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Asset Plus Announces Interim Result to 30 September 2018

Half Year Results27 November 2018APLReal Estate

Asset Plus Announces Interim Result to 30 September 2018
(NZX: APL)


Auckland, 28 November 2018 - Asset Plus is pleased to announce its interim financial

results for the six months ended 30 September 2018.


Asset Plus Chairman, Bruce Cotterill says: “The first six months has been a transition

period and the 33% increase in net profit after tax is a solid result amidst further changes

in the overall Asset Plus portfolio.


“Augusta has been active on portfolio management with a number of key tenants now

secured on new lease terms. Good progress has also been made in respect to the

redevelopment opportunities within the portfolio, which is expected to generate future

upside for shareholders.


“Due diligence was completed on a number of potential growth initiatives during the

period, however the Board is prepared to remain patient to find the right acquisitions at

the right price in this market,” says Cotterill.


Highlights during the period include:


• Net profit after tax of $3.2 million, an increase of 33% against the prior

corresponding period (pcp)

• Adjusted funds from operations

1

were 10% lower than the pcp at $2.78 million,

representing a pay-out ratio of 105% for the period

• Rental income reduced by $1.01 million against the pcp as a result of the sale of

Print Place and the AA Centre

• Portfolio occupancy is now 97.2%

• The sale of the AA Centre settled on 12 July 2018

• Multiple leasing deals completed at Stoddard Rd and Eastgate

• Transition of the management contract to Augusta Funds Management Limited

completed and cost savings generated

• Net tangible assets per share remains at 71 cents

• $34.5 million of debt repaid post the AA Centre sale and interest rate swap

arrangements cancelled


1

Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) is non-GAAP financial information and is a common

investor metric, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset Plus

considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders and management because it assists in

assessing the Company’s underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial information

does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to

similar financial information prescribed by other entities. A reconciliation of the net profit after tax

to AFFO is included in the interim report on page 7 which has been independently reviewed by Grant

Thornton.


Financial summary


The result for the six months ended 30 September 2018 reflects a net profit after tax of

$3.20 million, an increase from $2.41 million in the prior corresponding period.


Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO - a Non-GAAP disclosure which represents the

underlying financial performance) of $2.78 million was down 10% from $3.08 million in

the pcp. The half year’s AFFO performance was impacted by lower rental income due to

the divestment of Print Place and the AA Centre, offset by lower administration and

funding costs.


The divestment of both Print Place and AA Centre has reduced rental income by $1.01

million, but it has provided substantial balance sheet capacity for future investment.


In respect to the remaining three assets – net rental income was down by $0.27 million. A

small amount of rental growth was offset by increased unrecovered operating costs and

property management fees.


Corporate costs reduced by $0.22 million due to the benefits of externalisation and the

impact of divestments within the portfolio.


Net funding costs decreased as debt was repaid on the sale of the AA Centre in July 2018.

Interest rate swaps were also cancelled in August in order to better align interest rate risk

management with future investment strategies. The drawn debt balance is $10 million at

balance date representing a Group gearing level (Interest bearing debt / Investment

Property) of 8.0%. There was $60 million of undrawn debt facility at 30 September 2018

however post balance date the facility limit has reduced to $20 million. Further funding will

be sought as required in conjunction with new acquisition initiatives.


Asset Plus is still to fully complete the legacy stairwell cladding project at the AA Centre. A

further provision of $0.4 million has been recorded as a loss on disposal to reflect forecast

cost escalation up to the completion of the project.


The portfolio WALE increased post the sale of AA Centre to 5.0 years. Occupancy is now

97.2%.


Net tangible asset backing is currently $0.71 per share which is unchanged from 31 March

2018.










Dividend

A second quarter dividend of 0.9 cents per share has been declared, with the record date

set for 12 December 2018 and payment on 19 December 2018. The dividend remains

subject to quarterly review and ongoing assessment taking into account potential future

acquisitions.


Strategic update


Augusta Managing Director, Mark Francis, says: “Future operating priorities include

concluding the legacy stairwell issue at the AA Centre, progression of the value-add

opportunities within the existing portfolio as well as continuing to investigate future

opportunities to transform Asset Plus.


“We are prepared to be patient in pursuit of the right opportunity to take Asset Plus in a

new direction. We have assessed a number of options and will continue to look until we

find the right option(s) to bring to shareholders,” says Francis.




ENDS



For further information please contact:

Bruce Cotterill Simon Woollams

Chairman Chief Financial Officer

021 668 881 Augusta Capital

09 300 6161

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November 2018
Interim Results Update

For the six months ended 30 September 2018

Highlights for the six months
ended 30 September 2018

Net profit after tax

of $3.20m, a

increase of 33%

against 1H18

Adjusted funds

from operations

(AFFO*) of $2.78m

were 10% lower than

1H18. This represents

a pay-out ratio of

105%

AA Centre

Settled on

12 July

2018

Net Tangible Asset

Value per share

remains at

71 cents

$34.5m of debt

repaid post the AA

Centre sale &

interest rate swap

arrangements

cancelled

Multiple number

of leasing initiatives

completed at both

Stoddard Road &

Eastgate

Portfolio

occupancy is now

97.2%

Transition of the

management to

Augusta Funds

Management Limited

completed &

externalisation cost

savings generated

*AFFO is a non-GAAP financial information, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders and management because it assists in assessing the Company’s underlying

operating performance. This non-GAAP financial information does not have a standardisedmeaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information prescribed by other entities.The calculation of AFFO has been

reviewed by Grant Thornton.

Financial
Performance

➢Net profit after tax of $3.20m a 33% increase
on 1H18

➢AFFO of $2.78m was down 10% from $3.08m

in 1H18. The half year’s AFFO performance was

impacted by lower rental income due to the

divestment of Print Place and the AA Centre,

offset by lower administration and funding costs

➢Although divestment of Print Place and AA

Centre has reduced rental income, it has now

provided balance sheet capacity for future

investment

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Financial Performance

>

*AFFO is a non-GAAP financial information, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset

Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders and management because it assists in assessing the Company’s

underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial information does not have a standardisedmeaning prescribed by

GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information prescribed by other entities. The calculation of

AFFO has been reviewed by Grant Thornton.

6 months6 months

Sep-18Sep-17Var

$m$m%

Net Revenue4.836.11(21%)

Corporate Costs(0.88)(1.10)20%

EBIT3.955.01(21%)

Finance Costs(0.80)(1.44)44%

NP Before Tax, Reval & One-Offs3.153.57(12%)

Other Adjustments(0.27)(0.50)46%

Profit Before Tax2.883.07(6%)

Tax0.32(0.66)148%

Profit for the Period3.202.4133%

AFFO*2.783.08(10%)

AFFO CPS1.711.90(10%)

➢Net tangible asset backing per share is $0.71
per share which is unchanged from 31 March

2018

➢The current Group gearing is 8.0%. (Interest

bearing debt / investment property)

➢There was $60m of undrawn debt facility at 30

September 2018

➢Post balance date the facility limit was reduced

from $70m to $20m, leaving $10m undrawn

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Financial Position

>

6 months12 months

Sep-18Mar-18

$m$m

Cash0.90.5

Investments Properties124.5124.6

Investment Properties Held for Sale - 43.8

Other Assets1.80.7

Total Assets127.2169.6

Bank Debt10.044.5

Other Liabilities2.610.8

Total Liabilities12.655.3

Equity114.6114.3

Net Tangible Assets Per Share ($)0.710.71

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Net Rental

>

➢Net rental income is $1.28m / 21% lower than 1H18

primarily due to:

•Divestment of the AA Centre and Print Place

reduced net rental by $0.55m and $0.46m

respectively in the half

•Current portfolio net rental was $0.27m lower

primarily due to higher property management

costs associated with Colliers and Augusta at

Eastgate Shopping Centre and unrecovered

opex(impact $0.22m in total)

6 months6 months

Sep-18Sep-17

$m$m

Eastgate Shopping Centre1.701.92

Roskill Centre1.201.20

Heinz Watties Distribution Centre1.051.10

Current Portfolio3.954.23

AA Centre0.881.42

Print Place-0.46

Total Net Rental Income4.836.11

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Administration Expenses

>

➢Administration expenses of $0.88m are

$0.22m / 20% lower in 1H19, driven by

lower management costs under the

externalised management contract with

Augusta Funds Management Limited

➢Lower administration costs is partly offset by

higher property management costs, primarily

in Eastgate

6 months6 months

Sep-18Sep-17

$m$m

Audit Fees0.070.06

Directors Fees0.150.14

Employee Costs0.030.44

Office Costs0.010.14

Rent0.07(0.01)

Professional Fees0.130.20

Registry and Stock Exchange Fees0.050.08

Shareholder Communications0.020.05

Management Fees0.38-

Other Operating Expenses(0.03)0.01

Total Administration Expenses0.881.11

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Funding

>

➢Facility limit reduced to $20m post balance

date and $10m remains undrawn

➢Loan term expires in July 2020

➢All swap positions held at 31 March 2018 were

exited in August 2018

➢Holding costs of facility limit and interest rate

swaps outweighed the short term benefit of

holding $70m facility

➢New facilities and interest rate risk

management to be aligned with future

acquisitions

Portfolio
Summary

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Portfolio Summary as at 30 Sept 2018

>

Fair Value

($m)

Occupancy

(%)

WALE

(Years)

Passing

Rent Yield

(%)

Eastgate58.9944.06.6%

Heinz

WattiesNDC

27.41008.37.6%

Roskill

Centre

38.01003.36.6%

TOTAL124.397.25.0

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Eastgate Shopping Centre

>

➢Management have been very active with this

property, with a number of new leases agreed or

renewed during the past 6 months

➢A lease extension proposal for a major tenant is

expected to be finalised shortly. Collectively these

renewals represent 28% of the centres gross passing

income, 15 rent reviews have also been completed

during the period

➢A strategic review of the asset has now been

undertaken by management and Colliers International

as Property Managers, and a master planning exercise

for potential development is currently underway.

Management are engaging with potential anchor

tenants in respect to this potential growth.

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Heinz WattiesNational Distribution Centre

>

➢Management are continuing to work

hard in improving a number of aspects

of this property

➢We remain in discussions with the

existing tenants in relation to leasing

and potential redevelopment

opportunities, whilst ensuring the

asset continues to be managed

efficiently and effectively

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Roskill Centre, Stoddard Road

>

➢There have been four lease renewals and one

additional tenant added since April 2018,

(reflecting 6.87% of total net rental for the

property)

➢A further four leases renewals or new leases

expected to be finalisedbefore December

2018 (17.43% of net rental)

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Lease Expiry Summary

>

➢52% of the 2019 lease expiry relates to a

single tenant. Management are confident a

new lease will be finalisedin December 2018

➢The 2020 expiry consists of 19 separate

tenancies across Eastgate and Stoddard Road

2.02

1.26

0.82

0.50

0.24

0.08

1.22

0.40

3.43

201920202021202220232024202520262028

Asset Plus Lease Expiry Analysis

($m)

Outlook

>
The future strategic operating

priorities include:

➢Completing the legacy stairwell issues

at the AA Centre

➢Progression of the value-add

opportunities within the existing

portfolio

➢Continuing to investigate future

opportunities to transform Asset Plus

➢The Board is prepared to be patient. A

number of options have and will

continue to be assessed to find the right

opportunity

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Outlook

“The immediate focus

remains the progression of

the development at

Eastgate in Christchurch,

which will create net asset

growth as well as increased

earnings. Further leasing

activity across the portfolio

also remains a focus.”

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Appendix 1 : AFFO

>

➢AFFO* is $0.31m / 10% lower in 1H19

primarily due to lower rental income due to

divestment

➢Partly offset by lower administration and

funding costs

*AFFO is a non-GAAP financial information, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset

Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders and management because it assists in assessing the Company’s

underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial information does not have a standardisedmeaning prescribed by

GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information prescribed by other entities. The calculation of

AFFO has been reviewed by Grant Thornton.

6 months6 months

Sep-18Sep-17

$m$m

3.202.41

Add Back

0.41-

0.02-

(0.13)0.04

(0.76)0.09

-0.46

Other Movements(0.01)-

Net Operating Income After Tax2.733.00

0.100.13

Funds From Operations (FFO)2.833.13

Maintenance CAPEX(0.05)(0.05)

Adjusted Funds From Operations2.783.08

FV (Gain)/ Loss on the Mark to Market of

Derivatives

Non-FFO Deferred Tax Expenses

Transaction Costs

Amortisation of lease incentives and costs

Total Comprehensive Income Net of Tax

Loss From Sales of Investment Property

Depreciation on Owner Occupied PP&E

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I
NTERIM REPORT

F

OR THE SIX MON

THS ENDED SEPTEMBER 2018

This Interim Financial Report for Augusta Asset Plus (including Subsidiary

)

covers the trading period from 1st April to 30th September 2018.

2

3

Contents
Chairman’s Report 5

The Half Year in Review 6

Interim Condensed Consolidated Sta

tement

of Comprehensive Income

10

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement

of Changes In Equity

11

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement

of Financial Position

12

Interim Condensed Consolidated Sta

tement

of Cash Flows

13

Notes to the Interim Condens

ed Consolidated

Financial Statements


15

Directory 22

4

Chairman’s
Report

The six months to 30 September 2018 has been a period of ongoing

transition for the company, not just in respect to the new external

management structure but also the divestment of non-core assets

and active management across the portfolio.

The operating earnings for the half year are reduced as a

result of property sales but the three remaining properties

have performed as expected. The divestments were

necessary to reset the Asset Plus portfolio to one that will

offer shareholders yield plus growth over time. Leasing

activity has been positive over the past six months and

the manager has been very active in this space with all

key tenant expiries renewed during the period.

Future development opportunities have been identified

within the portfolio which will maximise asset value,

increase the portfolio’s average lease term remaining and

deliver income stability in the future. Augusta is focused

on ensuring that the value and quality of the portfolio is

maximised by concluding such initiatives.

The Board remains patient in the current market to find

the right deals to set the future direction of Asset Plus.

There is financial capacity to grow the portfolio over time

as the balance sheet is lowly geared.

The dividend is to be maintained at the current level but

is subject to quarterly review and ongoing assessment

taking into account potential future acquisitions.

The Board is happy with Augusta’s performance

as manager and the progress they have made on

repositioning the existing portfolio. Whilst no

new acquisitions have transacted, a number of

opportunities have been considered to identify if they

fit with the strategy.

Regards

Bruce Cotterill

Chairman

5

The Half Year
in Review

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018

Key Activity During the Half

•Ne t profit after tax of $3.20 million,

a increase of 33% against the prior

corresponding period (pcp)

•Adjusted funds from operations were

10% lower than the (pcp) at $2.78

million. This represents a pay-out ratio

of 105% for the period

•AA Ce

ntre settled on 12 July 2018


Multiple number of leasing

initiatives completed at both Stoddard

Rd and Eastgate

•Transition of the

management to

Augusta Funds Management Limited

completed and externalisation cost

savings generated

•Ne

t Tangible Asset Value per share

remains at 71 cents


$34.

5 million of debt repaid post the

AA Centre sale and interest rate swap

arrangements cancelled

Financial Results

The result for the six months ended 30 September 2018

reflects a net profit after tax of $3.20 million which

reflects a 33% increase on pcp.

Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO - a Non-

GAAP disclosure which represents the underlying

financial performance) of $2.78 million was down 10%

from $3.08 million in the pcp. The half year’s AFFO

performance was impacted by lower rental income

due to the divestment of Print Place and the AA Centre,

offset by lower administration and funding costs.

The divestment of Print Place and AA Centre has reduced

rental income, but it has also provided balance sheet

capacity for future investment.

In respect to the remaining 3 assets net rental

performance was down by $0.27 million. A small

amount of rental growth was offset by increased

unrecovered operating costs and property

management fees.

Corporate costs reduced by $0.22 million due to

the benefits of externalisation and the impact of

divestments within the portfolio.

Net funding costs decreased due to a lower debt profile

as debt was repaid on the sale of the AA Centre in July

2018. Interest rate swaps were also cancelled in August

in order to align interest rate risk management with

future investment strategies. The drawn debt balance is

$10 million at balance date and the facility limit has been

subsequently reduced to $20 million post-balance date.

Further funding will be sought in conjunction with new

acquisition initiatives.

Asset Plus is still to fully complete the legacy stairwell

cladding project at the AA Centre. A further provision of

$0.4 million has been recorded as a loss on disposal to

reflect forecast cost escalation up to the completion of

the project.

The deferred tax liability in respect to AA Centre building

depreciation claimed has been released at the point of

sale and no deprecation recovery has been triggered

based on an independent assessment.

The portfolio WALE increased post the sale of AA Centre

to 5.0 years. Occupancy is now 97.2%.

6

Six Months
to Sept 18

GAAP

Six Months

to Sept 17

GAAPKey Movements

Net Rental Income$4.82m$6.10m

Lower due to divestment of AA

Centre and Print Place

Administration Costs ($0.88m)($1.10m)

Lower due the externalisation of

the management

Net Funding Costs($0.79m)($1.44m)Lower due to repayment of debt

Net Profit After Taxation$3.20m$2.41m

Adjusted Funds From Operations*$2.78m$3.08m

Total Assets $127.2m$169.6mAA Centre Divestment

Total Liabilities $12.6m$55.3mBank debt repaid

Shareholders’ Equity $114.6m$114.3m

Interest Bearing Debt to Investment Property 8.0%35.7%

Closing Shares on Issue161.9m161.9m

Net Assets Per Share $0.71$0.71

Adjusted Funds from Operations - Reconciliation to Net Profit After Tax

*AFFO is a non-GAAP financial information, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset

Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders and management because it assists in assessing the Company’s

underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial information does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by

GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information prescribed by other entities. The calculation of AFFO

has been reviewed by Grant Thornton.

Note: Derivative close out costs (Interest swap break costs) have not been included in the AFFO calculation as they are deemed to be

as a result of a change in capital structure.

Six Months

to Sept 18

$’000

Six Months

to Sept 17

$’000

Statutory Net Profit After Tax3,2022,411

Losses from sales of investment property405-

Depreciation on owner occupied PP&E17-

Deferred Tax Expense(763)85

(Gain) / Loss on the fair value movement of interest rate swaps(132)36

Transaction Costs-460

Amortisation of lease incentives and costs102135

Funds From Operations (FFO)2,8313,127

Maintenance CAPEX(55)(48)

Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)*2,7763,079

CPS1.711.90

For the Period Ended 30 September 2018

The Half Year in Review (Continued)

7

Eastgate Shopping Centre
Occupancy (30 Sept 2018)94%

WALT (30 Sept 2018)4.0 years

Carrying Value (30 Sept 2018)$58.9m

Passing Rent (30 Sept 2018)$3.90m

Passing Rent Yield (30 Sept 2018)6.6%

Management have been very active with this property, with a number of new leases agreed or renewed during the

past 6 months.

A lease extension proposal for a major tenant is expected to be finalised shortly. Collectively these renewals represent

28% of the centres gross passing income, 15 rent reviews have also been completed during the period.

A strategic review of the asset has now been undertaken by management and Colliers International as Property

Managers, and a master planning exercise for potential development is currently underway. Management are

engaging with potential anchor tenants in respect to this potential growth.

Occupancy (30 Sept 2018)100%

WALT (30 Sept 2018)3.3 years

Carrying Value (30 Sept 2018)$38.0m

Passing Rent (30 Sept 2018)$2.50m

Passing Rent Yield (30 Sept 2018)6.6%

There have been four lease renewals and one additional tenant added since April 2018, (reflecting 6.87% of total net

rental for the property).

A further four leases expected to be finalised before December 2018 (17.43% of net rental).

Heinz Wattie’s National Distribution Centre

Occupancy (30 Sept 2018)100%

WALT (30 Sept 2018)8.3 years

Carrying Value (30 Sept 2018)$27.4m

Passing Rent (30 Sept 2018)$2.10m

Passing Rent Yield (30 Sept 2018)7.6%

Management are continuing to work hard in improving a number of aspects of this property.

We remain in discussions with the existing tenants in relation to leasing and potential redevelopment opportunities,

whilst ensuring the asset continues to be managed efficiently

and effectively.

Roskill Centre

Investment Property Performance

For the Period Ended 30 September 2018

The Half Year in Review (Continued)

8

Capital Management
Net Tangible Asset backing per share is currently $0.71

per share which is unchanged from 31 March 2018.

The current Group gearing level (Interest bearing debt

/ Investment Property is 8.0%. There was $60 million

of undrawn debt facility at 30 September 2018. Post

balance date the facility limit was reduced from $70

million to $20 million.

For the Period Ended 30 September 2018

The Half Year in Review (Continued)

Outlook / Strategic Plan Update

The future strategic operating priorities include

completing the legacy stairwell issues at the AA

Centre,

progression of the value-add opportunities within the

existing portfolio as well as continuing to investigate

future opportunities to transform Asset Plus.

The immediate focus rem

ains the progression of

development opportunities which will create net asset

growth as well as increased earnings. Further leasing

activity across the portfolio also remains a

primary focus.

The Board is prepared to be patient in pursuit of the

right opportunity to take Asset Plus in a new direction.

A number of options have been assessed and the

Board and Management will continue to look until

they find the right opportunity.

9

Note
Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

Gross Rental Income7,1898,647

Direct Property Operating Expenses(2,364)(2,542)

Net Rental Income4,825 6,105

Other Income-4

Total Income4,825 6,109

Administration Expenses4

(877)

(1,105)

Net Finance Costs(798) (1,442)

Profit Before Fair Value Movements, Transactions Costs and Taxation3,1503,562

Unrealised Gain / (Loss) Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps

132 (36)

Net (Loss) on Sale of Investment Property(405) -

Transaction Costs - (460)

Profit Before Income Tax2,8773,066

Income Tax Benefit / (Expense)

5325(655)

Net Profit After Taxation3,2022,411

Earnings Per ShareCents per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share91.98 1.49

Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018

10

Note
Share

Capital

$’000

Retained

Earnings

$’000

Total

Equity

$’000

Opening Balance at 1 April 2017 (audited)134,089 (17,016) 117,073

Net Profit after Taxation

- 2,411 2,411

Distributions Paid and Payable to Shareholders

10 - (2,916) (2,916)

Closing Balance at 30 Sept 2017134,089 (17,521)116,568

Note

Share

Capital

$’000

Retained

Earnings

$’000

Total

Equity

$’000

Opening Balance at 1 April 2018 (audited)134,089 (19,750) 114,339

Net Profit after Taxation

- 3,2023,202

Distributions Paid and Payable to Shareholders

10 - (2,916)(2,916)

Closing Balance at 30 Sept 2018134,089 (19,464)114,625

Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Changes In Equity

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018

11

Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position

Note

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Audited

12 Months

31 March 2018

$’000

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents851 472

Trade and Other Receivables1,455 339

Prepayments343 340

Investment Property Held for Sale - 43,814

Total Current Assets2,64944,965

Non-Current Assets

Investment Properties6124,479 124,556

Plant & Equipment6 4 8 0

Total Non-Current Assets124,543 124,636

Total Assets127,192 169,601

Current Liabilities

Trade and Other Payables1,0402,227

Deposit Received on Property Held for Sale - 4,700

Tax Payable(243)462

Total Current Liabilities7977,389

Non-Current Liabilities

Bank and Other Loans710,000 44,500

Deferred Tax Liability51,770 2,533

Interest Rate Swaps - 840

Total Non-Current Liabilities11,770 47,873

Shareholders' Equity

Share Capital8134,089 134,089

Retained Earnings(19,464)(19,750)

Total Shareholders' Equity114,625114,339

Total Shareholders’ Equity and Liabilities127,192169,601

as at 30 September 2018

The Board of Asset Plus Limited approved the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for issue on

28 November 2018

Bruce Cotterill Carol Campbell

Chairman Chair Audit and Risk Committee

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Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows

Note

Unaudited

6 Months

Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Sep 2017

$’000

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Gross Rental Income

7,624

9,213

Other Income - 138

Operating Expenses

(3,532)

(4,839)

Interest Income1 5 2 2

Interest Expense(1,085) (1,430)

Taxation Paid(1,143) (676)

Net Cash Inflow (Outflow) from Operating Activities

1,879

2,428

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Sale of Investment Property

38,076

-

Plant and Equipment - (144)

Capital Expenditure on Investment Properties(273) (2,837)

Transaction Costs(505) -

Sale of Management Rights(675) -

Net Cash (Outflow) from Investing Activities

36,623

(2,981)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Net movement of borrowings(34,500)2,500

Distributions made to Shareholders10(2,916) (2,916)

Payment to Cancel Interest Rate Swaps(707) -

Net Cash (Outflow) / Inflow from Financing Activities(38,123) (416)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents379 (969)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Year472 2,030

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Year851 1,061

For the Period Ended 30 September 2018

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For the Period Ended 30 September 2018
Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)

Unaudited

6 Months

Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Sep 2017

$’000

Net Profit after Taxation3,2022,411

Items Classified as Investing or Financing Activities:

Transaction Costs506 460

Loss on Disposal of Investment Property405 -

Unrealised Loss in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps(42) 3 6

Finance Costs(80) -

Movement in Deferred Taxation (763) 3 2

Movements in Working Capital Items:

Accounts Receivable and Prepayments

442

574

Trade and Other Payables

(1,086)

(1,117)

Taxation Payable(705) (53)

Per Cash Flow1,8792,428

14

Notes to the Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018

1. Reporting Entity

The reporting entity is the consolidated group comprising

Asset Plus Limited (“the Company”) and its New Zealand

subsidiary together referred to as “the Group”. Asset Plus

Limited is a limited liability company incorporated and

domiciled in New Zealand. Asset Plus Limited is registered

under the Companies Act 1993, is listed on the New

Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and is an FMC reporting

entity under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

Asset Plus Limited was formerly known as NPT Limited.

The principal activity of the Company is investing

in property in New Zealand.

2. Statement of Compliance and Basis

of Preparation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements

have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted

Accounting Practice in New Zealand (‘NZ GAAP’) and the

requirements of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

For the purpose of complying with NZ GAAP, the Company

and its subsidiary are for-profit entities. The interim

condensed consolidated financial statements comply with

the New Zealand Equivalent to International Accounting

Standard NZ IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

The Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial

Statements have been prepared under the assumption

that the Group operates on a going concern basis.

Basis of Measurement

The interim condensed consolidated financial

statements have been prepared on the basis of

historical cost, except for the revaluation of investment

properties and certain financial instruments. The

accounting policies have been applied consistently

to all the periods presented in the interim condensed

consolidated financial statements.

Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration

given in exchange for assets.

Functional and Presentation Currency

The interim condensed consolidated financial

statements are presented in New Zealand Dollars

(NZD), which is the Group’s functional currency,

rounded to the nearest thousand dollars (000’s) except

in certain notes where disclosure may be to the dollar.

Critical Judgments in Applying

Accounting Policies and Key Sources

of Estimation Uncertainty

In the application of NZ IFRS, management are required

to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about

carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not

readily apparent from other sources. The estimates

and associated assumptions are based on historical

experience and various other factors that are believed

to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results

of which form the basis of making the judgements.

Actual results may differ from these estimates. The

estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on

an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates

are recognised in the period in which the estimate is

revised if the revision affects only that period or in the

period of the revision and future periods if the revision

affects both current and future periods.

In particular, information about significant areas of

estimation, uncertainty and critical judgements in applying

accounting policies that have the most significant effect

on the amount recognised in these interim condensed

consolidated financial statements are described in the

following notes:

Recognition of Deferred Tax (Note 5)

Valuation of Investment Properties (Note 6)

3. Standards And Interpretations on

Issue Not Yet Adopted

The Group has adopted the accounting standards

which are issued and effective for reporting periods

beginning on or after 01 January 2018. The Group

applies, for the first time, IFRS 15 Revenue from

Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9

Financial Instruments.

These amendments and interpretations apply for the

first time for the reporting period beginning 01 April

2018. The Group has implemented these standards

and there is no requirement to restate prior period

comparatives as part of the transition process as the

effect on the interim condensed consolidated financial

statements is nil.

The Group has not early adopted any other standard,

interpretation or amendment that has been issued but

is not yet effective.

15

4. Administration Expenses
Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

Audit Fees(72) (60)

Directors Fees(150) (137)

Employee Costs(29) (441)

Office Costs(9) (139)

Rent

-

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Professional Fees(129) (198)

Registry and Stock Exchange Fees(50) (77)

Shareholder Communications(20) (50)

Management Fees(382) -

Other Operating Expenses(36)(14)

Total Administration Expenses(877) (1,105)

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

5. Income Tax

The Income Tax Expense is represented by:

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

Current Tax

Current Year Tax Provision(658)(624)

Interest Rate Swap Cancellation

220 -

Total Current Tax Movement (438) (624)

Deferred Tax

Unrealised Interest Rate Swaps (Gain) / Loss

(235)(10)

Depreciation on Investment Properties

1,081-

Other(83)(21)

Total Deferred Tax Movement763(31)

Total Tax Expense325(655)

Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability)

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Audited

12 months

31 Mar 2018

$’000

Investment Properties Depreciation Recovery(1,920)(2,868)

Interest Rate Swaps - 235

Other150 100

Balance at the End of the Period(1,770)(2,533)

16

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

7. Bank and Other Loans

9. Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders (excluding distributions) of

the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue during the period.

8. Contributed Capital

6. Investment Properties

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Audited

12 months

31 Mar 2018

$’000

Bank of New Zealand (Secured)10,000 44,500

Total Bank Loans - Non-Current10,000 44,500

Agreed Bank Facility70,000 70,000

Reconciliation of Carrying Amount

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Audited

12 months

31 Mar 2018

$’000

Balance at the Beginning of the Period124,556175,956

Disposal of Investment Property-(11,008)

Work in Progress62119

Building Improvements-15

Reclassifications from Work in Progress-5,726

Reclassifications from Plant and Equipment-977

Capitalised Lease Incentives and Commissions(139)(470)

Revaluation of Investment Properties-(2,945)

Investment Property Held for Sale Reclassified as current asset-(43,814)

Balance at the End of the Period124,479124,556

6 Months6 Months12 months12 months

30 Sep 201831 Mar 2018

No of shares$’000No of shares$’000

Fully Paid Shares on Issue161,920,433134,089161,920,433 134,089

Movement in Shares on Issue

Balance at the Beginning of the Period161,920,433134,089161,920,433 134,089

Balance at the End of the Period161,920,433134,089161,920,433 134,089

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

Profit/(Loss) attributable to Shareholders of the Group

3,2022,411

Number of Shares on Issue161,920 161,920

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (cents)1.981.49

17

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

11. Segment Information

Segment values for the 6 months ended 30 September 2018 were as follows:

Investment Property

$’000

Unallocated

$’000

Total

$’000

Segment Revenue7,189 - 7,189

Net Segment Revenue4,825 - 4,825

Net Profit/(Loss) before Taxation

4,494 (1,617) 2,877

Segment values for the 6 months ended 30 September 2017 were as follows:

Investment Property

$’000

Unallocated

$’000

Total

$’000

Segment Revenue8,647 - 8,647

Net Segment Revenue6,105 - 6,105

Net Profit/(Loss) before Taxation6,105(3,039)3,066

10. Distributions Paid and Payable

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

The following distribution was declared and paid in

respect of the previous year:

June 2018 0.900 cents

(June 2017: 0.900 cents)

1,458

1,458

The following distributions were declared and paid

during the period:

Sept 2018 0.900 cents

(Sept 2017: 0.900 cents)

1,458

1,458

Total Distributions Paid

2,916

2,916

12. Related Parties

Asset Plus Limited is managed by Augusta Funds Management Limited. The Parent of Augusta Funds Management

Limited, Augusta Capital Limited, owns 18.85% of Asset Plus Limited.

Transactions with Augusta Funds Management Limited are deemed to be related parties because the Company is managed by

Augusta Funds Management under the terms of the signed management contract.

The below table sets out the transactions between Augusta Funds Management and the Company:

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2018

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

30 Sep 2017

$’000

Management Fees384-

Property Management Fees138-

Total Fees522-

Amounts owed to Related Parties236-

18

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2018
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

13. Capital Commitments

At the reporting date the Group had $2.84 million

committed to capital expenditure (March 2018:

$2.76 million).

14. Contingent Liabilities

There were no material contingent assets as at 30

September 2018. (31 March 2018: nil).

15. Subsequent Events

On 1 November 2018, the bank facility limit with BNZ

was reduced from $70 million to $20 million.

19

Independent Review Report
To the Shareholders of Asset Plus Limited

Report on the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Asset Plus Limited

on pages 10 to 19 which comprise the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at

30 September 2018, and the interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, interim

condensed consolidated statement of changes equity and interim condensed consolidated statement of

cash flows for the period then ended, and notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements,

including a summary of significant accounting policies.

Director’s Responsibility for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated

financial statements in accordance with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting

Standards issued in New Zealand by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal

control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the interim

condensed consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud

or error.

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We

conducted our review in accordance NZ SRE 2410, Review of Historical Financial Statements Performed by the

Independent Auditor of the Entity. NZ SRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our

attention that causes us to believe that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, taken as a

whole, are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with New Zealand equivalents to International

Financial Reporting Standards issued in New Zealand by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board. As the

auditor of Asset Plus Limited NZ SRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the

audit of the annual consolidated financial statements.

A review of interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 is a limited

assurance engagement. The auditor performs procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries of

management and others within the entity, as appropriate and applying analytical procedures, and evaluates the

evidence obtained.

The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in

accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Accordingly, we do not express an audit

opinion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other than in our capacity as auditor including the provision of other assurance services we have no

relationship with, or interests in, the Entity.

20

Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these interim

condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 10 to 19 do not present fairly, in all material

respects, the interim condensed consolidated financial position of Asset Plus Limited as at 30 September

2018, and its interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, interim condensed

consolidated statement of changes in equity and interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

for the period then ended, in accordance with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting

Standards issued in New Zealand by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board.

Restriction on use of our report

This report on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements is made solely to the shareholders,

as a body. Our limited assurance work has been undertaken so that we might state to the shareholders, as

a body those matters which we are required to state to them in an independent review report and for no

other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone

other than the Asset Plus Limited and the shareholders, as a body, for our work, for this report or for the

opinion we have formed.

Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Partnership

Kerry Price

Partner

Auckland, New Zealand

28 November 2018

21

Directory
Company

Asset Plus Limited

PO Box 37953

Parnell 1151

Phone: 09 300 6161

www.assetplusnz.co.nz

Directors

Bruce Cotterill

Allen Bollard

Carol Campbell

Paul Duffy

Bankers

Bank of New Zealand

Level 6

Deloitte Centre

80 Queen Street

Auckland

Auditor

Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit

Partnership

Level 4

Grant Thornton House

152 Fanshawe Street

PO Box 1961

Auckland 1140

Registrar

Link Market Services Limited

Level 11

Deloitte Centre

80 Queen Street

Auckland 1010

PO Box 91976

Auckland 1142

Phone: 09 375 5998

Fax: 09 375 5990

Manager

Augusta Funds Management Limited

Level 2

Bayleys House

30 Gaunt Street

Wynyard Quarter

Auckland 1010

PO Box 37953

Parnell 1151

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Reporting period
Previous reporting period

Amount ($000s)Percentage change

Revenue from ordinary activitie

s7,189(16.9%)

3,20232.8%

Net profit attributable to shareholders3,20232.8%

Interim/final dividen

dAmount per securityImputed amount per security

Interim dividend$0.00900$0.00247

Record date12 December 2018

Dividend payment dat

e19 December 2018

Comments:

-

1. This announcement is extracted from Asset Plus Limited's

unaudited financial statements for the period ended 30

September 2018. A copy of these unaudited financial

statements is attached to this announcement.

Asset Plus Limite

d

Results for announcement to the market

6 months to 30 September 2018

6 months to 30 September 2017

Profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable

to shareholders

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$$$0.002470

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