclusion of profits that are achieved or expected to be achieved as a result of cancellation of financial liabilities, etc., which is a reduction from previous DKK 30 – 40 million. The change is in view of delayed implementation of terms of finan-

cial restructuring and refinancing as agreed by banks.

The general real estate market, letting and property management

The real estate market remains characterised by a high level of activity and high demand for investment properties, including rising interest in certain types of property with secondary locations. Park Street Nordicom therefore continues to experience growing interest in the Group's properties. This interest is from both potential buyers of properties and potential tenants of vacant space.

Park Street Nordicom is focusing on making the necessary improvements for new tenants and on maintaining stabilised property management within the capital limits.

The operation of the Group's properties in the 1st half of 2017 was generally as expected with the vacancy rate (calculated by rental value) for the Group's investment properties at 11.9% in the 1st half of 2017, against 11.4% for all of 2016.

During the period, new tenants moved in to approximately 6,500 m2, equivalent to approximately 3% of the Group's total square meters. Further leases have now been made that will entail new tenants moving in to approximately 2,000 m2 in the remainder of 2017. Together with other ongoing negotiations, the vacancy rate in the 2nd half of 2017 is expected to decrease.

Property sales

In the 1st half of 2017, Park Street Nordicom sold the following properties and plots:

Randlevvej, Odder (2 plots)

In addition to the above sales, Park Street Nordicom has made the following contracts of sale with handover to the buyers after end of June 2017:

Halfdans Vænge, Næstved (2 plots).

Park Street Nordicom did not acquire any properties in the 1st half of 2017.

Organisation

As stated in the Nasdaq announcement of 17th May 2017, Pradeep Pattem has taken up the position as CEO of Park Street Nordicom and, in this connection, stepped down as chairman of the Board of the same company.

Andrew La Trobe has been elected as new chairman of the Board of Park Street Nordicom. He was elected to the Board of Directors at the Annual general meeting on 27th April 2017.

The Board of Directors of Park Street Nordicom then consists of Andrew La Trobe, Hallur Eyfjörd Thordarson, Pradeep Pattem, Ohene Aku Kwapong, Anita Nassar and Lars-Andreas Nilsen.

The number of employees of Park Street Nordicom has increased to 17 in 2017, against 16 at the start of the year.

Annual general meeting held on 27th April 2017

At the Annual general meeting of Park Street Nordicom A/S held on 27th April 2017, all proposals by the Board of Directors were approved. Of these decisions at the general meeting, the following are highlighted:

  • Change of company name to Park Street Nordicom A/S.
  • The Group language was changed to English, so that all future communication will be in English, including also future general meetings.
  • Amendments to the Articles of Association, including division of the share capital into share classes so that it can consist of class A shares and class B shares, authorisations for the Board of Directors to expand the class B share capital and acquisition of own class A shares.
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab was elected as new auditor for the company.

Reference is also made to the distributed minutes of the ordinary general meeting on 27th April 2017, please refer to: http://www.nordicom.dk/info/aktieinformation/generalforsamling

Consolidated financial review

PROFIT FOR 1st HALF OF 2017

Park Street Nordicom's profit is DKK 52.6 million for the 1st half of 2017 (1st half of 2016: DKK 2.8 million), equivalent to a change of DKK 49.8 million in relation to the 1st half of 2016.

The gross profit in the 1st half of 2017 is DKK 62.2 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 64.9 million), equivalent to a decrease of DKK 2.7 million. The decrease in gross profit is primarily due to the effect of divested properties in 2016. The gross profit is also affected by both positive and negative differences, including the fact that, in the 1st half of 2017, maintenance costs for properties were lower than in the first half of 2016.

Rental income in the 1st half of 2017 was DKK 68.9 million against DKK 74.0 million in the 1st half of 2016, a decrease of DKK 5.1 million. The decrease is a natural consequence of the divestment of properties in 2016. The decrease in rental income as a consequence of divestment is partly set off by primarily fewer rent discounts at DKK 0.9 million. The vacancy rate (calculated by rental value) in the Group's property investment portfolio was 11.9% in the 1st half of 2017 (1st half of 2016: 11.6 %).

The Group's overheads were DKK 15.0 million in the 1st half of 2017 against DKK 17.0 million in the 1st half of 2016. The decrease is mainly due to lower external cost, hereof lower consultancy cost a DKK 2.1 million.

The profit for the period was positively affected by fair value adjustments of DKK 5.1 million to investment properties in the 1st half of 2017 (1st half of 2016: DKK -0.5 million). The adjustments are due to changes in leases, sales prices achieved and other property-specific factors. Fair value adjustments to liabilities to credit institutions had a negative impact of DKK -3.3 million on profit in the 1st half of 2017 (1st half of 2016: DKK -3.9 million).

Park Street Nordicom's total net financial operating costs in the 1st half of 2017 were DKK 46.2 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 36.7 million), equivalent to a negative change of DKK 9.5 million, mainly due to an increase in margins on mortgage loans, partly set off by financial expenses reduced as a consequence of properties divested in 2016.

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2016

Park Street Nordicom's balance sheet total as at 30 June 2017 was DKK 2,138.2 million, a reduction of DKK 87.1 million on the balance sheet total as at 31 December 2016. The reduction is primarily due to the sale of the properties Randlevej and Susågården and cash flow used to reduce debt. Non-current assets were DKK 2,079.7 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: DKK 2,069.3 million) and current assets were DKK 58.5 million (31 December 2016: DKK 156.0 million). Expenses for improvements to properties of DKK 5.7 million were paid in the 1st half of 2017.

Equity was positive at DKK 19.6 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: DKK -33.1 million), an improvement of DKK 52.7 million which is attributable to the profit for the 1st half of 2017.

Liabilities to credit institutions were DKK 2,048.6 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: DKK 2,197.7 million), consisting of DKK 1,225.2 million (60%) for non-current liabilities and DKK 823.4 million (40%) for current liabilities. In the 1st half of 2017, financial liabilities were reduced by DKK 217.9 million (net) as a consequence of restructuring of the financial debt and ordinary repayments.

CASH FLOWS FOR THE 1st HALF OF 2017

Cash flows from operating activities for the 1st half of 2017 were DKK 5.3 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 19.9 million), equivalent to an decrease of DKK 14.6 million in relation to the same period last year. The decrease is due primarily to a lower EBVAT in the 1st half of 2017.

Cash flows from investing activities for the 1st half of 2017 were DKK 30.9 million (1st half of 2016: DKK 86.9 million). Cash flows from investing activities were positively affected by DKK 36.7 million in the 1st half of 2017 from the sale of investment properties initiated in 2016. The effect on cash flow for the period of improvements to properties, etc. was DKK -5.7 million (1st half of 2016: DKK -4.1 million).

Cash flows from financing activities for the 1st half of 2017 were DKK -97.0 million (1st half of 2016: DKK -79.5 million) and were due to repayments of loans in connection with divestment of properties, and both ordinary and full repayments.

The Group's liquid assets amounted to DKK 18.3 million as at 30 June 2017 against DKK 76.4 million as at 31 December 2016.

Uncertainty in connection with recognition and measurement

In connection with the submission of the interim report, management make a number of estimates and assessments that have a significant influence on the interim report, including in relation to the following:

  • going concern assumption,
  • fair value of investment properties,
  • fair value of headquarters properties,
  • impairment test on headquarter properties,
  • classification of properties,
  • deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, and
  • fair value of liabilities to credit institutions.

Where estimates are concerned, there is uncertainty in relation to the stated factors and items. It may be necessary to change previous estimates on account of changes in the factors on which the estimates were based. Reference is made to note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual report for 2016 for further details on these assessments, estimates and associated uncertainties. New and changed assessments and estimates in the 1st half of 2017 are discussed in note 1 to the interim report.

Risk factors

As mentioned in the Annual report for 2016, the management's main focus is to implement the financial restructuring. The outcome of the restructuring process will have a decisive impact on Park Street Nordicom's future. Until the restructuring process has been finalised some uncertainty regarding the financial situation will remain.

For further details of the Group's risks and risk management, see the company's Annual report for 2016 ('Risk factors' section on pages 10-11). Due to the fact, that new terms with key financial creditors now are credit approved and that all active subsidiaries are merged into Park Street Nordicom A/S the uncertainty regarding going concern has been reduced significantly. The last major step in the restructuring process is recapitalisation, which include conversion of debt into share capital and cash injection. Therefore there have been material changes to the Group's risks or risk management in the 1st half of 2017.

Expectations and other statements about the future

Park Street Nordicom's main focus is to finalise the financial restructuring. For now the main outstanding issue in the restructuring process is recapitalisation and therefore there are still uncertainty regarding the final result of the recapitalisation of Park Street Nordicom and the equity.

In the Annual report for 2016, Park Street Nordicom included an expectation to achieve EBVAT of around DKK 30 – 40 million in 2017, which in connection with the interim report as at 30 June 2017 has been reduced to DKK 25 – 35 million. Profit expectations are based on a situation in which other things are equal, i.e. based on the existing property portfolio and the terms applicable or advised for interest rates and administration margins for financial liabilities. The increases in EBVAT compared to 2016 is based on the restructuring process being implemented from 1 July 2017, but Park Street Nordicom's final profit for 2017 may be affected significantly either positively or negatively, depending on the outcome and timing of the restructuring process.

There is also uncertainty related to the assumptions for Park Street Nordicom's expected profits as a consequence of standard operating risks. The operating profit for 2017 may, in particular, be affected negatively if major tenants vacate properties, go bankrupt, etc., and renegotiation of lease terms with existing tenants may also affect the operating profit. In addition, any divestment of properties will affect the expected EBVAT.

Consolidated key figures and financial ratios

Key figures
1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Income statement
Rental income 68,899 73,974 145,535
Total net sales 82,026 86,376 175,098
Gross profit 63,391 64,890 131,718
Profit from primary operations 50,094 44,232 99,397
Financial items -46,225 -36,737 -74,926
Earnings before value adjustments and tax (EBVAT) 2,071 11,194 24,858
Profit for the period 52,654 2,752 43,496
Statement of financial position
Investment properties 1,922,227 1,981,571 1,918,052
Investments in property, plant and equipment 5,824 4,073 12,287
Balance sheet total 2,134,629 2,257,792 2,225,316
Interest-bearing debt 2,048,593 2,266,474 2,196,434
Total equity 19,592 -81,393 -33,062
Statement of cash flows
Cash flows from operations 5,255 19,861 45,901
Cash flows from investment 30,886 86,923 144,433
Cash flows from financing -97,043 -79,512 -152,493
Other disclosures
Non-current liabilities as a proportion of total liabilities (%
)
58.7 58.7 58.4
Share capital 12,028 12,028 12,028
Share price, end of period (DKK) 5.75 2.0 1.3
Share price change in points 4.45 0.1 -0.6
Number of employees in the Group (average) 17 17 16

Financial ratios

1st half of 1st half of Full year
2017 2016 2016
Return on property portfolio (%
p.a.)
5.7 5.5 5.7
Average loan rate (%
p.a.)
4.4 3.2 3.3
Return margin on property portfolio (%
p.a.)
1.4 2.3 2.4
Return on equity (%
)
N/A N/A N/A
Net asset value per share, end of period (DKK) 1.6 -6.8 -2.8
Earnings per share (DKK) 4.4 0.2 3.7
Price/net asset value, end of period 3.6 Neg. Neg.
Cash flow per share (DKK) 0.4 1.7 3.9
Equity ratio (%
)
0.01 Neg. Neg.

The above financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the definitions in CFA Society Denmark's 'Recommendations & Financial Ratios 2015'. Reference is made to note 32 to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual report for 2016.

The Board of Directors and management have today discussed and adopted the interim report for the period 1 January - 30 June 2017 for Park Street Nordicom A/S.

The interim financial statements, which have not been audited or reviewed by the company's auditor, were submitted in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the EU, and Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports for listed companies.

In our opinion, the interim financial statements provide a true and fair view of the Group's assets, liabilities and financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of the profit from the Group's activities and cash flows for the period 1 January - 30 June 2017.

It is also our opinion that the directors' report contains a true and fair account of the development of the Group's activities and financial conditions, the profit for the period and the Group's financial position as a whole, and a description of the significant risks and uncertainty factors that the Group faces.

Copenhagen 31 August 2017

Management

Pradeep Pattem CEO

Board of Directors

Andrew John Essex La Trobe Hallur Eyfjörd Thordarson Chair Deputy Chair

Ohene Aku Kwapong Anita Nassar

Lars-Andreas Nilsen Pradeep Pattem

Income statement

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Note Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
3 Net sales 82,026 86,376 175,098
4 Operating expenses -18,635 -21,486 -43,380
Gross profit 63,391 64,890 131,718
Employee benefit expenses -11,173 -10,274 -17,969
Other external expenses -2,680 -5,640 -11,821
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -1,242 -1,045 -2,144
Operating profit (EBIT) 48,296 47,931 99,784
Financial income 1,376 145 277
Financial expenses -47,601 -36,882 -75,203
Earnings before value adjustments (EBVAT) 2,071 11,194 24,858
5 Adjustment to fair value, net 1,798 -4,380 -10,322
6 Gains realised on the sale of investment properties 0 681 9,935
Earnings before special items 3,869 7,495 24,471
7 Special items 55,412 0 0
Profit before tax 59,281 7,495 24,471
8 Tax on profit for the period -6,627 -4,743 19,025
Profit for the period 52,654 2,752 43,496
Distributed as follows
Parent's shareholders 52,654 2,752 43,496
Profit for the period 52,654 2,752 43,496
Earnings per share 4.42 0.23 3.65
Diluted earnings per share 4.42 0.23 3.65

Statement of comprehensive income

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Note
Amounts in DKK 1000s
2017 2016 2016
Profit for the period 52,654 2,752 43,496
Other comprehensive income:
Items that cannot be reclassified to the income statement:
Fair value adjustment of headquarters properties 0 0 9,727
Tax on fair value adjustment of headquarters properties 0 0 -2,140
Other comprehensive income after tax 0 0 7,587
Comprehensive income for the period 52,654 2,752 51,083
Distributed as follows
Parent's shareholders 52,654 2,752 51,083
Comprehensive income for the period 52,654 2,752 51,083

Statement of financial position

Note Amounts in DKK 1000s 30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Domiciles 148,608 139,308 149,382
9 Investment properties 1,922,227 1,827,248 1,911,467
Machinery and equipment 2,992 3,116 3,321
2,073,827 1,969,672 2,064,170
Financial assets
Deferred tax assets 2,203 0 5,126
Deposits 61 0 0
2,264 0 5,126
Total non-current assets 2,076,091 1,969,672 2,069,296
Current assets
Mortgages and instruments of debt 8,944 9,190 9,067
Project holdings 3,901 29,658 3,816
Receivables 25,913 24,789 24,622
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,443 1,490 2,689
Cash and short-term deposits 18,337 68,670 76,398
58,538 133,797 116,592
10 Assets held for sale
Total current assets
0
58,538
154,323
288,120
39,428
156,020

Statement of financial position

Note Amounts in DKK 1000s 30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 12,028 12,028 12,028
Foreign currency reserve 146 146 146
Revaluation reserve 19,742 12,401 19,894
Accumulated profit -12,324 -105,968 -65,130
Total equity 19,592 -81,393 -33,062
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 0 10,820 0
Credit institutions 1,225,213 1,340,437 1,299,651
Deposits 15,369 22,197 19,065
1,240,582 1,373,454 1,318,716
Current liabilities
Provisions for liabilities 2,085 2,350 2,085
Credit institutions 823,380 914,983 851,846
Trade and other payables 3,800 2,841 3,173
Income tax payable 4,596 0 0
Deposits 25,739 20,031 21,740
Other liabilities 14,855 14,472 14,568
874,455 954,677 893,412
10 Liabilities concerning assets held for sale 0 11,054 46,250
874,455 965,731 939,662
Total liabilities 2,115,037 2,339,185 2,258,378
Total equity and liabilities 2,134,629 2,257,792 2,225,316

Statement of equity

Foreign
currency Revaluation Accumulated Proposed Equity
Amounts in DKK 1000s Share capital reserve reserve profit dividend Total
Statement of equity for 1st half of 2017
Equity as at 1 January 2017 12,028 146 19,894 -65,130 0 -33,062
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 0 0 0 52,654 0 52,654
Comprehensive income for the period 0 0 0 52,654 0 52,654
Other adjustments
Depreciation of revalued value of domiciles 0 0 -152 152 0 0
Total other adjustments 0 0 -152 152 0 0
Equity as at 30 June 2017 12,028 146 19,742 -12,324 0 19,592
Statement of equity for 1st half of 2016
Equity as at 1 January 2016 12,028 146 12,496 -108,815 0 -84,145
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 0 0 0 2,752 0 2,752
Comprehensive income for the period 0 0 0 2,752 0 2,752
Other adjustments
Depreciation of revalued value of domiciles 0 0 -95 95 0 0
Total other adjustments 0 0 -95 95 0 0
Equity as at 30 June 2016 12,028 146 12,401 -105,968 0 -81,393

Statement of cash flows

Statement of cash flows

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Note Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Profit from primary operations 105,506 44,232 99,397
Adjustment for illiquid operating items, etc. -58,127 4,708 3,414
Change in project holdings, net -85 -1,140 1,307
Change in other operating capital -202 2,778 4,237
Cash flows concerning primary operations 47,092 50,578 108,355
Financial income received 1,376 145 277
Financial expenses paid -43,213 -30,862 -62,731
Total cash flow from operating activities 5,255 19,861 45,901
Cash flow from investing activities
Improvements to investment properties -5,686 -4,051 -8,861
Sales of investment properties 36,710 92,593 156,725
Purchases of other property, plant and equipment -138 -1,619 -3,431
Total cash flow from investing activities 30,886 86,923 144,433
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from assumption of liabilities to credit institutions 0 1,415 3,483
Repayment of liabilities to credit institutions -97,043 -80,927 -155,976
Total cash flow from financing activities -97,043 -79,512 -152,493
Total cash flow for the period -60,902 27,272 37,841
Liquid assets as at 1 January 79,239 41,398 41,398
Liquid assets as at 30 June 18,337 68,670 79,239
Liquid assets as at 30 June
Cash and short term deposit 18,337 68,670 76,398
Liquid assets held for sale 0 0 2,841
Liquid assets as at 30 June 18,337 68,670 79,239

Notes

Note 1 - Accounting policies, accounting estimates and risks, etc.

Accounting policies

The interim report was submitted in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the EU, and Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports for listed companies. No interim financial statements were prepared for the Parent. The interim report is presented in Danish kroner (DKK), which is the functional currency of the Parent.

Apart from the below, the accounting policies are unchanged in relation to the Annual report for 2016. Reference is made to note 32 to the consolidated financial statements in Park Street Nordicom's Annual report for 2016 for a full description of the accounting policies used.

Changes to accounting policies

Park Street Nordicom has implemented the standards and interpretative contributions that enter into force in the EU for 2017. None of these affected recognition and measurement in 2017.

Accounting assessments and estimates

Fair value adjustments of DKK 5.1 million were made to investment properties for the first 6 months of 2017 (1st half of 2016: DKK -0.5 million). The adjustments are due to changes in leases, sales prices achieved and other property-specific factors.

Valuation of tax assets from unutilized tax losses is based on budgets and estimates for the coming 3 years. The tax asset is being recognised in the balance sheet and the total income to the extent, that the management finds the documentation compelling, that the tax assets can be used going forward.

Otherwise, no significant new accounting assessments or changes to accounting estimates have been made in the interim report for the 1st half of 2017 in relation to the Annual report for 2016. For a description of significant accounting assessments and estimates, see note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual report for 2016, including in relation to the Group's valuation of investment properties, which is based on normal property transactions without taking Park Street Nordicom's financial situation into account.

Note 2 - Seasons

As in previous years, the Group's activities were not affected by seasonal or cyclical fluctuations in the interim period.

Note 3 - Net sales

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Rental income 68,899 73,974 145,535
Sales of other services 10,290 8,344 18,933
Total sales of services 79,189 82,318 164,468
Sales totals, project holdings 1,716 2,960 8,260
Interest income, mortgages and instruments of debt 347 361 715
Sales of goods 774 737 1,655
82,026 86,376 175,098

Note 4 - Operating expenses

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Operating expenses, investment properties 11,408 14,211 25,210
Cost and expenses for projects sold 2,031 1,812 6,616
Operating expenses, other services 4,949 5,211 11,004
Cost of goods sold 247 252 550
18,635 21,486 43,380

Note 5 - Adjustment to fair value, net

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Fair value adjustment, investment properties 5,081 -488 415
Fair value adjustment, mortgage debt and bank debt -3,283 -3,892 -10,737
1,798 -4,380 -10,322

Note 6 - Gains realised on the sale of investment properties

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Sales totals, investment properties 6,585 64,000 141,565
Book value of properties when sold, etc. -6,585 -63,319 -131,630
0 681 9,935

Note 7 – Special items

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Disposal of associated subsidiary 9,304 0 0
Cancellation of debt 48,510 0 0
Cost for restructuring -2,402 0 0
55,412 0 0

Note 8 - Tax

The tax expense recognised in the income statement for the accounting period was calculated based on the net profit before tax and an estimated effective tax rate for the Group as a whole for 2017. The estimated effective tax rate for 2017 is 7.0% (as at 30 June 2016: -61.2 %). The estimated effective tax rate for 2017 is partly affected by haircuts on the debt due to the restructuring and decreases in administration margins on bank loan mortgage liabilities finalised in the new terms agreed with the financial creditors as a result of the restructuring of the total debt.

Note 9 - Investment properties

30 June 30 June 31 December
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Book value as at 1 January 1,911,467 1,909,154 1,909,154
Transfer to/from project holdings 0 0 0
Expenses paid for improvements 5,679 3,912 8,855
Adjustment to fair value, net 5,081 -1,974 -1,071
Disposal by sale 0 -28,021 -41,555
Reclassification to assets held for sale 0 -55,823 -62,408
Reclassification from assets held for sale 0 0 98,492
Total book value 1,922,227 1,827,248 1,911,467

As at 30 June 2017, the Group has made contracts placing the Group under an obligation to maintain and repair properties. The outstanding obligations for the works in question amount to DKK 1.2 million as at 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: DKK 1 million).

Note 10 – Investment properties held for sale

As at 30 June 2017 there are no ongoing sales processes regarding investment properties.

Key figures for assets and liabilities held for sale

30 June 30 June 31 December
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Investment properties 0 154,323 6,585
Deferred tax assets 0 0 5,681
Project holdings 0 0 23,396
Receivables 0 0 925
Cash and short-term deposits 0 0 2,841
Assets held for sale 0 154,323 39,428
Credit institutions 0 11,054 44,937
Other liabilities 0 0 1,313
Liabilities concerning assets held for sale 0 11,054 46,250

Changes for the year concerning investment properties held for sale are specified as follows:

30 June 30 June 31 December
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Book value as at 1 January 6,585 131,500 131,500
Reclassification from investment properties 0 55,823 62,408
Other additions 0 14 6
Adjustment to fair value, net 0 1,486 1,486
Disposal by sale of investment properties -6,585 -34,500 -90,323
Reclassification to investment properties 0 0 -98,492
Total book value 0 154,323 6,585

Note 11 - Contingent liabilities and assets

There have been no significant changes in contingent liabilities or assets since the Annual report for 2016, to which reference is made.

Note 12 - Capital position

For a description of Park Street Nordicom's financial situation, the initiated restructuring process and uncertainty about the finalisation of the restructuring process see the discussion in the section 'The Group's financial situation' in the Annual report on pages 2-3.

The Group's interest-bearing debt was reduced by DKK 117.9 million in the 1st half of 2017 (1st half of 2016: DKK 70 million), primarily due to repayments of loans in connection with sale of properties, sale of project holdings and ordinary repayments.

Liquid assets were DKK 18.3 million as at 30 June 2017 (as at 30 June 2016: DKK 68.7 million). The Group has no unused credit facilities that represent capital resources for current operations.

Note 13 – Financial instruments

The fair value of mortgages is calculated using a valuation model based partly on observable market data (value of mortgage bonds with the same interest rate and term) and partly on assessments of a mortgage's priority compared with the mortgagee's standing.

The fair value of mortgage debt is established based on the fair value of the underlying bonds, corrected for an estimate of changes in the Group's credit rating. The fair value of the Group's liabilities to banks is based on the interest rate for the specific loans, taking into account the credit risk of the loans, including an assessment of the security pledged for the loans, and changes in the Group's credit rating. If a liability is subject to a fixed interest rate, the fair value is calculated as the present value of future repayments and interest payments using the current interest curve derived from the current market rates. However, for liabilities to mortgage-credit institutions and banks with a demand element, the fair value is not lower than the amount payable on demand.

The Group's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified on the following 3 levels in the fair value hierarchy:

  • Level 1: Based on listed prices (non-adjusted) on active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  • Level 2: Based on inputs other than listed prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either direct (as prices) or indirect (derived from prices).
  • Level 3: Based on data that is not observable in the market.

Fair value hierarchy:

Book value
Amounts in DKK 1000s (fair value) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
30 June 2017
Mortgages and instruments of debt 8,944 0 8,944 0
Total financial assets 8,944 0 8,944 0
Credit institutions 1,996,499 0 1,809,765 186,734
Total financial liabilities 1,996,499 0 1,809,765 186,734
30 June 2016
Mortgages and instruments of debt 9,190 0 9,190 0
Total financial assets 9,190 0 9,190 0
Credit institutions 1,996,499 0 1,687,297 309,202
Total financial liabilities 1,996,499 0 1,687,297 309,202

It is the Group's policy to recognise transfers between the different levels from the time at which an event or change in circumstances entails a change in the classifications. No transfers were made between levels 1 and 2 in the accounting period, and the valuation methods used are unchanged in relation to 2016.

When calculating the fair value of the Group's liabilities in accordance with level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, a correction is made for the Group's own credit rating, taking into account the legal status of the liabilities, and the security in the assets measured at fair value. Consequently, no direct assumptions of discount factors, etc. are included when measuring liabilities to credit institutions in accordance with level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Note 13 – Financial instruments (continued)

The table below shows the change in liabilities to credit institutions measured at fair value in the balance sheet based on valuation methods in which significant inputs are not based on observable market data (level 3):

30 June 30 June 31 December
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Book value as at 1 January 228,887 309,787 309,787
Gain(-)/loss in income statement 4,967 1,184 8,715
Repayments -2,530 -1,769 -25,856
Transfer to level 3 5,026 0 0
Transfer from level 3 -49,616 0 -63,759
Total book value 186,734 309,202 228,887
Gain(-)/loss in income statement for liabilities held at the end of the period 4,967 1,184 7,189

Gains/losses concerning credit institutions measured at fair value are included in the item 'Adjustment to fair value, net' in the income statement. Liabilities to credit institutions measured at fair value are transferred to/from level 3 in the fair value hierarchy depending on whether the fair value of the loans contains a correction for the Group's own credit rating.

Changes in fair value for liabilities to credit institutions and mortgages are shown in note 5. During the interim period, there were no changes in the Group's circumstances or the financial markets that significantly affect the information provided in the Annual report for 2016 concerning financial risks and financial instruments.

For financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, the book value is assessed as being a reasonable approximation of fair value, except for convertible bonds with a book value of DKK 52.1 million (30 June 2016: DKK 50.9 million), for which the fair value is assessed as being close to DKK 0. The bonds in scope are classified in the interim report as standard loans from credit institutions and are included in the 'Credit institutions' item in the balance sheet.

Note 14 - Related parties

Related parties with significant influence comprise Park Street Nordicom's Board of Directors and Management and next-of-kin of these persons. Related parties also comprise companies in which this group of individuals exert a controlling influence and companies that exert a significant influence in Park Street Nordicom.

Members of the Parent's Management and Board of Directors were remunerated as follows during the period:

1st half of 1st half of Full year
Amounts in DKK 1000s 2017 2016 2016
Board of Directors' fees 390 1,254 1,799
Management, salary, etc. 2,151 1,461 3,083
2,541 2,715 4,882

Otherwise, there were no transactions, etc. with related parties during the period.

Note 15 – Events after the balance sheet date

Park Street Nordicom has made contracts of sale for 2 plots at Halfdans Vænge, Næstved. The plots are transferred after end of June 2017.

No other circumstances have occurred, from the balance sheet date and up to the date of submission of this interim report that have a significant influence on the assessment of the interim report.

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.