2017 Interim Results

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1 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. SWIRE PROPERTIES LIMITED (Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1972) 2017 Interim Results

2 CONTENTS Page Financial Highlights 1 Chairman s Statement 2 Review of Operations 4 Financing 22 Report on Review of Condensed Interim Financial Statements 28 Interim Financial Statements 29 Notes to the Interim Financial Statements 34 Supplementary Information 52 Glossary 56 Financial Calendar and Information for Investors 57

3 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Six months ended 30th June Note Change Results Revenue 11,525 7, % Operating profit 15,537 6, % Profit attributable to the Company's shareholders Underlying (a), (b) 4,628 3, % Reported 14,763 5, % Cash generated from operations 8,870 3, % Net cash inflow before financing 4,578 1, % HK$ HK$ Earnings per share Underlying (c) % Reported (c) % Dividends per share First interim % 30th June 31st December Change Financial Position Total equity (including non-controlling interests) 240, ,225 +6% Net debt 33,841 35,377-4% Gearing ratio (a) 14.1% 15.6% -1.5%pt. HK$ HK$ Equity attributable to the Company s shareholders per share (a) % Notes: (a) Refer to glossary on page 56 for definition. (b) A reconciliation between reported profit and underlying profit attributable to the Company s shareholders is provided on page 5. (c) Refer to Note 11 in the financial statements for the weighted average number of shares. 1

4 CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT Our consolidated profit attributable to shareholders in the first half of 2017 was HK$14,763 million, compared to HK$5,334 million in the first half of Underlying profit attributable to shareholders, which principally adjusts for changes in the valuation of investment properties, increased by HK$1,069 million from HK$3,559 million in the first half of 2016 to HK$4,628 million in the first half of Dividends The Directors have declared a first interim dividend of HK$0.25 (2016: HK$0.23) per share for the year ending 31st December The first interim dividend, which totals HK$1,463 million (2016: HK$1,346 million), will be paid on 11th October 2017 to shareholders registered at the close of business on the record date, being Friday, 8th September Shares of the Company will be traded ex-dividend from Wednesday, 6th September Key Development In May 2017, Swire Properties and HKR International Limited opened the retail mall at their joint venture development in Shanghai, HKRI Taikoo Hui. The mall has an aggregate gross floor area ( GFA ) of 1,102,535 square feet. Operating Performance The increase in underlying profit from HK$3,559 million in the first half of 2016 to HK$4,628 million in the first half of 2017 principally reflected higher trading profits from the sale of luxury residential properties in Hong Kong. Operating profit from property investment increased by 5%. This principally reflects higher contributions from office and residential properties in Hong Kong, from properties in the U.S.A. and from retail properties in Mainland China. Gross rental income amounted to HK$5,555 million in the first half of 2017, compared with HK$5,367 million in the first half of In Hong Kong, gross rental income from office and retail properties was stable and that from residential properties increased. In Mainland China, gross rental income increased, reflecting positive rental reversions and higher retail sales. In the U.S.A., gross rental income increased following the opening of most of the Brickell City Centre development in There was an operating profit of HK$1,447 million from property trading in the first half of 2017, compared to an operating profit of HK$525 million in the first half of Profits in the first half of 2017 arose mainly from the handover of pre-sold units at the ALASSIO development in Hong Kong. Operating losses from hotels in the first half of 2017 were lower than in the first half of 2016, reflecting better results from EAST, Miami since its opening. Occupancy was stable at our managed hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Net finance charges in the first half of 2017 were HK$476 million, a 23% reduction from HK$621 million in the first half of The reduction principally reflected a decrease in the amount and cost of borrowings in Hong Kong and Mainland China and a reduced change in the fair value of a put option in favour of the owner of a non-controlling interest in Brickell City Centre. This was partially offset by an increase in finance charges as a result of interest ceasing to be capitalised in respect of Brickell City Centre as it was completed. 2

5 On an attributable basis, net investment property valuation gains in the first half of 2017, after deferred tax relating to investment properties in Mainland China and the U.S.A., were HK$10,193 million, compared to net gains of HK$1,850 million in the first half of Finance Net debt at 30th June 2017 was HK$33,841 million, compared with HK$35,377 million at 31st December Gearing decreased from 15.6% at 31st December 2016 to 14.1% at 30th June The decrease in net debt was mainly due to the receipt of sales proceeds from the ALASSIO development in Hong Kong, partially offset by expenditure on investment properties in Hong Kong. Cash and undrawn committed facilities were HK$13,078 million at 30th June 2017, compared with HK$10,178 million at 31st December Prospects In the central district of Hong Kong, high occupancy and limited supply will continue to exert upward pressure on office rents. High occupancy is expected to result in office rents in our Taikoo Place and Cityplaza developments being resilient despite increased supply in Kowloon East and other districts. Office rents in Guangzhou and Shanghai are expected to be stable in the second half of 2017, reflecting stable demand for Grade-A office space in Guangzhou and in the Jing an District of Shanghai. Office rents in Beijing are expected to be weak in the second half of 2017, with reduced demand and increased supply. In Miami, there is limited new supply of Grade-A office space and office rents are expected to be stable. satisfactorily in the second half of 2017 in cities where the Group has shopping malls. Demand for retail space in our malls is expected to be solid. In the U.S.A., retail sales of apparel continue to be weak and have made fashion retailers cautious about expansion. In Hong Kong, rental demand for our residential investment properties is expected to be stable in the second half of In Hong Kong, notwithstanding government measures to cool the market and the expectation of a gradual increase in interest rates, demand for residential property remains resilient. In Miami, the strength of the US dollar against other major currencies has adversely affected demand, in particular from South America. As a result, condominium sales have slowed in Miami. In the second half of 2017, property trading profits are expected to be recognised on further sales of units at the WHITESANDS development in Hong Kong and at the Reach and Rise developments in Miami. Trading conditions for our existing hotels are expected to be stable in the second half of Our hotels in Shanghai are expected to open by the end of John Slosar Chairman Hong Kong, 17th August 2017 Retail sales started to improve in Hong Kong in the first half of This has benefited our malls. We will continue to adjust the tenant mix in order to attract more shoppers. Retail rental income in the second half of 2017 is expected to be affected by the continued adjustments to the tenant mix. In Mainland China, retail sales are expected to grow 3

6 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Six months ended 30th June Year ended 31st December 2016 Revenue Gross Rental Income derived from Offices 3,042 3,028 6,053 Retail 2,274 2,148 4,304 Residential Other Revenue (1) Property Investment 5,616 5,428 10,902 Property Trading 5,258 1,954 4,760 Hotels ,130 Total Revenue 11,525 7,886 16,792 Operating Profit/(Loss) derived from Property investment 4,194 3,987 7,752 Valuation gains on investment properties 9,946 2,307 8,418 Property trading 1, ,332 Hotels (50) (89) (182) Total Operating Profit 15,537 6,730 17,320 Share of Post-tax Profits from Joint Venture and Associated Companies ,419 Profit Attributable to the Company s Shareholders 14,763 5,334 15,050 (1) Other revenue is mainly estate management fees. Additional information is provided in the following section to reconcile reported and underlying profit attributable to the Company s shareholders. These reconciling items principally adjust for the net revaluation movements on investment properties and the associated deferred tax in Mainland China and the U.S.A., and for other deferred tax provisions in relation to investment properties. There is a further adjustment to remove the effect of the movement in the fair value of the liability in respect of a put option in favour of the owner of a non-controlling interest. 4

7 Note Six months ended 30th June Year ended 31st December 2016 Underlying Profit Profit attributable to the Company s shareholders per financial statements 14,763 5,334 15,050 Adjustments in respect of investment properties: Revaluation of investment properties (a) (10,471) (2,617) (9,610) Deferred tax on investment properties (b) ,459 Realised profit on sale of properties (c) 47-3 Depreciation of investment properties occupied by the Group (d) Non-controlling interests share of revaluation movements less deferred tax (28) Movements in the fair value of the liability in respect of a put option in favour of the owner of a non-controlling interest (e) Underlying Profit Attributable to the Company s Shareholders 4,628 3,559 7,112 Notes: (a) This represents the net revaluation movements as shown in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and the Group's share of net revaluation movements of joint venture companies. (b) This represents deferred tax movements on the Group's investment properties, plus the Group's share of deferred tax movements on investment properties held by joint venture companies. These comprise deferred tax on revaluation movements on investment properties in Mainland China and the U.S.A., and deferred tax provisions made in respect of investment properties held for the longterm where it is considered that the liability will not reverse for some considerable time. (c) Prior to the implementation of HKAS 40, changes in the fair value of investment properties were recorded in the revaluation reserve rather than the consolidated statement of profit or loss. On sale, the revaluation gains were transferred from the revaluation reserve to the consolidated statement of profit or loss. (d) Prior to the implementation of HKAS 40, no depreciation was charged on investment properties occupied by the Group. (e) The value of the put option in favour of the owner of a non-controlling interest is calculated principally by reference to the estimated fair value of the portion of the underlying investment property in which the owner of the non-controlling interest is interested. 5

8 Underlying Profit Movement in Underlying Profit Underlying profit in the first half of ,559 Increase in profit from property investment 307 Increase in profit from property trading 729 Decrease in losses from hotels 33 Underlying profit in the first half of ,628 The increase in underlying profit from HK$3,559 million in the first half of 2016 to HK$4,628 million in the first half of 2017 principally reflected higher trading profits from the sale of luxury residential properties in Hong Kong. Underlying profit from property investment increased by 10%. This principally reflects higher contributions from office and residential properties in Hong Kong, from properties in the U.S.A. and from retail properties in Mainland China, and lower net finance charges. Gross rental income amounted to HK$5,555 million in the first half of 2017 compared with HK$5,367 million in the first half of In Hong Kong, gross rental income from office and retail properties was stable and that from residential properties increased. In Mainland China, gross rental income increased, reflecting positive rental reversions and higher retail sales. In the U.S.A., gross rental income increased following the opening of most of the Brickell City Centre development in Underlying profit from property trading in the first half of 2017 arose mainly from the handover of pre-sold units at the ALASSIO development in Hong Kong. Losses from hotels were lower than in the first half of 2016, reflecting better results from EAST, Miami since its opening. Occupancy was stable at our managed hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Portfolio Overview The aggregate GFA attributable to the Group at 30th June 2017 was approximately 29.3 million square feet. Of the aggregate GFA attributable to the Group, approximately 26.6 million square feet are investment properties, comprising completed investment properties of approximately 22.5 million square feet and investment properties under development or held for future development of approximately 4.1 million square feet. In Hong Kong, this investment property portfolio comprises approximately 15.1 million square feet attributable to the Group of primarily Grade-A office and retail premises, hotels, serviced apartments and luxury residential accommodation. In Mainland China, Swire Properties has interests in five major commercial mixed-use developments in prime locations in Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai. These developments are expected to comprise approximately 8.8 million square feet of attributable GFA when they are all completed. Outside Hong Kong and Mainland China, the investment property portfolio principally comprises the Brickell City Centre development in Miami, U.S.A. 6

9 The tables below illustrate the GFA (or expected GFA) attributable to the Group of the investment property portfolio at 30th June Completed Investment Properties (GFA attributable to the Group in million square feet) Office Retail Hotels (1) Residential/ Serviced Apartments Under Planning Hong Kong Mainland China U.S.A Total Total Investment Properties Under Development or Held for Future Development (expected GFA attributable to the Group in million square feet) Office Retail Hotels (1) Residential/ Serviced Apartments Under Planning Hong Kong Mainland China U.S.A. and elsewhere (2) 1.5 Total Total Total Investment Properties (GFA (or expected GFA) attributable to the Group in million square feet) Office Retail Hotels (1) Residential/ Serviced Apartments Under Planning Total Total (1) Hotels are accounted for under property, plant and equipment in the financial statements. (2) The site is accounted for under properties held for development in the financial statements. (3) The above excludes an uncompleted office building in Kowloon Bay, which was conditionally agreed to be sold in October This site is accounted for under other non-current assets in the financial statements. The trading portfolio comprises completed developments available for sale in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Miami, U.S.A. The principal completed developments available for sale are the WHITESANDS development in Hong Kong, the remaining portion of the office property at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (Pinnacle One) in Mainland China and the Reach and Rise developments at Brickell City Centre in Miami. There are also land banks in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, U.S.A. 7

10 The table below illustrates the GFA (or expected GFA) attributable to the Group of the trading property portfolio at 30th June Trading Properties (GFA (or expected GFA) attributable to the Group in million square feet) Completed Under Development or Held for Development Hong Kong Mainland China U.S.A Total Total Investment Properties Hong Kong Offices Overview The completed office portfolio in Hong Kong comprises an aggregate of 9.3 million square feet of space on a 100% basis. Total attributable gross rental income from our office properties in Hong Kong was HK$2,985 million in the first half of At 30th June 2017, the office properties in Hong Kong were valued at HK$144,533 million. Of this amount, Swire Properties attributable interest represented HK$137,672 million. Hong Kong Office Portfolio GFA (sq. ft.) (100% Basis) Occupancy (at 30th June 2017) Attributable Interest Pacific Place 2,186, % 100% Cityplaza (1) 1,398,361 99% 100% Taikoo Place Office Towers (2) 3,136, % 50%/100% One Island East 1,537,011 98% 100% Others (3) 1,077,161 98% 20%/50%/100% Total 9,335,683 (1) Excluding 10 floors in Cityplaza Three owned by the Hong Kong Government. (2) Including PCCW Tower, of which Swire Properties owns 50%. (3) Others comprise One Citygate (20% owned), 625 King s Road (50% owned), Berkshire House (50% owned), Generali Tower (whollyowned) and 28 Hennessy Road (wholly-owned). Gross rental income from the Hong Kong office portfolio in the first half of 2017 was HK$2,820 million, HK$5 million higher than the same period in This is despite a loss in gross rental income at Warwick House and Cornwall House due to the Taikoo Place redevelopment, and lower rental income at Cityplaza as 10 floors in Cityplaza Three were disposed of at the end of Demand for the Group s office space in Hong Kong was strong. This was reflected in positive rental reversions. At 30th June 2017, the office portfolio was 99% let. 8

11 The table below shows the mix of tenants of the office properties by the principal nature of their businesses (based on internal classifications) as a percentage of the office area at 30th June Office Area by Tenants Trades (At 30th June 2017) Banking/Finance/Securities/Investment 27.5% Trading 16.1% Technology/Media/Telecoms 14.1% Insurance 12.5% Real estate/construction/property development/architecture 8.8% Professional services (Accounting/Legal/Management consulting/corporate secretarial) 7.6% Advertising and public relations 4.0% Others 9.4% At 30th June 2017, the top ten office tenants (based on attributable gross rental income in the six months ended 30th June 2017) together occupied approximately 21% of the Group s total attributable office area in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Office Market Outlook In the central district of Hong Kong, high occupancy and limited supply will continue to exert upward pressure on office rents. High occupancy is expected to result in office rents in our Taikoo Place and Cityplaza developments being resilient despite increased supply in Kowloon East and other districts. The following table shows the percentage of attributable gross rental income from the office properties in Hong Kong, for the month ended 30th June 2017, derived from leases expiring in the periods with no committed renewals or new lettings. Tenancies accounting for approximately 3.5% of the attributable gross rental income in the month of June 2017 are due to expire in the second half of 2017, with tenancies accounting for a further 13.8% of such rental income due to expire in Office Lease Expiry Profile (At 30th June 2017) July December % % 2019 and later 82.7% 9

12 Retail Overview The completed retail portfolio in Hong Kong comprises an aggregate of 2.8 million square feet of space on a 100% basis. The portfolio principally consists of The Mall at Pacific Place, Cityplaza in Taikoo Shing and Citygate Outlets at Tung Chung. The malls are wholly-owned by Swire Properties (except for Citygate Outlets, in which Swire Properties has a 20% interest) and are managed by Swire Properties. Total attributable gross rental income from our retail properties in Hong Kong was HK$1,348 million in the first half of At 30th June 2017, our retail properties in Hong Kong were valued at HK$53,258 million. Of this amount, Swire Properties attributable interest represented HK$46,541 million. The Hong Kong retail market started to improve in the first half of Retail sales at The Mall at Pacific Place and at Citygate Outlets grew modestly compared with those in the first half of Retail sales at Cityplaza were lower due to void periods occurring as a result of changes to the tenant mix. Hong Kong Retail Portfolio GFA (sq. ft.) (100% Basis) Occupancy (at 30th June 2017) Attributable Interest The Mall, Pacific Place 711, % 100% Cityplaza 1,105, % 100% Citygate Outlets 462, % 20% Others (1) 556, % 20%/60%/100% Total 2,835,655 (1) Others largely comprise Taikoo Shing neighbourhood shops and StarCrest retail premises (which are wholly-owned), Island Place retail premises (60% owned) and Tung Chung Crescent neighbourhood shops (20% owned). Gross rental income from the Group s retail portfolio in Hong Kong was HK$1,314 million in the first half of 2017, in line with that in the first half of Rental income from The Mall at Pacific Place and from Cityplaza was stable. Occupancy levels at the Group s malls were effectively 100% during the period. The table below shows the mix of the tenants of the retail properties by the principal nature of their businesses (based on internal classifications) as a percentage of the retail area at 30th June Retail Area by Tenants Trades (At 30th June 2017) Fashion and accessories 27.0% Department stores 18.1% Food and beverages 17.7% Cinemas 3.8% Supermarkets 5.3% Jewellery and watches 1.5% Ice rink 1.0% Others 25.6% At 30th June 2017, the top ten retail tenants (based on attributable gross rental income in the six months ended 30th June 2017) together occupied approximately 26% of the Group s total attributable retail area in Hong Kong. 10

13 Hong Kong Retail Market Outlook Retail sales started to improve in Hong Kong in the first half of This has benefited our malls. We will continue to adjust the tenant mix in order to attract more shoppers. Retail rental income in the second half of 2017 is expected to be affected by the continued adjustments to the tenant mix. The following table shows the percentage of attributable gross rental income from the retail properties in Hong Kong, for the month ended 30th June 2017, derived from leases expiring in the periods with no committed renewals or new lettings. Tenancies accounting for approximately 9.7% of the attributable gross rental income in the month of June 2017 are due to expire in the second half of 2017, with tenancies accounting for a further 34.8% of such rental income due to expire in Retail Lease Expiry Profile (At 30th June 2017) July December % % 2019 and later 55.5% Residential The completed residential portfolio comprises Pacific Place Apartments at Pacific Place, Taikoo Place Apartments at Taikoo Place, STAR STUDIOS in Wanchai and a small number of luxury houses and apartments on Hong Kong Island, with an aggregate GFA of 593,543 square feet. Gross rental income increased compared with that in the first half of 2016 due to improved occupancy at Pacific Place Apartments and Taikoo Place Apartments, and rental income earned from STAR STUDIOS after its opening in October Occupancy in the residential portfolio was approximately 82% at 30th June Demand for furnished accommodation at Pacific Place Apartments, Taikoo Place Apartments and the apartments at STAR STUDIOS is expected to be stable in the second half of Investment Properties Under Development Tung Chung Town Lot No. 11 This commercial site next to Citygate Outlets is being developed into a commercial building with an aggregate retail and hotel GFA of approximately 475,000 square feet. Superstructure works are in progress. The development is expected to be completed in Swire Properties has a 20% interest in the development. Taikoo Place Redevelopment The first phase of the Taikoo Place redevelopment (the redevelopment of Somerset House) is the construction of a 48-storey (above 2-storey basement) Grade-A office building with an aggregate GFA of approximately 1,020,000 square feet, to be called One Taikoo Place. Superstructure works are in progress. The redevelopment is expected to be completed in The second phase of the Taikoo Place redevelopment (the redevelopment of Cornwall House and Warwick House) is the construction of an office building with an aggregate GFA of approximately 1,000,000 square feet, to be called Two Taikoo Place. Demolition of Warwick House has started. Demolition of Cornwall House will start later in the third quarter of Completion of the redevelopment is expected in 2021 or

14 8-10 Wong Chuk Hang Road This commercial site at 8-10 Wong Chuk Hang Road is being developed into an office building with an aggregate GFA of approximately 382,500 square feet. Superstructure works are in progress. The development is expected to be completed in Swire Properties has a 50% interest in the development. Other This commercial site at the junction of Wang Chiu Road and Lam Lee Street in Kowloon Bay is being developed into an office building with an aggregate GFA of approximately 555,000 square feet. In October 2016, Swire Properties conditionally agreed to sell its 100% interest in the company which owns this uncompleted investment property development. The property was transferred to other non-current assets at fair value in the financial statements at the same time. Completion of the sale is conditional upon the relevant occupation permit and certificate of compliance being obtained on or before 31st December

15 Investment Properties Mainland China Overview The property portfolio in Mainland China comprises an aggregate of 13.0 million square feet of space, 9.1 million square feet of which is attributable to the Group. Completed properties amount to 12.4 million square feet, with 0.6 million square feet under development. Total attributable gross rental income from investment properties in Mainland China was HK$1,531 million in the first half of At 30th June 2017, the investment properties in Mainland China were valued at HK$64,095 million. Of this amount, Swire Properties attributable interest represented HK$45,137 million. Mainland China Property Portfolio (1) Total GFA (sq. ft.) (100% Basis) Investment Properties Hotels, Trading Properties and Others Attributable Interest Completed Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing 1,465,771 1,296, , % TaiKoo Hui, Guangzhou 3,840,197 3,256, ,184 97% INDIGO, Beijing 1,893,226 1,534, ,269 50% Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (2) 2,195,410 1,374, ,349 50% HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai (3) 2,930,595 2,930,595-50% Hui Fang, Guangzhou 90,847 90, % Others 2,917-2, % Sub-Total 12,418,963 10,482,781 1,936,182 Under Development HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai (3) 538, , ,711 50% Total 12,957,762 10,631,869 2,325,893 (1) Including the hotel and property trading portions of these developments. (2) The office portion of Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu, Pinnacle One, was developed for trading purposes. (3) Construction of the shopping mall and the office towers at HKRI Taikoo Hui has been completed. Construction of the remainder of the development is expected to be completed by the end of Gross rental income from the Group s investment property portfolio in Mainland China was HK$1,090 million in the first half of 2017, HK$65 million higher than the same period in 2016, reflecting positive rental reversions and higher retail sales. 13

16 The table below illustrates the expected attributable area of the completed property portfolio (excluding the property trading portion) in Mainland China. Attributable Area of Completed Property Portfolio (excluding the property trading portion) in Mainland China GFA (sq. ft.) 30th June st December 2017 and later Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing 1,465,771 1,465,771 TaiKoo Hui, Guangzhou 3,724,990 3,724,990 INDIGO, Beijing 946, ,614 Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu 801, ,136 HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai 1,465,298 1,734,698 Hui Fang, Guangzhou 90,847 90,847 Others 2,917 2,917 Total 8,497,573 8,766,973 Retail The Mainland China retail portfolio s gross rental income for the first half of 2017 was HK$906 million. In Renminbi terms, this represents an increase of 13% compared to the same period in Gross rental income at Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing increased in the first half of Retail sales increased by 7%. The overall occupancy rate was 95% at 30th June Demand for retail space in Taikoo Li Sanlitun remains solid as it reinforces its position as a fashionable retail destination in Beijing. This is expected to continue to have a positive impact on occupancy and rents. Gross rental income at TaiKoo Hui in Guangzhou increased in the first half of 2017, reflecting in part improvements to the tenant mix and a customer loyalty programme. Retail sales grew by 30%. The mall was 99% let at 30th June The mall at INDIGO in Beijing was 99% occupied at 30th June Improvements to the tenant mix were made. Retail sales increased by 69% in the first half of The mall is becoming a significant quality family shopping centre in north-east Beijing. Gross rental income at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu increased in the first half of Retail sales increased by 47%. The development is gaining popularity as a downtown shopping destination in Chengdu. At 30th June 2017, the overall occupancy rate was 94%. The mall at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai opened in May At 30th June 2017, tenants had committed (including by way of letters of intent) to lease 91% of the space and 40% of the shops were open. Occupancy will increase as more shops open. Retail sales are expected to grow satisfactorily in the second half of 2017 in the Mainland China cities where the Group has shopping malls. Demand for retail space in our malls is expected to be solid. Offices The Mainland China office portfolio s gross rental income for the first half of 2017 was HK$179 million. In Renminbi terms, this represents an increase of 3% compared to the same period in

17 TaiKoo Hui s office towers in Guangzhou were fully let at 30th June Occupancy at ONE INDIGO in Beijing was 86% at 30th June Demand for office space in Beijing was weak during the first half of The two office towers at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai opened in phases from the second half of The occupancy rate was 75% at 30th June Office rents in Guangzhou and Shanghai are expected to be stable in the second half of 2017, reflecting stable demand for Grade-A office space in Guangzhou and in the Jing an District of Shanghai. Office rents in Beijing are expected to be weak in the second half of 2017, with reduced demand and increased supply. Other In January 2014, Swire Properties China Holdings Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) entered into a framework agreement with CITIC Real Estate Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of CITIC Limited) and Dalian Port Real Estate Co., Ltd. signifying the parties intention to develop a mixed-use development comprising a retail complex and apartments in Dalian through a joint venture. The proposed joint venture and development were subject to certain conditions precedent, which have not been satisfied to date. Accordingly, the proposed joint venture and development will not proceed. Investment Properties U.S.A. Brickell City Centre, Miami Brickell City Centre is an urban mixed-use development in the Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida. It has a site area of 504,017 square feet (approximately 11.6 acres). Brickell City Centre consists of a shopping centre, two office buildings (Two Brickell City Centre and Three Brickell City Centre), a hotel and serviced apartments (EAST, Miami) managed by Swire Hotels and two residential towers (Reach and Rise). The residential towers have been developed for sale. The development was completed in Three Brickell City Centre, EAST, Miami (including the serviced apartments) and the shopping centre opened in Two Brickell City Centre opened in February At 30th June 2017, occupancy rates at Two Brickell City Centre, Three Brickell City Centre and the shopping centre were 75%, 100% and 88% (in each case including space which is the subject of letters of intent) respectively. The shopping centre was developed jointly with Bal Harbour Shops and Simon Property Group. Swire Properties is the primary developer of the Brickell City Centre project. At 30th June 2017, Swire Properties owned 100% of the office, hotel and unsold residential elements, and 60.25% of the shopping centre, at the Brickell City Centre development. The remaining interest in the shopping centre was owned by Simon Property Group (25%) and Bal Harbour Shops (14.75%). Bal Harbour Shops has an option, exercisable from the second anniversary of the grand opening of the shopping centre, to sell its interest to Swire Properties. 15

18 One Brickell City Centre is planned to be a mixed-use development comprising retail, office, hotel and residential space in an 80-storey tower. It will incorporate the site at 700 Brickell Avenue acquired by Swire Properties in Development of this site will connect the Brickell City Centre development with Brickell Avenue. Swire Properties owns 100% of One Brickell City Centre. At 30th June 2017, the Brickell City Centre completed development (excluding the hotel and residential trading portions) was valued at HK$6,609 million. Brickell City Centre, Miami GFA (sq. ft.) (100% Basis) (3) Attributable Interest Completed Shopping centre 496, % Two and Three Brickell City Centres 260, % EAST, Miami - hotel (1) 218, % EAST, Miami - serviced apartments 109, % Reach and Rise (2) 353, % Sub-Total 1,437,282 Future Development Residential 523, % One Brickell City Centre 1,444, % Total 3,404,282 (1) The hotel is accounted for under property, plant and equipment in the financial statements. (2) Remaining unsold units at 30th June (3) Represents leasable/saleable area except for the carpark, roof top and circulation areas. Miami Market Outlook In Miami, there is limited new supply of Grade-A office space and office rents are expected to be stable. In the U.S.A., retail sales of apparel continue to be weak and have made fashion retailers cautious about expansion. Valuation of Investment Properties The portfolio of investment properties was valued at 30th June 2017 on the basis of open market value (93% by value having been valued by DTZ Cushman & Wakefield Limited and 3% by value having been valued by another independent valuer). The amount of this valuation was HK$248,338 million, compared to HK$235,101 million at 31st December The increase in the valuation of the investment property portfolio is mainly due to an increase in the valuation of the office properties in Hong Kong following rental increases and a reduction of 12.5 basis points in the capitalisation rate. Under HKAS 40, hotel properties are not accounted for as investment properties but are included within property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provision for impairment. 16

19 Property Trading The trading portfolio comprises completed developments available for sale in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Miami, U.S.A. The principal completed developments available for sale are the WHITESANDS development in Hong Kong, the remaining portion of the office property at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (Pinnacle One) in Mainland China and the Reach and Rise developments at Brickell City Centre in Miami. There are also land banks in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, U.S.A. Property Trading Portfolio (At 30th June 2017) GFA (sq. ft.) (100% Basis) Actual Construction Completion Date Attributable Interest Completed (1) Hong Kong - 5 Star Street 408 (2) % - WHITESANDS 49,212 (2) % Mainland China - Pinnacle One, Chengdu 593,139 (3) % U.S.A. - ASIA, Miami 5,359 (2) % - Reach, Miami 63,158 (2) % - Rise, Miami 290,616 (2) % Held for Development U.S.A. - Fort Lauderdale, Florida 825,000 N/A 75% - South Brickell Key, Miami, Florida 550,000 N/A 100% - Brickell City Centre, Miami, Florida - North Squared site 523,000 N/A 100% (1) Remaining unsold portion. (2) Remaining saleable area. (3) Including portion which is subject to the outcome of court proceedings. 17

20 Hong Kong All 197 units at the ALASSIO development at 100 Caine Road were sold before 2017 and handover of units commenced in April The profit from the sales of all units was recognised in the first half of The property is managed by Swire Properties. Nine of the 28 detached houses at the WHITESANDS development in Cheung Sha, Lantau Island had been sold at 15th August The profit from the sales of five houses was recognised in the first half of The property is managed by Swire Properties. Mainland China At Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu, 89% of the office s total GFA (approximately 1.15 million square feet) and 350 carparking spaces were pre-sold in The profit from the sales of approximately 52% of the pre-sold GFA was recognised in Application has been made to the court to cancel the sale of the remaining pre-sold GFA and 350 carparking spaces as part of the consideration was not received on time. The result of the court proceedings is awaited. U.S.A. The residential portion of the Brickell City Centre development was developed for trading purposes. 360 of 390 units at Reach and 197 of 390 units at Rise had been sold at 15th August The profits from the sales of six units at Reach and 15 units at Rise were recognised in the first half of Since the ASIA development was completed in 2008, 122 out of the 123 units have been sold. One penthouse unit remains unsold. Outlook In Hong Kong, notwithstanding government measures to cool the market and the expectation of a gradual increase in interest rates, demand for residential property remains resilient. In Miami, the strength of the US dollar against other major currencies has adversely affected demand, in particular from South America. As a result, condominium sales have slowed in Miami. In the second half of 2017, property trading profits are expected to be recognised on further sales of units at the WHITESANDS development in Hong Kong and at the Reach and Rise developments in Miami. Estate Management Swire Properties manages 20 residential estates which it has developed. It also manages OPUS, a residential property in Hong Kong which Swire Properties redeveloped for Swire Pacific. The management services include day to day assistance for occupants, management, maintenance, cleaning, security and renovation of common areas and facilities. Swire Properties places great emphasis on maintaining good relationships with occupants. 18

21 Hotels Overview Swire Properties owns and manages (through Swire Hotels) hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the U.S.A. The House Collective, comprising The Upper House in Hong Kong, The Opposite House in Beijing and The Temple House in Chengdu, is a group of small and distinctive hotels. EAST hotels are business hotels. The Group also has interests in non-managed hotels in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Miami, Florida. Hotel Portfolio (Managed by Swire Hotels) No. of Rooms (100% Basis) Attributable Interest Completed Hong Kong - The Upper House % - EAST, Hong Kong % - Headland Hotel (1) 501 0% Mainland China - The Opposite House % - EAST, Beijing % - The Temple House (2) % U.S.A. - EAST, Miami (2) % Under Development Mainland China - The Middle House (3) at HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai % Total 2,138 (1) Headland Hotel is owned by Airline Property Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. (2) Including serviced apartments in the hotel tower. (3) Including one hotel and one serviced apartment tower. Hong Kong Swire Properties wholly-owns and manages (through Swire Hotels) two hotels in Hong Kong, The Upper House, a 117-room luxury hotel at Pacific Place, and EAST, Hong Kong, a 345-room hotel at Taikoo Shing. Swire Properties has a 20% interest in each of the JW Marriott, Conrad Hong Kong and Island Shangri- La hotels at Pacific Place and in the Novotel Citygate in Tung Chung. There were lower operating profits from the managed hotels in Hong Kong in the first half of Occupancy was stable but the food and beverage business was difficult at both managed hotels. 19

22 Mainland China Swire Hotels manages three hotels in Mainland China, The Opposite House, a 99-room luxury hotel at Taikoo Li Sanlitun, EAST, Beijing, a 369-room hotel at INDIGO and The Temple House, a 142-room hotel (with serviced apartments) in Chengdu. Swire Properties owns 100% of The Opposite House, 50% of EAST, Beijing and 50% of The Temple House. Swire Properties owns 97% of, but does not manage, the Mandarin Oriental at TaiKoo Hui in Guangzhou, which has 263 rooms and 24 serviced apartments. Occupancy increased at EAST, Beijing and The Temple House and was stable at The Opposite House. The performance of the Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou was steady. Two hotels (one managed and called The Middle House, the other non-managed) and a serviced apartment tower (The Middle House Residences) at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai are expected to open by the end of U.S.A. Swire Properties wholly-owns and manages (through Swire Hotels) EAST, Miami at the Brickell City Centre development. The hotel consists of 263 rooms and 89 serviced apartments. It opened in June 2016 and is building up its occupancy levels. Revenue per available room is improving. Swire Properties has a 75% interest in the 326-room Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami. The results of the hotel were slightly worse than in the first half of 2016 due to lower revenue per available room. Swire Restaurants Swire Hotels operates restaurants in Hong Kong. PUBLIC is a restaurant at One Island East. Ground PUBLICs are cafés at One Island East and in North Point. The Continental is a European restaurant at Pacific Place. Mr & Mrs Fox is a restaurant with an international menu in Quarry Bay. The Plat du Jour restaurants are French bistros at Pacific Place and in Quarry Bay. Tong Bar Cafe is a café in blueprint, our co-working space at Taikoo Place. Outlook Trading conditions for our existing hotels are expected to be stable in the second half of Our hotels in Shanghai are expected to open by the end of

23 Capital Commitments Capital Expenditure and Commitments Capital expenditure in the first half of 2017 on Hong Kong investment properties and hotels, including the Group s share of the capital expenditure of joint venture companies, amounted to HK$2,060 million (first half of 2016: HK$979 million). Outstanding capital commitments at 30th June 2017 were HK$14,125 million (31st December 2016: HK$15,711 million), including the Group s share of the capital commitments of joint venture companies of HK$1,099 million (31st December 2016: HK$1,214 million). The Group is committed to funding HK$530 million (31st December 2016: HK$588 million) of the capital commitments of joint venture companies in Hong Kong. Capital expenditure in the first half of 2017 on Mainland China investment properties and hotels, including the Group's share of the capital expenditure of joint venture companies, amounted to HK$331 million (first half of 2016: HK$285 million). Outstanding capital commitments at 30th June 2017 were HK$1,654 million (31st December 2016: HK$1,882 million), including the Group s share of the capital commitments of joint venture companies of HK$1,031 million (31st December 2016: HK$1,279 million). The Group is committed to funding HK$103 million (31st December 2016: HK$226 million) of the capital commitments of joint venture companies in Mainland China. Capital expenditure in the first half of 2017 on investment properties and hotels in the U.S.A. and elsewhere amounted to HK$725 million (first half of 2016: HK$651 million). Outstanding capital commitments at 30th June 2017 were HK$522 million (31st December 2016: HK$735 million). Profile of Capital Commitments for Investment Properties and Hotels Expenditure Forecast Year of Expenditure Commitments (1) Six months ended 30th June Six months ended 31st December 2020 At 30th June and later 2017 Hong Kong 2,060 2,978 3, ,889 14,125 Mainland China ,654 U.S.A. and elsewhere Total 3,116 3,775 4,700 1,803 6,023 16,301 (1) The capital commitments represent the Group s capital commitments of HK$14,171 million plus the Group s share of the capital commitments of joint venture companies of HK$2,130 million. The Group is committed to funding HK$633 million of the capital commitments of joint venture companies. 21

24 FINANCING Summary of Cash Flows Six months ended 30th June Year ended 31st December Net cash from/(used by) businesses and investments Cash generated from operations 8,870 3,964 10,767 Dividends received Tax paid (352) (367) (1,413) Net interest paid (568) (613) (1,228) Cash used in investing activities (3,551) (2,070) (6,627) 4,578 1,083 1,998 Cash (paid to) shareholders and net funding by debt Net increase in borrowings 449 5,032 4,190 Decrease in loans due to Swire Finance (2,329) (4,658) (4,658) Capital contribution from a non-controlling interest Dividends paid (2,818) (2,880) (4,226) (4,698) (2,427) (4,604) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (120) (1,344) (2,606) Cash used in investing activities during the first half of 2017 included capital expenditure and investments in joint venture companies. Financing Arrangement with the Swire Pacific Group Financial Information Reviewed by Auditors A loan agreement entered into in 2010 between Swire Properties (Finance) Limited, the Company and Swire Finance Limited ( Swire Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited) recorded the terms on which the Group borrowed from Swire Finance amounts equivalent to amounts borrowed by Swire Finance under the Swire Pacific Group s medium term note programme. Those terms substantially mirrored the terms of the bonds issued under that medium term note programme. Those bonds mature on various dates in No security has been given by the Group in respect of its obligations under that loan agreement. Upon maturity of the bonds to which that loan agreement relates, the Group will obtain new funding (as necessary) on a stand-alone basis without recourse to the Swire Pacific group. 22

25 Medium Term Note Programme In May 2012, Swire Properties MTN Financing Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, established a US$3 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme. The aggregate nominal amount of the MTN Programme was increased to US$4 billion in May Notes issued under the MTN Programme are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company. At 30th June 2017, the MTN Programme was rated A by Fitch, (P)A2 by Moody s and A- by S&P, in each case in respect of notes with a maturity of more than one year. The MTN Programme enables the Group to raise money directly from the capital markets. Under the MTN Programme, notes may be issued in US dollars or in other currencies, in various amounts and for various tenors. Changes in Financing Financial Information Reviewed by Auditors Analysis of Changes in Financing Six months ended Year ended 30th June 31st December Bank loans, bonds and loans from Swire Finance At 1st January 37,058 37,734 Loans drawn and refinancing 4,546 5,470 Bonds issued 1,390 5,078 Repayment of loans (5,487) (6,358) Decrease in loans due to Swire Finance (2,329) (4,658) Other non-cash movements 252 (208) At 30th June/31st December 35,430 37,058 During the first half of 2017, the Group raised approximately HK$8,793 million. This comprised: - three five-year term and revolving loan facilities aggregating HK$3,500 million - medium-term notes of HK$1,390 million - refinancing of a term loan facility of US$500 million During the first half of 2017, the Group made various repayments of debt including of amounts due under a loan agreement with Swire Finance corresponding to US$300 million perpetual capital securities which were redeemed at par on 13th May 2017 by Swire Finance. Subsequent to 30th June 2017, the Group has issued medium-term notes of HK$200 million. 23

26 Net Debt Financial Information Reviewed by Auditors The Group s borrowings are principally denominated in Hong Kong dollars, Renminbi and US dollars. Outstanding borrowings at 30th June 2017 and 31st December 2016 were as follows: 30th June 31st December Borrowings included in non-current liabilities Bank borrowings unsecured 12,067 8,984 Bonds unsecured 16,863 15,400 Borrowings from Swire Finance unsecured 944 5,175 Borrowings included in current liabilities Bank borrowings unsecured 825 4,670 Bonds unsecured Borrowings from Swire Finance unsecured 4,231 2,329 Total borrowings 35,430 37,058 Less: short-term deposits and bank balances 1,589 1,681 Net debt 33,841 35,377 Sources of Finance Financial Information Reviewed by Auditors At 30th June 2017, committed loan facilities and debt securities amounted to HK$46,627 million, of which HK$11,489 million (25%) remained undrawn. In addition, the Group had undrawn uncommitted facilities totalling HK$865 million. Sources of funds at 30th June 2017 comprised: Undrawn Undrawn Expiring Expiring Within After Available Drawn One Year One Year Facilities from third parties Term loans 10,228 9, Revolving loans 13,783 2,644-11,139 Bonds 17,439 17, Facilities from Swire Finance Bonds 5,177 5, Total committed facilities 46,627 35,138-11,489 Uncommitted facilities Bank loans and overdrafts 1, Total 48,009 35, ,489 Note: The figures above are stated before unamortised loan fees of HK$225 million. 24