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REG-abrdn Property Income Trust Limited: Interim Results for the period ended 30 June 2025

Guernsey: 26 September 2025

 

LEI: 549300HHFBWZRKC7RW84

abrdn Property Income Trust Limited

(“API” or the “Company”)

 

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

 

Today the Board of abrdn Property Income Trust (“API” or the
“Company”) confirms the Company’s Interim Results to 30 June 2025. The
results will shortly be available to view on the Company's corporate website
at https://www.abrdnpit.co.uk/en-gb/literature. 

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

 

 

 Earnings, Dividends & Costs                                                   6 months to 30 June 2025  6 months to 30 June 2024  
 IFRS (Loss)/gain per share (p)                                                (0.4)                     (3.0)                     
 Dividends paid per ordinary share (p)                                         -                         2.0                       
 Dividend Cover (%) **                                                         -                         36.4                      
 Dividend Cover excluding non-recurring items (%) **                           -                         77.3                      
 Ongoing Charges **                                                                                                                
 As a % of average net assets including direct property costs                  3.5                       2.3                       
 As a % of average net assets excluding direct property costs                  3.4                       1.2                       
                                                                                                                                   
 Capital Values & Gearing                               30 June 2025           31 December 2024          Change %                  
 Net assets (£million)                                  28.7                   30.4                      (6.4)                     
 Net asset value per share (p)                          7.5                    8.0                       (6.4)                     
 Ordinary Share Price (p)                               5.4                    6.9                       (21.7)                    
 (Discount)/Premium to NAV (%)                          (27.6)                 (13.8)                                              
                                                                                                                                   

* Calculated as profit for the period before tax (excluding capital items &
derivative movements) divided by weighted average number of shares in issue in
the period.

 

** As defined and calculated under API’s Alternative Performance Measures
(as detailed in the full Interim Accounts which can be found via the following
link: https://www.abrdnpit.co.uk/en-gb/literature)

 

Sources: Aberdeen

 

CHAIR’S STATEMENT

 

Review of 2025

The main focus for the Board and investment Manager continues to be
progressing a liquidation of the Company as swiftly as possible.  The two
primary activities in this are the conclusion of matters relating to the
disposal of the Company’s subsidiaries to GoldenTree Asset Management LLP
(GoldenTree), and the disposal of the Company’s one remaining property
asset, Far Ralia.

 

Following completion of the sale of abrdn Property Holdings Limited (aPH) to
GoldenTree at the end of November 2024, the Investment Manager has been
working with the buyer’s appointed advisors to agree the final completion
account position.  This had been delayed by a protracted handover between the
respective property managing agents, but the Investment Manager has recently
completed this exercise.

 

The loss per share of 0.4p for the period reflects, primarily, the valuation
reduction on Far Ralia of 0.6p. Company operating costs for the period have
been funded by interest from the money market investment and a gain arising
from the various handover processes referred to above on disposal of aPH. This
gain is explained in note 8 to the accounts.

 

Far Ralia

The tree planting programme and associated works have been completed at Far
Ralia, with a scheduled “beating up” exercise undertaken in August where
failed saplings were replaced.  Despite unfavourable weather conditions
during the year, the failure rate was below expectations and well within the
Company’s capital expenditure forecasts.  We also expect to receive the
£1.65m grant funding from Scottish Forestry (see Note 9).  It had been
anticipated that this would have been received before now, but the process to
transfer the funding contracts following the sale of aPH has been
frustratingly slow.

 

In the meantime, the Company has continued to market its interest in the land
at Far Ralia.  Originally acquired as a natural capital investment to aid the
Company in offsetting its own carbon emissions, a disposal hadn’t been
anticipated at this point in the asset life cycle.  Forestry or natural
capital buyers tend to prefer to acquire assets where the trees are more
established as the risk of failure is reduced.

 

Additionally, the increased cost of capital, driven by higher, longer-term
risk-free rates, has resulted in some buyers, particularly institutional
investors, postponing purchases or not bidding with as much conviction as they
might have 2 or 3 years ago.  This, in addition to the early-stage nature of
the investment, has meant that interest from potential buyers has been
limited. The fall in the value of Far Ralia reflects these factors as well as
the reduction over the period in carbon pricing

 

The Investment Manager continues to monitor the marketing process and is
preparing to implement a change in strategy to reinvigorate market interest. 

 

The Board will endeavour to keep shareholders updated on progress with the
sale.  However, given the sensitivity and confidentiality that usually
surrounds corporate property transactions, the Board may be restricted on what
can be announced and when.

 

REIT Status

The Company exited the REIT regime on completion of the sale of aPH in
November 2024.  However, it is still required to distribute 100% of the
accumulated income profits of the Group’s UK property rental business
(“Property Income”). The detailed calculation of the final PID was subject
to some uncertainty around the recently finalised completion account
adjustments described in Note 8. Shareholders will recall that an interim
Property Income Distribution (“PID”) of 3p was made in January. 

 

Board Composition

Following the resignation of three Directors on 31 December 2024, the Board
has comprised two members.  This is in recognition of the reduced management
required by the Company during the managed wind-down and in an effort to
minimise costs.  It is likely that, when the Company enters liquidation, this
will be further reduced to one.

 

Financial Resources

The transaction with GoldenTree included the transfer of the Group’s debt
facility with RBSI and the Company no longer has access to revolving credit
facilities (“RCF”) or other borrowings.  The Board invested the residual
cash proceeds from the sale into a shorter-term money market fund, the abrdn
Liquidity Fund (Sterling Class), which offers a competitive rate of interest
and security of capital.

 

At the period end the Company held £19.3m in cash and had net current assets
excluding Far Ralia of £1.6m. No provision has been made for future operating
costs.

 

Final Distributions and Outlook

The current NAV is 7.5p, of which 2.1p relates to Far Ralia. The timing and
value of its eventual sale will impact future distributions. As previously
explained, the Investment Manager’s sole focus, together with the Board, is
to maximise the return of capital to shareholders as expeditiously as
possible.

 

Shareholders are reminded that as soon as liquidators are appointed the
Company’s shares will cease trading on the London Stock Exchange effectively
meaning the shares cannot be sold, with their value totally dependent on the
proceeds distributed by the liquidator after all assets are sold and
liabilities paid.

 

The Board are cognisant of ensuring that the final distribution is as close as
possible to the previously anticipated 64p per share as communicated following
the shareholder vote on implementing the Managed Wind-Down.  To date, a total
of 56p per share has been distributed to shareholders (through a combination
of Income Distributions and the redemption of bonus shares). The Board believe
that the current NAV of 7.5p is still reflective of the initial projections
(which excluded future operating costs) except for the fall in valuation of
Far Ralia over the first 6 months of 2025.

 

 Description                         Distribution (p per share)  
 Target Distribution                 64.0                        
                                                                 
 Third Quarter PID, paid Nov 24      (1.0)                       
 Capital Distribution, paid Dec 24   (52.0)                      
 Interim Balancing PID, paid Jan 25  (3.0)                       
 Change in Far Ralia Valuation       (0.5)                       
 Variance to Target                  (0.0)                       
                                                                 
 Residual NAV                        7.5                         

 

At this stage, the Board anticipate making a further Capital Distribution
alongside the final PID referenced above in early November. It is the
Board’s intention to distribute not less than 3.85p per share with the
Capital portion being administered via the issue of further Bonus Shares.
Further details of the exact split between Capital and PID will be provided
closer to the time.

 

Shareholders are reminded that the NAV of 7.5p excludes any provision for
future costs associated with the running of the Company through to
liquidation. To date, these have largely been covered by the interest
generated from the money market investment. The anticipated distributions will
reduce interest income, hence, if everything stays the same, the NAV will fall
over time.

 

The Board will continue to update shareholders regarding the sale of Far Ralia
when pertinent, and its likely impact on the ultimate distribution they will
receive.

 

Potential Delisting

The Board continues to seek to minimise the operating costs of the Company and
in this regard is considering whether it would be in the best interests of
shareholders to delist the Company’s shares from the London Stock Exchange.
This would require the approval of 75% of shareholders in a general meeting
following publication of a circular. The Board will now consult with
shareholders to understand their views and expects to announce a decision in
early 2026.

 

 

29 September 2025

Mike Balfour

 

 

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Company’s sole remaining asset is its interest in the land at Far Ralia
and excess cash, following the sale of its subsidiaries in November 2024. Its
principal risks are therefore related to the speed and value of the sale of
Far Ralia, the eventual liquidation of the Company and the ultimate
distribution to shareholders. The Board and Investment Manager seek to
mitigate these risks through regular review of forecast costs, scrutiny of the
selling agent (for the aforementioned interest in Far Ralia), and proactive
and regular discussions with the potential liquidator.

 

The Board has carried out an assessment of the risk profile of the Company
which concluded that the risks as at 30 June 2025, were not materially
different from those detailed in the statutory accounts for the Company for
the year ended 31 December 2024.

 

Having reviewed the principal risks, the Directors believe that the Company
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence throughout the
sale of Far Ralia and liquidation process following the planned
distributions.  Given there is a clear indication to place the group into
liquidation at a point in the future, the financial statements to 30 June 2025
have been prepared on a basis other than going concern (as explained further
in Note 1).

 

STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES CONDENSED

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Interim Report in accordance
with the applicable law and regulations.  The Directors confirm that to the
best of their knowledge:

 

▸The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been
prepared in accordance with IAS 34; and;

▸ The Interim Report includes a fair review of the information required by
4.2.7R and 4.2.8R of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance
and Transparency Rules; and

▸ In accordance with 4.2.9R of the Financial Conduct Authority’s
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, it is confirmed that this
publication has not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s auditors.

 

The Interim Report, for the six months ended 30 June 2025, comprises an
Interim Report in the form of the Chair’s Statement, Principal Risks and
Uncertainties, the Directors’ Responsibility Statement and Unaudited
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. The Directors each confirm to the
best of their knowledge that:

 

▸ the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in
accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union, and give a true and
fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of
the Group; and

▸ the Interim Report includes a fair review of the development and
performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a
description of the principal risks and uncertainties faced.

 

For and on behalf of the Directors of abrdn Property Income Trust Limited.

 

Approved by the Board on

 

29 September 2025

Mike Balfour

Chair

 

 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  
 For the period ended 30 June 2025                                   

 

                                                                                01 Jan 25     01 Jan 24     01 Jan 24     
                                                                                to 30 Jun 25  To 30 Jun 24  to 31 Dec 24  
                                                                         Notes  £             £             £             
 Rental income                                                                  -             13,518,687    24,070,912    
 Service charge income                                                   3      -             2,867,089     4,899,881     
 Service charge expenditure                                              3      -             (3,372,243)   (5,937,817)   
 Net Rental Income                                                              -             13,013,533    23,032,976    
                                                                                                                          
 Administrative and other expenses                                                                                        
 Investment management fee                                               3      (100,000)     (1,080,365)   (1,399,114)   
 Other direct property operating expenses                                3      -             (1,030,686)   (2,447,020)   
 Net Impairment gain/(loss) on trade receivables                         3      -             88,255        (110,725)     
 Fees associated with strategic review and aborted merger                3      -             (2,764,182)   (2,800,223)   
 Fees associated with managed wind-down and portfolio disposal           3      -             (245,098)     (399,197)     
 Other administration expenses                                           3      (412,016)     (709,857)     (1,505,185)   
 Total administrative and other expenses                                        (512,016)     (5,741,933)   (8,661,464)   
 Operating profit before changes in fair value of investment properties         (512,016)     7,271,600     14,371,512    
                                                                                                                          
 Valuation loss from investment properties                                      -             (8,292,948)   -             
 Valuation gain/(loss) from land                                         6      (2,183,886)   1,334,755     475,876       
 Estimated costs arising from future disposal                            15     33,000        (6,690,173)   (165,000)     
 Gain/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries                                 8      549,839                     (48,152,578)  
 Loss on disposal of investment properties                               4      -             (453,768)     (2,063,652)   
 Operating (loss)/profit                                                        (2,113,063)   (6,830,534)   (35,533,842)  
                                                                                                                          
 Finance income                                                                 450,559       52,081        649,889       
 Finance costs                                                                  -             (4,548,455)   (7,955,137)   
 (Loss)/gain for the period before taxation                                     (1,662,504)   (11,326,908)  (42,839,090)  
                                                                                                                          
 Taxation                                                                                                                 
 Tax charge                                                                     -             -             (55,110)      
 (Loss)/gain for the period, net of tax                                         (1,662,504)   (11,326,908)  (42,894,200)  
                                                                                                                          
 Other comprehensive income/(loss)                                                                                        
 Movement in fair value on interest rate cap                                    -             356,278       98,784        
 Total other comprehensive income/(loss)                                        -             356,278       98,784        
                                                                                                                          
 Total comprehensive (loss)/gain for the period, net of tax                     (1,662,504)   (10,970,630)  (42,795,416)  
                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                          
 (Loss)/earnings per share                                                                                                
 Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share                             7      (0.4)         (3.0)         (11.25)       

 

All items in the above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income derive
from discontinuing operations.

 

The notes below are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

 

 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION                                                                      
 As at 30 June 2024                                                                                                                    
                                                                                 30 Jun 25      30 Jun 24      31 Dec 24               
 Assets                                                           Notes          £              £              £                       
 Current assets                                                                                                                        
 Investment properties                                            4              -              342,733,133    -                       
 Investment properties held for sale                              5              -              39,757,987     -                       
 Land                                                             5,6            7,868,000      9,835,000      9,835,000               
 Trade and other receivables                                      9              2,616,459      15,572,608     2,171,092               
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                       19,267,200     7,485,037      36,655,166              
 Interest rate cap                                                               -              1,350,870      -                       
 Total assets                                                                    29,751,659     416,734,635    48,661,258              
                                                                                                                                       
 Liabilities                                                                                                                           
 Current liabilities                                                                                                                   
 Trade and other payables                                         10             1,050,332      11,358,974     6,860,858               
 Dividends payable                                                               -              -              11,436,569              
 Bank borrowings                                                  14             -              123,410,970    -                       
 Obligation under finance leases                                                 -              2,481,258      -                       
 Total liabilities                                                               1,050,332      137,251,202    18,297,427              
                                                                                                                                       
 Net assets                                                                      28,701,327     279,483,433    30,363,831              
                                                                                                                                       
 Equity                                                                                                                                
 Capital and reserves attributable to Company’s equity holders                                                                         
 Share capital                                                    11             228,383,857    228,383,857    228,383,857             
 Treasury share reserve                                           11             (18,400,876)   (18,400,876)   (18,400,876)            
 Redeemable Bonus Share issue                                     11             (198,233,868)  -              (198,233,868)           
 Retained Earnings                                                               -              -              -                       
 Capital reserves                                                                (50,623,304)   (23,406,434)   (49,022,257)            
 Other distributable reserves                                                    67,575,518     92,906,886     67,636,975              
 Total equity                                                                    28,701,327     279,483,433    30,363,831              
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                 2025 (p)       2024 (p)       2024 (p)                
 NAV per share                                                                   7.53           73.3           7.96                    
                                                                                                                                       

 

 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFor the period
ended 30 June 205
 

                                               Notes  Share Capital £   Treasury Shares £   Redeemable Bonus Shares £   Retained Earnings £   Capital Reserves £   Other Distributable Reserves £   Total Equity £   
 Opening balance 1 January 2025                       228,383,857       (18,400,876)        (198,233,868)               -                     (49,022,257)         67,636,975                       30,363,831       
 Loss for the period                                  -                 -                   -                           (1,662,504)           -                    -                                (1,662,504)      
 Other comprehensive income                           -                 -                   -                           -                     -                    -                                -                
 Total comprehensive loss for the period              -                 -                   -                           (1,662,504)           -                    -                                (1,662,504)      
 Valuation loss from land                      6      -                 -                   -                           2,183,886             (2,183,886)          -                                -                
 Estimated costs arising from future disposal  15     -                 -                   -                           (33,000)              33,000               -                                -                
 Gain on disposal of subsidiaries              8      -                 -                   -                           (549,839)             549,839              -                                -                
 Transfer from Other distributable reserves           -                 -                   -                           61,457                -                    (61,457)                         -                
 Balance at 30 June 2025                              228,383,857       (18,400,876)        (198,233,868)               -                     (50,623,304)         67,575,518                       28,701,327       

 

 Opening balance 1 January 2024                    228,383,857  (18,400,876)  -  -             (9,660,578)   97,756,040   298,078,443   
 Loss for the period                               -            -             -  (11,326,908)  -             -            (11,326,908)  
 Other comprehensive income                        -            -             -  -             356,278       -            356,278       
 Total comprehensive loss for the period           -            -             -  (11,326,908)  356,278       -            (10,970,630)  
 Dividends paid                                12  -            -             -  (7,624,380)   -             -            (7,624,380)   
 Valuation loss from investment properties         -            -             -  8,292,948     (8,292,948)   -            -             
 Valuation gain from land                      6   -            -             -  (1,334,755)   1,334,755     -            -             
 Estimated costs arising from future disposal  15  -            -             -  6,690,173     (6,690,173)   -            -             
 Loss on disposal of investment properties     4   -            -             -  453,768       (453,768)     -            -             
 Transfer from Other distributable reserves        -            -             -  4,849,154     -             (4,849,154)  -             
 Balance at 30 June 2024                           228,383,857  (18,400,876)  -  -             (23,406,434)  92,906,886   279,483,433   

 

 Opening balance 1 January 2024                      228,383,857  (18,400,876)  -              -             (9,660,578)   97,756,040    298,078,443    
 Loss for the year                                   -            -             -              (42,894,200)  -             -             (42,894,200)   
 Other comprehensive gain                            -            -             -              -             98,784        -             98,784         
 Total comprehensive loss for the year               -            -             -              (42,894,200)  98,784        -             (42,795,416)   
 Redeemable Bonus Shares                             -            -             (198.233.868)  -             -             -             (198,233,868)  
 Dividends paid                                  12  -            -             -              (15,248,759)  -             -             (15,248,759)   
 Dividends payable                               12  -            -             -              (11,436,569)  -             -             (11,436,569)   
 Valuation gain from land                        6   -            -             -              (475,876)     475,876       -             -              
 Reclassified from Other distributable reserves      -            -             -              30,119,065    -             (30,119,065)  -              
 Transfer from Other distributable reserves          -            -             -              (10,279,891)  10,279,891    -             -              
 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries                8   -            -             -              48,152,578    (48,152,578)  -             -              
 Loss on disposal of investment properties       4   -            -             -              2,063,652     (2,063,652)   -             -              
 Balance at 31 December 2024                         228,383,857  (18,400,876)  (198,233,868)  -             (49,022,257)  67,636,975    30,363,831     

 

 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW                                                                
 For the period ended 30 June 2025                                                                                      
                                                                     01 Jan 25     01 Jan 24     01 Jan 24              
                                                                     to 30 Jun 25  to 30 Jun 24  to 31 Dec 24           
 Cash flows from operating activities                  Notes         £             £             £                      
 Loss for the year before taxation                                   (1,662,504)   (11,326,908)  (42,839,090)           
 Movement in lease incentives                                        -             (53,108)      96,128                 
 Movement in trade and other receivables                             (445,367)     353,512       3,055,794              
 Movement in trade and other payables                                (17,247,095)  (3,249,221)   (2,023,484)            
 Finance costs                                                       -             4,548,455     7,955,137              
 Finance income                                                      (450,559)     (52,081)      (649.889)              
 Valuation loss from investment properties             4             -             8,292,948     -                      
 Valuation (gain)/loss from land                       6             2,183,886     (1,334,755)   (475,876)              
 Estimated costs arising from future disposal          15            (33,000)      6,690,173     165,000                
 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries                      8             (549,839)                   48,152,578             
 Loss on disposal of investment properties             4             -             453,768       2,063,652              
 Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities                 (18,204,478)  4,322,783     15,499,950             
                                                                                                                        
 Cash flows from investing activities                                                                                   
 Finance income                                                      450,559       52,081        649,889                
 Additions to land                                     6             (183,886)     (415,245)     (1,274,124)            
 Capital expenditure on investment properties          4             -             (2,369,803)   -                      
 Net proceeds from disposal of investment properties   4             -             29,146,232    42,986,348             
 Net proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries            8             549,839       -             234,298,743            
 Net cash inflow from investing activities                           816,512       26,413,265    276,660,856            
                                                                                                                        
 Cash flows from financing activities                                                                                   
 Bonus share distribution in period                    11            -             -             (198,233,868)          
 Borrowing on RCF                                      14            -             10,300,000    13,300,000             
 Repayment of RCF                                      14            -             (28,274,379)  (41,874,379)           
 Interest paid on bank borrowing                                     -             (4,816,402)   (9,755,493)            
 Receipts on Interest rate Cap                                       -             544,080       1,123,358              
 Finance lease interest                                              -             (33,768)      (33,768)               
 Dividends payable to the Company’s shareholders       12            -             -             (11,436,569)           
 Dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders          12            -             (7,624,380)   (15,248,759)           
 Net cash outflow from financing activities                          -             (29,904,849)  (262,159,478)          
                                                                                                                        
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                (17,387,966)  831,199       30,001,328             
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                    36,655,166    6,653,838     6,653,838              
                                                                                                                        
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                          19,267,200    7,485,037     36,655,166             
                                                                                                                        

 

 

Notes TO the consolidated financial statements

   
1. Accounting policies        
Basis of preparation

The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) IAS 34
‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and, except as described below, the
accounting policies set out in the statutory accounts of the Group for the
year ended 31 December 2024. The condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements do not include all of the information required for a complete set
of IFRS financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December
2024, which were prepared under full IFRS requirements.

 

Assessment of Going Concern

Following completion of the sale of its wholly owned subsidiaries to
GoldenTree Asset Management LP on 29th November 2024, the Group’ assets have
consisted solely of the Company’s interest in the land at Far Ralia and cash
retained from the sales proceeds to cover anticipated costs until fully
liquidated. The Board is satisfied that the Company will have no material
difficulty in meetings its liabilities as they fall due during the period
until fully liquidated. There is a clear intention to enter liquidation once
Far Ralia is sold. As such, in accordance with IAS1 para 25 and IAS 10 (Events
after the Reporting Period) para 14, these interim financial statements have
been prepared on a  basis other than that of going concern.

 

As a result of adopting a basis other than that of going concern, the Board
has deemed it appropriate to reduce the fair value of the land by the expected
costs of disposal. No other costs of operation or liquidation have been
recognised other than those committed or incurred at the balance sheet date.

 

Adjustments to going concern basis of accounting

In addition to assessing the Company’s significant accounting judgements,
estimates and assumptions, the Board has also considered the following areas
where it might be appropriate to apply adjustments to the ‘normal’ IFRS
basis:

 

1) Measurement of Assets

It is appropriate to consider the need to write down assets to their net
realisable value.  Land and Financial Instruments are stated at fair value,
while other assets including trade receivables are recognised at their
recoverable amount already.  The Board has assessed the basis for and
measurement of Land and have decided to reduce fair value by the estimated
cost of disposal.  Further details can be found in note 15.

 

2) Liabilities

The Board recognise that it would be appropriate to accrue costs associated
with potentially onerous contracts by applying guidance in IAS 37
‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’.  However, at
the date of approval of the financial statement, no such contracts exist, and
accordingly no provisions have been made.

 

3) Presentation and disclosure

The Board has assessed the classification of assets and liabilities between
current and non-current. Assets that met the criteria to be classified as held
for sale at 30 June 2025 have been classified as current assets. Non-current
assets and liabilities have been reclassified as current as they are expected
to be realised in less than 12 months.

 

After careful consideration, the Board believes that it would not be
meaningful to present the results of discontinued operations as a separate
financial statement line item of income or loss (in accordance with IFRS 5)
because this would not result in meaningful information in a situation where
all of an entity’s operations will be discontinued. 

 

Finally, the Board has assessed whether adoption of a basis other than going
concern would have any material impact on comparatives and have concluded this
not to be relevant as both the financial statements as at 31 December 2024 and
interim financial statements as at 30 June 2024 were prepared under a similar
basis.

 

2. Related Party Disclosure

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control
the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in
making financial or operational decisions.

 

Directors’ remuneration

The Directors of the Company are deemed as key management personnel and
received fees for their services. Total fees for the period ended 30 June 2025
were £59,795 (period ended 30 June 2024: £256,081) none of which remained
payable at the end of June.

 

Investment manager    

abrdn Fund Managers Limited (formerly known as Aberdeen Standard Fund Managers
Limited), as the Manager of the Group from 10 December 2018, received fees for
their services as Investment Managers. Further details are provided in note 3.

 

3. Administrative and Other Expenses      

                                                                   6 months to  6 months to  Year to    
                                                                   30 Jun 25    30 Jun 24    31 Dec 24  
                                                            Notes  £            £            £          
 Investment management fees                                 3a     100,000      1,080,365    1,399,114  
                                                                                                        
 Other direct property expenses                                                                         
 Vacant Costs (excluding void service charge)                      -            449,622      1,263,429  
 Repairs and maintenance                                           -            164,039      341,480    
 Letting fees                                                      -            211,037      377,364    
 Other costs                                                       -            205,988      464,747    
 Total Other direct property expenses                              -            1,030,686    2,447,020  
                                                                                                        
 Net Impairment gain on trade receivables *                        -            (88,255)     110,725    
                                                                                                        
 Fees associated with strategic review and aborted merger*  3b     -            2,764,182    2,800,223  
                                                                                                        
 Fees associated with managed wind down and disposal*       3b     -            245,098      399,197    
                                                                                                        
 Other administration expenses                                                                          
 Directors’ fees and subsistence                            2      59,795       256,081      389,757    
 Valuer’s fees                                                     6,000        35,248       57,835     
 Auditor’s fees                                                    62,390       76,450       167,125    
 Marketing                                                         42,000       76,425       118,425    
 Other administration costs                                        241,831      265,653      772,043    
 Total Other administration expenses                               412,016      709,857      1,505,185  
 Total Administrative and other expenses                           512,016      5,741,933    8,661,464  

 

* In the prior period, fees associated with the managed wind down and disposal
(£245,098) were included as part of the total amount discussed under the
strategic review and aborted merger.  These have now been separated for
clarity.

 

                                                   6 months to  6 months to  Year to    
                                                   30 Jun 25    30 Jun 24    31 Dec 24  
                                                   £            £            £          
 Total service charge billed to tenants            -            2,714,494    4,244,088  
 Service charge due from tenants                   -            152,595      655,793    
 Service charge income                             -            2,867,089    4,899,881  
                                                                                        
 Total service charge expenditure incurred         -            2,867,089    4,899,881  
 Service charge incurred in respect of void units  -            505,154      1,037,936  
 Service charge expenditure                        -            3,372,243    5,937,817  


3a. Investment management fees

From 1 January 2023, the Group agreed a 10bps reduction in the fee payable to
the Investment Manager under the terms of the IMA; effective from 1 January
2023 this was 0.60% of total assets up to £500m, and 0.50% of total assets in
excess of £500 million.  Considering a proposed merger (with Custodian
Property Income REIT), the Board served notice on the Investment Management
Agreement on 12 October 2023.  Following the Shareholder vote to place the
Group into a Managed Wind-Down on 28 May 2024, a new agreement was signed
effective 31 May 2024.  Under the novated agreement, the Investment Manager
is entitled to a fee of 0.20% per annum on total assets (with a floor of
£50,000 per quarter until there are no properties remaining and £35,000
thereafter). The Investment Manager is also entitled to a further 0.40%
payable based on the Gross Disposal proceeds of the underlying portfolio –
£1,459,100 had been recognised in accordance with the assets up to and
including 31 December 2024. As at 30 June 2025, £1,094,325 has been paid
while the remainder remains as an accrual.

 

As detailed further in Note 16, the Investment Manager receives an
‘Incentive Fee’ based on the cumulative Gross Disposal Proceeds relative
to valuation of the portfolio as at 31 May 2024, with the fee only being
triggered if this is greater than 90% of said valuation and if all assets are
sold prior to November 2025; if Far Ralia is sold at its current valuation,
this fee would be £186,388 if sold prior to 28 November 2025. This fee has
been deemed a contingent liability and has not been provided for in the
current net assets as at 30 June 2025.

 

In addition, the Company paid the Investment Manager a sum of £35,000
excluding VAT (2024: £98,688 excluding VAT) to participate in the Managers
marketing programme.

 

3b. Fees associated with strategic review and aborted merger

As described previously, the Board undertook a strategic review during the
second half of 2023 after concerns over the Company’s size, liquidity,
persistent discount to NAV and dividend cover.  The outcome of this review,
following interest from other listed REITs, was that the Board recommended to
shareholders that they vote in favour of a proposed merger with Custodian
REIT.  The costs associated with the initial Rule 2.7 announcement (including
advisor, due diligence and valuation fees) were £2,041,248. Since the end of
2023, further fees and costs of £3,199,420 were recognised in 2024 of which
£399,197 relates to the Managed Wind-Down and portfolio disposal. These fees
exclude transaction costs which are explained in note 15.

 

4. Investment Properties

The valuations were historically performed by Knight Frank LLP, acting in the
capacity of a valuation adviser to the AIFM, accredited external valuers with
recognised and relevant professional qualifications and recent experience of
the location and category of the investment properties being valued. The
valuation model in accordance with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
(‘RICS’) requirements on disclosure for Regulated Purpose Valuations was
applied (RICS Valuation - Global Standards, which incorporate the
International Valuation Standards). These valuation models were consistent
with the principles in IFRS 13.

 

Valuation gains and losses from investment properties are recognised in the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period and are
attributable to changes in unrealised gains or losses relating to investment
properties held at the end of the reporting period.

 

In the condensed unaudited cash flow statement, loss from disposal of
investment properties arises as follows:

 

                                                      30 Jun 25  30 Jun 24   31 Dec 24    
                                                      £          £           £            
 Opening market value of disposals                    -          29,600,000  45,050,000   
 Loss on disposal                                     -          (453,768)   (2,063,652)  
 Net proceeds from disposal of investment properties  -          29,146,232  42,986,348   

 

     

Valuation Methodology      

The fair value of completed investment properties were historically determined
using the income capitalisation method and were all categorised as Level 3.

 

The income capitalisation method is based on capitalising the net income
stream at an appropriate yield. In establishing the net income stream the
valuers reflected the current rent (the gross rent) payable to lease expiry,
at which point the valuer assumed that each unit would be re-let at their
opinion of ERV. The valuers made allowances for voids where appropriate, as
well as deducting non recoverable costs where applicable. The appropriate
yield was selected on the basis of the location of the building, its quality,
tenant credit quality and lease terms amongst other factors.

 

Descriptions and definitions

The tables below include the following descriptions and definitions relating
to valuation techniques and key observable inputs made in determining the fair
values.

 

Estimated rental value (ERV)

The rent at which space could be let in the market conditions prevailing at
the date of valuation.

 

Equivalent yield

The equivalent yield is defined as the internal rate of return of the cash
flow from the property, assuming a rise or fall to ERV at the next review or
lease termination, but with no further rental change.

 

Initial yield

Initial yield is the annualised rents of a property expressed as a percentage
of the property value.

 

Reversionary yield

Reversionary yield is the anticipated yield to which the initial yield will
rise (or fall) once the rent reaches the ERV.

 

The table below shows the ERV per annum, area per square foot, average ERV per
square foot, initial yield and reversionary yield as at the Balance Sheet
date.

 

                         30 Jun 25  30 Jun 24     31 Dec 24  
 ERV p.a.                £nil       £32,550,144   £nil       
 Area sq.ft.             -          3,341,499     -          
 Average ERV per sq.ft.  £nil       £9.74         £nil       
 Initial yield           N/A        6.0%          N/A        
 Reversionary yield      N/A        7.5%          N/A        

 

 

The table below presents the sensitivity of the valuation to changes in the
most significant assumptions underlying the valuation of completed investment
property.

 

                                         30 Jun 25  30 Jun 24     31 Dec 24  
                                         £          £             £          
 Increase in equivalent yield of 50 bps  -          (26,544,103)  -          
 Decrease in rental rates of 5% (ERV)    -          (14,521,858)  -          

 

Below is a list of how the interrelationships in the sensitivity analysis
above can be explained.

 

In both cases outlined in the sensitivity table the estimated Fair Value would
increase (decrease) if:

 
* The ERV is higher (lower)
* Void periods were shorter (longer)
* The occupancy rate was higher (lower)
* Rent free periods were shorter (longer)
* The capitalisation rates were lower (higher)
 

5. Assets Held for Sale

 

Following the sale of the subsidiaries on the 29 November 2024, the Group no
longer has any investment properties. The Company is actively seeking a buyer
for the Land at Far Ralia, however, for the purposes of these Financial
Statements it has been elected not to classify it as Held for Sale because it
has already been reclassified as a  current asset.

 

6. Land

 

                                                          6 months      6 months      Year          
                                                          to 30 Jun 25  to 30 Jun 24  to 31 Dec 24  
                                                          £             £             £             
 Cost                                                                                               
 Balance at the beginning of the year                     10,869,679    9,595,555     9,595,555     
 Additions                                                183,886       1,053,052     2,300,154     
 Government Grant Income receivable                       -             (637,807)     (1,026,030)   
 Balance at the end of the year                           11,053,565    10,010,800    10,869,679    
                                                                                                    
 Changes in fair value                                                                              
 Balance at the beginning of the year                     (869,679)     (1,345,555)   (1,345,555)   
 Valuation gain/(loss) from land                          (2,183,886)   1,334,755     475,876       
 Balance at the end of the year                           (3,053,565)   (10,800)      (869,679)     
                                                                                                    
 Land Impairment for projected sales costs (see note 13)  (132,000)     (165,000)     (165,000)     
                                                                                                    
 Carrying amount as at 31 December                        7,868,000     9,835,000     9,835,000     

 

Valuation methodology

The Land is held at fair value and is categorised as Level 3. The Group
appoints suitable valuers (such appointment is reviewed on a periodic basis)
to undertake a valuation of the land on a quarterly basis. The valuation is
undertaken in accordance with the current RICS guidelines by Knight Frank LLP
whose credentials are set out in note 4.

 

Additions represent costs associated with the reforestation and peatland
restoration at Far Ralia.  Grants are receivable from the Scottish Government
for such costs. The conditions of the grant are deemed to be complied with on
initial completion of work on the associated Work Areas identified under the
Grant agreement.  As at 30 June 2025, no grant income has yet been received
and no further grant income has been recognised in accordance with the
Group’s policy for grant recognition in 2025 (to date, £1,646,507 has been
recognised in total); there are no concerns in such grant income eventually
being received by the Company, as such there are no provisions in place for
this income.

 

As noted in more detail in note 1, the current condensed unaudited Interim
Report & Accounts are not prepared on a going concern basis with the carrying
value reduced by estimated costs of disposal of £132,000 has been recognised
to write down the Land to its projected net realisable value. Further details
are provided in note 15.

 

7. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing profit for the
year net of tax attributable to ordinary equity holders by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. As there are no
dilutive instruments outstanding, basic and diluted earnings per share are
identical.

 

The earnings per share for the year is set out in the table below.

 

Earnings for the period to 30 June 2025 should not be taken as a guide to the
results for the year to 31 December 2025.

 

                                                                         6 months to  6 months to   Year to       
                                                                         30 Jun 25    30 Jun 24     31 Dec 24     
                                                                                      £             £             
 Loss for the year net of tax                                            (1,662,504)  (11,326,908)  (42,839,200)  
                                                                                                                  
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year  381,218,977  381,218,977   381,218,977   
 Loss per ordinary share (pence)                                         (0.4)        (3.0)         (11.25)       
 Profit for the year excluding capital items (£)                         (61,457)     2,775,226     7,011,154     

 

 

8. Investments in Limited Partnership and Subsidiaries

    

The Company historically owned 100 per cent of the issued ordinary share
capital of abrdn Property Holdings Limited, a company with limited liability
incorporated and domiciled in Guernsey, Channel Islands, whose principal
business is property investment. abrdn Property Holdings Limited, in turn,
owned the entire issued share capital of a nominee company and a general
partner which held, through a Limited Partnership, a portfolio of UK real
estate assets. These are set out below:

 

• abrdn Property Holdings Limited, a property investment company with
limited liability incorporated in Guernsey, Channel Islands.

• abrdn (APIT) Limited Partnership, a property investment limited
partnership established in England.

• abrdn APIT (General Partner) Limited, a company with limited liability
incorporated in England, whose principal business is property investment.

• abrdn (APIT Nominee) Limited, a company with limited liability
incorporated and domiciled in England, whose principal business is property
investment.

 

On 29th November 2024, the Company completed on the disposal of 100% of the
share capital of abrdn Property Holdings Limited. The transaction included the
disposal of the entire group of subsidiaries listed above. Following
subsequent negotiations over the Completion Accounts, the final price paid by
GoldenTree was £234.3m. Included within the transaction costs associated with
the sale, were £1,459,100 payable to the Investment Manager.

 

                                                                                   6 months to 30 Jun 25  6 months to 30 Jun 25  Year to 31 Dec 24  
                                                                                   £                      £                      £                  
 Disposal of abrdn Property Holdings Limited                                       (4,814)                -                      234,298,743        
 Less: transaction costs associated with the sale                                  -                      -                      (5,237,261)        
 Net Proceeds                                                                      (4,814)                -                      229,061,482        
                                                                                                                                                    
 Net Assets of disposal Group at date of sale (post review)                        -                      -                      276,614,616        
 Derecognition of Far Ralia (transferred to Company)                               -                      -                      (10,000,000)       
 Derecognition of Accrued Grant Income for Far Ralia                               -                      -                      (1,646,507)        
 Net settlement of Service Charge post completion                                  (10,803)                                                         
 Trade and Other Receivables transferred to Company                                (543,850)              -                      (505,296)          
 Adjusted Net Assets of disposal Group                                             (554,653)              -                      264,462,813        
                                                                                                                                                    
 (Gain)/Loss on Disposal of Subsidiaries                                           (549,839 )             -                      35,401,331         
 Reclassification of unrealised losses in Investment Portfolio to Realised Losses  -                      -                      12,751,247         
 Realised (Gain)/Loss on Disposal of Subsidiaries                                  (549,839)              -                      48,152,578         

 

The adjustment to the disposal price of abrdn Property Holdings Limited of
£4,814 recognised in the first 6 months to 30 June 2025 represents minor
costs relating to the property portfolio previously not accounted for in the
completion accounts.

 

After a protracted negotiation period with the appointed agents, an agreement
has been reached on the net settlement of service charges (£10,803 due to the
Company).

 

In addition to the net settlement noted above, there has been a further
£543,850 of trade and other receivables transferred to the Company following
the sale, made up of:

 
* £271,428 - Representing the return of forward funding on service charges.
 
* £228,715 - Following the period post completion, the appointed agents for
GoldenTree have received a further £228,715 from tenants relating to the
Company’s period of ownership. Under the terms of the sale, these funds are
due to the Company.
 
* £43,707 - Net return of historic arrears (not included in the £228,715
transfer above) of £54,770, less an adjustment of £11,063 relating to
insurance credits.
 

9. Trade and other receivables

 

                                                      30 Jun 25  30 Jun 24   31 Dec 24  
                                                      £          £           £          
 Trade receivables                                    363,405    3,066,105   189,460    
 Less: provision for impairment of trade receivables  (134,691)  (491,188)   (189,460)  
 Trade receivables (net)                              228,714    2,574,917   -          
                                                                                        
 Rental deposits held on behalf of tenants            -          1,202,344   -          
 Lease incentives                                     -          8,929,966   -          
 Accrued grant income (see Note 6)                    1,646,507  1,258,284   1,646,507  
 Prepaid Expenditure                                  16,281     44,969      19,289     
 Net service charge settlement following disposal     10,803     -           -          
 Forward funding                                      271,428    -           -          
 Other receivables                                    442,726    1,562,128   505,296    
 Total trade and other receivables                    2,616,459  15,572,608  2,171,092  

 

The estimated fair values of receivables are the discounted amount of the
estimated future cash flows expected to be received and approximate their
carrying amounts. Amounts are considered impaired when it becomes unlikely
that the full value of a receivable will be recovered.

 

Following final negotiations as part of the disposal of abrdn Property
Holdings Limited, the final service charge settlement was agreed as a net
settlement of £10,803 in addition to the return of £271,428 forward funding.

 

Other receivables as of 30 June 2025 represents an insurance premium refund
(on the former property portfolio) due from the insurance provider.  This was
received 4 July 2025.

 

10. Trade and other payables

 

                                 30 Jun 25  30 Jun 24   31 Dec 24  
                                 £          £           £          
 Trade and other payables        -          474,309     516,907    
 Accruals                        1,050,332  2,453,096   6,343,951  
 VAT payable                     -          1,401,601   -          
 Deferred rental income          -          5,827,624   -          
 Rental deposits due to tenants  -          1,202,344   -          
 Total trade and other payables  1,050,332  11,358,974  6,860,858  

 

 

11. Share capital

 

Under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Company may issue an
unlimited number of ordinary shares of 1 pence each, subject to issuance
limits set at the AGM each year. As at 30 June 2025 there were 381,218,977
ordinary shares of 1p each in issue (31 December 2024: 381,218,977). All
ordinary shares rank equally for dividends and distributions and carry one
vote each. There are no restrictions concerning the transfer of ordinary
shares in the Company, no special rights with regard to control attached to
the ordinary shares, no agreements between holders of ordinary shares
regarding their transfer known to the Company and no agreement which the
Company is party to that affects its control following a takeover bid.

 

 Allotted, called up and fully paid:  30 Jun 25    31 Dec 24    30 Jun 24    
                                                   £            £            
 Opening balance                      228,383,857  228,383,857  228,383,857  
 Shares issued                        -            -            -            
 Closing balance                      228,383,857  228,383,857  228,383857   

 

Redeemable Bonus Shares

Following the disposal of the Group's subsidiaries on 29 November 2024, the
Company issued to Shareholders a recommended proposal for adoption of a
Redeemable Bonus Share Scheme to return capital to Shareholders as efficiently
as possible. The proposal noted that each API Shareholder would receive 1
Redeemable Bonus Share for each API Share they held, which would then be
immediately redeemed for a cash payment equal to the redemption price (noted
as 52p). On 17 December 2024, Shareholders voted in favour of this motion and
the redemption and cancellation of these shares occurred on 19 December 2024,
with proceeds subsequently being returned to Shareholders on 24 December 2024.

 

 Allotted, called up and fully paid:  30 Jun 25    31 Dec 24    30 Jun 24  
                                                   £            £          
 Opening balance                      198,233,868  -            -          
 Shares redeemed during the year      -            198,233,868  -          
 Closing balance                      198,233,868  198,233,868  -          

 

 

Treasury Shares     

                                                       30 Jun 25         31 Dec 24         30 Jun 24         
                                                       £                 £                 £                 
 Opening balance                                       18,400,876        18,400,876        18,400,876        
 Bought back during the year                           -                 -                 -                 
 Closing balance                                       18,400,876        18,400,876        18,400,876        
 The number of shares in issue on 30 Jun 2025 and 2024 are as follows                                        
                                                       30 Jun 25         31 Dec 24         30 Jun 24         
                                                       Number of shares  Number of shares  Number of shares  
 Opening balance                                       381,218,977       381,218,977       381,218,977       
 Issue of Redeemable Bonus Share                       -                 381,218,977       -                 
 Redemption / cancellation of Redeemable Bonus Shares  -                 (381,218,977)     -                 
 Closing balance                                       381,218,977       381,218,977       381,218,977       

 

 

12. Dividends and Property Income Distributions Gross of Income Tax

 

 Dividends 12 months to Dec 24                                 PID pence  Non-PID pence  Total Pence  PID £        Non-PID £    
 Quarter to 31 December of prior year (paid in February)       0.3980     0.6020         1.0000       1,517,252    2,294,938    
 Quarter to 31 March (paid in May)                             1.0000     -              1.0000       3,812,190    -            
 Total dividends paid                                          1.3980     0.6020         2.0000       5,329,442    2,294,938    
 Quarter to 30 June (paid in August)                           0.4500     0.5500         1.0000       1,715,485    2,096,705    
 Quarter to 30 September (paid in November)                    0.3000     0.7000         1.0000       1,143,657    2,668,533    
 Total dividends paid                                          2.1480     1.8520         4.0000       8,188,584    7,060,176    
 Quarter to 31 December of current year (paid after year end)  3.0000     -              3.0000       11,436,569   -            
 Prior period dividends (per above)                            (0.3980)   (0.6020)       (1.0000)     (1,517,252)  (2,294,938)  
 Total dividends paid                                          4.7500     1.2500         6.0000       18,107,901   4,765,238    

 

 

13. Financial Instruments

Fair Values

Set out below is a comparison by class of the carrying amounts and fair value
of the Group’s financial instruments that are carried in the financial
statements at amortised cost.

 

                              Carrying amount         Fair Value              
                              30 Jun 25   31 Dec 24   30 Jun 25   31 Dec 24   
 Financial Assets             £           £           £           £           
 Cash and cash equivalents    19,267,200  36,655,166  19,267,200  36,655,166  
 Trade and other receivables  2,616,459   2,171,092   2,616,459   2,171,092   
 Financial liabilities                                                        
 Trade and other payables     1,050,332   18,297,427  1,050,332   18,297,427  

 

 

The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are included at an
estimate of the price that would be received to sell a financial asset or paid
to transfer a financial liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date. The following methods and assumptions
were used to estimate the fair value:

 

• Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and
other payables are the same as fair value due to the short-term maturities of
these instruments.  Trade and other receivables/payables are measured in
reference to contractual amounts due to/from the Group.  These contractual
amounts are directly observable.

 

The table below shows an analysis of the fair values of financial assets and
liabilities recognised in the Balance Sheet by the level of the fair value
hierarchy:

 

Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is
significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly
observable.

Level 3 – Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is
significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

 

 

 Year ended 30 June 2025      Level 1     Level 2    Level 3  Total fair value  
                                                                                
 Financial assets                                                               
 Trade and other receivables  -           2,616,459  -        2,616,459         
 Cash and cash equivalents    19,267,200  -          -        19,267,200        
                              19,267,200  2,616,459  -        21,601,427        
                                                                                
 Financial liabilities                                                          
 Trade and other payables     -           1,050,332  -        1,050,332         
                              -           1,050,332  -        1,050,332         

 

 

 Year ended 31 December 2024  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  Total fair value  
                                                                                 
 Financial assets                                                                
 Trade and other receivables  -           2,171,092   -        2,171,092         
 Cash and cash equivalents    36,655,166  -           -        36,655,166        
                              36,655,166  2,171,092   -        38,826,258        
                                                                                 
 Financial liabilities                                                           
 Trade and other payables     -           18,297,427  -        18,297,427        
                              -           18,297,427  -        18,297,427        

 

 

14. Bank borrowings

 

                                                    30 Jun 25 £   30 Jun 24 £   31 Dec 24 £   
 Loan facility (including Rolling Credit Facility)  -             165,000,000   -             
                                                                                              
 Drawn down outstanding balance                     -             123,900,000   -             

 

 

The Groups £165m debt facility with Royal Bank of Scotland International
(‘RBSI’) was transferred as part of the sale of the subsidiaries on 29
November 2024. At the time of the disposal, £28.3m of the RCF was drawn (31
December 2023 £56.9m) in addition to the term loan of £85m.

 

 

                                                                30 Jun 25 £   30 Jun 24 £   31 Dec 24 £    
 Opening carrying value of expired facility as at 1 January     -             141,251,910   141,251,910    
 Borrowings drawn down                                          -             10,300,000    13,300,000     
 Repayments                                                     -             (28,274,379)  (41,874,379)   
 Elimination on sale                                            -             -             (113,300,000)  
 Elimination of residual unamortised arrangement costs on sale  -             -             377,952        
 Amortisation of arrangement costs                              -             133,439       244,517        
 Closing carrying value                                         -             123,410,970   -              

 

15. Non-Going Concern adjustment for estimated costs of disposal of property
portfolio

 

As explained in note 1 the Group’s financial statements are no longer
prepared on a going concern basis. The Board have assessed the consequences of
this and the decision made in May 2024 to realise the Group’s portfolio of
assets and return proceeds to shareholders. As the disposal decision was made
before 30 June 2024, the Board concluded that it was appropriate to accrue for
the estimated costs of disposal and reduce the fair market value of investment
property and land by this amount. This policy continues to be applied in
relation to the Land at Far Ralia and has resulted in a reduction in accrual
of £33,000 due to the reduction in the value of the asset.

 

                                       30 June 25  31 Dec 24   
                                       £           £           
 Fair Value of Land                    8,000,000   10,000,000  
                                                               
 Assumed average sales costs of 1.25%  (100,000)   (125,000)   
 abrdn disposal fee                    (32,000)    (40,000)    
 Estimated disposal costs              (132,000)   (165,000)   
                                                               
 Carrying Value                        7,868,000   9,835,000   

 

The assumed rate of 1.25% in the table above represents the best estimate of a
reasonable average for the sales costs across the portfolio – taking into
consideration that such costs could vary between asset to asset depending on
level of complexity.  The abrdn disposal fee has been calculated in
accordance with the terms of the revised IMA as explained in note 3a.

 

 

16. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Company had no contracted capital commitments as at 30 June 2025 (31
December 2024: £nil).

 

As discussed in note 3a, following the Shareholder vote to place the Group
into a Managed Wind-Down, a new agreement with the Investment Manager was
signed effective 31 May 2024. As part of this agreement, the Investment
Manager is entitled to an Incentive Fee payable following the sale of the
final investment. This fee is only payable if the Gross Disposal Proceeds
equal or exceed 90% (£366,651,000) of the May 2024 Portfolio Value
(£407,390,000) and if all assets are disposed of prior to 28 November 2025.

 

Following the sale of the Group’s subsidiaries on 29th November, the
cumulative Gross Disposal Proceeds (which excludes Far Ralia) was
£364,775,000. Hence, if Far Ralia is sold prior to 28 November 2025 and the
Gross Disposal Price needs exceeds £1,876,000, the Investment Manager will to
be entitled to a fee of 0.05% of the ultimate Gross Disposal Proceeds.

 

                                                            Threshold      Valuation      
                                                            £              £              
 Cumulative Gross Disposal Proceeds (to date)               364,775,000    364,775,000    
                                                                                          
 Theoretical Gross Disposal Proceeds of Far Ralia           1,876,000      8,000,000      
 Theoretical Gross Disposal Proceeds of May 2024 Portfolio  366,651,000    372,775,000    
                                                                                          
                                                            Incentive Fee  Incentive Fee  
                                                            £              £              
 Sold after 28 November 2025 (0.00%)                        -              -              
 Sold prior to 28 November 2025 (0.05%)                     183,326        186,388        

 

As detailed further in note 3a, the Investment Manager receives a Disposal fee
of 0.4% of the Gross Disposal Price.

 

The Incentive Fee has not been accrued in the results as at 30 June 2025 as it
is dependent on the timing of the sale of Far Ralia.

 

17. Reconciliation to Unaudited Published NAV

 

 

                                                  30 Jun 25    31 Dec 24    
 Number of ordinary shares at the reporting date  381,218,977  381,218,977  
                                                                            
                                                  30 Jun 25    31 Dec 24    
                                                  £            £            
 Total equity                                     28,701,327   30,363,831   
 NAV per share (p)                                7.53         7.96*        
 Published NAV per share (p)                      7.45         7.96*        

 

* Previously published rounded to 8.0p per share.

 

The variance between the unaudited published NAV and Interim Accounts of 0.08p
per share represents the recognition of the anticipated final Service Charge
settlement (see Note 8, £10,803 and £271,428) following final negotiations
as part of the disposal of abrdn Property Holdings Limited.

 

18. Events after the balance sheet date

 

There are no events after the reporting date which have an impact on the
Company, and which are required to be disclosed.

 

 

Please note that past performance is not necessarily a guide to the future and
that the value of investments and the income from them may fall as well as
rise. Investors may not get back the amount they originally invested.

 

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations
(EU) No. 596/2014.  Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory
Information Service this inside information is now considered to be in the
public domain.

 

All enquiries to:

The Company Secretary
Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited
Trafalgar Court
Les Banques
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 3QL

Tel: 01481 745001
Fax: 01481 745051

 

Jason Baggaley – Real Estate Fund Manager, abrdn

Tel:  07801039463 or jason.baggaley@aberdeenplc.com

 

 

Mark Blyth – Real Estate Deputy Fund Manager, abrdn

Tel: 07703695490 or mark.blyth@aberdeenplc.com

 

 

Craig Gregor - Fund Controller, abrdn

Tel: 01313729392 or craig.gregor@aberdeenplc.com

 

 



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