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Santumas Shareholdings Plc

Annual Report Aug 12, 2014

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Santumas Shareholdings plc

Amalgamated

with Marsascala Development Limited, Santumas Contractors Limited and Calpabrin Properties (Investments) Limited Britannia House 1, 9 Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1450, Malta G.C. Telephones: (+356) 2123 1492 · 2125 0345 · 2122 1074 · Fax: (+356) 2123 9279 E-mail: [email protected]

12th August 2014

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

The following is a company announcement issued by Santumas Shareholdings plc pursuant to the Malta Financial Services Authority Listing Rules.

Quote

On the 12th August 2014 the Board of Directors of Santumas Shareholdings plc approved the attached Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th April, 2014.

The Annual Report and Financial Statements are alternatively available for viewing at the registered office of the Company at 1 Brittania House, 9 Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1450, Malta.

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Michael Formosa Gauci Company Secretary

SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS plc is licenced as a Collective Investment Scheme by the Malta Financial Services Authority

N. I utrande Directors: Bearthern Mandan Jal Martina A. P. Demajo Jnr., E. Firman B.A., M.B.A., F.C.M.A., P. P. Testaferrata Moroni Viani, C. Testaferrata Moroni Viani

Company Registration No .: C 35

SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS PLC

Annual Report and Financial Statements

30 April 2014

CONTENTS

PAGES
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Directors and Company Information 2 - 3
Directors' Report 4 - 6
Custodian's Report 7
Independent Auditor's Report 8 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income 10
Statement of Financial Position 11
Statement of Changes in Equity 12
Statement of Cash Flows 13
Notes to the Financial Statements 14 - 34
Supplementary Statements Statement
number
Operating Account
Investments =
Analysis of Company Portfolio =
Five Year Statements IV
Five Year Key Figures and Ratios V

DIRECTORS AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Registration

Santumas Shareholdings ple was registered as a public limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta on 24 December 1997 with company registration number C35. The Company holds a Collective Investment Scheme license from the Malta Financial Services Authority in terms of the Investment Services Act, Cap. 370 of the Laws of Malta.

Directors

Dr. Edward Firman, B.A., M.B.A., F.C.M.A., M.B.I.M., C.P.A. "La Encantada," Mons. E. Debono Street, San Gwann, MALTA

Dr. Rene Frendo Randon, LL.D. (deceased on 28 November 2013) Villa Belveder, B'Kara Hill, St. Julians, MALTA

Mr. Peter Paul Testaferrata Moroni Viani Casa Testaferrata, J. Howard Street, Naxxar, MALTA

Mr. Anthony P. Demajo 41, G'Mangia Hill, Pieta, MALTA

Mr. Christopher Testaferrata Moroni Viani Villa Ammermann, Mdina Road, Balzan, MALTA.

Mr Norbert Tabone (appointed 4 July 2014) "Jeanor", Nerik Xerri Street, Kirkop, MALTA.

Secretary

Mr. Michael Formosa Gauci, B.A. (Acc.) Bus. Manag. T6F10 Favray Court Tigne Point, Sliema, MALTA

Registered office

Britannia House /1, 9 Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1450, MALTA

Auditor

Ernst & Young Malta Limited, Certified Public Accountants Regional Business Centre, Achille Ferris Street, Msida MSD 1751, MALTA

Custodian

HSBC Bank Malta plc 233, Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1116, MALTA

Stockbrokers

HSBC Stockbrokers (Malta) Limited 80 Mill Street, Qormi QRM 3101, MALTA

DIRECTORS AND COMPANY INFORMATION - continued

Legal advisors

R. Frendo Randon & Associates Advocates 222, Merchant Street, Valletta, MALTA

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates Level 3, Valletta Buildings, South Street, Valletta VLT 1103, MALTA

Manager

Mr. Michael Formosa Gauci, B.A. (Acc.) Bus. Manag. T6F10 Favray Court Tigne Point, Sliema, MALTA

Investment Committee

Mr. Anthony P. Demajo 41, G'Mangia Hill, Picta, MALTA

Mr. Christopher Testaferrata Moroni Viani Villa Ammermann, Mdina Road, Balzan, MALTA.

Mr. Michael Formosa Gauci, B.A. (Acc.) Bus. Manag. T6F10 Favray Court Tigne Point, Sliema, MALTA

Bankers

HSBC Bank Malta plc 233, Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1116, MALTA

Bank of Valletta plc Republic Street, Valletta, MALTA

Background

The Company was formed as the Malta New Issues Investment Co. Limited on 29 April 1963. The Company's name was changed on 11 May 1965 to Malta Shareholdings Limited when the Company was converted to a public company with the objects of carrying on the business of a finance trust in all branches. The name was changed again on 29 September 1978 to Santumas Shareholdings Limited. The Company's objects also provided for property development, with the main property development being the Santumas Estate at Marsascala.

Calpabrin Properties (Investments) Limited merged into Santumas Sharcholdings Limited on 2 April 1987 and Marsascala Development Limited and Santumas Contractors Limited merged into Santumas Shareholdings Limited on 15 December 1989.

On 9 May 1996, the Company was licensed as a Collective Investment Scheme under the Investment Services Act, Cap. 370 of the Laws of Malta Financial Services Centre. The Company was registered as a public limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta on 24 December 1997, thereby changing its name to Santumas Shareholdings plc.

On 12 December 2003, the Company's shares were accepted for listing on the Malta Stock Exchange.

DIRECTORS' REPORT

The directors submit their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2014.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company during the year continued to be the carrying out of investment activities as a Collective Investment Scheme as licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority.

Results and dividends

The Statement of Comprehensive Income is set out on page 10. The prevailing economic situation in Europe remains uncertain as core European countries have failed to provide the necessary catalyst to trigger a return to real growth . Within this scenario the local coonomy continues to show a degree of resilience with annual GDP growth of 2.5% as compared with the European average of 0.1%. This positive performance has been reflected in the local equity market which has seen a rise in the Malta Stock Exchange Index during the period under review allowing the Company to continue to claw back unrealised losses incurred by its equity portloilo over the last four years. The latest EU Economic forecast suggests that the prospects for growth within the local economy remain positive which if achieved should translate into a further improved performance of the portfolio.

The profit before tax for the year amounted to EUR714,569 (2013: a profit of EUR593,175). There was a tax charge of EUR145,815 (2013: EUR78,200). The net profit for the year ended 30 April 2014 was therefore EUR568,754 (2013: EUR514,975). The principal component of the reported profit consists of unrealised gains arising from the Company's equity and property holdings which are not available for distribution.

The Directors do not propose any dividend for the year however this may be reviewed at the interim stage.

Review of the business

With a rise in the MSE Index from 3,359,79 as at 30 April 2013 to 3,451.10 as at 30 April 2014 the local equity portfolio has seen an increase of EUR134,242 in its fair value.

Dividend and interest income over the twelve months has seen a 36% increase over the corresponding period due in the main to increased dividend income reflecting the benefits of holding increased levels of local blue chip equities for a full twelve month period.

Property

During the twelve months to 30 April 2014 the Company purchased a property in Paceville Avenue, Paceville. The property was purchased with an existing MEPA permit for conversion into two separate Class Four shops. It is the Company's intention to undertake the necessary conversion work and lease the properties to third parties. There have been no other significant purchases or sales of property during the period under review however the Company recognised revaluations of its investment property and leasehold improvements based on valuations performed by independent architects.

The Company Prospectus requires that the property holdings be professionally revalued every two years however with the purchase of the Paceville property, and indications of a significant movement in the local property market , a revaluation was commissioned resulting in an unrealised gain of EUR327,364 as at 30 April 2014.

Malta Stock Exchange

In line with previous years, trading in Company shares has been extremely thin throughout the twelve month period under review. As at 30 April 2014, the share price stood at EUR2.00 (2013: EUR1.60) and was at EUR1.99 as at 30 July 2014. Over the year, the share price traded at a high of EUR2.00 (2013: EUR1.85) and a low of EUR 1.60).

DIRECTORS' REPORT - continued

Net asset value

As at 30 April 2014, the Net Asset Value of the Company stood at EUR4.38 as compared to EUR4.10 at 30 April 2013. This has resulted is a marginal fall in the level of the share price to the NAV from 60.94% as at 30 Apr 2013 to 54.33% as at 30 April 2014. As with the previous years there are no objective reasons, other than market sentiment, for this disparity between the NAV and the share price.

Directors

The directors for the year ended 30 April 2014 were listed on page 2.

As reported at the interim stage, Dr. R. Frendo Randon , erstwhile Chairman of the Company, passed away on 23 " November 2013. He had been active within the Company, both as a Director and more recently as Chairman, for over forty years. His contribution and good counsel have been substantial and he will be much missed.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 16" December 2013 the Directors nominated Mr Norbert Tabone to sit on the Board which, subject to MFSA approval, was unanimously approved by the meeting. As at 30th April 2014 MFSA approval was still not forthcoming however confirmation was received on 4th July 2014 from which date Mr. Tabone officially joined the Board.

In accordance with Clause I of the Company's Articles of Associations contained in Part I of the First Schedule to the Companies Act, 1995 shall apply. Accordingly Mr. Anthony Demajo and Dr. Edward Firman. are due to retire. Being eligible, they offer themselves for re-election.

Directors' interests

As at 30 April 2014, the directors' interests, direct and indirect, in the ordinary share capital of the Company were:

Number of
Shares
Nominal value of
shareholding
EUR
Percentage
shareholding
0/0
592.133 344.825 35.56
113.790 66.265 6.83
37.180 21.652 2.23
8.039 4.681 0.48
751.142 437.422 45.10

* The indirect interests of Mr. Peter Paul Testaferrata Moroni Viani and Mr. Christopher Testaferrata Moroni Viani shown above against their joint name arise due to shareholdings in the same companies that directly or indirectly have an interest in the number of shares shown.

No director has a contract of service with the Company. The Company has not entered into any commitments on behalf of, or made any loans to, the directors.

Custodian

As reported at the interim stage the Company has been informed by HSBC (Malta), the current Custodian, that it has terminated its function as a Custodian of the Company. Although nominally still acting as Custodian steps to resolve this matter are currently in hand which will bring a close to the matter.

DIRECTORS' REPORT - continued

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta requires to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Company as at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss for the financial year.

The directors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • · appropriate accounting policies have been consistently applied by reasonable and prudent judgments and estimates;
  • the financial statements have been drawn up in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards . as adopted by the European Union;
  • the financial statements are prepared on the basis that the Company must be presumed to be carrying on its . business as a going concern; and
  • account has been taken of income and charges relating to the accounting year, irrespective of the date of . receipt or payment.

The directors are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta. They are also responsible for saleguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Standard license conditions

In accordance with paragraph 2.15 Appendix II of Part B of the Investment Services Rules for Retail Collective Investment Schemes issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority, license holders are required to disclose any regulatory breaches of the standard license conditions in their annual report. During the year under review, there were no material breaches of the license conditions nor regulatory sanctions imposed by the Malta Financial Services Authority.

Auditors

Ernst & Young Malta Limited have indicated their willingness to continue in office and a resolution for their reappointment will be proposed to the Company at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Risk warning

The Company is not a normal trading, manufacturing or services company but a specialized investment fund whose assets are not immediately realisable. As a consequence, the price of its shares and the income (if any) there from can go down as well as up and investors may not realize the amount of their initial investment. Past performance/is no guide to future performance.

The directors' report was approved by the board of directors and was signed on its behalf by:

Mr. Anthony P. Demajo Director

Mr. Christopher Testaferrata Moroni Viani

12 August 2014

Director

HSBC.

The Directors Santumas Shareholding plc 1 Brittania House 9 Old Bakery Street Valletta VLT 1450

12th June 2014

Dear Sirs,

REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN

We, HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., as Custodian to Santumas Shareholding pic ('the Company'), hereby confirm that, having enquired into the conduct of the Manager and of the Company for the period 1ªt May 2013 to 30th April 2014, save for the matter noted below, it is our opinion that during this period, except as stated hereunder, the Company has been managed:

  • · in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers of the Scheme by the Constitutional Documents, the Prospectus and by the Malta Financial Services Authority; and
  • · in accordance with its Constitutional Documents and its Licence Conditions.
      1. In April 2013, the value of the holding in Bank of Valletta p.l.c. shares exceeded the regulatory limit of 10% of NAV in securities issued by the same body. This percentage amounted to 12.24%. As custodians we continue to monitor position closely and MFSA have been notified.

Yours sincerely,

Purcet Guptal Head of Custody and Fiduciary Services

HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. Custody Unit, Head Office, 80 Mill Street, Qormi QRM 3101 Tel: (+356) 25972235 Fax: (+356) 25972234

Registered in Malta munber C3177. Registered Office: 233 Republic Street, Valletta VLTI I 1111 Regulated by the Matta Financial Services Anthority and listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. Licensed to conduct Investment Services business by the Malta Financial Services Authority.

Ernst & Young Malta Limited Regional Business Centre Achille Ferris Street Msida MSD 1751. Malta

Tel: +356 2134 2134 Fax: +356 2133 0280 [email protected] ey.com

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS PLC

We have audited the financial statements of Santumas Shareholdings ple set out on pages 10 to 34 which comprise the statement of financial position as at 30 April 2014 and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Statements

As described in the statement of directors' responsibilities set out on page 6, the directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and the requirements of the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate for the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements:

  • · give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company as at 30 April 2014, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union; and
  • · have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS PLC- continued

Report on other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We also have responsibilities under the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta to report to you if in our opinion:

  • · The information given in the directors' report is not consistent with the financial statements.
  • · Adequate accounting records have not been kept.
  • · The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records.
  • · We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
  • · If certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made in the financial statements, giving the required particulars in our report.

We have nothing to report to you in respect of these responsibilities.

This copy of the audit report has been signed by Anthony Doublet for and on behalf of

Ernst & Young Malta Limited Certified Public Accountants

12 August 2014

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the year ended 30 April 2014

Notes 2014
EUR
2013
EUR
REVENUE
Investment income 4 360,650 242,586
Increase in fair values of financial assets 12 134,242 434,929
Increase in fair value of investment properties 10 327,364 27,074
Total revenue 822,256 704,589
EXPENSES
Administrative expenses 6 107,240 108.742
Finance costs 5 447 2,672
Total expenses 107,687 111,414
Profit before tax 714,569 593,175
Income tax expense 8 (145,815) (78,200)
Profit for the year 568,754 514,975
Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit
or loss in subsequent periods
Revaluation of property, net of tax 1,127 9.228
Total comprehensive income for the year 569,881 524,203
Profit per share 9 0.342 0.309

The accounting policies and explanatory notes on pages 14 to 34 form an integral part of the financial statements.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at 30 April 2014

2014 2013
Notes EUR EUR
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investment properties 10 3,097,200 2,456,160
Property, plant and equipment 11 95,800 99,158
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 12 3,918,368 3,635,626
7,111,368 6,190,944
Current assets
Receivables 13 61,608 59.175
Income tax recoverable 39,249
Cash at bank 14 681,486 1,026,829
743,094 1,125,253
TOTAL ASSETS 7,854,462 7.316.197
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Issued capital 15 969,704 969,704
Share premium 16 262,746 262,746
Revaluation reserve 16
16
51,213 51.356
Dividend reserve
Other reserves
16 2,672,324 100,000
2,288,451
Retained earnings 16 3,343,011 3,149,339
7,298,998 6,821,596
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liability 17 362,418 323,275
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings 18 19,491 21.790
Payables
Income tax payable
19 163,133
10,422
149,536
193,046 171,326
Total liabilities 555,464 494.601
Total equity and liabilities 7,854,462 7,316,197
Net asset value per share 20 4.383 4.097

The accounting policies and explanatory notes on pages 14 to 34 form an integral part of the financial statements.

The financial statements on pages 10 to 34 were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 12 August 2014 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr. Anthony P. Demajo Director

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Mr. Christopher Testa Cerrata Moroni Viani Director

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 30 April 2014

Issued
capital
ان ان اند
Share
premium
EUR
Revaluation
reserve
EUR
Other
reserves
EUR
Dividend
reserve
EUR
Retained
carnings
EUR
Total
EUR
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
30 APRIL 2014
At 1 May 2013 969,704 262,746 51,356 2,288,451 100,000 3,149,339 6,821,596
Profit for the year 568,754 568,754
Other comprehensive income 1,127 1,127
Total comprehensive income 1,127 568,754 569,881
Equity dividends paid (note 16) (100,000) (100,000)
Unclaimed dividend forfeited (note 19) 7,521 7,521
Depreciation transfer for land and
building, net of deferred tax
(1,270) 1,270
Increase in fair value of investment
property, net of deferred tax
288,321 15 (288,321)
Decrease in fair value of ground rents (240) 240
Increase in fair value of financial assets 95,792 (95,792)
At 30 April 2014 969,704 262,746 51,213 2,672,324 3,343,011 7,298,998
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
30 APRIL 2013
At 1 May 2012 969,704 262,746 43,398 2,213,770 2,797,351 6,286,969
Profit for the year 514,975 514,975
Other comprehensive income 9,228 9,228
Total comprehensive income 9,228 13 514,975 524,203
Equity dividends proposed (note 16) 100,000 (100,000)
Unclaimed dividend forfeited (note 19) 10,424 10.424
Depreciation transfer for land and
building, net of deferred tax
(1,270) 1,270
Increase in fair value of investment
property, net of deferred tax
23,882 11 (23,882)
Decrease in fair value of ground rents (58) 58
Increase in fair value of financial assets 50,857 (50,857)
At 30 April 2013 969,704 262,746 51,356 2,288,451 100,000 3,149,339 6,821,596

The accounting policies and explanatory notes on pages 14 to 34 form an integral part of the financial statements.

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 30 April 2014

2014 2013
Notes EUR EUR
Operating activities
Profit before tax 714,569 593,175
Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows
Non-cash:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 11 4,638 4.638
Increase in fair value of financial assets 12 (134,242) (434,929)
Increase in fair value of investment properties 10 (327,364) (27,074)
Finance costs 5 447 2,672
Interest income 4 (55,332) (40,431)
Working capital adjustments:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables (2,728) 5,259
Increase in payables 14,578 7,368
Income tax refund 57,158
Income tax paid (107,773) (73,693)
Interest income received 55,628 39,137
Dividend paid (100,000)
Net cash flows generated from operating activities 119,579 76.122
Investing activities
Purchase of financial assets (148,500) (784,631)
Acquisition of investment property 10 (313,676)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (462,176) (784.631)
Financing activities
Interest paid
5 (447) (2,672)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (447) (2,672)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (343,044) (711,181)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 May 1,005,039 1,716,220
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 April 14 661,995 1,005,039

The accounting policies and explanatory notes on pages 14 to 34 form an integral part of the financial statements.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CORPORATE INFORMATION 13

Santumas Shareholdings PLC (the "Company") is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Malta whose shares are publicly traded. The registered office is located at Britannia House /1, 9 Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1450, Malta.

The principal activity of the Company is to carry out investment activities as a Collective Investment Scheme as licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority.

2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU).

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, except for leasehold property under property, plant and equipment, investment properties and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss that have been measured at fair value. The financial statements are presented in euros (EUR).

Statement of compliance

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Appendix II of Part B of the Investment Services Rules for Retail Collective Investment Schemes issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and comply with the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta.

2.2 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards as endorsed by the European Union effective in the current year

The Company has adopted the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations:

  • · IAS 1 (Amendments) Presentation of items of other comprehensive income (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 July 2012)
  • · IAS 12 (Amendments) Recovery of underlying assets (as endorsed by the EU with delayed effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013)
  • · IFRS 7 (Amendment) Offsetting of financial liabilities (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013)
  • IFRS 13- Fair Value Measurement (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013)
  • IFRS I (Amendment) Severe hyperinflation and removal of fixed dates for first time adopters (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013)
  • IAS 19 (Amendments) Employee benefits (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013)
  • IFRS 1 (Amendment) Government loans (effective for financial years beginning on after 1 January 2013)
  • IFRIC 20 Stripping costs in the production phase of a surface mine (effective for financial years beginning or after 1 January 2013)
  • Improvements to IFRSs 2009-2011 effective for financial years beginning on or after . 1 January 2013)

2.2 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES - continued

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards as endorsed by the European Union effective in the current year

Except as explained below, the changes resulting from these standards did not have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Company.

IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance under IFRS for all fair value measurements. IFRS 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather provides guidance on how to measure fair value under IFRS. IFRS 13 defines fair value as an exit price. As a result of the guidance in IFRS 13, the Company re-assessed its policies for measuring fair values, in particular, its valuation inputs such as non-performance risk for fair value measurement of liabilities. IFRS 13 also requires additional disclosures. The adoption of this standard has led to further fair value disclosure being included in the financial statements.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards as adopted by the European Union that are not yet effective

Up to the date of approval of these financial statements, certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published but are not yet effective for the current reporting period and which have not been adopted early.

  • · IFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements (as endorsed by the EU with delayed effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • · IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (as endorsed by the EU with delayed effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IFRS 12 Disclosures of interests in other entities (as endorsed by the EU with delayed effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IAS 27 Revised Separate financial statements (as endorsed by the EU with delayed effective date . for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IAS 28 Revised Investments in associates and joint ventures (as endorsed by the EU with delayed . effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IAS 32 (Amendments) Financial instruments: Presentation: Offsetting financial assets and . financial liabilities (as effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IAS 36 Amendments Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial, effective for financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2014.
  • IAS 39 Amendments Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting (as effective date for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IFRS 10, IFRS 11, and IFRS 12 (Amendments) Investment Entities (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IFRS 10, IFRS 11, and IFRS 12 (Amendments) Transition Guidance (effective for financial years . beginning on or after 1 January 2014)
  • IFRIC 21 Levies (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2014)

The changes resulting from these standards are not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company.

Standards, interpretations and amendments that are not yet adopted by the European Union

These are as follows:

  • IAS 16 and IAS 38 Amendment Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and amortisation, (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016)
  • IAS 16 and IAS 41 Amendment Bearer Plants, (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016)
  • IAS 19 Amendment Defined benefit plans: employee contributions (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 July 2014)
  • IAS 16 and IAS 41 Amendment Bearer plants, (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016)

2.2 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES - continued

Standards, interpretations and amendments that are not yet adopted by the European Union continued

  • IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Including subsequent amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 (effective for . financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2018)
  • IFRS 11 Amendment Accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint operations (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016)
  • IFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2016)
  • IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with customers (effective for financial years beginning on or after . 1 January 2017)
  • Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 July 2014)
  • Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 July 2014)

The adoption of IFRS 9 will primarily have an effect on the classification and measurement of the Company's financial assets. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting IFRS 9, however the impact of adoption depends on the assets held by the Company at the date of adoption, therefore it is not practical to quantify the effect at this stage. The other standards, amendments and interpretations mentioned above are not expected to have an effect on the Company's financial position and performance.

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below:

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue is reliably measured. The following specific revenue criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Interest income

Interest income is included in the statement of comprehensive income on an accruals basis using the effective interest rate method that is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.

Investment income

Ground rents and other rents are included in the statement of comprehensive income on an accrual basis.

Dividend income is included in the statement of comprehensive income when the right to receive the payment is established.

Upon disposal of investment properties consisting of land, leasehold property and ground rents capitalised, the difference between the proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount is recognised as a gain or loss through the statement of comprehensive income.

Taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior years are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxes - continued

Deferred income tax

Deferred taxation is provided using the liability method, on temporary differences, at the reporting date, arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:

  • · where the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination, and at the time of transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
  • · in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and an associate, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date.

Under this method the Company is required to make provision for deferred income taxes on the revaluation of certain non-current assets. Such deferred tax is charged or credited directly to the statement of comprehensive income, and is charged or credited directly to equity if the tax relates to items that are credited or charged in the same or a different period, directly to equity.

Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that future taxable profit will be available such that realisation of the related tax benefit is probable.

Foreign currency translation

The financial statements are presented in Euro, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at the year-end date. All differences are taken to the statement of comprehensive income. Non monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

Fair value measurement

The Company measures financial instruments, such as investment properties, leasehold properties under property and equipment and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss at fair value at each balance sheet date.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

  • · In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
  • · In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to by the Company.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fair value measurement - continued

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or diselosed in the financial statements are Categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

  • · Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or fiabilities
  • · Level 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
  • · Level 3 Valuation techniques

For assets that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. External valuers are involved for valuation of investment properties and leasehold properties as least every two years.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.

Investment properties consisting of land, buildings and leasehold property

Investment properties, consisting of properties not occupied by the Company and held to earn rentals and for capital appreciation, are regarded as long term investments are measured initially at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given, including acquisition charges associated with the investment. The carrying amount includes the cost of replacing part of an existing investment property at the time that cost is incurred if the recognition criteria are met; and excludes the costs of day to day servicing of an investment property. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are stated at fair value, which reflects market conditions at the year-end date. This is based on market valuations performed by independent professional architects every two years or earlier whenever their fair values differ materially from their carrying amounts. In the year when a market valuation is not performed, an assessment of the fair value is performed to reflect market conditions at the year-end date. Gains or losses on changes in the fair values of investment properties are taken to the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with IAS 40 "Investment Properties". Unrealised gains are subsequently transferred to other reserves in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta.

Investment properties are derecognised when either they have been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the year of retirement or disposal.

Investment properties consisting of ground rents capitalised

On 30 April 1990, the directors capitalised ground rent. The value of this asset was included with long term assets with a resultant increase in the capitalisation reserve included within other reserves. Up to 30 April 2001. ground rents were revalued in the financial statements after capitalising the net annual amount receivable at 8% per annum. As from the year ended 30 April 2002, the capitalisation rate was changed to 5% per annum. The capitalisation rate reflects the fair value of the capitalised ground rent.

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Leasehold property is subsequently measured at fair value less depreciation and impairment. All other property, plant and equipment, are subsequently stated at cost amounts less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment in value, if any.

Leasehold premises consists of property that is occupied by the Company as its offices.

It is Company policy to carry out a professional market valuation of leasehold every two years which is frequently enough to ensure that the fair value of the revalued asset does not differ materially from its carrying amount. To the extent that a revaluation results in the carrying amount of the asset, the increase is credited to the revaluation reserve within equity. To the extent that a revaluation results in a decrease in the carrying amount of the asset, the decrease is charged against the revaluation reserve to the extent that the decrease does not exceed the amount held in the revaluation reserve in respect of that same asset; any excess of the decrease is taken to the statement of comprehensive income. The accumulated depreciation at the date of the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount of the asset.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment, other than leasehold property, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value based on prices prevailing at the date of acquisition, of each asset on a straight line basis over the expected useful life.

The annual rates used for this purpose are:

Fixtures and fittings 15.0
Equipment 33.3
Improvements to premises 10.0

Depreciation is provided on leasehold property to write off the valuation on a straight line basis over the remaining period of the lease.

Each year, the difference between the depreciation based on the revalued carrying amount of the asset (the depreciation charged to the statement of comprehensive income) and depreciation based on the asset's original cost, is transferred from the revaluation reserve to retained earnings.

Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there are indications of impairment for all nonfinancial assets. If any such amount exists, or when impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company makes an estimate of the asset's recoverable amount. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to the recoverable amount.

Investments and other financial assets

Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial asses at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, or available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets on initial recognition and, where allowed and

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2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Investments and other financial assets - continued

appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year end. The Company classifies its financial assets as fair value through profit or loss and loans and receivables. The Company does not hold financial assets classified as held-to-maturity and available-for-sale.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss includes financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments or a financial guarantee contract. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

The Company assesses whether embedded derivatives are required to be separated from host contracts when the Company first becomes party to the contract. Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that would otherwise be required.

Receivables

Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable.

Receivables are recognized and carried at cost.

Fair value

The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the reporting date. For investments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques include using recent arm's length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation models.

Derecognition

A financial asset is primarily derecognised when:

  • · The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
  • · The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a 'pass-through' arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled, or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

Impairment of financial assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Impairment of financial assets - continued

Assets carried at amortised cost

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss shall be recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

In relation to receivables, a provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence (such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor) that the Company will not be able to collect all of the amounts due under the original terms of the carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through use of an allowance account. Impaired debts are derccognised when they are assessed as uncollectible.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are composed of cash at bank and short term deposits. For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash equivalents, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statements of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Trade and settlement date accounting

All "regular way" purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the "trade date," that is, the date the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases and sales are purchases and sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time generally established by regulation or convention in the market place.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised. A contingent liability is disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying conomic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is disclosed where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Employee benefits

The Company contributes towards the State pension in accordance with local legislation. Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on undiscounted basis and recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income in the period they are incurred.

Events after the reporting date

Events after the reporting date are those events, favourable, that occur between the reporting date and the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Adjusting events require the Company to adjust the amounts recognised in its financial statements while non-adjusting events do not require any adjustments to the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Use of available information and application of judgment are inherent in the formation of estimates. Actual results in the future could differ from such estimates and the differences may be material to the financial statements. These estimates are reviewed on a regular basis and if a change is needed, it is accounted in the period the changes become known. The most significant judgements and estimates are as follows:

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment and investment properties

The Company carries its investment properties at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. In addition, it measures land and buildings at revalued amounts with changes in fair value being recognised in other comprehensive income. This is based on market valuations performed by independent professional architects at least every two years. In a year when market valuations are not performed by the independent professional architect, an assessment of the fair value of investment properties consisting of land and building is performed to reflect market conditions at the year-end date.

The last market valuation was performed in April 2014 and the Company recognised revaluations of investment properties and property, plant and equipment (notes 10 and 11).

In the opinion of the management, except for the accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments made in the course of preparing these financial statements are not difficult, subjective or complex to a degree which would warrant their description as critical in terms of the requirements of IAS I (revised)-"Presentation of Financial Statements'.

INVESTMENT INCOME 4.

2014 2013
ان الا EUR
Dividends income 275,075 171.451
Interest income 55,332 40.431
Ground rents 30,243 29.747
Other income 1 957
360,650 242,586

5. FINANCE COSTS

Interest on bank overdrafts 2,672
447
EUR EUR
2014 2013

6. EXPENSES BY NATURE

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Staff costs (note 7a) 38,205 37.835
Auditor's remuneration 14,154 10,294
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 11) 4,638 4.638
Registration fees 8,045 7.789
Custodian fees 6,988 6.988
Professional and legal fees 13,795 8.421
Other administrative expenses 21,415 32.777
Total administrative expenses 107,240 108.742

Professional fees included remuneration payable to the Company's auditors as follows:

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Tax compliance 856 797
Other non-audit services 413 354

7. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

a. Staff costs

The total employment costs were as follows:

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Salaries 35,756 35.316
Social security costs 2,449 2.519
38,205 37.835

b. Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:

2014
Number
2013
Number
Administration 2 2

8. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The components of income tax expense for the years ended 30 April are:

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Statement of comprehensive income
Current income tax charge 106,826 74.758
Deferred tax charge (note 17) 38.989 3.442
Income tax expense 145,815 78.200

The income tax on profit differs from the theoretical income tax expense that would apply on the Company's profit before tax using the applicable tax rate in Malta of 35% (2013: 35%) as follows:

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Profit before tax 714,569 593.175
Theoretical tax expense at 35% 250,099 207,611
Tax effect of
income subject to lower tax rate
1
(82,499) (14,313)
gains not subject to tax
1
(46,985) (152,225)
expenses not deductible for tax purposes
-
28,929 38.994
investment income not subject to further tax
-
(3,729) (1,867)
Income tax expense 145,815 78,200

9. PROFIT PER SHARE

The profit per share of EUR0.34156 (2013: EUR0.3093) is calculated on the profit for the year attributable to the ordinary shareholders, divided by the average number of ordinary shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the year.

2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Profit for the year 568,754 514,975
2014
Number
2013
Number
Average number of ordinary shares in issue 1,665,176 1,665,176
2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Profit per share 0.34156 0.3093

10. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Land and
buildings
EUR
Ground rents
capitalisation
EUR
Total
ਦਿੱਤੀ ਕਿ
1,809,447 619.639 2,429,086
27,139 (65) 27,074
1.836.586 619,574 2,456,160
313.676 313.676
327.638 (274) 327,364
2,477,900 619,300 3,097,200

a. Land and building

Fair value

An independent valuation of the Company's investment property land and buildings was performed by valuers to determine the fair value as at 30 April 2014. The fair value movements were credited to profit and loss and are presented within 'Increase in fair value of investment properties' (Note 10).

The Company's investment property land and buildings consists mainly of plots of land with a carrying amount of EUR2,075,100 together with other commercial buildings with a carrying amount of EUR402,800. The investment property has been categorised to fall within level 2 of the fair valuation hierarchy. The different levels in the fair value hierarchy have been defined in Note 12.

The Company's policy is to recognise transfers into and out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfers between between levels during the year. For all properties, their current use equates to the highest and best use.

Valuation techniques and inputs

For level 2 fair value of the investment property land and buildings, the valuation was determined primarily by the comparable method together with the capitalisation method which are based on directly observable inputs which do not require a significant level of adjustments.

Comparable
method
EUR
Capitalisation
method
EUR
Total
EUR
2,075,100 2,075,100
62,800 340,000 402.800
2,137,900 340,000 2,477,900

Comparable method: Market prices

based on database of valuations and sales of properties in the relevant area;

Capitalisation method: Future rental cash inflows

based on the actual location, type and quality of the properties and external

Capitalisation rates

evidence such as current market rents for similar properties; based on actual location, size and quality of the properties and taking into account market data at the valuation date.

10. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES - continued

b. Ground rents

Ground rents on property are received annually into perpetuity. Property, on which ground rent is receivable, may also have ground rent payable. Ground rent income relates to ground rent capitalisation.

These ground rents are redecmable and the ground rent capitalisation represents the redemption amount. The valuation of ground rents is determined by the capitalisation method, as explained for land and buildings. The capitalisation rate is however determined by reference to local legislation.

No redemption took place during the year.

11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Leasehold
buildings and
improvements
EUR
Fixtures
fittings &
equipment
EUR
Total
EUR
Cost or valuation
At 1 May 2012 102.481 35.479 137,960
Revaluation 10.483 10,483
Transfer* (3,921) (3,921)
At 30 April 2013 109,043 35.479 144,522
Revaluation 1,280 1,280
Transfer* (2,089) (2,089)
At 30 April 2014 108,234 35,479 143,713
Depreciation
At 1 May 2012 9.168 35.479 44.647
Charge for the year 4,638 4,638
Transfer* (3,921) (3,921)
At 30 April 2013 9.885 35.479 45,364
Charge for the year 4,638 4,638
Transfer* (2,089) (2,089)
At 30 April 2014 12,434 35,479 47,913
Net book value
At 30 April 2014 95,800 95,800
At 30 April 2013 99.158 99.158

* This transfer relates to the accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date that was climinated against the gross carrying amount of the revalued asset.

11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - continued

Leasehold buildings were acquired in the financial year ended 30 April 1993 at a cost of EUR34,097. The remaining life of the lease is 39 years.

Subsequently these leasehold buildings were revalued in April 2014 at EUR95,800. An independent valuation of the leasehold buildings was performed by same valuers for investment property land and building. The valuation for this commercial building was determined by the comparable method. It has been categorised to fall within level 2 of the fair valuation hierarchy. There were no transfers between levels during the year. The different levels in the fair value hierarchy have been defined in Note 12.

Had leasehold buildings not been included in the financial statements at revaluation less accumulated depreciation, the carrying amount at 30 April 2014, based on cost less accumulated depreciation charged on cost, would have been EUR21,601 (2013: EUR22,169).

Fully depreciated fixtures, fittings and equipment are still in use.

12. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is made up of financial assets designated as such upon initial recognition. This designation results in more relevant information because this group of financial assets is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis.

2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Non-current 3,918,368 3,635,626
The table below analyses the nature of the financial assets:
2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Equity securities 1,987,449 1,908,088
Bonds 471,108 353,413
Managed funds 1,459,811 1,374,125
3,918,368 3,635,626
Fair values:
a)
2014 2013
EUR EUR
Local
Quoted on the Malta Stock Exchange 3,888,929 3,606,774
Unquoted 29,439 28,852
3,918,368 3,635,626

12. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS - continued

Fair value hierarchy

The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and diselosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:

Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: other techniques for which have a significant effect on the recorded fair values are observable, either directly or indirectly

Level 3: techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.

Total Level I Level 2
EUR EUR EUR
Fair value as at 30 April 2014 3,918,368 3,888,929 29,439
Fair value as at 30 April 2013 3.635.626 3,606,774 28.852

During the reporting years ended 30 April 2014 and 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements.

b) Acquisition cost:

2014 2013
E U R EUR
Local
Quoted on the Malta Stock Exchange 3,897,466 3,748,966
Unquoted 16,894 16.894
3,914,360 3.765.860

c) Fair values movements:

2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Local
Quoted on the Malta Stock Exchange
133,655 437.100
Unquoted 587 (2,171)
134,242 434,929

The management of the Company's investments is regulated by the Company's Investment Policy as laid down in the Company's memorandum and articles of association.

13. RECEIVABLES

2014 2013
BUR EUR
27,542 25.944
16,476 16.518
5,711 6.007
11,879 10-706
61,608 59.175

i. Ground rents are received annually and are non-interest bearing. Ground rents receivable are past due but not impaired. The ageing analysis is as follows:

Past due but not impaired
Total <1 year 1-2 years 2-5 years >5 years
2014 27,542 7,849 4,437 5,699 9.557
2013 25,944 7.821 4.671 5,608 7.844

14. CASH AT BANK

Cash and cash equivalents included in the cash flows statement comprise the following statement of financial position amounts:

2014 2013 Change
EUR EUR EUR
Cash at bank 681.486 1,026,829 (345,343)
Bank overdrafts (note 18) (19,491) (21.790) 2,299
661,995 1,005,039 (343,044)

15. ISSUED CAPITAL

2014
EUIR
2013
EUR
Authorised
4,000,000 ordinary shares of EUR0.582343 each
2,329,372 2,329,372
Issued, called up and fully paid
1,665,176 ordinary shares of EUR0.582343 each
969,704 969,704

16. RESERVES

Share premium

The share premium account represents the excess over the nominal value of proceeds from the issue of shares in the Company's capital at a value above nominal value. This reserve is not available for distribution.

Revaluation reserve

This reserve arises from the revaluation of leasehold property. This reserve is not available for distribution.

Other reserves

Other reserves represent unrealised gains on investment properties, and fair value gains on financial assets that are not available for distribution.

Dividend reserve

The dividend reserve represents divich have not been recognised as a liability as at 30 April 2013. Total dividend reserve was, however, fully paid to shareholders as at 30 April 2014.

2014 2013
EUR EUR
Proposed (not recognised as a liability as at 30 April)
Final dividend for 2014: nil (2013: 6.00c) 100,000

Retained earnings

In accordance with the Company's articles of association, unclaimed dividends shall be forfeited in favour of the Company after the lapse of twelve years. Unclaimed dividends that have been forfeited are being transferred to retained earnings.

17. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY

The liability for deferred taxation for the year is analysed as follows:

2014 2013
EUR EUR
323,275 318.825
38,989 3.442
154 1.008
362,418 323.275

Deferred income taxes are calculated on all temporary differences under the liability method using a principal tax rate of 35%, capital gains tax of 12%, and withholding tax of 15%. Deferred income tax as at 30 April relates to the following:

2014 2013
ن الا EUR
Revaluation of leasehold property 9.929 10.026
Revaluation of investment properties 351,632 312,348
Interest receivable 857 901
362,418 323,275

18. INTEREST-BEARING BORROWINGS

Bank overdraft (note 14) 21,790
19,491
EUR EUR
2014 2013

At the year end, the Company had a bank overdraft facility amounting to EUR427,000 (2013: EUR444,470) for the purposes of working capital finance, including portfolio investment, and small autonomous disbursements. The bank finance is secured by a cash pledge of EUR444,580 (2013: EUR444,580) held with the same bank.

The average rates of interest on the Company's borrowings were as follows:

2014
0/0
2013
0/0
Bank overdraft 3.5 4.0
PAYABLES 2014
EUR
2013
EUR
Ground rent payables (note i)
Accruals and deferred income
Other payables
88,006
17,174
57,953
83,073
12,656
53,807
163,133 149,536

i. Ground rents are paid annually and are non-interest bearing. Ground rents are settled upon receipt of claim.

20. NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

19.

The net asset value per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by the number of ordinary shares in issue. During the year under review, the net asset value per share has increased from EUR4.097 to EUR4.383.

21. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company's principal financial liabilities are composed of interest-bearing borrowings payables and payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to raise finance for the Company's operations. The Company has various financial assets such as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, receivables and cash at bank, which arise directly from its operations.

The Company did not enter into derivative transactions. It is, and has been throughout the year, the Company's policy that no trading in derivatives shall be undertaken.

The main risks arising from the Company's financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (which is composed of foreign exchange currency risk, interest rate risk and equity price risk). The board of directors reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks which are summarised below.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligation under a financial instrument leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities primarily from investments classified as fair value through profit or loss, receivables and deposits with banks.

The Company trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties. Credit risk relating to financial assets is addressed through careful selection of the issuers of securities bought by the Company. The Company obtains expert technical advice from its stockbrokers and monitors the markets for changes in the credit status of companies in which securities are held.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of bonds as disclosed in notes 12 and each class of financial asses as disclosed in notes 13 and 14. The directors are of the opinion that these amounts are recoverable in full. Cash at bank are placed with financial institutions. Other than ground rents receivable, mentioned in the following paragraph, none of the financial assets are neither past due nor impaired. Therefore, the Company has no significant concentration of credit risk.

No provisions have been made against ground rent receivables since the Company is entitled to enforce these amounts on the basis of contracts on which the property giving rise to the ground rents is available as a security.

The Company's exposure to concentration of risk as at 30 April 2014, arising from financial instruments exceeding 10% of the Net Asset Value of the Company with the same counterparty, amounted to EUR 1,459,811 (20.0% of NAV) and EUR 1,108,901 (15.2% of NAV) and EUR 1,025,779 (14.1% of NAV). . As at 30 April 2013 these exposures amounted to EUR 1,374,125 (20.1% of NAV) and EUR 1,293,784 (19.0% of NAV) and EUR1,158,470 (17.0% of NAV).

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will be unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due. The Company monitors its risk to a shortage of funds using a recurring liquidity planning tool. This tool considers the maturity of its financial liabilities and projected cash flows from operations.

The Company's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of interest-bearing borrowings and payables.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of financial assets will fluctuate due to changes in the market variables such as exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices.

21. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - continued

Market risk - continued

Foreign exchange currency risk

The Company has sterling denominated cash in bank equivalent to EUR2,334 (2013: EUR2,300) and transactional currency exposures arising from its US dollar denominated financial assets at fair value through profit or loss with a carrying amount equivalent EUR43,401 (2013: EUR38,600). The Company monitors movements in the currencies in which these assets are held although they do not significantly affect the Company's statement of financial position.

Interest rate risk

The bank overdrafts are subject to rates of interest determined by the banks, which may be revised at the banks' discretion depending on movements in banks' base rates. The Company's favourable bank balances earn interest at rates determined by the banks. In view of the Company's marginal net cash and cash equivalents, the amount of interest rates risk is not considered to be significant.

The Company's financial assets are not significantly influenced by changes in interest rates since most holdings are equity and managed funds. A reasonably possible change in interest rates is not expected to have a significant effect on the fair value of fixed interest rate bonds.

Equity price risk

Equity price risk is the risk that the fair values of equities decrease as the result of changes in the levels of equity indices and the value of individual stocks.

The effect on the statement of comprehensive income (as a result of a change in the fair value of equity instruments held at fair value through profit or loss at 30 April) due to a reasonably possible change in the Malta Stock Exchange index, with all other variables held constant is as follows:

Change in equity price
0/0
Effect on profit
before tax
EUR '000
2014 3/(3) 134/(134)
2013 13/(13) 435/(435)

Fair value measurement

At 30 April 2014 and 2013, the carrying amounts of receivables, cash at bank, interest-bearing borrowings and payables approximated their fair values. These are measured using a level 2 valuation technique. Refer to Notes 10, 11 and 12 for fair value techniques and the following fair value measurement hierarchy of investment property, property plant and equipment, and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Capital management

The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to ensure that it maintains healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximise shareholder value. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust capital structure, the Company may adjust dividend payments to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or process during the year ended 30 April 2014 and 2013.

The Malta Financial Services Authority supervises the Company and, as such, the operations of the Company are subject to regulatory requirements. Such regulations not only prescribe approval and monitoring of activities, but also impose certain restrictive provisions. The Company is compliant with the regulatory requirements.

22. SHAREHOLDINGS

2014

Substantial direct interests a.

Sharcholder Number of
shares
Nominal value of
sharcholding
EUR
Percentage
shareholding
0/0
Mercury plc 590.633 343.951 35.5%
The heirs of Mr. I. J. Burridge 109,860 63.976 6.6%
One Sixth (Investments) Limited 96.665 56,292 5.8%
Ms. Fabrizia Frendo Randon 87,171 50-763 5.2%
884,329 514.982 53.1%
Size of
Shareholding
Shareholders
number
Shareholders
percentage
Shares
number
Shares
percentage
1 - 500 83 34.3% 19,458 1.2%
501 - 1,000 41 16.9% 32,012 1.9%
1,001 - 5,000 84 34.7% 194.155 11.7%
5,001 and over 34 14.1% 1,419,551 85.2%
242 100.0% 1,665,176 100.0%

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company did not enter into any transactions with related parties.

24. CONTINGENT LIABILITY

The Company has received a notice from the Commissioner of Inland Revenue pursuant to the exemption order of 4 September 2010, in which notice it is allegedly indicated that a tax balance of EUR155,156 is due. According to the Company's records, the amount claimed is under dispute in its entirety.

25. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In terms of the Company's memorandum and articles of association, the instructions of the Board of Directors or its authorised representative, in particular those relating to, but not limited to, the Company's Investment Policy as laid down in the Company's memorandum and articles of association, shall be carried out by the Company's Custodian is entrusted with the safekeeping of all the Company's assets. No purchase, acquisition, transfer, sale or hypothecation of immovable property of the Company can take place without the consent of the Custodian. During the year, the Company's custodian remains to be HSBC Bank Malta plc.

SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS PLC Supplementary Statements for the year ended 30 April 2014

SUPPLEMENTARY STATEMENTS

Statement

Operating account
Investments =
Analysis of company portfolio III
Five year statements IV
Five year key figures and ratios V

OPERATING ACCOUNT

2014 2013
EUR EUR
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends income 275,075 171,451
Interest income 55,332 40,431
Ground rents 30,243 29.747
Other interest and income 957
360,650 242,586
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Salary and NI contribution 38,205 37,835
(Gain)/loss on exchange (7,179) 5.634
MFSA Collective Investment Scheme fees 2,500 2,500
Custodian fees 6,988 6,988
Malta Stock Exchange costs 4,345 4,089
Advertising and promotional expenses 6,974 7,382
Telecommunications 2,028 1.975
Water and electricity 1,211 1.462
Stationery and postages 2,444 1.577
Insurances 316 316
Professional and legal fees 13,795 8,421
Auditor's remuneration 14,154 10,294
Travelling expenses 6,318 6,495
Computer operating and leasing expenses 2,040 2.350
Annual registration fee 1,200 1,200
Sundry expenses 7,263 5.586
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 4,638 4.638
(107,240) (108,742)
FINANCE COST'S (447) (2,672)
OPERATING PROFIT 252,963 131,172

INVESTMENTS

LOCAL QUOTED

Banks Bank of Valletta Plc HSBC Bank Malta Plc FIMBank Plc

Investment funds Amalgamated Investments Sicav Plc

Government Malta Government Stocks

Telecommunications Loqus Holdings Plc GO Plc

Breweries and beverages Simonds Farsons Cisk Plc

Insurance Middlesea Insurance Plc

Marina services Grand Harbour Marina Plc

Airlines and airports Malta Int. Airport Plc

Postal services MaltaPost Plc

LOCAL UNQUOTED

Investment funds

The Malta Development Fund Limited

Insurance Citadel Insurance Plc

SANTUMAS SHAREHOLDINGS PLC Supplementary Statements for the year ended 30 April 2014

ANALYSIS OF COMPANY PORTFOLIO

2014
Market
value
EUR
2014
0/0
of
total
2013
Market
value
EUR
2013
0/0
of
total
2012
Market
value
E ( )
2012
0/0
of
total
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Included under
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
Banks 1,496,594 21.04 1,507,325 24.35 944,973 19.13
Investment funds 1,476,151 20.76 1,389,878 22.45 1,183,955 23.97
Government stocks 270,000 3.80 156,550 2.53 50,920 1.03
Telecommunication services 247,149 3.48 196,867 3.18 75,662 1.53
Breweries and beverages 98,218 1.38 84,224 1.36 62,031 1.27
Insurance 139,999 1.97 133,924 2.16 55,307 1.12
Marine Services 12,740 0.18 13,020 0.21 13,230 0.27
Airlines and airports 134,520 1.89 115,200 1.86 16,500 0.33
Postal services 42,997 0.60 38,638 0.62 13,488 0.27
Total financial assets 3,918,368 55.10 3,635,626 58.72 2,416,066 48.92
PROPERTY
Included under
Investment Properties and
Property, plant and equipment
27.17
Development land 1,966,700 27.66 1,361,928 22.0
6.74
1,341,803 8.32
Land 448,400 6.31
0.88
417,205 0.93 411,040
56,604
1.15
Leasehold properties 62,800 8.71 57.453 10.01 619,639 12.55
Ground rents
Office
619,300
95,800
1.34 619,574
99,158
1.60 93,313 1.89
Total property 3,193,000 44.90 2,555,318 41.28 2,522,399 51.08
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 7,111,368 100.00 6,190,944 100.0 4,938,465 100.0
2014 2013 2012
0/0 0/0 0/0
of total of total of total
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Malta 100.0 100.0 100.0

FIVE YEAR STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED 30 APRIL 2010 TO 30 APRIL 2014

INCOME STATEMENTS

2014
EUR
2013
EUR
2012
EUR
2011
EUR
2010
EUR
Investments and similar income 360,650 242.586 256,626 226.959 230,586
Profit/(loss) before taxation 714,569 593.175 (202,336) 21.611 753.029
Taxation (145,815) (78,200) (88.349) (77.575) (77.271)
Profit/(loss) for the year 568,754 514,975 (290,685) (55,964) 675,758

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

2014
EUR
2013
EUR
2012
EUR
2011
E OTR
2010
ان الا
Non-current assets
Investment properties 3,097,200 2,456,160 2.429.086 2,349,529 2,309,963
Property, plant and equipment 95,800 99.158 93.313 97.693 99.172
Financial assets at fair value
through profit and loss
3,918,368 3.635.626 2,416,066 2,394,537 3,342,958
7,111,368 6.190.944 4,938,465 4.841.759 5,752,093
Current assets
Financial assets at fair value
through profit and loss
-
Other current assets 743,094 1,125,253 2,125,486 2,206,383 1,401,324
743,094 1,125,253 2,125,486 2,206,383 1,401,324
Current liabilities (193,046) (171,326) (458,157) (167,961) (150,158)
Net current assets 550,048 953.927 1,667,329 2,038,422 1,251,166
Non-current liabilities (362,418) (323,275) (318,825) (310,201) (305,417)
Total equity 7,298,998 6,821,596 6,286,969 6,569,980 6,697,842

FIVE YEAR KEY FIGURES AND RATIOS FOR THE YEARS ENDED 30 APRIL 2010 TO 30 APRIL 2014

KEY FIGURES AND RATIOS

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Average number of shares in issue 1,665,176 1,665,176 1.665.176 1.665.176 1,665,176
Earnings / (loss) per share (cents) * 34.16 30.93 (17.5) (3.40) 40.60
Return on capital employed (%) 7.79 7.55 (4.62) (0.85) 10.09
Dividend cover (times)" (0.73)
Dividend per EUR0.582343 ordinary share (cents)3 4.60
Net asset value per share (EUR)® 4.38 4.10 3.78 3.95 4.02

Notes

1 Actual number of shares in issue.

2 Earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit(loss) for the year by the average number of shares in issue.

3 Return on capital employed is calculated by dividing the profit((loss) for the year by the shareholders' funds at the end of the year.

4 Dividend cover is calculated by dividing the profit((loss) for the year by the gross dividends for the year.

5 Dividend per share is computed by dividend paid during the year by the average number of shares in issue.

6 Net asset value per share is computed by dividing the net assets by the average number of shares in issue.

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