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Warner Estate Holdings PLC

29 July 2011

Warner Estate Holdings PLC

PROTECTING INCOME AND CONTROLLING COSTS

Warner Estate Holdings PLC ("Warner Estate" or "Group"), the property investment and management company has today announced its final results for the year ended 31 March 2011.

Financial Summary

-- Revenue GBP30.5million (2010: GBP32.8million)

-- Recurring operating profit before net movements on investments GBP12.7million (2010: GBP11.3million)(i)

-- Loss before income tax GBP7.1million (2010: GBP9.7million loss)

-- Net liabilities per share 20p (2010: 7p net liabilities)

-- Loss per share 12.9p (2010: 16.1p loss)

(i) Adjusted for non-recurring management fee income of GBP1.1million and net property expenses of GBP0.4million (2010: adjusted for non-recurring property expenses of GBP4.5million and non-recurring performance fee income of 1.1million)

Key Business Events

-- Sovereign Gate, Richmond and 24-26 The Minories, London were sold in April 2010 and June 2010 respectively, for a combined amount of GBP10.7million which was in line with valuation.

-- Disposal of 50% equity interest in Radial Distribution Limited for GBP0.5million and receipt of transaction based fees and foregone management fees of GBP4.1million.(i)

-- Substantial reduction in voids across the Wholly Owned portfolio to 10.1% (2010: 19.4%)

-- Group's flagship City of London office refurbishment, 60 New Broad Street fully let.

(i) GBP1.1million one-off fees and GBP3.0million on termination of asset management contract

Philip Warner, Chairman of Warner Estate commented

"The Group has performed well at an operational level but it is the outcome of discussions with our Lenders that will determine our future.

Meantime, in a climate of uncertainty created by indecision in Europe and austerity measures in the UK, our asset managers and their support teams will continue to protect income and control costs. It is these skills which have maintained the Group through this difficult era."

Date: 29 July 2011

For further information contact:

 
 Warner Estate Holdings PLC            City Profile 
 Philip Warner, Chairman               Jonathan Gillen 
 Mark Keogh, Group Managing Director   Simon Courtenay 
 Robert Game, Group Managing           Tel: 020 7448 3244 
  Director, Property 
 Tel: 020 7907 5100                    warner@city-profile.com 
 Web: www.warnerestate.co.uk 
 

Chairman's Statement

Following the refinancing of the Group's wholly owned portfolio, which was achieved at the end of March 2010, further discussions have been conducted over the course of this year with the Group's three Lenders to explore options to strengthen the Group's balance sheet. These continue and more detail is given below.

On the ground, progress has been made, with an improvement in operating profit and a substantial reduction in the void rate. Net asset value per share has decreased during the year from negative 7p to negative 20p. This is largely due to the impairment of goodwill, explained further below, which reduced net assets per share by 15p more than offsetting the 4.2% increase in the value of our portfolio and the gain from the sale in May 2010 of our Radial Distribution joint venture.

Refinancing discussions

The Group has debt facilities with each of Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group (together the "Lenders") that are secured on its wholly owned assets, details of which are set out in Notes 20 and 22 of the Accounts. The Group is currently in compliance with the terms of its facilities. However, in anticipation of the maturity of two of the facilities on 27 April 2012 and the likely inability of the Company to meet repayment obligations at that date, the Group commenced discussions in the second half of 2010 with its Lenders to consider potential solutions. Discussions with the Lenders remain ongoing and there can be no certainty as to the terms of any agreement, whether any agreement will be reached or the viability of any equity raise or other potential solution. The Board believes that in the absence of a very significant rise in the value of the Group's properties in the near term, it is likely that any solution would deliver very little, if any value to existing shareholders, other than the opportunity to participate in an equity raise were that solution to be pursued. With these discussions continuing, the two facilities originally maturing in April 2012 have been extended to 31 December 2012 in line with the third facility. In addition, there has been a relaxation of certain financial covenants including, in relation to one facility, the loan to value ("LTV") covenant remaining at 117.5% and not stepping down in March 2012. As a condition of these extensions and covenant relaxations the Group has agreed to market certain properties thereby continuing its current strategy of realising value in order to reduce total outstanding debt. Details of the Group's recent disposals are set out in the Property Review below.

Results Overview

Operating profit before net movements on investments for the year has increased to GBP13.4million (2010: GBP7.9million). Recurring operating profit before net movements on investments for the year was GBP12.7million compared to GBP11.3million last year due to further reductions in operating costs. Recurring operating profit excludes one-off fees received on the disposal of Radial Distribution of GBP1.1million offset by the movement in other accruals of GBP0.4million (2010: excludes non-recurring property expenses of GBP4.5million and non-recurring performance fee income of GBP1.1million). Overall the Group made a post tax loss of GBP7.2million (2010: GBP8.9million loss). The carrying value of goodwill, relating to the asset management business originally acquired by Industrial Funds Limited as part of the acquisition of Ashtenne Holdings, has been reduced to GBP2.8million. This impairment of goodwill of GBP8.4million arises from the Group reassessing a number of factors including the maturity of the contract in 2016 and the potential impact on management fees of uncertain capital values given that the fees generated by this business are based on the gross asset values ("GAV") within the funds under management.

The net finance expense for the period has increased to GBP19.3million (2010: GBP10.4million) as a result of the March 2010 refinancing which included an increase in margin, interest rate hedging as required by the Lenders, exit fees and the amortisation of related costs. The Group has hedged 52% of its gross debt as at 31 March 2011. The headline cost of debt (before exit fees) is 6.19% of which the cash cost is 3.09%. Group net debt has been reduced to GBP244.9million as at 31 March 2011 from GBP253.3million as at 31 March 2010 as a result of the completion of the disposal of three substantially non-income producing assets. The net cash inflow for the year was GBP2.7million mainly due to the proceeds from the sale of the Radial Distribution joint venture and the fee on termination of the associated asset management contract as property disposal proceeds were used to repay debt. Two of the Group's three facilities have LTV covenants, of which one has been tested and is compliant and the other is due to be tested in September 2011. The Board has discussed with its advisers, at some length, the likely future headroom under these LTV covenants and concluded that, based on best current estimates, the Group will, for the foreseeable future, have adequate headroom. The Group's positive income and cash generation provide adequate headroom for other financial covenants, in particular income cover ratios and debt service cover ratios.

As previously reported, the exit fees payable when these facilities mature would not be covered on current cash flow projections without a considerable rise in property values. The Board continues to address this issue as part of its current discussions with its Lenders. GBP2.7million has been accrued in respect of exit fees as at 31 March 2011.

Although the Group has net liabilities, mainly due to unrealised valuation movements, the Board is satisfied that, following a review of appropriately stress tested cash flow projections, the Group will continue to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due for the foreseeable future.

The fortunes of the Group's joint ventures, all of which are non-recourse and carried at nil value on the balance sheet, have varied. The refinancing of Agora Shopping Centres is nearing completion and the two shopping centres, which are the only assets of the Agora Max joint venture, are being marketed for sale. The Group continues as asset manager to these joint ventures and the Directors will provide further updates as and when appropriate. As announced in May 2011, fixed charge receivers have been appointed to the two subsidiaries of the Greater London Offices joint venture ("GLO") which is expected to result in a relatively minimal loss of recurring asset management fee income. The Group is disappointed at the action taken, having maintained the assets at full occupancy and overseen a substantial increase in value since September 2009.

The Board regrets very much that it cannot recommend payment of a dividend for this financial year.

Property Review

Intensive asset management of the Group's wholly owned portfolio, which is predominantly located in London and the South East (88% by value), led to a gain in value of 4.2%, on a like for like basis, over the last 12 months compared with the IPD Monthly Index benchmark increase of 3.5%. One of the Group's flagship assets, 60 New Broad Street, London EC2, is now close to becoming fully income producing (74% of total contracted income of GBP2.0million by December 2011) following expiry of rent free incentives. Wholly owned income longevity and voids also moved favourably during the second half of the financial year, the former enhanced by a number of lease extensions.

The wholly owned portfolio void rate has improved to 10.1% by estimated rental value as at 31 March 2011 (March 2010: 19.4%). During the year, the Group repaid debt of GBP10.8million through the sale of three substantially vacant assets. Post year end, two vacant former Focus DIY stores in Luton and Sheffield have been sold with net proceeds of GBP3.9million part repaying debt. A further property is currently under offer (31 March 2011valuation: GBP19.3million).

On a like for like basis, core asset management fees (based on GAV) generated by the Group's Ashtenne asset management business have, as a consequence of stable asset valuations, held broadly constant.

Recent activity within the Apia Regional Office Fund (Apia) and GLO will impact total assets under management, see table below, which had remained broadly constant over the period at GBP1.4billion. The sale by Apia of four regional office buildings and the expected loss of GLO, referred to above, will, on a like for like basis, see total assets under management decline by GBP143.6million.

 
                                       Net     Estimated     Net 
 As at 31      Number of    Capital   Rental     Rental    Initial   Equivalent   Void 
 March 2011    Properties    Value    Income     Value      Yield       Yield     Rate 
                             GBPm      GBPm      GBPm         %          %         % 
 Wholly 
  Owned            45        211.2     13.4      17.9        5.9        7.4       10.1 
------------  -----------  --------  -------  ----------  --------  -----------  ----- 
 Agora 
  Shopping 
  Centres 
  JV               8         151.9     12.8      16.9        7.9        9.1       10.1 
 Agora Max 
  Shopping 
  Centres 
  JV               2         84.4      7.7       10.6        8.6        9.7       7.3 
 Greater 
  London 
  Offices 
  JV(1)            2         74.5      5.8        5.5        7.4        6.3       0.0 
 Apia 
  Regional 
  Office 
  Fund (2)         17        210.4     15.8      23.8        6.6        8.7       28.1 
 Ashtenne 
  Industrial 
  Fund            362        658.6     53.1      74.8        7.8        10.1      16.7 
 Total            436       1,391.0   108.6      149.5       7.4        9.1       15.7 
------------  -----------  --------  -------  ----------  --------  -----------  ----- 
 

(1) post year end the Greater London Offices JV was subject to the appointment of a LPA receiver

(2) post year end Apia has disposed of 4 assets at a combined value (March 2011) of GBP69.1million

Outlook

The Group has performed well at an operational level but it is the outcome of discussions with our Lenders that will determine our future.

Meantime, in a climate of uncertainty created by indecision in Europe and austerity measures in the UK, our asset managers and their support teams will continue to protect income and control costs. It is these skills which have maintained the Group through this difficult era.

Philip Warner

Chairman

Consolidated Income Statement

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 
                                          Notes     2011     2010 
                                                    GBPm     GBPm 
---------------------------------------  ------  -------  ------- 
 
 Revenue                                            30.5     32.8 
---------------------------------------  ------  -------  ------- 
 
 Rental and similar income                          16.5     18.7 
 Property management expenses                      (3.0)    (5.6) 
 Movement in provision for onerous 
  contracts                                            -    (4.2) 
 Service charge and similar income                   3.8      3.1 
 Service charge expense and similar 
  charges                                          (5.0)    (4.4) 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Net rental income                            2     12.3      7.6 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Revenue from asset management 
  activities                                        10.2     11.0 
 Asset management expenses                         (7.9)    (9.2) 
---------------------------------------  ------  -------  ------- 
 Net income/ (expenditure) from 
  asset management activities                 2      2.3      1.8 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Other operating expenses                          (1.2)    (1.5) 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Operating profit before net movements 
  on investments                              2     13.4      7.9 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Net gain / (loss) from fair value 
  adjustments on investment properties    13/19      6.9    (2.8) 
 Net loss from fair value adjustment 
  on investments                          16/17    (3.3)    (6.2) 
 Profit / (loss) on sale of investment 
  properties                                  5      0.2    (0.1) 
 Profit on sale of investment in 
  joint ventures                             15      0.5        - 
 Profit on termination of asset 
  management contract                        15      3.0        - 
 Impairment of goodwill                      12    (8.4)        - 
 Operating profit / (loss)                          12.3    (1.2) 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Finance income                               6      1.7      1.8 
 Finance expense                              7   (21.0)   (12.2) 
 Change in fair value of derivative 
  financial instruments                      22    (0.1)      2.9 
 Share of joint ventures' post 
  tax losses                                 15        -    (1.0) 
---------------------------------------  ------  -------  ------- 
 Loss before income tax                            (7.1)    (9.7) 
                                                 -------  ------- 
 Taxation - current                           8    (0.1)      0.8 
 Taxation - deferred                          8        -        - 
 Loss for the year                                 (7.2)    (8.9) 
---------------------------------------  ------  -------  ------- 
 
 
                                            p         p 
 Loss per share                  11   (12.93)   (16.09) 
------------------------------  ---  --------  -------- 
 Fully diluted loss per share    11   (11.96)   (15.20) 
------------------------------  ---  --------  -------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 
                                             2011    2010 
                                             GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Loss for the year                          (7.2)   (8.9) 
 Other comprehensive income / (expense): 
 Actuarial losses on retirement 
  benefit obligations                           -   (0.1) 
 Deferred tax arising on retirement 
  benefit obligations                           -       - 
-----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Total comprehensive expense for 
  the year                                  (7.2)   (9.0) 
-----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

Statement of Financial Position

 
                                               Group              Company 
                                 Notes      2011      2010      2011      2010 
                                            GBPm      GBPm      GBPm      GBPm 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Goodwill                           12       2.8      11.2         -         - 
 Investment properties              13     212.2     212.2         -         - 
 Plant and equipment                14       0.1       0.2         -         - 
 Investments in joint ventures      15         -         -         -         - 
 Investments in funds               16      38.0      41.3         -         - 
 Investments in listed and 
  unlisted shares                   17       0.3       0.3      62.4      70.6 
 Net investment in finance 
  leases                            19         -       2.4         -         - 
 Deferred income tax assets         23       0.2       0.2         -         - 
 Trade and other receivables        18       3.0       2.2         -         - 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                           256.6     270.0      62.4      70.6 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables        18       6.1       6.5      65.8      68.5 
 Cash and cash equivalents                   7.2       4.5         -       0.1 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                            13.3      11.0      65.8      68.6 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Total assets                              269.9     281.0     128.2     139.2 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 LIABILITIES 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings, including finance 
  leases                         20/21   (252.4)   (255.1)         -         - 
 Trade and other payables           25     (7.1)     (2.1)         -     (0.2) 
 Derivative financial 
  liabilities                       22     (2.6)     (2.5)         -         - 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                        3     (0.6)     (0.8)         -         - 
 Provisions for other 
  liabilities and charges           24     (3.2)     (4.4)         -         - 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                         (265.9)   (264.9)         -     (0.2) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Current liabilities 
 Borrowings, including finance 
  leases                         20/21     (1.0)     (0.9)         -         - 
 Trade and other payables           25    (12.3)    (15.8)   (139.4)   (143.0) 
 Current income tax 
 liabilities                                   -     (0.3)         -         - 
 Provisions for other 
  liabilities and charges           24     (1.9)     (3.1)         -         - 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                          (15.2)    (20.1)   (139.4)   (143.0) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Total liabilities                       (281.1)   (285.0)   (139.4)   (143.2) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Net liabilities                          (11.2)     (4.0)    (11.2)     (4.0) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 EQUITY 
 Capital and reserves 
 attributable to the owners of 
 the Parent Company 
 Share capital                      26       2.8       2.8       2.8       2.8 
 Other Reserves                     27    (13.2)     (5.8)    (13.2)     (5.8) 
 Investment in own shares           28     (0.8)     (1.0)     (0.8)     (1.0) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Total deficit                            (11.2)     (4.0)    (11.2)     (4.0) 
------------------------------  ------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 
                                         Share                                                           Investment 
                    Share     Share      Based   Revaluation     Other   Treasury   Retained   Warrant       in own 
 Group            Capital   Premium   Payments       Reserve   Reserve     Shares   Earnings   Reserve       shares    Total 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
                     GBPm      GBPm       GBPm          GBPm      GBPm       GBPm       GBPm      GBPm         GBPm     GBPm 
 At 31 March 
  2009                2.8      40.7        1.8       (234.5)       8.0      (1.5)      188.0         -        (1.1)      4.2 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -          -             -         -          -      (9.0)                      -    (9.0) 
 Movement on 
  revaluation           -         -          -           6.8         -          -      (6.8)         -            -        - 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 Transactions 
  with owners: 
 Disposal 
  of investment 
  in own shares         -         -          -             -         -          -          -         -          0.1      0.1 
 Cost of share 
  based 
  payments              -         -      (0.3)             -         -          -        0.2         -            -    (0.1) 
 Warrants 
  issued                -         -          -             -         -          -          -       0.8            -      0.8 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 At 31 March 
  2010                2.8      40.7        1.5       (227.7)       8.0      (1.5)      172.4       0.8        (1.0)    (4.0) 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -          -             -         -          -      (7.2)         -            -    (7.2) 
 Movement on 
  revaluation           -         -          -          39.0         -          -     (39.0)         -            -        - 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 Transactions 
  with owners: 
 Disposal 
  of investment 
  in own shares         -         -          -             -         -          -          -         -          0.2      0.2 
 Cost of share 
  based 
  payments              -         -      (0.5)             -         -          -        0.3         -            -    (0.2) 
 At 31 March 
  2011                2.8      40.7        1.0       (188.7)       8.0      (1.5)      126.5       0.8        (0.8)   (11.2) 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  ------------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 
 
                                         Share                                             Investment 
                    Share     Share      Based     Other   Treasury   Retained   Warrant       in own 
 Company          Capital   Premium   Payments   Reserve     Shares   Earnings   Reserve       shares    Total 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
                     GBPm      GBPm       GBPm      GBPm       GBPm       GBPm      GBPm         GBPm     GBPm 
 At 31 March 
  2009                2.8      40.7        1.8       7.0      (1.5)     (45.5)         -        (1.1)      4.2 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -          -         -          -      (9.0)                      -    (9.0) 
 Transactions 
  with owners: 
 Disposal 
  of investment 
  in own shares         -         -          -         -          -          -         -          0.1      0.1 
 Cost of share 
  based 
  payments              -         -      (0.3)         -          -        0.2         -            -    (0.1) 
 Warrants 
  issued                -         -          -         -          -          -       0.8            -      0.8 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 At 31 March 
  2010                2.8      40.7        1.5       7.0      (1.5)     (54.3)       0.8        (1.0)    (4.0) 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -          -         -          -      (7.2)         -            -    (7.2) 
 Transactions 
  with owners: 
 Disposal 
  of investment 
  in own shares         -         -          -         -          -          -         -          0.2      0.2 
 Cost of share 
  based 
  payments              -         -      (0.5)         -          -        0.3         -            -    (0.2) 
 At 31 March 
  2011                2.8      40.7        1.0       7.0      (1.5)     (61.2)       0.8        (0.8)   (11.2) 
---------------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
 

Cash Flow Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 
                                                   Group            Company 
                                      Notes     2011      2010    2011    2010 
                                                GBPm      GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Cash flows from operating 
 activities 
 Cash generated from operations          30      5.0       7.7   (0.1)   (1.8) 
 Interest paid                                 (7.6)    (11.1)       -       - 
 Interest received                               0.2       0.1       -       - 
 UK Corporation tax (paid) / 
  received                                     (0.4)       1.0       -     0.4 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Net cash (outflow) / inflow from 
  operating activities                         (2.8)     (2.3)   (0.1)   (1.4) 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Cash flows from investing 
 activities 
 Purchase of investment properties 
  and capital expenditure                      (0.4)     (1.2)       -       - 
 Sale of investment properties                  10.7      14.5       -       - 
 Net cash acquired from disposal 
  of shares in subsidiary companies                -      36.9       -       - 
 Sale of investments in joint 
 ventures                                        0.5         -       -       - 
 Termination of asset management 
  contract                                       3.0         -       -       - 
 Distributions received from funds               1.1       1.3       -       - 
 Dividends received from 
  subsidiaries                                     -         -       -     0.3 
 Net cash inflow from investing 
  activities                                    14.9      51.5       -     0.3 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Cash flows from financing 
 activities 
 Dividends paid                                    -         -       -       - 
 Increase in bank loans                          2.0      15.7       -       - 
 Repayment of bank loans                      (10.8)    (53.2)       -       - 
 Finance fees paid(1)                          (0.6)    (16.2)       -       - 
 Net cash outflow from financing 
  activities                                   (9.4)    (53.7)       -       - 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Net increase / (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                           2.7     (4.5)   (0.1)   (1.1) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of year                              4.5   (286.3)     0.1     1.2 
 Less: overdraft facility balances                 -     295.3       -       - 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end 
  of year                                        7.2       4.5       -     0.1 
-----------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  ------  ------ 
 

(1) Finance fees paid in 2010 include derivative break costs.

Notes to the financial statements

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

The Financial Statements comprise the consolidated financial statements of Warner Estate Holdings PLC ("the Group") for the year ended 31 March 2011 and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee ("IFRIC") interpretations endorsed by the European Union ("EU") and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

The basis of accounting and format of presentation is subject to change following any further interpretative guidance that may be issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and IFRIC from time to time.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets and liabilities, which are carried at fair value, and in accordance with those IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations issued and effective or issued and early adopted as at the time of preparing these accounts.

The parent company's financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. The Directors' have taken advantage of the exemption offered by Section 408 of the Companies Act not to present a separate statement of comprehensive income for the parent company.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the amount, events or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Group will continue to be able to meet its liabilities when they fall due, for the foreseeable future.

Although the Group has net liabilities, this is due to non-cash unrealised losses on investment property and investments in joint ventures and funds.

The current economic conditions continue to give rise to a number of uncertainties with regards to future income and market valuation movements. However, the Directors believe the Group is well placed to manage its business risks satisfactorily. The Directors' continue to monitor working capital levels on a regular basis.

Accordingly, after making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and the Company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Therefore the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that became effective during the year

There are no new accounting standards or interpretations that are effective for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 that have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.

The following accounting standards or interpretations were effective for the financial year beginning 1 April 2010 but have not had a material impact on the Group:

-- IFRS 1 (revised) 'First time adoption'

-- IFRS 1 (amendment) 'First time adoption'

-- IFRS 2 (amendment) 'Share-based Payment - Group cash-settled share-based payment transactions'

-- IFRS 3 (revised) 'Business combinations'

-- IAS 27 (revised) 'Consolidated and separate financial statements'

-- IAS 32 (amendment) 'Financial instruments: Presentation'

-- IAS 39 (amendment) 'Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement'

-- IFRIC 17 'Distributions of non-cash assets to owners'

-- IFRIC 18 'Transfer of assets from customers'

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective

The accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the year ended 31 March 2010, as amended to reflect the adoption of the new Standards, Amendments to Standards and Interpretations which are mandatory for the year ended 31 March 2011. In most cases, these new requirements are not relevant for the Group.

The following accounting standards or interpretations are not yet effective and are not expected to have a material impact on the Group. None of these accounting standards or interpretations has been early adopted by the Group.

IAS 24 (revised) 'Related party disclosures'

IFRIC 14 (amendment) 'Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement'

IFRIC 19 'Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments'

In addition, there are a number of changes to standards as a result of the IASB's 2009 and 2010 Annual Improvements programme. None of these are expected to have a material impact on the Group.

Consolidation

(a) Subsidiary undertakings

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights.

The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date control ceases. All inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated upon consolidation. Uniform accounting policies have been adopted across the Group.

(b) Interests in joint ventures

Interests in jointly controlled entities are accounted for using the equity method. Unrealised gains and losses on transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the joint ventures. The Group's share of profit of joint ventures represents the Group's share of the joint venture's profit after tax. Joint ventures with net liabilities are carried at nil value in the statement of financial position where there is no commitment to fund the deficit and any distributions are included in the consolidated statement of income for the year.

Segment reporting

Segmental information is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements reflecting management reporting of financial performance and position as used in operational decision making.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, it is carried at cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the consolidated statement of income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Plant and equipment is depreciated by equal annual instalments over their estimated useful lives and are carried at historic cost less accumulated depreciation. The Group estimates a useful life of 3 years for computer equipment and 8 years for other fixtures and fittings.

Where the carrying amount of an item of plant and equipment is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use and is determined for an individual asset. After initial recognition, the item is carried at its cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Goodwill

Business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. The excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer's interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities, recognised in accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations, constitutes goodwill, and is recognised as an asset. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses, until disposal or termination of the previously acquired business (including planned disposal or termination where there are indications that the value of the goodwill has been permanently impaired), when the profit or loss on disposal or termination will be calculated after charging the book amount of any such goodwill through the consolidated income statement.

Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. To the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, which is the higher of net realisable value and value in use, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount. Any impairment is recognisedin the consolidated income statement and is not subsequently reversed. Net realisable value is the estimated amount at which an asset can be disposed of, less any direct selling costs.

Value in use is the estimate of the discounted future cash flows generated from the asset's continued use, including those resulting from its ultimate disposal. For the purposes of assessing value in use, assets are grouped into cash generating units which represent the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows.

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date.

Investment property

(a) Initial recognition

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Group, is classified as investment property.

Investment property comprises freehold land, freehold buildings, land held under operating leases and buildings held under finance leases. When the Group begins to redevelop an existing investment property for continued future use as an investment property, the property remains an investment property and is accounted for as such.

Property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property, but which has not previously been classified as such, is classified as property under the course of development. This is recognised at fair value. Interest is capitalised (before tax relief) on the basis of the average rate of interest paid on the relevant debt outstanding until the date of practical completion. On completion the property is transferred to investment property.

Land held under operating leases is classified and accounted for as investment property when the rest of the definition of investment property is met. In such cases, the operating lease is accounted for as if it were a finance lease.

Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs.

(b) Fair value

After initial recognition, investment property is carried at fair value. Fair value is based on active market prices, adjusted, if necessary, for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specified asset. The Group uses external valuers to determine the fair values of investment properties. These valuations are performed in accordance with the guidance issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. These valuations are reviewed at each financial reporting period end by independent external valuers who hold recognised and relevant professional qualifications and have recent experience in the location and category of the investment property being valued. Investment property that is being redeveloped for continuing use as investment property, or for which the market has become less active, continues to be measured at fair value.

The fair value of investment property reflects, among other things, rental income from current leases and assumptions about rental income from future leases in the light of current market conditions.

The fair value also reflects, on a similar basis, any cash outflows that could be expected in respect of the property.

Some of those outflows are recognised as a liability, including finance lease liabilities in respect of land classified as investment property; others, including contingent rent payments, are not recognised in the financial statements, unless they qualify as a provision.

(c) Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure is charged to the asset's carrying amount only when it is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Gross borrowing costs associated with direct expenditure on properties under development or undergoing major refurbishment are capitalised. With specific developments, the amount capitalised is the gross interest incurred on those borrowings less any investment income arising on their temporary investment. Interest is capitalised as from the commencement of the development work until the date of practical completion. The capitalisation of finance costs is suspended if there are prolonged periods when development activity is interrupted. Interest is also capitalised on the purchase cost of a site or property acquired specifically for redevelopment in the short term but only where activities necessary to prepare the asset for redevelopment are in progress.

(d) Changes in fair value and transfers

Changes in fair values are recorded in the consolidated income statement for investment properties.

If an investment property becomes owner-occupied, it is reclassified as property, plant and equipment, and its fair value at the date of reclassification becomes its cost for accounting purposes. Property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property is classified as properties under the course of development and stated at fair value until construction or development is complete, at which time it is reclassified and subsequently accounted for as investment property.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash balances, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are categorised as loans and receivables. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows. Bank overdrafts are disclosed in current and non-current liabilities.

Employee benefits

The Group accounts for pensions under IAS 19 'Employee Benefits'. In respect of the defined benefit pension scheme, obligations are measured at discounted present value while scheme assets are measured at their fair value.

The operating and financing costs of this plan are recognised separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Service costs are spread systematically over the working lives of the employees concerned with the charge for the period included in operating costs in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Financing costs are recognised in the periods in which they arise and are included in interest expense. Actuarial gains and losses arising from either experience differing from previous actuarial assumptions or changes to those assumptions are recognised immediately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Contributions to defined contribution schemes are expensed as incurred.

Income taxes

The investment property segment of the Group's business converted to a REIT as stated below and is therefore exempt from tax. The asset management segment of the business continues to be subject to tax.

The charge for current taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date. Tax payable upon realisation of fair value gains recognised in prior periods is recorded as a current tax charge with a release of the associated deferred tax.

Deferred tax is provided using the statement of financial position liability method in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in computation of taxable profit with the exception of deferred tax on fair value gains where the tax basis used is the historic cost. Provision is made for temporary differences between the carrying value of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the values used for tax purposes. Temporary differences are not provided for when they arise from initial recognition of assets and liabilities that do not affect accounting or taxable profit.

When distributions are controlled by the Group, and it is probable the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future, deferred tax which would arise on the distribution of profits realised in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures is provided in the same period as the liability to pay the distribution is recognised in the financial statements.

Deferred tax is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the statement of financial position date and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled. It is recognised in the consolidated income statement except when it relates to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when they relate to taxes levied by the same authority, with a legal right to set off and when the Group intends to settle them on a net basis.

Compliance with the Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") taxation regime

On 1 April 2007 the investment property segment of the Group converted to a group REIT. In order to achieve and retain group REIT status, several entrance tests had to be met and certain ongoing criteria must be maintained. The main criteria are as follows:

-- at the start of each accounting period, the assets of the tax exempt business must be at least 75% of the total value of the Group's assets;

-- at least 75% of the Group's total profits must arise from the tax exempt business; and

-- at least 90% of the profit of the property rental business must be distributed.

The Directors intend that the Group should continue as a group REIT for the foreseeable future, with the result that deferred tax is no longer recognised on temporary differences relating to the property rental business.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated.

(a) Onerous contracts

Provision is made in respect of costs incurred on vacant leasehold properties or for leasehold properties sublet at a level which renders the properties loss-making over the length of the lease, being the net cash outflow committed to be incurred over the lives of the leases. Any increase or decrease in the provision is taken to the consolidated income statement each financial period. The provision is assessed on a property by property basis taking account of individual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted using the risk free rate.

(b) Share-based payments

The cost of granting share options and other share based remuneration to employees and directors is recognised through the consolidated income statement with reference to the fair value at the date of the grant. The Group has used the Black-Scholes option valuation model and a stochastic model to establish the relevant costs. The resulting values are amortised through the consolidated income statement over the vesting period of the options and other grants. The charge is reversed if it appears probable that applicable performance criteria will not be met.

Own shares held in connection with employee share plans or other share based payment arrangements are treated as treasury shares and deducted from equity. No profit or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement on their sale, re-issue or cancellation.

(c) Dilapidations

Where the Group, as lessee, is contractually required to restore a leased property to an agreed condition, prior to release by a lessor, provision is made for such dilapidation costs as they are identified.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is stated net of sales taxes and value added taxes. Revenue includes 'Rental and similar income', 'Service charge and similar income' and 'Turnover from asset management activities'. Revenue is recognised as follows:

(a) Rental and similar income

Rental income from operating lease income is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

When the Group provides incentives to its customers, the cost of incentives are recognised over the lease term, on a straight-line basis, as a reduction of rental income.

(b) Service charge and similar income

Service and management charge income is recognised on a gross basis in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. Where the Group is acting as an agent, the commission rather than gross income is recorded as revenue.

(c) Income from asset management activities

Management fees earned are calculated on an accruals basis. Asset management income is recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered.

Performance fees are recognised, in line with the asset management contracts, at the end of the performance period to which they relate, based on the outperformance of relevant benchmarks. The performance period is normally three years. Where performance subsequently falls short of these benchmarks, fees are repayable, up to the amount received for the previous two years. Where there is a reasonable likelihood that part of a performance fee will be repaid the estimated repayment will not be recognised until the outcome can be reliably estimated.

Other income

(a) Income from investments

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders' rights to receive payment have been established. Distribution income from funds is recognised on an accruals basis.

(b) Income from property disposals

Profits or losses arising from the sale of trading and investment properties are included in the consolidated income statement of the Group where an exchange of contracts has taken place under which any minor outstanding conditions not affecting the transfer of risks and rewards are entirely within the control of the Group. Profits or losses arising from the sale of trading and investment properties are calculated by reference to their carrying value and are included in operating profit.

(c) Other interest income

Other interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate.

Leases

(a) A Group company is the lessee

(i) Operating lease - leases in which substantially all risks and rewards of ownership are retained by another party, the lessor, are classified as operating leases. Payments, including prepayments, made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

(ii) Finance lease - leases of assets where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease commencement date at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The investment properties acquired under finance leases are carried at their fair value.

The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in current and non-current borrowings. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the consolidated income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

(b) A Group company is the lessor

(i) Operating lease - properties leased out under operating leases are included in investment property in the consolidated statement of financial position.

(ii) Finance lease - when assets are leased out under a finance lease, the present value of the lease payments is recognised as a receivable. The difference between the gross receivable and the present value of the receivable accrues as finance income. Lease income is recognised over the term of the lease using the net investment method before tax, which reflects a constant periodic rate of return.

Financial instruments and hedging activities

Derivatives

The Group uses derivatives to help manage its interest rate risk. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group does not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. None of the derivatives currently held are designated as hedging instruments and accordingly any gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which it arises.

Hedge accounting

The Group's derivative financial instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are recognised in the consolidated income statement as they arise.

Financial assets

The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through the consolidated income statement, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and reviews this designation at each reporting date.

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the trade date; the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.

(a) Financial assets at fair value through the consolidated statement of income

This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through the consolidated income statement at inception. A financial asset is classified in the first category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in the second category are classified as current assets if they are expected to be realised within 12 months of the statement of financial position date.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the 'financial assets at fair value through the consolidated income statement' category are included in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they arise.

The fair values of listed investments are based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm's length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer's specific circumstances. For unlisted investments in shares, fair value is based on an average spread of price/earnings ratios from comparable companies, discounted for non-marketability. Changing the assumptions to other reasonably possible alternative assumptions would not change the fair value significantly. For investments in funds, fair value is measured as the unit price of the holding at the statement of financial position date.

(b) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the statement of financial position date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the statement of financial position.

The Group assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.

Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment in trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The changes to the provision are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Investments in subsidiary undertakings

Investments in subsidiary undertakings are carried in the company's statement of financial position at cost less any provision for impairment.

Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group's and Company's financial assets (where applicable) and non-financial assets, other than investment properties, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is the greater of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The value in use is determined as the net present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset, discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset

An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversedonly to the extent that the asset's carrying amount after the reversal does not exceed the amount that would have been determined, net of applicable depreciation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

Borrowings

Borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of consideration received, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the consolidated income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Transaction costs are capitalised on the statement of financial position and are amortised over the life of the associated borrowing instrument through the effective rate of interest.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the statement of financial position date.

Exit fees are accrued and recognised in the consolidated income statement over the period of borrowing based on the position at the balance sheet date.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, or for the acquisition of a business, are included in the cost of acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.

Where any Group company purchases the Company's equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs, (net of tax) is deducted from equity attributable to the Company's equity holders until the shares are cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, are included in equity attributable to the Company's equity holders.

Warrants reserve

Warrants issued are classified as non-distributable reserves.

The Group issued warrants to two of its lenders in conjunction with the refinancing entitling them to subscribe for ordinary shares in the Group. These have been accounted for at fair value on the date of issue. As these warrants are related to the refinancing, the have been capitalised as transaction costs and amortised over the life of the associated borrowing as set out in the borrowing accounting policy.

Critical accounting policies and judgements

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on management's best judgement at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified, as appropriate, in the period in which the circumstances change. The following policies are considered to be of greater complexity and / or particularly subject to the exercise of judgement. These judgements involve assumptions or estimates in respect of future events. Actual results may differ from estimates.

(a) Goodwill

As required by IAS 36, Impairment of Assets, the Group regularly monitors the carrying value of its assets, including goodwill. Impairment reviews compare the carrying values to the present value of future cash flows that are derived from the relevant asset or cash-generating unit. These reviews therefore depend on management estimates and judgements, in particular in relation to the forecasting of future cash flows and the discount rate applied to the cash flows.

(b) Post-employment benefits

Application of IAS 19, Employee Benefits, requires the exercise of judgement in relation to setting the assumptions used by the actuaries in assessing the financial position of each scheme. The Group determines the assumptions to be adopted in discussion with its actuaries, and believe these assumptions to be in line with IAS generally accepted practice.

(c) Provisions

The Group carries statement of financial position provisions in respect of onerous contracts and dilapidations amongst other exposures. Judgement is involved in assessing the exposure in these areas and hence in setting the level of the required provisions.

(d) Estimate of fair value of investment properties

The best evidence of fair value is current prices in an active market for similar lease and other contracts. In the absence of such information, the Group, using third party independent experts, determines the amount within a range of reasonable fair value estimates. In making its judgement, the Group and its third party independent experts consider information from a variety of sources including:

i) current prices in an active market for properties of a different nature, condition or location (or subject to different lease or other contracts), adjusted to reflect those differences;

ii) recent prices of similar properties in less active markets, with adjustments to reflect any changes in economic conditions since the date of the transactions that occurred at those prices; and

iii) discounted cash flow projections based on reliable estimates of future cash flows, derived from the terms of any existing lease and other contracts, and (where possible) from external evidence such as current market rents for similar properties in the same location and condition, and using discount rates that reflect current market assessments of the uncertainty in the amount and timing of the cash flows.

(e) Principal assumptions for management's estimation of fair value of investment properties

If information on current or recent prices of assumptions underlying the discounted cash flow approach investment properties is not available, the fair values of investment properties are determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques. The Group and its third party independent experts use assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date.

The principal assumptions underlying management's estimation of fair value are those related to: the receipt of contractual rentals; expected future market rentals; void periods; maintenance requirements; and appropriate discount rates. These valuations are regularly compared to actual market yield data and actual transactions by the company and those reported by the market.

The expected future market rentals are determined on the basis of current market rentals for similar properties in the same location and condition.

The fair value of investment properties is disclosed in note 13.

(f) Investments in unlisted shares

The valuation technique is disclosed in the financial assets accounting policy note. These valuations depend on management estimates and judgements, in particular in relation to the forecasting of future cash flows and the discount rate applied to the cash flows.

(g) Derivative financial assets and liabilities

The IASB published amendments to IFRS 7 in March 2009. The amendment requires enhancing existing disclosures about fair value measurements and liquidity risk. The amendment requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of a three-level fair value measurement hierarchy. The adoption of the amendment results in additional disclosures but does not have an impact on profit or earnings per share.

2. Segmental Reporting

Business Segments

Operating segments are determined based on the internal reporting and operational management of the Group. The Group is organised into two operating divisions, Property Investment and Asset Management.

Property investment principally involves engaging in acquiring freehold or leasehold properties, including shopping centres, in the UK. Properties are held for capital appreciation and the revenue relates to rental income and is measured in a manner consistent with that in the consolidated income statement. Asset management involves managing property assets and receiving a contractual fee for the service.

The operating segments derive their revenue primarily from rental income and management fees.

Unallocated and other activity costs which include the Group's holdings in joint ventures and investments in funds are incurred centrally which are neither directly nor reasonably attributable to the individual segments.

 
                                                         Unallocated 
                           Property                        and other     Group 
                         Investment   Asset Management    activities     Total 
                               GBPm               GBPm          GBPm      GBPm 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Year ended 31 March 
 2011 
 Rental and similar 
  income                       16.5                  -             -      16.5 
 Property management 
  expenses                    (3.0)                  -             -     (3.0) 
 Movement in 
 provision for 
 onerous contracts                -                  -             -         - 
 Service charge and 
  similar income                3.8                  -             -       3.8 
 Service charge 
  expense and similar 
  charges                     (5.0)                  -             -     (5.0) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net rental income             12.3                  -             -      12.3 
 Revenue from asset 
 management 
 activities 
                       ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Management fee 
  income                          -               10.2             -      10.2 
       Performance 
       fee income                 -                  -             -         - 
                                  -               10.2             -      10.2 
 Asset management 
  expenses                        -              (7.9)             -     (7.9) 
 Other operating 
  expenses                    (0.2)              (1.0)             -     (1.2) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Operating profit 
  before net gain on 
  investments                  12.1                1.3             -      13.4 
 Net gain from fair 
  value adjustments 
  on investment 
  properties                    6.9                  -             -       6.9 
 Net loss from fair 
  value adjustments 
  on investments                  -                  -         (3.3)     (3.3) 
 Profit on sale of 
  investment 
  properties                    0.2                  -             -       0.2 
 Profit on sale of 
  investment in joint 
  ventures                        -                  -           0.5       0.5 
 Profit on 
  termination of 
  asset management 
  contract                        -                3.0             -       3.0 
 Impairment of 
  goodwill                        -              (8.4)             -     (8.4) 
 Operating profit / ( 
  loss)                        19.2              (4.1)         (2.8)      12.3 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net interest expense             -                  -        (19.4)    (19.4) 
 Share of joint 
 ventures' post tax 
 losses                           -                  -             -         - 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Profit / (loss) 
  before income tax            19.2              (4.1)        (22.2)     (7.1) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Taxation - current               -                  -         (0.1)     (0.1) 
 Taxation - deferred              -                  -             -         - 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Profit / (loss) for 
  the year                     19.2              (4.1)        (22.3)     (7.2) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Total assets                 217.9                5.0          47.0     269.9 
 Total liabilities 
  excluding 
  borrowings and 
  finance leases             (19.2)              (1.1)         (7.4)    (27.7) 
 Borrowing, including 
  finance leases              (4.3)                  -       (249.1)   (253.4) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net (liabilities) / 
  assets                      194.4                3.9       (209.5)    (11.2) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Other segment items: 
 Capital expenditure            0.4                  -             -       0.4 
 Depreciation                     -                0.1             -       0.1 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 
                                                         Unallocated 
                           Property                        and other     Group 
                         Investment   Asset Management    activities     Total 
                               GBPm               GBPm          GBPm      GBPm 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Year ended 31 March 
 2010 
 Rental and similar 
  income                       18.7                  -             -      18.7 
 Property management 
  expenses                    (5.6)                  -             -     (5.6) 
 Movement in 
  provision for 
  onerous contracts           (4.2)                  -             -     (4.2) 
 Service charge and 
  similar income                3.1                  -             -       3.1 
 Service charge 
  expense and similar 
  charges                     (4.4)                  -             -     (4.4) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net rental income              7.6                  -             -       7.6 
 Revenue from asset 
 management 
 activities 
                       ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Management fee 
 income 
       Performance 
        fee income                -                9.9             -       9.9 
 Performance fee 
  provision                       -                1.1             -       1.1 
                       ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
                                  -               11.0             -      11.0 
 Asset management 
  expenses                        -              (9.2)             -     (9.2) 
 Other operating 
  expenses                    (0.5)              (1.0)             -     (1.5) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Operating profit 
  before net loss on 
  investments                   7.1                0.8             -       7.9 
 Net loss from fair 
  value adjustments 
  on investment 
  properties                  (2.8)                  -             -     (2.8) 
 Net loss from fair 
  value adjustments 
  on investments                  -                  -         (6.2)     (6.2) 
 Loss on sale of 
  investment 
  properties                  (0.1)                  -             -     (0.1) 
 Operating loss                 4.2                0.8         (6.2)     (1.2) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net interest expense             -                  -         (7.5)     (7.5) 
 Share of joint 
  ventures' post tax 
  losses                          -                  -         (1.0)     (1.0) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Profit / (loss) 
  before income tax             4.2                0.8        (14.7)     (9.7) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Taxation - current             0.8                  -             -       0.8 
 Taxation - deferred              -                  -             -         - 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Profit / (loss) for 
  the year                      5.0                0.8        (14.7)     (8.9) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Total assets                 219.6               13.9          47.5     281.0 
 Total liabilities 
  excluding 
  borrowings and 
  finance leases             (19.1)              (0.7)         (9.2)    (29.0) 
 Borrowing, including 
  finance leases              (3.3)                  -       (252.7)   (256.0) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Net assets / 
  (liabilities)               197.2               13.2       (214.4)     (4.0) 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 Other segment items: 
 Capital expenditure            1.2                  -             -       1.2 
 Depreciation                     -                0.2             -       0.2 
---------------------  ------------  -----------------  ------------  -------- 
 

All turnover and operating profit has arisen from continuing operations.

(a) Rents receivable includes GBP1.2million (2010: GBP0.3million) which represents rent allocated to rent free periods.

(b) Service charge and similar income includes monies received from tenants in respect of service charge costs the tenants bear on their properties. Service charge costs not recovered ("void costs") are included within service charge expense and similar charges of GBP1.2million (2010: GBP1.3million).

Reportable segments' profits after tax are reconciled to total loss for the year as follows:

 
                                           2011     2010 
                                           GBPm     GBPm 
--------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 Segments' profit after tax for 
  reportable segments                      15.1      5.8 
 Unallocated: 
 Net loss from fair value adjustments 
  on investments                          (3.3)    (6.2) 
 Profit on sale of joint ventures           0.5        - 
 Finance income                             1.7      1.8 
 Finance expense                         (21.0)   (12.2) 
 Change in fair value of derivative 
  financial instruments                   (0.1)      2.9 
 Share of joint ventures' post 
  tax losses                                  -    (1.0) 
 Taxation - current                       (0.1)        - 
 Total losses per consolidated 
  statement of income                     (7.2)    (8.9) 
--------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

Reportable segments' assets are reconciled to total assets as follows:

 
                                     2011    2010 
                                     GBPm    GBPm 
---------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Segments' assets for reportable 
  segments                          222.9   233.5 
 

Unallocated:

 
 Investments in funds                   38.0    41.3 
 Investments in listed and unlisted 
  shares                                 0.3     0.3 
 Receivables                             1.2     1.0 
 Plant and equipment                     0.1     0.2 
 Deferred income tax assets              0.2     0.2 
 Cash and cash equivalents               7.2     4.5 
------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Total assets per statement of 
  financial position                   269.9   281.0 
------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

Reportable segments' liabilities are reconciled to total liabilities as follows:

 
                                         2011   2010 
                                         GBPm   GBPm 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Segments' liabilities for reportable 
  segments                               24.6   23.1 
 

Unallocated:

 
 Bank loans and overdrafts           249.1   252.7 
 Derivative financial liabilities      2.6     2.5 
 Retirement benefit obligations        0.6     0.8 
 Current income tax liabilities          -     0.3 
 Trade and other payables              4.2     5.6 
 Total liabilities per statement 
  of financial position              281.1   285.0 
----------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

The Group is domiciled in the United Kingdom where revenue is generated from property assets and management fee income. All revenue derived from external customers is listed above. All of the Group's non-current assets, current assets and all liabilities are domiciled in the United Kingdom.

The parent company is a holding company and does not operate in any segments.

 
                                       2011   2010 
                                       GBPm   GBPm 
------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Operating profit is stated after 
  charging: 
 Depreciation - owned assets            0.1    0.2 
 Operating lease charges - occupied 
  properties                            1.3    0.9 
 

During the year the following amounts were charged to the consolidated statement of income in respect of auditors' remuneration:

 
                                                    2011   2010 
                                                    GBPm   GBPm 
-------------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Remuneration to the principal auditor 
  in respect of audit fees: 
 Statutory audit of the company and consolidated 
  accounts                                           0.3    0.2 
 Remuneration to the principal auditor 
  in respect of other services: 
 Statutory audit of subsidiary accounts              0.1    0.1 
 Non-audit services: Taxation                        0.1    0.1 
-------------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
                                                     0.5    0.4 
-------------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 

In addition GBP0.1million was charged by the Auditors for audit services to the joint ventures (2010: GBP0.1million) and nil for tax work (2010: GBP0.1million).

3. Employees

 
                              2011   2010 
                              GBPm   GBPm 
---------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Staff costs 
 Wages and salaries            4.7    6.1 
 Social security costs         0.5    0.7 
 Other pension costs           0.4    0.6 
 Other staff costs             0.2    0.4 
 Share based payment costs       -    0.1 
---------------------------  -----  ----- 
                               5.8    7.9 
---------------------------  -----  ----- 
 

The amounts above are net of GBP0.9million (2010: GBP0.9million) relating to staff costs recharged to certain joint ventures and funds.

 
                                             2011     2010 
                                           Number   Number 
----------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 The average number of persons employed 
  during the year was: 
 Directors                                      2        3 
 Management and administrative                119      135 
 Repairs and service                           29       29 
----------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
                                              150      167 
----------------------------------------  -------  ------- 
 

The parent company had no employees during the year (2010: Nil).

Retirement Benefit Obligations

The Group operates and contributes to pension schemes for certain Directors and employees and makes some discretionary allowances. The costs charged to the consolidated income statement for the year to 31 March 2011 in respect of these amounted to GBP0.4million (2010: GBP0.3million). Pension premiums paid in advance were GBPnil (2010: GBPnil).

The Group operates a funded defined benefit scheme in the UK, The Warner Estate Group Retirement Benefits Scheme. The costs charged to the consolidated income statement for the year to 31 March 2011 in respect of these amounted to GBPnil (2010: GBP0.3million). A full valuation was carried out at 1 April 2009. The values at 31 March 2011 were updates of the 1 April 2009 valuation carried out by a qualified independent actuary.

It has been agreed with the Trustees that the Group contributes 37.7% of pensionable salary plus GBP0.2million per annum.

The discount rate used to calculate the funding target is equal to the yield on fixed interest gilts of appropriate term at the valuation date plus 2% per annum for active and deferred members over the period to retirement. The inflation assumption is derived from the difference between the yield on fixed interest gilts and the yield on indexed-linked gilts at the valuation date.

Warner Estate Holdings PLC employs a building block approach in determining the long term rate of return on pension plan assets. Historical markets are studied and assets with higher volatility are assumed to generate higher returns consistent with widely accepted capital market principles. The assumed long-term rate of return on each asset class is set out within this note. The overall expected rate of return on assets is then derived by aggregating the expected return for each asset class over the actual asset allocation for the Scheme at the 31 March 2011.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognisedthrough the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.

The following assumptions were made by the Group:

 
                                               2011          2010 
                                              % per 
                                              annum   % per annum 
------------------------------------------  -------  ------------ 
 Discount rate                                 5.55          5.55 
 Rate of increase in pensionable salaries      3.70          3.95 
 Rate of increases to pensions in payment      3.45          3.65 
 Price inflation                               3.70          3.95 
 

Mortality assumptions are based on standard mortality tables which allow for future mortality improvements. The assumptions are that a member currently aged 60 will live on average for a further 29 years if they are male and for a further 30 years if they are female. For a member who retires in future at age 60 the assumptions are that they will live on average for a further 31 years after retirement if they are male and for a further 32 years after retirement if they are female.

The market value of the assets of the Scheme together with the expected rates of return at the beginning and end of the year were as follows:

 
                                    Long-term            Long-term 
                                      rate of              rate of 
                                       return               return 
                                     expected    Value    expected 
                                        at 31    at 31       at 31    Value at 
                                        March    March       March    31 March 
                                         2011     2011        2010        2010 
                                            %     GBPm           %        GBPm 
---------------------------------  ----------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 Equities                                7.60      0.6        8.40         0.7 
 Fixed interest government bonds         4.40        -        5.55         0.1 
 Fixed interest corporate bonds          5.20      0.1           -           - 
 Insured assets                          5.55      5.2        5.55         5.0 
 Cash                                    1.50      0.1        0.65         0.1 
---------------------------------  ----------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total                                   6.60      6.0        7.30         5.9 
---------------------------------  ----------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 

None of the scheme assets are property related.

Reconciliation of Funded Status to Statement of Financial Position

 
                                           Value at    Value at 
                                           31 March    31 March 
                                               2011        2010 
                                               GBPm        GBPm 
---------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Fair value of Scheme assets                    6.0         5.9 
 Present value of non-insured defined 
  benefit of obligations                      (1.4)       (1.7) 
 Liability in respect of insured 
  pensioners                                  (5.2)       (5.0) 
---------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Liability recognised in the statement 
  of financial position                       (0.6)       (0.8) 
 Related deferred tax asset                     0.2         0.2 
---------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Net pension liability                        (0.4)       (0.6) 
---------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 

Changes to the Present Value of the Defined Benefit Obligation

 
                                                       2011    2010 
                                                       GBPm    GBPm 
---------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Opening defined benefit obligation                     6.7     6.0 
 Current service cost                                     -       - 
 Interest cost                                          0.4     0.4 
 Actuarial (gains) / losses on Scheme liabilities*    (0.1)     0.7 
 Contributions by plan participants                       -       - 
 Net benefits paid out                                (0.4)   (0.4) 
---------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Closing defined benefit obligation                     6.6     6.7 
---------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

*Includes changes to the actuarial assumptions.

Changes to the Fair Value of Scheme Assets

 
                                                 2011    2010 
                                                 GBPm    GBPm 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Opening fair value of Scheme assets              5.9     5.1 
 Expected return on assets                        0.4     0.4 
 Actuarial (losses) / gains on Scheme assets    (0.1)     0.6 
 Contributions by the employer                    0.2     0.2 
 Contributions by plan participants                 -       - 
 Net benefits paid out                          (0.4)   (0.4) 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Closing fair value of Scheme assets              6.0     5.9 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

Actual Return on Scheme Assets

 
                                                 2011   2010 
                                                 GBPm   GBPm 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ----- 
 Expected return on Scheme assets                 0.4    0.4 
 Actuarial (losses) / gains on Scheme assets    (0.1)    0.6 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ----- 
 Actual return on Scheme assets                   0.3    1.0 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ----- 
 

Analysis of Consolidated Income Statement Charge

 
                                                          2011    2010 
                                                          GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Current service cost                                        -       - 
 Interest cost                                             0.4     0.4 
 Expected return on scheme assets                        (0.4)   (0.3) 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Expense / (income) recognised in consolidated income 
  statement                                                  -     0.1 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

Current service cost is recognised within property management and asset management expenses. Interest cost and expected return on plan assets are recognised in finance income.

Analysis of Amounts Recognised in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                                            2011    2010 
                                                            GBPm    GBPm 
--------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Total actuarial losses                                        -   (0.1) 
 Related deferred tax                                          -       - 
--------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Total loss in consolidated statement of comprehensive 
  income                                                       -   (0.1) 
--------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 
 Cumulative amount of losses recognised in consolidated 
  statement of comprehensive income                        (1.2)   (1.2) 
--------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

History of Asset Values, Defined Benefit Obligation, Surplus / (Deficit) in Scheme and Experience Gains and Losses

 
                                 2011    2010    2009    2008    2007 
                                 GBPm    GBPm    GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Fair value of Scheme 
  assets                          6.0     5.9     5.1     5.5     5.8 
 Defined benefit obligation     (6.6)   (6.7)   (6.0)   (5.6)   (6.2) 
 Deficit in Scheme              (0.6)   (0.8)   (0.9)   (0.1)   (0.4) 
 Experience (losses) / 
  gains on Scheme assets        (0.1)     0.6   (0.3)   (0.5)   (0.1) 
 Experience gains / (losses) 
  on Scheme liabilities         (0.1)     0.1   (0.2)     0.1     0.1 
-----------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------ 
 

The estimated amounts of contributions expected to be paid to the Scheme during the year to March 2012 are GBP0.2million.

4. Directors' Remuneration

A summary of Directors' remuneration, including disclosures required by the Companies Act 2006 and those specified by the Financial Services Authority, is contained in the Directors' Remuneration Report on pages 13 to 18.

5. Profit / (Loss)on Sale of Investment Properties

 
                                      2011    2010 
                                      GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------------------  -----  ------ 
 
 Net surplus / (deficit) over book 
  value and fair value gains           0.2   (0.1) 
-----------------------------------  -----  ------ 
 

6. Finance Income

 
                                            2011    2010 
                                            GBPm    GBPm 
----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Income from investments 
  Distributions from funds (see note 
   16)                                       1.5     0.7 
 
 Interest receivable and similar 
  income: 
                                          ------  ------ 
  From joint ventures                          -   (0.3) 
  Provision against interest receivable 
   from joint ventures                         -     1.3 
                                          ------  ------ 
                                               -     1.0 
  Other interest                             0.2     0.2 
 Other finance income 
                                          ------  ------ 
 Expected return on pension scheme 
  assets                                     0.4     0.3 
 Interest on pension scheme liabilities    (0.4)   (0.4) 
                                          ------  ------ 
                                               -   (0.1) 
----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
                                             1.7     1.8 
----------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

Dividends from listed investments, unlisted investments and distributions from funds represent income from financial assets at fair value through the consolidated income statement.

In 2009 a provision was made against interest receivable on loan notes from Greater London Offices Limited. This provision was reversed in 2010 as the interest was repaid in full.

Other interest represents income from financial assets categorised as loans and receivables.

7. Finance Expense

 
                                             2011   2010 
                                             GBPm   GBPm 
------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Interest payable on loans and overdrafts    14.8    9.9 
 Accrued exit fees                            2.7      - 
 Charges in respect of cost of raising 
  finance                                     2.7    1.9 
------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
                                             20.2   11.8 
 Other interest payable                       0.4    0.2 
------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
                                             20.6   12.0 
 Interest payable under finance leases        0.4    0.2 
------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
                                             21.0   12.2 
------------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 

Interest payable on loans and overdrafts and charges in respect of raising finance represent expenses on financial liabilities at amortised cost.

8. Taxation

 
                                 2011    2010 
                                 GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------  -----  ------ 
 Current tax 
 UK corporation tax: 
 Current at 28% (2010: 28%)         -       - 
 Under / (over) provision in 
  respect of prior year's tax 
  charge                          0.1   (0.8) 
------------------------------  -----  ------ 
                                  0.1   (0.8) 
 Deferred taxation                  -       - 
                                  0.1   (0.8) 
------------------------------  -----  ------ 
 
 
 The tax on the group's loss before 
  income tax differs from the theoretical 
  amount that would arise using the weighted 
  average tax rate applicable to profits 
  or losses of the consolidated entities 
  as follows:                                    2011    2010 
                                                 GBPm    GBPm 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Loss on ordinary activities before 
  income tax                                    (7.1)   (9.7) 
                                               ------  ------ 
 Tax @ 28% (2010: 28%)                          (2.0)   (2.7) 
 Effect of REIT exemption 
                                               ------  ------ 
 Net operating losses / (profits) after 
  net finance costs                               2.1     0.4 
 Realised profit on disposal of investment 
  properties                                    (0.1)       - 
 Fair value (gains) / losses on investment 
  properties                                    (1.9)     0.8 
 Tax (release) / charge on finance cost 
  ratio                                             -   (0.8) 
                                                  0.1     0.4 
 Share of joint ventures' post tax losses           -     0.3 
 Losses utilised                                (1.0)       - 
 Losses carried forward, no deferred 
  tax asset provided                              0.2     0.2 
 Non-taxable expenditure /( income)                 -   (0.7) 
 Disallowable expenses                              -     0.8 
 Gains not subject to tax                       (0.6)       - 
 Impairment of goodwill not subject 
  to tax                                          2.4       - 
 Fair value gains on derivative financial 
  instruments                                       -   (0.8) 
 Fair value losses on investments                 0.9     1.7 
 Underprovision in respect of prior 
  years                                           0.1       - 
 
                                                  0.1   (0.8) 
---------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

9. Loss of Warner Estate Holdings PLC

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption provided by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 from presenting its own income statement. Loss attributable to members includes GBP7.2million (2010: GBP9.0million loss) which has been dealt with in the accounts of the Company.

10. Dividends

 
 Group and Company        2011   2010 
                          GBPm   GBPm 
-----------------------  -----  ----- 
 
 On Ordinary 5p shares       -      - 
                             -      - 
-----------------------  -----  ----- 
 

No final dividend is proposed by the Board.

11. Earnings Per Share

Losses per share of 12.93p (2010: 16.09p) are calculated on the losses for the year of GBP7.2million (2010: GBP8.9million) and the weighted average of 55,146,172 (2010: 55,332,560) shares in issue throughout the year.

Diluted losses per share of 11.96p (2010: 15.20p) are calculated on the loss for the year as above divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue, being 59,534,067 (2010: 58,534,466) after the dilutive impact of share options granted.

A reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares used to calculate earnings per share and to that used to calculate diluted earnings per share is shown below:

 
                                                        2011         2010 
-----------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 Earnings per share: weighted average 
  number of shares                                55,146,172   55,332,560 
 Weighted average ordinary shares to be 
  issued under employee incentive arrangements     2,239,078      770,027 
 Weighted average warrants for ordinary 
  shares to be issued                              2,148,817    2,431,879 
-----------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 Diluted earnings per share: weighted 
  average number of shares                        59,534,067   58,534,466 
-----------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 

12. Goodwill

 
                                     GBPm 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 Group 
 Cost 
 At 31 March 2010                    11.2 
 Additions                              - 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 At 31 March 2011                    11.2 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 Impairment                             - 
 At 31 March 2010                       - 
 Charge for the year                (8.4) 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 At 31 March 2011                   (8.4) 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 Net book value at 31 March 2011      2.8 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 Net book value at 31 March 2010     11.2 
---------------------------------  ------ 
 

Goodwill is not amortised but is subject to an annual impairment test. Goodwill of GBP2.8million is allocated to the cash generating unit ("CGU") defined as the asset management business owned by Industrial Funds Limited. The recoverable amount of the asset management business has been used to assess whether the goodwill is impaired. The recoverable amount of the CGUs has been calculated based on the value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial projections approved by management covering the period to the termination of the asset management contract. Year 1 is based on the budget as approved by management. This is determined by past experience and management's expectations of the current market conditions. Cash flows beyond year 1 are based on the assumption of nil growth in management fee income and no increase or decrease in associated administrative costs. A discount rate of 3.09% has been used to calculate the recoverable amount. The impairment arises from the Group reassessing a number of factors including the maturity of the contract in 2016 and the potential impact on management fees of uncertain capital values given that the fees of this business are based on gross asset values.

13. Investment Properties

 
                                            Leasehold 
                                                 with 
                                                 over         Total 
                                             50 years    Investment 
                                Freehold    unexpired    Properties 
                                    GBPm         GBPm          GBPm 
-----------------------------  ---------  -----------  ------------ 
 Group 
 At 31 March 2010                  139.2         73.0         212.2 
 Capital expenditure                   -          0.4           0.4 
 Disposals                        (10.5)            -        (10.5) 
 Net gains from fair value 
  adjustments on investment 
  property                           2.9          4.0           6.9 
 Adjustment to finance lease 
  liabilities                          -          0.9           0.9 
 Reclassification of finance 
  lease assets                       2.3            -           2.3 
-----------------------------  ---------  -----------  ------------ 
 At 31 March 2011                  133.9         78.3         212.2 
-----------------------------  ---------  -----------  ------------ 
 

The Group's investment portfolio was valued externally principally by Cushman & Wakefield LLP and CB Richard Ellis on an open market basis in accordance with the recommended guidelines of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as at 31 March 2011.

Investment properties were valued as follows:

 
                             GBPm 
-------------------------  ------ 
 Cushman & Wakefield LLP    141.3 
 CB Richard Ellis            69.9 
                            211.2 
-------------------------  ------ 
 

A reconciliation of investment property valuations to the statement of financial position carrying value of property is shown below:

 
                                                          2011    2010 
                                                          GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Investment property at market value as determined 
  by external valuers                                    211.2   213.1 
 Add minimum payment under head leases separately 
  included as a payable in the statement of financial 
  position                                                 4.2     3.3 
 Less accrued lease incentives separately accrued 
  as a receivable in the statement of financial 
  position                                               (3.2)   (1.9) 
 Less properties treated as finance lease assets             -   (2.3) 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Statement of financial position carrying value 
  of investment property                                 212.2   212.2 
------------------------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

All repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Therefore, no costs in respect of repairs and maintenance are included within the above figures (2010: GBPnil)

On an historical cost basis the investment properties which have been included above at valuation would have been shown at cost as GBP292.6million (2010: GBP309.2million).

Investment properties valued at GBP211.2million are used as security for Group loans.

14. Plant and Equipment

 
                                2011    2010 
                                GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 Group 
 Cost 
 Opening balance at 1 April      0.5     1.5 
 Additions                         -       - 
 Disposals                         -   (1.0) 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 Closing balance at 31 March     0.5     0.5 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 
 Accumulated depreciation 
 Opening balance at 1 April      0.3     1.1 
 Charge for year                 0.1     0.2 
 Disposals                         -   (1.0) 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 Closing balance at 31 March     0.4     0.3 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 Net book value at 31 March      0.1     0.2 
-----------------------------  -----  ------ 
 

Plant and equipment include fixtures, fittings and equipment.

15. Investments in Joint Ventures

 
 Group                              GBPm 
---------------------------------  ----- 
 Share of joint ventures 
 At 31 March 2010                      - 
 Share of post-tax losses for the      - 
  year 
 Net equity movements                  - 
 At 31 March 2011                      - 
---------------------------------  ----- 
 
 
                                                      2011      2010 
 Group share                                          GBPm      GBPm 
-------------------------------------------------  -------  -------- 
 Unlisted shares at cost                              73.4      99.3 
 Group's share of post acquisition 
  retained losses and reserves                      (73.4)    (99.3) 
-------------------------------------------------  -------  -------- 
                                                         -         - 
-------------------------------------------------  -------  -------- 
 Included in investments in joint 
  ventures: 
                                         2011        2010 
                                         GBPm        GBPm 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Year to 31 March 2011 
 Group share of results 
 Revenue                                 19.8        23.8 
 Expenses                              (21.3)      (17.6) 
 Adjustments due to net 
  liabilities                             1.5      (10.8) 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Loss for the year                          -       (4.6) 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 
 Group share of 
 Non-current assets                     157.8       260.6 
 Current assets                           9.7        18.7 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Total assets                           167.5       279.3 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Non-current liabilities               (18.8)     (237.5) 
 Current liabilities                  (206.7)     (106.5) 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Total liabilities                    (225.5)     (334.0) 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 
 Adjustment due to net liabilities       58.0        64.7 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 Share of net assets                        -           - 
-----------------------------------  --------  ---------- 
 
 
 
                   Agora                              Greater 
                Shopping                     Agora     London 
                 Centres         Radial        Max    Offices 
                 Limited   Distribution    Limited    Limited   Others 
                     (a)    Limited (b)        (c)        (d)      (e)   Total 
                    GBPm           GBPm       GBPm       GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
------------  ----------  -------------  ---------  ---------  -------  ------ 
 Amounts 
 receivable 
 by Group 
  2011 
  Asset 
  management 
  fees               0.7            1.3        0.5        0.3        -     2.8 
  Interest 
  receivable           -              -          -          -        -       - 
  2010 
  Asset 
  management 
  fees               0.9            0.6        0.4        0.3      0.1     2.3 
  Interest 
  receivable           -              -          -        0.4        -     0.4 
 

(a) Agora Shopping Centres Limited was set up on 5 March 2003 and subsequently acquired the Pyramids, Birkenhead on 25 June 2003 and The Grange, Birkenhead on 30 September 2004. On 7 March 2006, The Pyramids, Birkenhead and The Grange, Birkenhead were disposed of into the Agora Max Limited joint venture group.

(b) Fairway Industrial Limited was set up on 29 August 2003 and changed its name to Radial Distribution Limited on 14 October 2004. On 17 May 2010 the Group sold its investment in Radial Distribution Limited which had a book value of GBPnil. The net proceeds were GBP0.5million. The Group's share of results has been included to the disposal date. On this date, the Group's associated asset management agreement was terminated and the Group received consideration of GBP3.0million.

(c) Agora Max Limited was set up on 16 September 2005 and subsequently acquired The Pallasades, Birmingham on 25 October 2005. The Pyramids and The Grange, both in Birkenhead, were acquired from Agora Shopping Centres on 7 March 2006. The Pallasades, Birmingham was disposed of on 31 March 2009.

(d) Greater London Offices Limited was set up on 28 September 2006 and subsequently acquired Old Broad Street and Central House, London. On 20 August 2009, GBP3.6million loan notes issued to the Group by Greater London Offices Limited were repaid in full and the proceeds used to subscribe to additional equity.

(e) Net assets relate to investments in smaller joint ventures acquired through Ashtenne.

There are no outstanding loan balances between the Group and its joint ventures.

Joint venture investment properties are valued by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, CB Richard Ellis and King Sturge.

All joint ventures are incorporated in the United Kingdom (refer to note 34 for further information).

16. Investments in Funds

 
 Group 
                                          GBPm 
--------------------------------------  ------ 
 As at 1 April 2010                       41.3 
 Net loss from fair value adjustments    (3.3) 
--------------------------------------  ------ 
 At 31 March 2011                         38.0 
--------------------------------------  ------ 
 
 
 Fund Information: 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
                                   AIF     Apia   Others 
                                   (a)      (b)      (c)   Total 
                                  GBPm     GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
 Year to 31 March 2011 
 
 Distributions receivable          0.3      1.2        -     1.5 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
 
 Net assets at 31 March 2011     234.7    105.2        - 
 Percentage share at 31 March 
  2011                           6.52%   21.57%        - 
 Group share of net assets        15.3     22.7        -    38.0 
 
 
 Fund Information: 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
                                   AIF     Apia   Others 
                                   (a)      (b)      (c)   Total 
                                  GBPm     GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
 Year to 31 March 2010 
 
 Distributions receivable          0.3      0.4        -     0.7 
------------------------------  ------  -------  -------  ------ 
 
 Net assets at 31 March 2010     240.0     93.1        - 
 Percentage share at 31 March 
  2010                           6.52%   27.43%        - 
 Group share of net assets        15.7     25.6        -    41.3 
 

(a) The Group invested GBP12million in the Ashtenne Industrial Fund in August 2005 and a GBP23.1million investment was acquired on the purchase of the remaining 50% of Industrial Funds Limited.

(b) Apia was set-up on 7 June 2005 and the Group invested an initial GBP44.1million. A further GBP10.0million was invested in December 2005, of which GBP0.9million was disposed of in March 2006, and GBP0.4million in May 2006. It is treated as an investment rather than an associate as the Group does not have the power to exert significant control as a Trustee which is independent of the Group is responsible for the strategic decisions of the unit trust.

(c) This relates to minority interest holdings in Agora Max Unit Trust, Agora Max Birkenhead Unit Trust and The Pallasades Birmingham Unit Trust.

Units held in AIF valued at GBP8.8million and the units in Apia valued at GBP22.7million are used as security for Group loans.

17. Investments in Listed and Unlisted Shares

 
                                   Group        Company 
 
                                2011   2010   2011   2010 
                                GBPm   GBPm   GBPm   GBPm 
-----------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 Subsidiary undertakings (a)       -      -   62.4   70.6 
 Unlisted investments (b)        0.3    0.3      -      - 
-----------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
                                 0.3    0.3   62.4   70.6 
-----------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 

(a) Subsidiary Undertakings

 
                Shares in subsidiary 
                        undertakings 
                                GBPm 
-------------  --------------------- 
 Cost 
 At 31 March 
  2010                          70.6 
 Additions                         - 
 Disposals                         - 
 Impairments                   (8.2) 
 At 31 March 
  2011                          62.4 
-------------  --------------------- 
 

Investments are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Where there exists an indication of impairment an assessment of the recoverable amount is performed. The recoverable amount is based on the higher of the investments continued value in use or its fair value less cost to sell. The impairment charge taken above arose due to the carrying value of the asset exceeding its recoverable amount. This was determined based on the assets' fair value less cost to sell. Fair value is derived from the subsidiaries' net asset value at the statement of financial position date. Please refer to note 34 for further information on subsidiary undertakings.

(b) Unlisted Investments

 
                    Group   Company 
                     GBPm      GBPm 
-----------------  ------  -------- 
 At 31 March 2010     0.3         - 
 Net movements          -         - 
-----------------  ------  -------- 
 At 31 March 2011     0.3         - 
-----------------  ------  -------- 
 

18. Trade and Other Receivables

 
                               Group        Company 
-------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
                            2011   2010   2011   2010 
                            GBPm   GBPm   GBPm   GBPm 
-------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 Current assets: 
 Trade receivables           2.0    2.3      -      - 
 Amounts owed by Group 
  undertakings                 -      -   65.5   67.5 
 Other receivables           1.2    1.4      -      - 
 Prepayments and accrued 
  income                     2.9    2.8    0.3    1.0 
-------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
                             6.1    6.5   65.8   68.5 
-------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 Non-current assets: 
 Other receivables           3.0    2.2      -      - 
-------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 
 Total trade and other 
  receivables                9.1    8.7   65.8   68.5 
-------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 

Other receivables include rent deposits from tenants of GBP0.4million used as collateral. In the event of tenant default, these rent deposits can be offset against any outstanding debts.

Amounts owed by Group undertakings are unsecured and have no fixed date of repayment. They are interest free except for interest recharges for REIT compliance purposes; to ensure the interest charge is in the correct group entity.

Amounts owed byGroup undertakings are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Where there exists an indication of impairment an assessment of the recoverable amount is performed. The recoverable amount is based on the fair value which is derived from the Group undertakings' net asset value and their ability to repay their debts. A write back of impairment of GBP2.3million (2010: GBP3.1million write back) has been taken to the Company's consolidated income statement during the year against amounts owed by Group undertakings.

19. Net Investment in Finance Leases

 
 Group 
                              2011                                 2010 
                    Gross                     Net        Gross                     Net 
               investment   Unearned   investment   investment   Unearned   investment 
               in finance    finance   in finance   in finance    finance   in finance 
                    lease     income        lease        lease     income        lease 
                     GBPm       GBPm         GBPm         GBPm       GBPm         GBPm 
------------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  ----------- 
 Within one 
  year                  -          -            -          0.2      (0.2)            - 
 Between 
  two 
  and five 
  years                 -          -            -          0.8      (0.8)            - 
 Later than 
  five years            -          -            -         13.9     (10.1)          3.8 
 Impairment             -          -            -            -          -        (1.4) 
------------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  ----------- 
 Total                  -          -            -         14.9     (11.1)          2.4 
------------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  ---------  ----------- 
 

The Group had leased out an investment property under a finance lease of 61 years in duration. In the prior year, this was accounted for as a finance lease receivable rather than an investment property and was equal to the total of the discounted future lease payments and the discounted unguaranteed residual value of the property. The lease has now been terminated and the property has been reclassified as an investment property in the Statement of Financial Position.

20. Borrowings, Including Finance Leases

 
                                  Group         Company 
---------------------------  --------------  ------------- 
                               2011    2010   2011    2010 
                               GBPm    GBPm   GBPm    GBPm 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
 Amounts falling due 
  after more than one 
  year: 
 Bank loans                   248.1   251.9      -       - 
 Finance lease obligations 
  (see note 21)                 4.3     3.2      -       - 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
                              252.4   255.1      -       - 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
 Amounts falling due 
  within one year: 
 Bank loans                     1.0     0.8      -       - 
 Finance lease obligations 
  (see note 21)                   -     0.1      -       - 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
                                1.0     0.9      -       - 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
 
 Total borrowings, 
  including finance 
  leases                      253.4   256.0      -       - 
 Cash and cash equivalents    (7.2)   (4.5)      -   (0.1) 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
 Net borrowings               246.2   251.5      -   (0.1) 
---------------------------  ------  ------  -----  ------ 
 

Bank loans and overdrafts are secured on all properties valued at GBP211.2million as detailed in note 13 and by floating charges on unit holdings in the Apia Regional Office Fund and the Ashtenne Industrial Fund, valued at GBP22.7million and GBP8.8million respectively, as set out in note 16.

 
 
 Bank loans and 
  overdrafts         2011    2010 
                     GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
 Group 
 Within one year 
  or on demand        1.0     0.8 
 Between one and 
  two years         251.1     1.0 
 Between two and 
  five years            -   256.0 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
                    252.1   257.8 
 Future finance 
  costs             (3.0)   (5.1) 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
                    249.1   252.7 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
 
 Company 
 Within one year        -       - 
  on demand 
 Between two and        -       - 
  five years 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
                        -       - 
-----------------  ------  ------ 
 

As stated in note 22, the Group's operations are predominantly in the UK and therefore bank borrowings are denominated in Sterling. The Group's average cost of debt at the year end was 6.19% including PIK interest (2010: 5.67%). This excludes exit fees which are accrued as at 31 March 2011 and calculated as disclosed in note 22. The proportions of debt held on fixed or floating rate debt, together with the hedging in place at 31 March 2011, are set out in note 22. A comparison of the fair values to carrying values of financial assets and liabilities is also set out in note 22.

21. Finance Lease Obligations

 
 Group 
                          2011                               2010 
             Minimum    Future       Present    Minimum    Future       Present 
               lease   finance      value of      lease   finance      value of 
            payments   charges       minimum   payments   charges       minimum 
               under        on       finance      under        on       finance 
             finance   finance         lease    finance   finance         lease 
              leases    leases   obligations     leases    leases   obligations 
                GBPm      GBPm          GBPm       GBPm      GBPm          GBPm 
---------  ---------  --------  ------------  ---------  --------  ------------ 
 Within 
  one 
  year           0.3     (0.3)             -        0.3     (0.2)           0.1 
 Between 
  two and 
  five 
  years          1.2     (1.2)             -        1.2     (0.9)           0.3 
 Later 
  than 
  five 
  years         29.3    (25.0)           4.3       10.4     (7.5)           2.9 
 Total          30.8    (26.5)           4.3       11.9     (8.6)           3.3 
---------  ---------  --------  ------------  ---------  --------  ------------ 
 

The fair value of the Group's finance lease obligations approximate to the carrying value.

Finance lease obligations are in respect of leased investment properties.

Finance lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased asset revert to the lessor in the event of default.

22. Financial Risk Management

On 26 March 2010 the Group entered into new debt facilities with two lenders and extended and amended its existing facility with a third lender.

In respect of one facility the Group will pay an exit fee equal to 5.0% of the outstanding loan on the maturity date. In respect of another facility the Group will pay an exit fee at maturity that approximates to 20% of the excess of the value of properties secured against the facility over the debt at that time. The Group is obliged to amortise one of the facilities at GBP0.3million per quarter.

As at 31 March 2011, one facility has no loan to value ('LTV') covenant. The second and third facilities have an initial LTV covenant of 117.5% and 113% respectively. The LTV covenant on the second facility will reduce to 107.5% from March 2012, and on the third facility will reduce to 97.5% from September 2011. One facility has two interest cover covenants set at 125%, based on rental income, and 175%, based on total income. Another facility has an initial facility debt service cover ratio covenant of 135% and an initial Group debt service cover ratio covenant of 108%; each of the two debt service cover ratio covenants will vary over time.

Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the LTV covenant on the second facility has been amended and will remain at 117.5% to the end of the facility agreement. The debt maturity on the first and second facilities has been extended to December 2012, bringing them in line with the third facility.

The Group was compliant with all covenants during the year.

Treasury Policy

The Group enters into derivative transactions such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to manage the financial risks arising from the Group's activities. The main financial risks arising from the Group's financing structure are liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The policies for managing each of these risks and the principal effects of these policies on the results for the year are set out below.

Liquidity Risk

The Group's policy is to ensure that there are always sufficient working capital facilities available to meet the requirements of the business, through efficient treasury and cash management and strict credit control. The Group's earliest scheduled debt maturity is December 2012.

Capital expenditure to be incurred by the Group is funded on a case by case basis.

The tables below set out the maturity analysis of the Group's financial liabilities based on undiscounted contractual obligations.

 
 Group 
                             Less than    1 to 2    2 to 5   Over 5 
 2011                           1 year     years     years    years   Total 
                                  GBPm      GBPm      GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
 Bank loans and 
  overdrafts                       1.0     251.1         -        -   252.1 
 Trade and other 
  payables(1)                      9.0       6.2       1.0        -    16.2 
 Finance lease 
  liabilities                      0.3       0.3       0.9     29.3    30.8 
 Other provisions(2)               1.9       0.9       2.2      0.5     5.5 
                                  12.2     258.5       4.1     29.8   304.6 
 
 Interest on bank 
  loans and overdrafts             5.9      11.1         -        -    17.0 
 Cash outflows 
  from gross settled 
  derivatives                      2.0       3.5         -        -     5.5 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
                                  20.1     273.1       4.1     29.8   327.1 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
            (1) Excludes deferred income of GBP3.2million 
            (2) Includes future finance charges of GBP0.4million 
 

Exit fees and accrued PIK interest are included in Trade and other payables.

 
 Group 
                             Less than    1 to 2    2 to 5   Over 5 
 2010                           1 year     years     years    years   Total 
                                  GBPm      GBPm      GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
 Bank loans and 
  overdrafts                       0.7       1.0     256.1        -   257.8 
 Trade and other 
  payables(1)                     12.2       1.4       0.7        -    14.3 
 Finance lease 
  liabilities                      0.3       0.3       0.9     10.4    11.9 
 Current income 
  tax liabilities                  0.3         -         -        -     0.3 
 Other provisions(2)               3.2       1.2       2.6      1.1     8.1 
                                  16.7       3.9     260.3     11.5   292.4 
 
 Interest on bank 
  loans and overdrafts             5.7       5.8      16.6        -    28.1 
 Cash outflows 
  from gross settled 
  derivatives                      1.5       1.6       3.3        -     6.4 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
                                  23.9      11.3     280.2     11.5   326.9 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
            (1) Excludes deferred income of GBP3.6million 
            (2) Includes future finance charges of GBP0.6million 
 
 Company 
                             Less than    1 to 2    2 to 5   Over 5 
 2011                           1 year     years     years    years   Total 
                                  GBPm      GBPm      GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
 Trade and other 
  payables                       139.3         -         -        -   139.3 
------------------------- 
 
 
 Interest on bank 
  loans and overdrafts               -         -         -        -       - 
 Cash inflows 
  from gross settled 
  derivatives                        -         -         -        -       - 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
                                 139.3         -         -        -   139.3 
-------------------------  -----------  --------  --------  -------  ------ 
 
 
 Company 
                          Less than   1 to 2   2 to 5   Over 5 
 2010                        1 year    years    years    years   Total 
                               GBPm     GBPm     GBPm     GBPm    GBPm 
-----------------------  ----------  -------  -------  -------  ------ 
 Trade and other 
  payables                    143.0      0.2        -        -   143.2 
----------------------- 
                              143.0      0.2        -        -   143.2 
 
 Interest on bank 
  loans and overdrafts            -        -        -        -       - 
 Cash inflows 
  from gross settled 
  derivatives                     -        -        -        -       - 
-----------------------  ----------  -------  -------  -------  ------ 
                              143.0      0.2        -        -   143.2 
-----------------------  ----------  -------  -------  -------  ------ 
 

Interest Rate Risk

The Group is exposed to market price risk through interest rate movements. The Group's policy is to manage the risk arising from changes in interest rates by hedging a proportion of the floating rate debt to provide certainty as to how much the interest cost will be, such that in the long term any fluctuations in interest rates will have little or no impact on reported profits. The Group monitors the level of floating debt on a regular basis together with interest rate expectations in order to form a view as to when it may be appropriate to enter into further hedging. The Group is, however, exposed to market price risk in respect of the fair value of its fixed rate financial instruments. The Group has two swaps of GBP25million and two of GBP40million. One swap of GBP40million expired on 12 April 2011. In addition the Group had a GBP40million swaption which was exercisable on 12 April 2011 and a GBP25million swaption exercisable on 10 April 2012.

The amount of debt fixed through swaps effective as at 31 March 2011, equates to 52% (2010: 19%) of Group debt, and the remainder is floating. The floating debt is linked to LIBOR. Post 31 March 2011 the amount of debt fixed through swaps reduced to 36%.

The Group is exposed to fair value interest rate risk on its derivative financial instruments and cash flow interest rate risk on floating rate bank loans and revolving credit facilities. The forecast cash and borrowings profile of the Group is monitored regularly to assess the mix of fixed and floating rate debt and the Group uses interest rate derivatives where appropriate to reduce its exposure to changes in interest rates and the economic environment.

At 31 March 2011, the Group's floating rate debt was GBP252.1million (2010: GBP257.8million). Of this, GBP130million (2010: GBP50.0million) has been hedged with derivative instruments. The total amount of GBP130million (2010: GBP50.0million) is hedged by swaps and callable swaps.

The derivative instruments are used to hedge the variability of cash flows from debt instruments. The fair values of derivatives are determined by discounting the future cash flows using the mid point of the relevant yields curves prevailing on the reporting dates. The derivatives are held for hedging purposes and provide protection against the effects of the rising short term interest rates. None of the total hedging in place at 31 March 2011 (2010: GBPnil), may be called at the Bank's discretion within the next five years.

The Group has elected not to designate the hedge contracts as being effective hedges for accounting purposes and therefore changes in the fair value of the hedge contracts are taken to the consolidated statement of income.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The table below shows the Group's sensitivity to movements in interest rates. The Group has considered the movements in interest rates over the last two years and has concluded that a 0.5% increase or decrease is a reasonable benchmark.

 
 
                             Interest      Group 
                                 Rate   Callable    Residual               Company 
 2011                           Swaps      Swaps        Debt       Total     Total 
-------------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                Net debt    GBP130.0m          -   GBP122.1m   GBP252.1m         - 
  Average 
   Rate                         2.04%          -       6.08%       3.59%         - 
 
                                 GBPm       GBPm        GBPm        GBPm      GBPm 
  Fair Value                    (2.6)          -           -       (2.6)         - 
                Rise of 
 Sensitivity     50bps            1.0          -           -         1.0         - 
  Fall of 
   50bps                        (1.0)          -           -       (1.0)         - 
 
                Interest 
                 Rate 
                Rise of 
 Sensitivity     50bps              -          -       (0.6)       (0.6)         - 
  Fall of 
   50bps                            -          -         0.6         0.6         - 
 
 
                            Interest      Group 
                                Rate   Callable    Residual               Company 
 2010                          Swaps      Swaps        Debt       Total     Total 
-------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                Net debt    GBP50.0m          -   GBP207.8m   GBP257.8m         - 
  Average 
   Rate                        3.24%          -       4.82%       4.51%         - 
 
                                GBPm       GBPm        GBPm        GBPm      GBPm 
  Fair Value                   (2.5)          -           -       (2.5)         - 
                Rise of 
 Sensitivity     50bps           0.8          -           -         0.8         - 
  Fall of 
   50bps                       (0.8)          -           -       (0.8)         - 
 
                Interest 
                 Rate 
                Rise of 
 Sensitivity     50bps             -          -       (1.0)       (1.0)         - 
  Fall of 
   50bps                           -          -         1.0         1.0         - 
 
 

The total sensitivity to interest rate increases and decreases is the total impact on both the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of changes in equity. This is based on debt balances and prevailing interest rates at the year end.

At 31 March 2011 the fair value of the Group's derivative instruments resulted in a GBP2.6million net liability (2010: GBP2.5million net liability). Had LIBOR been 0.5% higher, the fair value would have been reduced by GBP1.0million (2010: GBP0.8million). Had LIBOR been 0.5% lower, the fair value would have been increased by GBP1.0million (2010: GBP0.8million).

At 31 March 2011, the residual floating rate debt amounted to GBP122.1million (2010: GBP207.8million). If short term interest rates had been 0.5% higher the annualised cost to the Group would have been GBP0.6million higher (2010: GBP1.0million). Had short term rates been 0.5% lower the Group would have benefited by the same amount.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Group has no material foreign currency exposure as the Group's operations are all in the UK and therefore virtually all revenue and costs are denominated in Sterling.

Credit Risk

The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk as exposure is spread over a large number of counterparties.

The credit risk in liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited due to the counterparties being banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies. As at the statement of financial position date, the carrying value of loans, cash and the fair values of swaps and caps approximates to this credit risk exposure.

The maximum amount the Group is exposed to on investments in funds and unlisted investments is the carrying values in the statement of financial position. Investments in funds are with reputable counterparties. Financial information is issued by all investments on a regular basis which is reviewed by management.

The Group is exposed to credit risk in respect of its trade receivables. Potential customers are evaluated for creditworthiness and, where necessary, collateral is secured in the form of rent deposits. There is no concentration of credit risk within the lease portfolio to either business sector or individual company as the Group has a well spread and diverse customer base.

At 31 March 2011, trade and other receivables consisting of rents and asset management fees receivable, of GBP2.0million (2010: GBP3.7million) were past due but not impaired. These relate to customers for whom there is no recent history or indication of default. The amounts presented in the statement of financial position are net of allowances for doubtful receivables of GBP0.2million (2010: GBP0.3million).

The ageing analysis of these trade receivables is as follows:

 
 Group                  2011   2010 
---------------------  -----  ----- 
                        GBPm   GBPm 
 Up to three months      1.9    3.6 
 Three to six months     0.1    0.1 
---------------------  -----  ----- 
                         2.0    3.7 
---------------------  -----  ----- 
 

The credit risk relating to cash, deposits and derivative financial instruments is actively managed by Group Treasury.

 
                   Credit   Group 
 Counterparty      rating    2011 
--------------  ---------  ------ 
                             GBPm 
 Bank #1               A+     1.9 
 Bank #2               A+     1.7 
 Bank#3                A+     3.6 
--------------  ---------  ------ 
                              7.2 
 ------------------------  ------ 
 

Capital Risk Management

The current capital structure of the Group is considered appropriate and consists of a mix of equity and net debt. Equity comprises issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in notes 26 and 27. Debt primarily comprises long-term bank loans and overdrafts from banks as disclosed in Note 20.

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern in order to optimise return to shareholders, and it aims to maintain a prudent mix between debt and equity financing. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. There have been no changes in the capital structure since the prior period.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Gains and Losses on Derivatives held to Manage Debt

The Group uses interest rate derivatives to manage its interest rate profile. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognised in the consolidated statement of income. An analysis of these derivatives and gains / (losses) thereon is as follows:

 
 Group 
                                        Derivative     Derivative 
                                         financial      financial 
                                            assets    liabilities   Total 
                                              GBPm           GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------------  ------------  -------------  ------ 
 Fair value at 31 March 2010                     -            2.5     2.5 
 Change in fair value of derivative 
  financial instruments                          -            0.1     0.1 
 Fair value at 31 March 2011                     -            2.6     2.6 
------------------------------------  ------------  -------------  ------ 
 
 
 Financial Instruments - Categories                        Group 
                                                 2011                   2010 
-------------------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------- 
                                          Carrying        Fair   Carrying      Fair 
                                             value       value      value     value 
                                              GBPm        GBPm       GBPm      GBPm 
-------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------- 
 Financial assets 
 
 Fair value through profit or loss 
  - held for trading 
 Derivative financial assets                     -           -          -         - 
 Fair value through profit or loss 
  - designated on inception 
 Investments in funds                         38.0        38.0       41.3      41.3 
 Investments in listed and unlisted 
  shares                                       0.3         0.3        0.3       0.3 
 Net investment in finance leases                -           -        2.4       2.4 
 Loans and receivables 
 Trade and other receivables(1)                7.3         7.3        7.5       7.5 
 Cash and cash equivalents                     7.2         7.2        4.5       4.5 
 
 Financial liabilities 
 
 Fair value through profit or loss 
  - held for trading 
 Derivative financial liabilities            (2.6)       (2.6)      (2.5)     (2.5) 
 Amortised cost 
 Borrowings                                (252.1)     (252.1)    (257.8)   (257.8) 
 Trade and other payables(2)                (16.2)      (16.2)     (14.3)    (14.3) 
 Finance lease obligations                   (4.3)       (4.3)      (3.3)     (3.3) 
            (1) Excludes prepayments of GBP1.8million (2010: GBP1.2million) 
            (2) Excludes deferred income of GBP3.2million (2010: GBP3.6million) 
 
                                                          Company 
                                                 2011                   2010 
-------------------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------- 
                                          Carrying        Fair   Carrying      Fair 
                                             value       value      value     value 
                                              GBPm        GBPm       GBPm      GBPm 
-------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------- 
 Financial assets 
 Loans and receivables 
 Trade and other receivables(1)               65.4        65.4       67.5      67.5 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       -           -        0.1       0.1 
 
 Financial liabilities 
 Amortised cost 
 Borrowings                                      -           -          -         - 
 Trade and other payables                    139.3       139.3      143.2     143.2 
            (1) Excludes prepayments of GBP0.3million (2010: GBP1.0million) 
 
 

The table below presents the Group's assets and liabilities recognised at fair value.

 
                                        Level   Level   Level 
 2011                                       1       2       3   Total 
                                         GBPm    GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Investments 
  Investments in funds                      -       -    38.0    38.0 
  Investments in unlisted shares            -       -     0.3     0.3 
 Total assets                               -       -    38.3    38.3 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Derivative financial liabilities 
  Fair value through profit or loss         -   (2.6)       -   (2.6) 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Total liabilities                          -   (2.6)       -   (2.6) 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 
 
                                        Level   Level   Level 
 2010                                       1       2       3   Total 
                                         GBPm    GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Investments 
  Investments in funds                      -       -    41.3    41.3 
  Investments in unlisted shares            -       -     0.3     0.3 
 Total assets                               -       -    41.6    41.6 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Derivative financial liabilities 
  Fair value through profit or loss         -   (2.5)       -   (2.5) 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Total liabilities                          -   (2.5)       -   (2.5) 
------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------  ------ 
 

Fair value hierarchy

Level 1: valuation based on quoted market prices traded in active markets.

Level 2: valuation techniques are used, maximising the use of observable market data, either directly from market prices or derived from market prices.

Level 3: where one or more inputs to valuation are not based on observable market data. Valuations at this level are more subjective and therefore more closely managed, including sensitivity analysis of inputs to valuation models. Such testing has not indicated that any material difference would arise due to a change in input variables.

The table below presents a reconciliation of level 3 fair value measurements for the year:

 
                                        Investments 
                         Investments    in unlisted 
                            in funds         shares   Total 
                                GBPm           GBPm    GBPm 
----------------------  ------------  -------------  ------ 
 At 1 April 2010                41.3            0.3    41.6 
 Unrealised losses(1)          (3.3)              -   (3.3) 
 At 31 March 2011               38.0            0.3    38.3 
----------------------  ------------  -------------  ------ 
 

(1) Unrealised losses of GBP3.3million are included in net loss from fair value adjustment on investments in the consolidated statement of income.

23. Deferred Income Tax

 
                                                      Group        Company 
 
                                                   2011   2010   2011   2010 
                                                   GBPm   GBPm   GBPm   GBPm 
------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 Deferred taxation assets 
  Deferred taxation arising from unrealised 
   derivative financial instruments valuations        -      -      -      - 
  Deferred taxation arising from retirement 
   benefit obligations                              0.2    0.2      -      - 
  Deferred taxation arising from share based 
   payments                                           -      -      -      - 
  Unrealised property and investment valuations       -      -      -      - 
------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
                                                    0.2    0.2      -      - 
------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 Deferred taxation liabilities 
 Deferred taxation arising from the temporary 
  differences noted below: 
  Unrealised property and investment valuations       -      -      -      - 
------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
                                                      -      -      -      - 
------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----  ----- 
 

The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year is as follows:

 
                                                    Group                           Company 
---------------  ------------  ----------------------------------------------  ----------------- 
                   Unrealised     Derivative    Retirement      Share              Share 
                   fair value      financial       benefit      Based              Based 
                        gains    instruments   obligations   Payments   Total   Payments   Total 
                         GBPm           GBPm          GBPm       GBPm    GBPm       GBPm    GBPm 
---------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ------  ---------  ------ 
 Deferred tax 
  assets at 31 
  March 2010                -              -           0.2          -     0.2          -       - 
 Charged to 
 consolidated 
 statement of 
 comprehensive 
 income                     -              -             -          -       -          -       - 
 Charged to 
 reserves                   -              -             -          -       -          -       - 
                 ------------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ------  ---------  ------ 
 Total impact               -              -             -          -       -          -       - 
---------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ------  ---------  ------ 
 Deferred tax 
  assets at 31 
  March 2011                -              -           0.2          -     0.2          -       - 
---------------  ------------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ------  ---------  ------ 
 
 
                                      Unrealised    Group 
                                            fair    Total 
                                           value 
                                           gains 
                                            GBPm     GBPm 
-----------------------------------  -----------  ------- 
 Deferred tax liabilities at                   -        - 
  31 March 2010 
                                     -----------  ------- 
 Credited to consolidated statement            -        - 
  of comprehensive income 
 Total impact                                  -        - 
-----------------------------------  -----------  ------- 
 Deferred tax liabilities at                   -        - 
  31 March 2011 
-----------------------------------  -----------  ------- 
 

24. Provisions for Other Liabilities and Charges

 
                                      Onerous   Performance 
                                    contracts          fees   Total 
                                         GBPm          GBPm    GBPm 
--------------------------------  -----------  ------------  ------ 
 Group 
 At 31 March 2010                         5.8           1.7     7.5 
 Charged to consolidated income 
  statement                                 -             -       - 
 Utilised during the year               (1.5)         (0.9)   (2.4) 
--------------------------------  -----------  ------------  ------ 
 At 31 March 2011                         4.3           0.8     5.1 
--------------------------------  -----------  ------------  ------ 
 

Provisions have been analysed between current and non-current as follows:

 
                   Group 
-------------  ------------ 
                2011   2010 
                GBPm   GBPm 
 Non-current     3.2    4.4 
 Current         1.9    3.1 
-------------  -----  ----- 
                 5.1    7.5 
-------------  -----  ----- 
 

The onerous contracts provision is made in relation to onerous leases on properties which are vacant or sublet at a level which renders the properties loss-making over the remaining life of the lease. The remaining lease lengths range between 1 and 11 years.

The provision represents the net cash flows on the properties as calculated by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung.

 
 The key assumptions 
  used are: 
 Rental growth          0.00% per 
  rate                   annum 
                        0.00% per 
 Inflation rate          annum 
 Discount rate          3.09% 
 

The performance fee provision is repayable on demand. GBP0.9million (2010: GBP0.8million) was repaid during the year; the remaining balance is expected to be repaid within the next 12 months.

25. Trade And Other Payables

 
                                 Group         Company 
---------------------------  ------------  -------------- 
                              2011   2010    2011    2010 
                              GBPm   GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
 Current liabilities: 
 Trade payables                0.4    0.9       -     0.1 
 Amounts owed to Group 
  undertakings                   -      -   138.6   141.5 
 Other taxation and social 
  security                     1.2    1.7     0.1       - 
 Other payables                3.6    6.0     0.5     0.9 
 Accruals and deferred 
  income                       7.1    7.2     0.2     0.5 
---------------------------  -----  -----  ------  ------ 
                              12.3   15.8   139.4   143.0 
---------------------------  -----  -----  ------  ------ 
 Non-current liabilities: 
 Other payables                1.0    2.1       -     0.2 
 Accrued PIK interest 
  & exit fees                  6.1    2.1       -     0.2 
---------------------------  -----  -----  ------  ------ 
 Total trade and other 
  payables                    19.4   17.9   139.4   143.2 
---------------------------  -----  -----  ------  ------ 
 

Amounts owed to Group undertakings are unsecured and have no fixed date of repayment. They are interest free except for interest recharges for REIT compliance purposes; to ensure the interest charge is in the correct group entity.

26. Share Capital

 
                                        2011   2010 
-------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Group and Company                      GBPm   GBPm 
 Authorised 
 80,000,000 Ordinary shares of 5p        4.0    4.0 
-------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Issued and fully paid 
 Ordinary shares of 5p 
 At 1 April and 31 March (56,170,865 
  shares)                                2.8    2.8 
-------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 

Warner Estate Holdings PLC 1995 Share Option Scheme

At 31 March 2011 there were share options to subscribe for Ordinary shares under the Warner Estate Holdings Plc 1995 Share Option Scheme as follows:

 
 At 303.5p per share exercisable between   65,899 shares 
  16 August 2004 and 15 August 2011 
 At 319p per share exercisable between     65,831 shares 
  17 July 2005 and 16 July 2012 
 At 367.5p per share exercisable between   67,956 shares 
  27 June 2006 and 26 June 2013 
 At 495p per share exercisable between     87,605 shares 
  8 July 2007 and 7 July 2014 
----------------------------------------  -------------- 
                                                 287,291 
                                                  shares 
----------------------------------------  -------------- 
 
 
                                   2011                   2010 
                                         Average               Average 
                                        exercise              exercise 
                              Number       price    Number       price 
                                               p                     p 
 At 1 April                  457,796       389.2   457,796       389.2 
 Options expired/lapsed    (170,505)       403.8         -           - 
 
 At 31 March                 287,291       380.6   457,796       389.2 
                          ----------  ----------  --------  ---------- 
 

All of the options outstanding at 31 March 2011 (2010: 457,796) were exercisable.

Warner Estate Holdings PLC Performance Share Plan

At 31 March 2011 there were share options to subscribe for Ordinary shares at nil cost under the Warner Estate Holdings Plc Performance Share Plan as follows:

 
 Exercisable between 14 July 2011 and      514,078 
  13 January 2012                           shares 
 Exercisable between 4 August 2013 and   1,725,000 
  4 February 2014                           shares 
--------------------------------------  ---------- 
                                         2,239,078 
                                            shares 
--------------------------------------  ---------- 
 
 
                                   2011                    2010 
                                         Average                 Average 
                                        exercise                exercise 
                              Number       price      Number       price 
                                               p                       p 
 At 1 April                  770,027           -   1,035,884           - 
 Options granted           1,770,000           -           -           - 
 Options exercised                 -           -     (5,248)           - 
 Options expired/lapsed    (185,921)           -   (138,732)           - 
 Options forfeited         (115,028)           -   (121,877)           - 
 
 At 31 March               2,239,078           -     770,027           - 
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 

None of the options outstanding at 31 March 2011 were exercisable (2010: nil).

The average share price during the year was 21.2p (2010: 37.3p).

The key assumptions used in valuing the fair value of share based payments are as follows (also see directors' remuneration report):

 
 Exercise price           GBPnil 
 Share price              Price at date of grant 
 Expected term            3 years 
 Expected volatility(1)   38.5% for awards granted on 14 July 2008, 24% for 
                          awards granted on 4 August 2010 
 Expected dividend        Dividends paid in the 12 months prior to grant 
  yield                   calculated as a percentage of the share price on the 
                          date of grant 
 Risk free                Not applicable as exercise price is GBPnil 
  interest rate 
 Model used               Black-Scholes 
 

( )

(1) Volatility is calculated by looking at the historical share price movements prior to the date of grant over a period of time commensurate with the expected term for each award (i.e. 3 years). The formula calculates the ratio of each day's price to the preceding value, which gives a "dimensionless" figure. The final step is to calculate the standard deviation of the logs of these ratios and to annualise this figure.

27. Other Reserves

 
                             Share 
                  Share      Based   Warrants(1)   Revaluation   Other(2)   Treasury   Retained(3) 
                Premium   Payments       Reserve       Reserve    Reserve     Shares      Earnings    Total 
                   GBPm       GBPm          GBPm          GBPm       GBPm       GBPm          GBPm     GBPm 
 Group 
 At 31 March 
  2010             40.7        1.5           0.8       (227.7)        8.0      (1.5)         172.4    (5.8) 
 Retained 
  loss for 
  the year            -          -             -             -          -          -         (7.2)    (7.2) 
 Realised on 
  disposal of 
  investment 
  properties          -          -             -           8.3          -          -         (8.3)        - 
 Realised on 
  disposal of 
  investment 
  in joint 
  ventures            -          -             -          25.3          -          -        (25.3)        - 
 Net gain 
  from fair 
  value 
  adjustment 
  on 
  investment 
  properties          -          -             -           6.8          -          -         (6.8)        - 
 Share of 
  joint 
  ventures' 
  net loss 
  from fair 
  value 
  adjustment 
  on 
  investment 
  properties          -          -             -         (0.5)          -          -           0.5        - 
 Net loss 
  from fair 
  value 
  adjustment 
  on unlisted 
  investments         -          -             -         (3.3)          -          -           3.3        - 
 Change in 
  fair value 
  of 
  derivative 
  financial 
  instruments         -          -             -         (0.2)          -          -           0.2        - 
 Change in 
  fair value 
  of joint 
  ventures' 
  derivative 
  financial 
  instruments         -          -             -           2.6          -          -         (2.6)        - 
 Actuarial 
 losses on 
 pension 
 scheme 
 assets               -          -             -             -          -          -             -        - 
 Cost of 
  share based 
  payments            -      (0.5)             -             -          -          -           0.3    (0.2) 
 At 31 March 
  2011             40.7        1.0           0.8       (188.7)        8.0      (1.5)         126.5   (13.2) 
-------------  --------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ------- 
 (1) 2,808,713 share warrants were issued on 26 March 2010 and have been accounted for at fair value on 
 that date. (2) Other reserves consist of a capital redemption reserve and a merger reserve. (3) The 
 closing balance on retained earnings reserve includes GBP0.4million liability (2010: GBP0.6million) stated 
 after a deferred tax asset of GBP0.2million (2010: GBP0.2million) in respect of the Group's defined 
 benefit pension scheme as set out in note 3 to the accounts. 
 
 
               Non-distributable Reserves         Distributable Reserves 
             ------------------------------  ------------------------------- 
                           Share 
                Share      Based   Warrants     Other   Treasury    Retained 
              Premium   Payments    Reserve   Reserve     Shares    Earnings    Total 
 Company         GBPm       GBPm       GBPm      GBPm       GBPm        GBPm     GBPm 
 At 31 
  March 
  2010           40.7        1.5        0.8       7.0      (1.5)      (54.3)    (5.8) 
 Retained 
  loss for 
  the year          -          -          -         -          -       (7.2)    (7.2) 
 Dividends 
 paid               -          -          -         -          -           -        - 
 Cost of 
  share 
  based 
  payments          -      (0.5)          -         -          -         0.3    (0.2) 
 At 31 
  March 
  2011           40.7        1.0        0.8       7.0      (1.5)      (61.2)   (13.2) 
-----------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  ---------  ----------  ------- 
 

28. Investment in Own Shares

 
 Group and Company 
-------------------  ---------------- 
                       Number    Cost 
                         '000    GBPm 
 At 31 March 2010       744.8     1.0 
 Additions              343.2       - 
 Disposals            (149.8)   (0.2) 
-------------------  --------  ------ 
 At 31 March 2011       938.2     0.8 
-------------------  --------  ------ 
 

Additions relate to the Inland Revenue Approved All-Employee Share Ownership Plan.

Included in investment in own shares are shares relating to the Inland Revenue Approved All-Employee Share Ownership Plan, as follows:

 
                                        2011                     2010 
                                               Market                   Market 
                               Number   Cost    value   Number   Cost    value 
                                 '000   GBPm     GBPm     '000   GBPm     GBPm 
----------------------------  -------  -----  -------  -------  -----  ------- 
 Partnership shares 
  purchased by employees 
  held in Trust                 428.6      -      0.1    322.9      -      0.1 
 Matching and Free shares 
  not yet vested                490.2    0.7      0.1    393.5    0.8      0.1 
----------------------------  -------  -----  -------  -------  -----  ------- 
                                918.8    0.7      0.2    716.4    0.8      0.2 
----------------------------  -------  -----  -------  -------  -----  ------- 
 

The vesting of Matching and Free shares is conditional on meeting the conditions of the scheme which are summarised in the Report and Accounts which will be published in due course.

29. Directors' Interests and Related Party Transactions

Transactions between the company and subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation for the Group.

Compensation of key management personnel is disclosed in the Report and Accounts which will be published in due course.

Transactions between the parent company and its subsidiaries are shown below:

 
                                            2011   2010 
                            Nature of 
 Subsidiary                  transaction    GBPm   GBPm 
-------------------------  --------------  -----  ----- 
 JS Real Estate Limited     Dividend           -   45.5 
 Vere Street Investments 
  Limited                   Dividend           -    3.0 
 

Balances outstanding between the parent company and its subsidiaries are shown below:

 
                                      Amounts owed         Amounts owed 
                                     by subsidiaries      to subsidiaries 
 
                                       2011      2010       2011      2010 
 Subsidiary                            GBPm      GBPm       GBPm      GBPm 
--------------------------------  ---------  --------  ---------  -------- 
 Ashtenne Holdings Limited                -         -          -     (0.1) 
 Cardiff and Provincial 
  Properties Limited                      -         -     (12.1)    (12.1) 
 Clay Estates Limited                     -         -     (79.6)    (79.6) 
 Industrial Funds Limited                 -         -      (4.1)     (4.6) 
 Lancaster Holdings Limited             0.1         -          -     (0.1) 
 Lancaster Investments 
  Limited                               2.8         -          -         - 
 Warner Estate (AIF) Limited              -         -          -     (2.1) 
 Warner Estate Asset Management 
  Limited                                 -         -      (3.5)     (2.9) 
 Warner Estate Development 
  (Folkestone) Limited                 23.0      21.8          -         - 
 Warner Estate Investments 
  Limited                                           -     (16.1)    (15.2) 
 Warner Estate (Jersey) 
  Limited                              12.1      13.6          -         - 
 Warner Estate, Limited                21.1      23.1          -         - 
 Warner Estate Management 
  Limited                               6.4       9.0          -         - 
 Warner Estate Property 
  Management Limited                      -         -     (23.2)    (24.8) 
                                       65.5      67.5    (138.6)   (141.5) 
--------------------------------  ---------  --------  ---------  -------- 
 

No fees were paid in respect of contracts, which provided services in the ordinary course of business to the Group, and in which Directors have or had interests.

During the year there were loan transactions between the Group and joint ventures, as set out in note 15. Interest payable on these loans and management charges, payable by the joint ventures, are also set out in note 15.

30. Reconciliation of Operating Profit to Net Cash Flow

 
                                            Group          Company 
-------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                         2011    2010    2011    2010 
                                         GBPm    GBPm    GBPm    GBPm 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------ 
 
 Operating profit / (loss) before 
  net gains on investments               13.4     7.9   (0.9)     0.5 
 Depreciation of plant and equipment      0.1     0.2       -       - 
 De-recognition of goodwill                 -     0.1       -       - 
 Decrease in retirement benefit 
  obligations                           (0.2)       -       -       - 
 Decrease / (increase) in trade 
  and other receivables                     -     1.1     2.8   (4.9) 
 (Decrease) / increase trade and 
  other payables                        (8.3)   (1.6)   (2.0)     2.6 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------ 
 Cash generated from operations           5.0     7.7   (0.1)   (1.8) 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------ 
 

31. Contingent Liabilities

 
                                         2011    2010 
                                         GBPm    GBPm 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Contingent liabilities in respect 
  of guarantees given by the Company 
  in respect of borrowings of its 
  subsidiaries as follows: 
 Bank overdrafts                        168.6   176.3 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
                                        168.6   176.3 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

These liabilities have not been recognised on the statement of financial position. The Company has given letters of support to various subsidiary undertakings.

32. Operating Lease Commitments

 
                                            2011   2010 
                                            GBPm   GBPm 
-----------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 Group 
 Total future minimum lease payments 
  under non-cancellable operating leases 
  are as follows: 
 Within one year                             0.2    0.2 
 Expiring between two and five years         1.2    0.6 
 Expiring after five years                   0.3    1.2 
-----------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
                                             1.7    2.0 
-----------------------------------------  -----  ----- 
 

33. Operating Leases Granted

The Group earns rental income by leasing its investment properties to tenants under operating leases.

At the statement of financial position date, the Group had contracted with tenants to receive the following future minimum lease payments:

 
                                         2011    2010 
                                         GBPm    GBPm 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 Group 
 
 Within one year                         15.0    13.9 
 Expiring between two and five years     50.8    48.0 
 Expiring after five years               45.4    57.3 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
                                        111.2   119.2 
-------------------------------------  ------  ------ 
 

34. Fixed Asset Investments

 
                                                            Issued  Percentage 
                                                     Share Capital        Held 
Principal Subsidiary 
Companies                                                      GBP           % 
Holding and Services 
*Apia Asset Management 
 Limited:                     GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
*Ashtenne Asset Management 
 Limited:                      10p Ordinary Shares             100         100 
*Ashtenne Holdings Limited:    20p Ordinary Shares       7,220,942         100 
                                   GBP1 A Ordinary 
Industrial Funds Limited:                   Shares         250,000         100 
                                   GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                            Shares         250,000         100 
Warner Estate Management 
 Limited:                     GBP1 Ordinary Shares               2         100 
*Warner Active Management 
 No 2 Limited:                GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
*Warner Active Management 
 No 4 Limited:                GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
*Warner Advisors (Jersey) 
 Limited (Jersey):            GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
Warner Estate Asset 
 Management Limited:           10p Ordinary Shares       1,636,000         100 
Warner Estate Property 
 Management Limited:           10p Ordinary Shares       3,987,000         100 
*Warner Estate (AM:PM) 
 Limited:                     GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
 
Property Investment 
Lancaster Holdings Limited:   GBP1 Ordinary Shares             100         100 
                              GBP1 Deferred Shares             100         100 
Lancaster Investments 
 Limited:                              GBP1 Shares           1,000         100 
Warner Estate Development 
 (Folkestone) Limited:        GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
Warner Estate Investments 
 Limited:                     GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
Warner Estate Property 
 Limited:                     GBP1 Ordinary Shares      40,000,000         100 
 
Other Investment 
Cardiff and Provincial 
 Properties Limited:           25p Ordinary Shares         162,000         100 
Warner Estate, Limited:       GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
*Warner Estate (AIF) 
 Limited (Jersey):            GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
                                   GBP1 Redeemable 
                                 Preference Shares      12,000,000         100 
*Warner Estate (GLO) 
 Limited (Jersey):            GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
Warner Estate Joint 
 Ventures Limited:            GBP1 Ordinary Shares               1         100 
 
 
Joint Ventures 
Property Investment 
                                       GBP1 A Ordinary 
*Agora Shopping Centres Limited:                Shares    7,323,013    100 
                                       GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                                Shares    7,323,013      - 
                                       GBP1 A Ordinary 
*Agora Max Limited:                             Shares   32,538,535    100 
                                       GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                                Shares   32,538,535      - 
*Apia Regional Office Fund (General    GBP1 A Ordinary 
 Partner) Limited:                              Shares       25,000      - 
                                       GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                                Shares       25,000    100 
                                       GBP1 A Ordinary 
*Greater London Offices Limited:                Shares    5,091,332    100 
                                       GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                                Shares    5,091,332      - 
 
Principal Other Investments 
Investment in Shares 
*Ashtenne Industrial (General          GBP1 A Ordinary 
 Partner) Limited:                              Shares          120      - 
                                       GBP1 B Ordinary 
                                                Shares           60    100 
 
Investment in Funds 
*Apia Regional Office Fund Unit 
 Trust (Jersey):                            GBP1 Units  242,366,433  21.57 
*Ashtenne Industrial Fund Unit 
 Trust (Jersey):                            GBP1 Units  358,695,267   6.52 
 
* Held through a subsidiary 
 company 
All companies are incorporated in the UK and registered in 
 England unless otherwise indicated. 
 

The companies listed above are those subsidiary undertakings whose results or financial position, in the opinion of the Directors principally affected the figures in the Group's financial statements. The Company has taken advantage of s410(2) and (3) Companies Act 2006 in not listing all its subsidiary and joint venture undertakings. All of the subsidiaries have been consolidated in the Group financial statements.

Full listings of all the subsidiaries are available from the Company Secretary at the registered office.

35. Post Balance Sheet Events

On 28 July 2011, the debt maturity on two of the Group's debt facilities was extended to December 2012, bringing them in line with the third facility. In addition the LTV covenant on one facility, which was due to reduce to 107.5% from March 2012, has been amended and will remain at 117.5% to the end of the facility agreement.

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