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Infrastructure India plc
15 December 2016
15 December 2016
Infrastructure India plc
("IIP" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the
"Group")
Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016
Infrastructure India plc, an AIM quoted infrastructure fund
investing directly into assets in India, is pleased to announce its
unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September
2016.
Financial performance
-- Value of the Company's investments was GBP330.7 million as at
30 September 2016 (GBP334.5 million 31 March 2016; GBP331.6 million
30 September 2015).
-- Net Asset Value remained stable at GBP325.6 million as at 30
September 2016 (GBP325.8 million 31 March 2016; GBP329.3 million 30
September 2015).
-- NAV per share was GBP0.48 as at 30 September 2016 (GBP0.48
March 2016; GBP0.48 September 2015).
-- Significant strengthening of the Indian Rupee (INR) against
Sterling (GBP) and a decrease in the yield of the Indian 10 year
bond, which serves as the risk-free rate in asset valuations, had a
positive impact on NAV. This was however offset by market
conditions as well as delays in funding due to bank debt
restructuring for Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited
("DLI").
Significant developments during the period
-- IIP announced that DLI had received regulatory approval from
the Customs Commissioner to commence export-import operations at
its Nagpur terminal facility in April 2016, enabling DLI to ramp-up
operations through its own customs bonded area at Nagpur, and
crucially, allowing DLI to operate the integrated logistics park to
its full potential.
-- DLI's terminal at Nagpur continues to successfully ramp up
with the terminal gaining around 25% local market share for exports
in only two months.
-- Margins across the industry, however, remain compressed and
DLI was unable to generate an operating profit during the period,
notwithstanding its significant market share.
-- DLI undertook a restructuring of its bank debt but delays
with bank approvals and documentation impacted the availability of
working capital during the period.
-- DLI's terminals at Bangalore and Palwal continue to progress,
albeit slower than anticipated due to funding delays, with
commercial operations now expected to commence by March 2017.
-- DLI remains focused on implementing its business plan and
commissioning the remaining terminals in order to sustain itself
financially.
-- On 8 April 2016, IIP announced the agreed sale of its entire
26% interest in Western MP Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private
Limited ("WMP") to Essel Infra Projects Limited for an agreed cash
consideration of INR 2,030 million (GBP22.4 million received).The
disposal of WMP completed on 28 June 2016.
-- On 15 September 2016, IIP announced that it had entered a
revised and restated management and valuation and portfolio
services agreement with Franklin Park Management LLC, the Company's
existing asset manager, to effect a reduction in annual cash fees.
Under the new agreement, the annual management fee has been fixed
to GBP5,520,000 per annum and 605,716 new ordinary shares per
annum.
-- The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against Sterling
at the end of the fiscal year to GBP:INR 86.66 against GBP:INR
94.97 in March 2016 and GBP:INR 100.28 in September 2015.
-- The Indian risk-free rate decreased to 6.82% in September
2016 against 7.47% in March 2016 and 7.54% in September 2015.
Post period end
-- In October 2016, DLI completed the restructuring of its bank
debt. The new flexible scheme allows for longer repayment periods,
a reduced interest rate in the initial years and an enhanced
working capital facility, which will be used to support DLI's
ramp-up plans.
-- In November 2016, the Government of India demonetised and
officially withdrew certain high value currency denomination notes
from circulation. This had an impact on operations at DLI, as the
limited availability of cash has restricted transactions across the
sector and dramatically decelerated cargo movements.
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JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
We are pleased to report Infrastructure India plc's ("IIP, the
"Company" and together with its subsidiaries the "IIP Group")
unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30
September 2016.
Net Asset Value remained stable at GBP325.6 million (GBP0.48 per
share) when compared to 31 March 2016 and 30 September 2015,
principally as a result of continued softer forecasted markets for
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited ("DLI") and
restrictions in DLI funding during the period due to delays in the
restructuring of DLI bank debt. These negative impacts are offset
by the strengthening of the Indian Rupee against Sterling at the
end of the period and a decrease in the Indian 10-year bond yield
which serves as the risk-free rate.
During the first half of the year, DLI commenced some initial
domestic and export-import ("Exim") operations at its Bangalore
terminal facility. The terminal at Nagpur is successfully ramping
up with strong local export activity and a growing market share,
but margins across the sector are tight and remaining construction
at Bangalore and Palwal was slower than anticipated due to funding
delays from the restructuring of DLI's bank debt which was
undertaken during the period and completed following the period
end. IIP completed the sale of its entire 26% interest in Western
MP Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private Limited ("WMP"),
realising GBP22.4 million in cash, and IIP's wind and small hydro
continue to perform largely in-line with expectations. For the
large hydro, Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited
("SMH"), there has been limited data and no further clarity from
the SMH lenders on actions or plans to revive the project.
Indian economic growth predictions for 2016-2017 from the World
Bank are strong at 7.6%, rising to 7.7% for 2017-2018. Growth is
expected to be supported by a rebound in agriculture, demand from
urban households and stimulating policies such as the Goods and
Services Tax ("GST"). The GST, which has now been approved by
Parliament, will create a single national market. The Indian
government remains committed to implementing GST by April 2017 and
although it is a vital reform, there is evidence that industry is
waiting for clarity on implementation and GST rules and rates
before investing in related infrastructure such as warehousing
hubs. Subsequent to the period end, the demonetisation and official
withdrawal of certain higher value currency denominations from
circulation - announced by the Government of India in November -
has curtailed domestic economic activity. India is overwhelmingly a
cash economy with an estimated 90% of daily transactions completed
in cash and the lack of available legal tender has impeded both
households and commerce. With many goods transacted in cash, the
disruption was immediately evident in the logistics sector and DLI
experienced a 52% drop in volumes immediately following the
announcement. Volumes have started to improve and this is
anticipated to continue. Analysts' current expectations are that a
recovery and adjustment across the sector will take anywhere from
two months to two quarters.
Financial performance
As at 30 September 2016, the value of the IIP Group's
investments in its subsidiaries was GBP330.7 million (GBP334.5
million 31 March 2016; GBP331.6 million 30 September 2015).
Currency rates strengthened at the end of the period with a GBP:INR
rate of 86.66 as at 30 September 2016 against 94.97 in March 2016
and 100.28 in September 2015. The risk-free rate, based on the
Indian 10-year bond, decreased to 6.82% as at 30 September 2016
from 7.47% on 31 March 2016 and 7.54% on 30 September 2015.
Total investment during the first six months of the fiscal year
was GBP13.6 million, which was advanced to DLI primarily to fund
working capital needs, interest payments, and capital
expenditures.
Transport
DLI is a supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company and one of the largest private operators in
India with a nationwide network of terminals and a quality road and
rail transportation fleet. The Nagpur facility has been
successfully ramping up with the terminal gaining around 25% local
market share for exports despite competitive pricing from other
operators. However, the tight margins across the sector were
challenging and DLI was unable to generate an operating profit
during the reporting period. Given these market conditions, the
company is focussed on implementing its business plan and
commissioning the remaining terminals on schedule in order for DLI
to be able to sustain itself financially and meet its potential,
which remains significant.
During the period, DLI received regulatory approval from the
Customs Commissioner to commence export-import operations at its
Nagpur terminal facility, enabling DLI to ramp-up operations
through its own customs bonded area. Construction at Bangalore and
Palwal terminals continues towards completion, which is now
anticipated in early 2017. Also during the period, the 10% Port
Congestion Surcharge was removed and this is expected to have a
positive impact across the sector. Road rates however continue to
remain depressed due to supply outweighing demand and the intense
competition has impacted domestic cargo movement by rail. DLI has
also witnessed strong competition from new operators that led to
some irrational pricing at certain terminals accessed by DLI when
moving export cargo in northern India. DLI has had to review and
discontinue several unprofitable routes.
After some frustrating delays with approvals and documentation -
which impacted the availability of much needed working capital
during the period - DLI completed a restructuring of its bank debt
in October 2016. The flexible scheme allows DLI the opportunity to
extend repayment periods if required, a reduced interest rate of
approximately 11% in the initial years and an enhanced working
capital facility, to support DLI's ramp-up plans. Also subsequent
to the period end, the demonetisation and official withdrawal of
certain currency denominations from circulation in November had an
impact on operations at DLI as the limited availability of cash
restricted transactions and dramatically decelerated cargo
movements.
IIP announced in April 2016 that an agreement had been signed
for the sale of its interest in WMP. IIP invested in WMP in 2008
through its wholly owned subsidiary Roads Infrastructure India
("RII"), which held a 26% interest in the asset. IIP's total
investment in WMP amounted to GBP12.5 million, with the remaining
74% owned by Essel Infra. On 7 April 2016, RII entered into a
binding agreement whereby RII agreed the sale of its entire 26%
interest in WMP to an affiliate of Essel Infra for an agreed cash
consideration on INR 2,030 (GBP22.4 million). The transaction
completed on 28 June 2016 and the net proceeds realised from the
disposal provided the Group with additional working capital
resources.
Energy
India Hydropower Development Company's ("IHDC") overall
production was lower than the same period last year, due to lower
reservoir discharges in Maharashtra and frequent shutdowns of the
thermal power plant and cooling canal where the Birsinghpur project
is located. Overall production however was in line with the
historical average. Construction at Raura is progressing on
schedule and much of the civil works are in the final stages of
completion. The project remains on-track for commercial operations
to commence in calendar year 2017. IHDC has requested approval from
the Government of Himachal Pradesh for enhanced capacity at the
Melan project, which is currently in development.
Overall production at Indian Energy Limited ("IEL") was higher
than the same period last year due to better monsoon winds and
improved grid availability at the Theni project. Grid availability
at Theni improved to 95% during the period, up from 75% last year,
as a result of grid strengthening measures implemented by the State
of Tamil Nadu. IEL has also successfully extended the CER
(Certified Emission Reduction) crediting period for the Gadag
project by 7 years to 2023. Although this does not have a material
impact due to the current low trading price of CERs, the extension
allows IEL to trade accumulated CERs should the emissions market
improve.
Following the invocation of the pledge of the promoter's shares
and conversion of a portion of the sub-debt, the lenders of SMH now
control 51% of the company. The conversion of a portion of the
sub-debt by Power Finance Corporation Ltd ("PFC"), the lead lender,
has resulted in a dilution of IIP's holding in SMH from 35.4% to
31.2%. PFC has arranged additional debt funding of INR 200
(approximately GBP2.3 million on 30 September 2016), but only a
quarter of these funds have been released into the project. This,
along with a lack of clear direction, has resulted in the
resignation of some key SMH executives. While PFC is beginning to
participate in SMH affairs, it is unclear what approach will be
taken to revive the project and the promoter continues to challenge
the lenders actions. IIP is engaged with the lenders to obtain
clarity on future plans for the project as well as relevant
financial data and timelines.
Asset Management Agreement
On 15 September 2016, IIP announced that it had entered a
revised and restated management and valuation and portfolio
services agreement (the "New Agreement") with Franklin Park
Management LLC (the "Asset Manager"), the Company's existing asset
manager, to effect a reduction in annual cash fees. Under the New
Agreement, the Asset Manager is entitled to a fixed annual
management fee of GBP5,520,000 per annum and 605,716 new ordinary
shares per annum, issued free of charge. Under the prior agreement,
the Asset Manager was entitled to an annual management fee of 2% of
the value of the Group's assets, less adjustment for increase in
assets purchased from the proceeds of the placing completed in
2014. On a like-for-like basis, the terms of the New Agreement
result in a significant cash saving for IIP at current net asset
value levels.
Company liquidity and financing
At the end of the period, the IIP Group had cash available of
GBP9.9 million. IIP's current liquidity position is expected to
provide the Group with sufficient cash resources to fund the
business until approximately April 2017, when IIP's US$17 million
working capital loan comes due. The Board is currently exploring
options for refinancing or repayment of this loan.
We look forward to updating shareholders on the continued
progress at DLI as well as developments at the Company's other
businesses in the periods to come.
Tom Tribone & Sonny Lulla
14 December 2016
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Private Limited
("DLI")
Description Supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company with a large operational
road and rail fleet; developing four large
container terminals across India.
Promoter A subsidiary of IIP
Date of investment 3 March 2011 15 October 2011 January 2012-
March 2016
Investment amount GBP34.8m (implied) GBP58.4m (implied) GBP79.9 million
Aggregate percentage interest 37.4% 99.9% 99.9%
Investment during the GBP13.6 million
period
Valuation as at 30 September GBP275.1 million
2016
Project debt outstanding GBP78.8 million
as at 30 September 2016
Key developments
* DLI received regulatory approval from the Customs
Commissioner to commence export-import operations at
its Nagpur terminal facility, enabling DLI to ramp-up
operations through its own customs bonded area.
* In October 2016, DLI successfully executed financial
restructuring with its existing lenders, which
includes longer repayment periods, a reduced interest
rate in the initial years and an enhanced working
capital facility.
* Construction activities at all of DLI's terminals
have been slower than planned due to delays in
receipt of funds during the restructuring of bank
debt.
* Demonetisation and official withdrawal of certain
currency denominations from circulation had an impact
on operations at DLI as the limited availability of
cash restricted transactions and dramatically
decelerated cargo movements.
Investment details
DLI is a supply chain transportation and container
infrastructure company headquartered in Bangalore and Gurgaon with
a material presence in central, northern and southern India. DLI
provides a broad range of logistics services including rail
freight, trucking, handling, customs clearing and bonded
warehousing with terminals located in the strategic locations of
Nagpur, Bangalore, Palwal (in the National Capital Region) and
Chennai.
Developments
DLI's operating performance during the last six months was
impacted by both macro and sector-specific headwinds. This included
intense competition from relatively new players, oversupply in the
road division and lack of growth in exports. However, prospects
appear to be improving for the sector with the passage of the Goods
& Services Tax ("GST") by the Indian Parliament and the removal
of port congestion charge which is likely to help transportation of
export-import cargo by rail.
DLI received all required regulatory approvals from the Customs
Commissioner in August 2016 to commence export-import operations at
its Nagpur terminal facility, enabling DLI to ramp-up operations
through its own customs bonded area. Quick ramp-up in exports at
Nagpur has resulted in 25% market share in two months in the local
area. While the export cargo continues to ramp-up, imports have
been slower than expected, largely as a result of time required to
comply with statutory obligations to enable the transition of
import cargo from shipping companies to DLI. DLI's team is working
with its customers to expedite the completion of such formalities
and expects to see an improvement in the import cargo volumes to
its Nagpur facility in the near future.
In October 2016, DLI successfully executed documents relating to
a flexible structuring of the project debt with its existing
lenders. This revised structuring was anticipated early in the
fiscal year and the delay in completion of the banking approvals
and related documentation impacted the availability of much needed
working capital facilities to support the company's operations and
ramp-up. Under the flexible structuring scheme, DLI's liquidity
should improve due to longer repayment periods if required and a
reduced interest rate of approximately 11% in the initial years.
DLI's lenders have also agreed to enhance DLI's working capital
facility, which is expected to now support DLI's ramp-up plans.
However, the demonetisation and official withdrawal of certain
currency denominations from circulation in November had an impact
across the sector, as the limited availability of cash restricted
transactions and dramatically decelerated cargo movements. In the
immediate aftermath of the announcement, DLI experienced a 52% drop
in volumes. Volumes have started to improve and this is anticipated
to continue.
Overall, construction activities at all of DLI's terminals have
been slower than planned due to delays in receipt of funds needed
to complete construction. These delays affected completion of
construction activities at Palwal and Bangalore. At Chennai,
construction is expected to pick-up during 2017 following the
delays last fiscal year from flooding and re-configuration of the
site. Following the flexible structuring of its debt, DLI
management is expecting additional funding to be available to
complete both terminals, with commissioning now anticipated
beginning in early 2017.
Valuation
The NPV of future IIP cash flows for DLI as at 30 September 2016
is GBP275.1 million (GBP266.2 million 31 March 2016; GBP261.9
million 30 September 2015). The bulk of the impact relates to
changes in business assumptions that account for completion delays,
regulatory hurdles and overall economic and sector-specific
headwinds. An appreciation of the Indian Rupee and a reduction in
the risk-free rate since 31 March 2016 offset the delays and softer
market conditions observed in the first half of the reporting
period. The impact of demonetisation is expected to be short
term.
India Hydropower Development Company LLC ("IHDC")
Description IHDC is a company that develops, owns
and operates small hydropower projects
with six fully operational plants (62
MW of installed capacity), and a further
21 MW of capacity under development or
construction.
Promoter Dodson-Lindblom International Inc.
Date of investment March 2011 January 2012 May 2012
Investment amount GBP25.7 million GBP0.3 million GBP1.1 million
Aggregate % interest 50% 50% 50%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 30 September GBP28.6 million
2016
Project debt outstanding GBP11.2 million
as at 30 September 2016
Key developments
* Overall production at IHDC's projects was lower than
the same period last year, with 72 GWhs generated
against 88.5 GWhs.
* This was a result of lower production from IHDC's
projects in Maharashtra during the first quarter of
the current fiscal year due in part to frequent
shutdowns of the thermal power plant at Birsinghpur.
* Production from July to September was generally at
historical average levels.
* Raura project construction is progressing as
scheduled with expected commissioning during calendar
year 2017.
Investment details
The IHDC portfolio has an installed capacity of approximately 62
MW across six projects - Bhandardara Power House I ("BH-I"),
Bhandardara Power House II ("BH-II") and Darna in Maharashtra;
Birsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh; and Sechi and Panwi in Himachal
Pradesh. IHDC has an additional 21 MW of capacity under development
and construction with planned capacity at two sites having been
revised upwards.
Project update
The overall generation from all of IHDC's projects was 72 GWh
for the first six months (April-September) of the fiscal year
against 88.5 GWh in the same period last year.
The bulk of the reduction was a result of lower production from
IHDC's projects in Maharashtra during the first quarter of the
current fiscal year. These dam based projects depend on the release
of water stored in the reservoir from the previous year's monsoon
inflows. Poor monsoon inflows in 2015 due to an extended El Nino
resulted in lower discharges from the reservoirs during the first
quarter of the current fiscal year. Production from July to
September was at or better than historical averages for this period
for the Maharashtra projects and is reflective of near normal
monsoon inflows in 2016. IHDC's projects in Himachal Pradesh have
produced at about historical average levels. Incremental hydrologic
changes due to long-term climate change impacts are expected have a
moderating influence on production from IHDC's run-of-river
projects in the long term.
Between the months of June and August 2016, frequent shutdowns
of the thermal power plant where the Birsinghpur project is
located, resulted in lower production. These shutdowns are
reportedly due to competitive pricing pressures from other newer
large thermal plants in the vicinity.
Construction at the 12 MW Raura project is progressing as
scheduled with most civil work in late stages of completion. IHDC
expects to commission the project in calendar year 2017.
Valuation
The IHDC portfolio was valued in accordance with the Company's
stated valuation methodology, by using a composite risk premium of
3.23% over the risk-free rate of 6.82%. The composite risk premium
is computed using a MW-based weighted average of risk premia of
individual assets related to their stage of operation. Adjustments
were made to production estimates to account for climate change
impacts and short-term disruption of production from some of IHDCs
smaller run-of-river projects as discussed in the update. The value
for the IHDC investment as at 30 September 2016 is GBP28.6 million
(GBP26.0 million 31 March 2016; GBP24.7 million 30 September
2015).
Indian Energy Limited ("IEL")
Description An independent power producer focused
on renewable energy, with 41.3 MW installed
capacity over two operating wind farms.
Promoter IIP
Date of investment September 2011 October 2011 - December
2012
Investment amount GBP10.6 million GBP0.9 million
Aggregate % interest 100% 100%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 30 September GBP15.6 million
2016
Project debt outstanding GBP10.4 million
as at 30 September 2016
Key developments
* Overall production was higher than the same period
last year.
* Better monsoon winds and improved grid availability
at the Theni project contributed to the increased
production.
* Grid strengthening measures undertaken by Tamil Nadu
Electricity Board (TNEB) resulted in improved grid
availability at Theni of 95% during the period
against 75% for the same period the previous year.
* The Gadag project performed in line with
expectations.
Investment details
IEL is an independent power producer that owns and operates wind
farms, with 41.3 MW of installed capacity across two wind farms in
the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Project update
IEL's two projects - Gadag and Theni - generated 54.5 million
KWhs in the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 17%
higher than 46.6 million KWhs generated during the same period last
year.
This increased energy production was due to improved monsoon
winds, which were a result of the receding effects of El Nino
weather patterns and enhanced grid availability at the Theni
project. As a result of the grid strengthening and renewable energy
generation forecasting measures undertaken by TNEB, grid
availability at Theni improved to 95% during the period against 75%
for the same period last year.
Valuation
The IEL assets were valued in accordance with the Company's
stated valuation methodology by applying a 2% risk premium above
the risk-free rate of 6.82%, yielding a valuation of GBP15.6
million as at 30 September 2016 (GBP12.5 million 31 March 2016;
GBP11.3 million 30 September 2015).
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited ("SMH")
Description 400MW hydropower project on the Narmada
River near Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh.
Promoter Entegra Limited
Date of investment June 2008 September 2011
Investment amount GBP13.2 million GBP16.5 million
Direct and indirect %
interest 20.5% 31.2%
Investment during the Nil
period
Valuation as at 30 September GBP11.4 million
2016
Project Debt Outstanding GBP320 million
as at 30 September 2016
Key developments
* Power Finance Corporation Ltd ("PFC"), the lead
lender, has arranged additional debt funding of INR
200 million (approximately GBP2.3 million on 30
September 2016), but only a quarter of these funds
have been released.
* PFC is beginning to participate more in SMH affairs
but it is yet unclear what approach will be taken to
revive the project.
Investment details
SMH is constructing a 400MW hydropower project (ten turbines of
40MW each) situated on the Narmada River near Maheshwar, in the
southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh. The project is intended to
produce peaking power and to supply drinking water to the city of
Indore. Civil works are largely complete with 27 gates and three of
the ten turbines installed.
Current status of the project and financing update
Following the invocation of the pledge of the promoter's shares
and conversion of a portion of the sub-debt, the lenders now
control 51% of the shareholding of SMH. The conversion of a portion
of the sub-debt by the lead lender, PFC, has resulted in dilution
of IIP's shareholding in SMH from 35.4% to 31.2%. PFC has arranged
additional debt funding of INR 200 (approximately GBP2.3 million on
30 September 2016), but only a quarter of these funds have been
released. This, along with a lack of clear direction, has resulted
in the resignation of some key executives.
While PFC is beginning to participate in SMH affairs, it is
unclear what approach will be taken to revive the project, and the
promoter continues to challenge the lenders actions. IIP is engaged
with the lenders to obtain clarity on future plans for the project
as well as relevant financial data and timelines.
Valuation
Forecast assumptions were again adjusted to account for the
continuing uncertainty on the terms and timing of project
completion and the higher risk premium of 8% was retained. The
value of IIP's investment in SMH as at 30 September 2016 was
GBP11.4 million (GBP9.4 million 31 March 2016; GBP8.6 million 30
September 2015), largely attributable to the appreciation of the
Indian Rupee against the Pound sterling and the reduction in the
risk free rate during the six-month period. The value of IIP's
stake in the project remains largely dictated by the actions and
timelines associated in reaching a viable plan to complete the
project.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the period ended 30 September 2016
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months 6 months Year ended
ended 30 31 March
September
2015
ended 30 2016
September
2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest income on bank balances 2 1
Movement in fair value on investments
at fair value
through profit or loss 10 2,974 (40,191) (39,275)
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain (1,119) (205) (514)
Gain on disposal of investments 10 1,845 - -
Asset management and valuation
services 8 (2,847) (2,935) (5,911)
Other administration fees and
expenses 7 (595) (479) (1,175)
Operating loss 260 (43,809) (46,875)
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Finance costs 14 (477) (419) (864)
Loss before taxation (217) (44,228) (47,739)
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Taxation - - -
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Loss for the period (217) (44,228) (47,739)
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Other comprehensive income - - -
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Total comprehensive loss (217) (44,228) (47,739)
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Basic and diluted loss per share
(pence) 9 (0.0) (6.5) (7.02)
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The Directors consider that all results derive from continuing
activities.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at 30 September 2016
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months 6 months Year ended
ended 30 31 March
September
2015
ended 30 2016
September
2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Investments at fair value through
profit or loss 10 330,744 331,577 334,518
Total non-current assets 330,744 331,577 334,518
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Current assets
Debtors and prepayments 103 37 71
Cash and cash equivalents 9,926 11,223 5,162
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Total current assets 10,029 11,260 5,233
Total assets 340,773 342,837 339,751
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Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 14 (13,098) (11,237) (11,837)
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Total non-current liabilities (13,098) (11,237) (11,837)
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (1,590) (1,853) (1,654)
Current loans and borrowings (464) (398) (422)
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Total current liabilities (2,054) (2,251) (2,076)
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Total liabilities (15,152) (13,488) (13,913)
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Net assets 325,621 329,349 325,838
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Equity
Ordinary shares 11 6,803 6,803 6,803
Share premium 11 282,787 282,787 282,787
Retained earnings 36,031 39,759 36,248
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Total equity 325,621 329,349 325,838
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial
statements.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on 14
December 2016 and signed on their behalf by
Sonny Lulla Tim Walker
Chief Executive Director
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the period ended 30 September 2016
Share capital Share premium Retained profit Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2015 6,803 282,787 83,987 373,577
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Total comprehensive income for the period
Loss for the period - - (44,228) (44,228)
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Total comprehensive income for the period - - (44,228) (44,228)
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Balance at 30 September 2015 6,803 282,787 39,759 329,349
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Balance at 1 April 2015 6,803 282,787 83,987 373,577
-------------------------------------------- --- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------
Total comprehensive income for the period
Loss for the period - - (47,739) (47,739)
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Total comprehensive income for the period - - (47,739) (47,739)
-------------------------------------------- --- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------
Balance at 31 March 2016 6,803 282,787 36,248 325,838
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Balance at 1 April 2016 6,803 282,787 36,248 325,838
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Total comprehensive income for the period
Loss for the period - - (217) (217)
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Total comprehensive income for the period - - (217) (217)
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Balance at 30 September 2016 6,803 282,787 36,031 325,621
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the period ended 30 September 2016
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months 6 months Year
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
Sep 2016 Sep 2015 Mar 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the period (218) (44,228) (47,739)
Adjustments:
Interest income on bank balances (2) - -
Finance costs 477 419 864
Movement in fair value on investments
at fair value through profit or loss 10 (2,974) 40,191 39,275
Foreign exchange loss 1,119 205 514
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(3,443) (3,413) (7,086)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors and
accruals (32) 3 (30)
Increase/ (decrease) in debtors and
prepayments (64) 437 237
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Net cash utilised by operating activities (3,539) (2,973) (6,879)
------------ ------------ ----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Funding of investment companies 10 (13,627) (3,130) (5,155)
Net disposal proceeds on sale of investment 10 22,220 - -
Interest received 2 - -
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Cash utilised by investing activities 8,595 (3,130) (5,155)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Loans received - 9,591 -
Loans repaid - (9,591) -
Loan interest repaid (449) (988) (871)
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Net cash generated from financing
activities (449) (988) (871)
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 4,607 (7,091) (12,905)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the period 5,162 18,213 18,213
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations
on cash held 157 101 (146)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 9,926 11,223 5,162
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial
statements.
Selected notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements
for the six months ended 30 September 2016
1. General information
The Company is a closed-end investment company incorporated on
18 March 2008 in the Isle of Man as a public limited company. The
address of its registered office is IOMA House, Hope Street,
Douglas, Isle of Man. The Company is quoted on the AIM market of
the London Stock Exchange.
The Company and its subsidiaries (together the "Group") invest
in assets in the Indian infrastructure sector, with particular
focus on assets and projects related to energy and transport.
The Company has no employees.
2. Statement of Compliance
These interim consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
They do not include all of the information required for full annual
financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for the
year ended 31 March 2015.
These interim consolidated financial statements were approved by
the Board of Directors on 10 December 2015.
3. Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial
statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company
(its subsidiaries and subsidiary undertakings). Control is achieved
where the Company has power over an investee, exposure or rights to
variable returns and the ability to exert power to affect those
returns.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the
period are included in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the
effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used
into line with those used by the Group. All intra-group
transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on
consolidation.
As an investment entity under the terms of the amendments to
IFRS 10 the Company is not permitted to consolidate its controlled
portfolio entities. The consolidated financial statements
incorporate the financial statements of the Company and the
financial statements of the intermediate investment holding
companies. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to
govern the financial and operating policies of an entity company so
as to obtain benefits from its activities.
The Directors consider the Company to be an investment entity as
defined by IFRS 10 as it meets the following criteria as determined
by the accounting standard:
-- Obtains funds from one or more investors for the purpose of
providing those investors with investment management services;
-- Commits to its investors that its business purpose is to
invest funds solely for returns from capital appreciation,
investment income or both; and
-- Measures and evaluates the performance of substantially all
of its investments on a fair value basis.
4. Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies applied by the Group in these interim
consolidated financial statements, including the change in
accounting policy as described in note 3, are the same as those
applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements as at
and for the year ended 31 March 2016.
5. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
The preparation of interim financial statements requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense.
Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing
these interim consolidated financial statements, the significant
judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting
policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the
same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements
as at and for the year ended 31 March 2016.
During the six months ended 30 September 2016 management
reassessed its estimates in respect of:
(a) Estimate of fair value of unquoted investments
The Group holds partial ownership interests in unquoted Indian
infrastructure companies or groups of companies. The Directors'
valuations of these investments, as shown in note 10, are based on
a discounted cash flow methodology, prepared by the Company's
Valuation and Portfolio Services Adviser.
(b) Estimate of fair value of subsidiaries
As described in note 4, the Company's investments in
subsidiaries have been fair valued in the Company Statement of
Financial Position. Their valuation is arrived at by applying the
unquoted investment valuation referred to above to their respective
net assets.
The methodology is principally based on company-generated cash
flows and observable market data on interest rates and equity
returns. The discount rates are determined by market observable
risk free rates plus a risk premium which is based on the phase of
the project concerned.
6. Financial risk management policies
The Group's financial risk management objectives and policies
are consistent with those disclosed in the consolidated financial
statements as at and for the year ended 31 March 2016.
7. Other administration fees and expenses
6 months 6 months Year ended
ended ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Audit fees 51 48 74
Legal fees 191 92 277
Corporate advisory fees 82 69 125
Consultancy fees 15 32 199
Other professional costs 6 3 6
Administration fees 86 71 142
Directors' fees 90 110 205
Insurance costs 5 3 10
Other costs 69 51 137
595 479 1,175
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8. Investment management, advisory and valuation fees and
performance fees
On 14 September 2016, the Company entered into a revised and
restated management and valuation and portfolio services agreement
(the "New Management Agreement") with Franklin Park Management, LLC
("Franklin Park" or the "Asset Manager"), the Company's existing
asset manager, to effect a reduction in annual cash fees payable by
IIP to the Asset Manager. The other terms of the New Management
Agreement are unchanged from those of the prior agreement between
the parties.
Under the New Management Agreement, the Asset Manager is
entitled to a fixed annual management fee of GBP5,520,000 per annum
(the "Annual Management Fee"), payable quarterly in arrears. In
addition to the Annual Management Fee, the Asset Manager will be
issued with 605,716 new ordinary shares in the Company annually
(the "Fee Shares"). The Fee Shares will be issued free of charge,
on 1 July of each calendar year for the duration of the New
Management Agreement.
Under the prior agreement, the Asset Manager was entitled to an
annual management fee of 2% of the value of the Group's assets less
adjustment for increase in assets purchased from the proceeds of
the placing completed by the Company in 2014. Fees for the year
ended 31 March 2016 under the previous agreement were
GBP5,910,000.
Fees for the period ended 30 September 2016 were GBP2,847,382
(30 September 2015: GBP2,935,014). There were no performance fees
paid during the period (30 September 2015: nil).
9. Basic and diluted loss per share
The basic and diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing
the loss for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the
period.
There are no dilutive potential ordinary shares and therefore
diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share.
Group Group Group
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Loss for the period (GBP thousands) (217) (44,228) (47,739)
Weighted average number of shares
(thousands) 680,267 680,267 680,267
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Basic and diluted loss per share
(pence) (0.0)p (6.5)p (7.0)p
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10. Investments - designated at fair value through profit or
loss
Investments, consisting of unlisted equity securities, are
recorded at fair value as follows:
SMHPCL WMPITRL IHDC DLI IEL Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2015 9,480 25,405 23,099 298,097 12,557 368,638
Additional capital injection - - - 5,155 - 5,155
Fair value adjustment (86) (5,030) 2,910 (37,031) (38) (39,275)
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Balance as at 31 March
2016 9,394 20,375 26,009 266,221 12,519 334,518
Additional capital injection - - - 13,627 - 13,627
Disposal of investment - (20,375) - - - (20,375)
Fair value adjustment 2,052 - 2,552 (4,710) 3,080 2,974
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Balance as at 30 September
2016 11,446 - 28,561 275,138 15,599 330,744
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(i) Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Ltd ("SMHPCL")
(ii) Western MP Infrastructure and Toll Road Pvt Ltd
("WMPITRL")
(iii) Distribution & Logistics Infrastructure (DLI)
(iv) India Hydropower Development Company LLC ("IHDC")
(v) Indian Energy Limited ("IEL")
On 28 June 2016, the Company completed the sale of its entire
26% interest in WMPITRL for cash consideration of INR 2,030
(GBP22.4 million). The investment was valued at GBP20,375,000 as at
31 March 2016 against net proceeds of GBP22.2 million, making a
profit on disposal of GBP1,845,000.
All investments have been fair valued by the Directors as at 30
September 2016 using discounted cash flow techniques, as described
in note 5. The discount rate adopted for the investments is the
risk free rate (based on the Indian government 9-10 year bond
yields) plus a risk premium of 8% for SMHPCL, 3.2% for IHDC, 7% for
DLI and 2% for IEL.
All investments particularly those in construction phase are
inherently difficult to value due to the individual nature of each
investment and as a result, valuations may be subject to
substantial uncertainty. There is no assurance that the estimates
resulting from the valuation process will reflect the actual sales
price even where such sales occur shortly after the valuation
date.
As at 30 September 2016, the Company had pledged 51% of the
shares in DLI, totalling 66,677,000 shares of INR 10 each, as part
of the terms of a term loan within the underlying investment
entity. In addition, the Company had provided a non-disposal
undertaking of 51% of the shares in IEL, totalling 25,508,980
shares of 1 penny each, as part of the terms of a loan agreement
within the underlying investment entity.
11. Share capital and share premium
No. of shares Share Share premium
capital
Ordinary shares
of GBP0.01 GBP'000 GBP'000
each
Balance at 1 April 2016 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
Issued during the period - - -
Balance at 30 September
2016 680,267,041 6,803 282,787
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Company has authorised share capital of 680,267,041 ordinary
shares of GBP0.01 each.
12. Net asset value per share
The NAV per share is calculated by dividing the net assets
attributable to the equity holders at the end of the period by the
number of shares in issue.
Group Group Group
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Net assets (GBP'000) 325,621 329,348 325,838
Number of shares in issue 680,267,041 680,267,041 680,267,041
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NAV per share GBP0.48 GBP0.48 GBP0.48
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13. Group entities
Since incorporation, for efficient portfolio management
purposes, the Company has established or acquired the following
subsidiary companies split by companies that are consolidated and
companies that are held at fair value through profit or loss in
line with the revised accounting standard IFRS 10 (see note 3):
Consolidated subsidiaries Country of incorporation Ownership
interest
Infrastructure India HoldCo Mauritius 100%
Power Infrastructure India Mauritius 100%
Roads Infrastructure India Mauritius 100%
Power Infrastructure India (Two) Mauritius 100%
Distribution and Logistics Infrastructure
India Mauritius 100%
Hydropower Holdings India Mauritius 100%
India Hydro Investments Mauritius 100%
Non-consolidated subsidiaries held at fair value through profit
or loss
Distribution & Logistics Infrastructure sub group
(formerly VLMS):
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure
Private Limited India 99.9%
Freightstar Private Limited India 99.9%
Deshpal Realtors Private Limited India 99.8%
Bhim Singh Yadav Property Private India 99.9%
14. Loans and borrowings
On 8 April 2013, the Company entered into a working capital loan
facility agreement with GGIC Ltd (formerly Guggenheim Global
Infrastructure Company Limited) ("GGIC") for up to US$17 million.
The loans are repayable on 10 April 2017 and attract an interest
rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually during the facility
period. The Company's ultimate controlling party during the year
was GGIC and affiliated parties.
As at 30 September 2016 the Company had fully drawn down the
loan facility and had accrued interest payable of US$602,000.
15. Related party transactions
Franklin Park Management LLC ("FPM") is beneficially owned by
certain Directors of the Company, namely Messrs Tribone, Lulla and
Venerus, and receives fees in its capacity as Asset Manager as
described in note 8.
16. Subsequent events
There were no significant subsequent events.
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