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REG - Dolphin Capital Inv - Final Results <Origin Href="QuoteRef">DOLC.L</Origin> - Part 4

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                 -                   (13,671)                 
 Net finance costs                                          (1,414)         (9,409)             (4,811)      (15,634)                        -                   (15,634)                 
 Other expenses                                             (7,537)         (43,865)            (3,583)      (54,985)                        -                   (54,985)                 
 Profit/(loss) before taxation                              8,975           35,771              (22,022)     22,724                          -                   22,724                   
 Taxation                                                   (172)           1,760               -            1,588                           -                   1,588                    
 Profit/(loss)                                              8,803           37,531              (22,022)     24,312                          -                   24,312                   
 
 
1      Americas comprises the Group's activities in the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Panama. Also, includes the
investment in Itacare Capital Investments Ltd ('Itacare') (see note 18). 
 
2      South-East Europe comprises the Group's activities in Cyprus, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. 
 
3      Other comprises the parent company, Dolphin Capital Investors Limited. 
 
4      Adjustments consist of intra-group eliminations. 
 
Country risk developments 
 
The general economic environment prevailing in the south-east Europe area and internationally may affect the Group's
operations. Concepts such as inflation, unemployment, and development of the gross domestic product are directly linked to
the economic course of every country and variation in these and the economic environment in general might affect the Group
to a certain extent. 
 
The global fundamentals of the sector remained strong during 2015 and 2014, with both international tourism and wealth
continuing to grow, even though economic activity in two of the Group's primary markets, Greece and Cyprus, continued to
face significant challenges. The business climate is steadily improving in Cyprus assisted by the legislative reforms
implemented during the last two years by the Cypriot government. 
 
Greece 
 
After the escalation of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece in mid-2012 and the international media speculation involving
scenarios of default and/or Greece's exit from the Eurozone, the country's economic conditions significantly stabilized
until the end of 2014, when a general election was called in Greece for January 2015. In 2014 international tourist
arrivals, according to Tourism Research Institute, set a new historical record by reaching 21.5 million, a 20% increase
compared to 2013. 
 
In late June 2015 capital controls were imposed and the banking system was closed for more than two weeks.  On 12 July
2015, the Greek Prime Minister agreed with the European Union leaders a list of reforms that the Greek Government needed to
implement in order to unlock a fresh E82 billion to E86 billion bail-out. On 15 July 2015, the Greek parliament passed this
law and in the context of this agreement the Government has put forward a plan of reforms, spending cuts and tax rises. The
conclusion of this agreement is expected, if the respective measures are implemented, to restore the sustainability of the
Greek economy on a long term basis. Since the announcement of the referendum on 5 July 2015, tourism was negatively
affected by the cancelation of reservations and the slowdown of new ones. Since the announcement of the provisional
agreement for the 3rd bail out, reservations picked up up again and official data released by the Bank of Greece confirmed
that 2015 was an all-time record year for Greek tourism. 
 
The number of tourism arrivals in Greece expanded 7.1% in 2015 compared to 2014, reaching an all-time high of 23.6 million.
The president of the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises expects a slight contraction in arrivals this season
compared to 2015, due to the sector's overtaxation and the delay in the completion of the evaluation of the program, which
will help Greece remain in the euro currency. The management of the refugee flows is also an important factor, mainly for
the islands of the North Aegean that were in the frontlines of the refugee and migrant crisis. 
 
Cyprus 
 
The economic adjustment programme remained on track in 2015, with progress made in all key objectives set out by the
country's international lenders. The banking sector is also on a steady path to stabilization with all domestic capital
controls lifted in early April 2015. Cyprus successfully concluded its three-year ESM financial assistance programme on 31
March 2016. The ESM disbursed E6.3 billion, in addition to around E1 billion in loans from the IMF, out of a loan package
of up to E10 billion. The Cypriot authorities did not need the remaining E2.7 billion. Tourist arrivals during 2014
amounted to 2.4 million and stayed at the same level when compared to 2013, as reported by the Statistical Service of the
Republic of Cyprus.  The number of tourists visiting Cyprus in 2015 reached almost 2.7 million bringing in the highest
number of tourist arrivals in over a decade. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) aims to boost tourist arrival numbers to
2.9 million in 2016. For the period from January to February 2016 arrivals of tourists totalled 114.596 compared to 92.508
in the corresponding period of 2015, recording an increase of 23.9%. 
 
Consequently, it is encouraging to note that, despite the banking crisis that occurred in early 2013, the tourism industry
remained unharmed and expectations for 2016 are positive. The decision by the Ministerial Council to reduce the investment
amount requirements and accelerate Cypriot citizenship awards to buyers of real estate is expected to significantly
increase sales momentum and margins at Aristo Developers Limited ('Aristo'), a Group associate, and increase the value and
saleability of its larger projects. Significant value is also estimated to be unlocked through the expected zoning of the
Apollo Heights Resort, following the agreement reached by the Cypriot and UK governments to permit development of such
projects falling within the Sovereign British Areas. 
 
9.      PROFESSIONAL FEES 
 
                                      From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                      E'000                                    E'000                                    
 Legal fees                           792                                      646                                      
 Auditors' remuneration (see below)   810                                      808                                      
 Accounting expenses                  294                                      235                                      
 Appraisers' fees                     140                                      237                                      
 Project design and development fees  4,371                                    3,169                                    
 Consultancy fees                     194                                      146                                      
 Administrator fees                   308                                      308                                      
 Arrangement fees                     -                                        1,124                                    
 Other professional fees              1,255                                    755                                      
 Total                                8,164                                    7,428                                    
 
 
                                                       From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                       E'000                                    E'000                                    
 Auditors' remuneration comprises the following fees:                                                                                    
 Audit and other audit related services                757                                      764                                      
 Tax and advisory                                      53                                       44                                       
 Total                                                 810                                      808                                      
 
 
10.    ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSES 
 
                                     From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                     E'000                                    E'000                                    
 Travelling                          444                                      362                                      
 Insurance                           267                                      183                                      
 Repairs and maintenance             123                                      140                                      
 Marketing and advertising expenses  803                                      716                                      
 Litigation liability provisions     2,039                                    269                                      
 Immovable property and other taxes  645                                      736                                      
 Rents                               385                                      278                                      
 Other                               1,394                                    2,868                                    
 Total                               6,100                                    5,552                                    
 
 
11.    NET Finance costS 
 
                                                         From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                         E'000                                    E'000                                    
 Recognised in profit or loss                                                                                                              
 Interest income                                         106                                      325                                      
 Finance income                                          106                                      325                                      
 Interest expense                                        (19,700)                                 (15,228)                                 
 Bank charges                                            (493)                                    (401)                                    
 Exchange difference                                     (662)                                    (330)                                    
 Finance costs                                           (20,855)                                 (15,959)                                 
 Net finance costs recognised in profit or loss          (20,749)                                 (15,634)                                 
                                                                                                                                           
 Recognised in other comprehensive income                                                                                                  
 Foreign currency translation differences                17,221                                   15,330                                   
 Finance costs recognised in other comprehensive income  17,221                                   15,330                                   
 
 
12.    Taxation 
 
                                                             From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                             E'000                                    E'000                                    
 RECOGNISED IN PROFIT OR LOSS                                                                                                                  
 Income tax                                                  72                                       120                                      
 Net deferred tax (see note 24)                              (15,368)                                 (1,708)                                  
 Taxation recognised in profit or loss                       (15,296)                                 (1,588)                                  
 RECOGNISED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                                                                                      
 Revaluation of property, plant and equipment (see note 24)  (1,791)                                  555                                      
 Taxation recognised in other comprehensive income           (1,791)                                  555                                      
 
 
Reconciliation of taxation based on taxable (loss)/profit and taxation based on accounting (loss)/profit: 
 
                                                From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                E'000                                    E'000                                    
 (Loss)/profit before taxation                  (163,291)                                22,724                                   
 Taxation using domestic tax rates              (1,360)                                  (2,018)                                  
 Non-deductible expenses and tax-exempt income  1,383                                    1,861                                    
 Effect of tax losses utilised                  72                                       313                                      
 Effect of tax rate changes                     (4,066)                                  -                                        
 Other                                          (11,325)                                 (1,744)                                  
 Total                                          (15,296)                                 (1,588)                                  
 
 
As a company incorporated under the BVI International Business Companies Act (Cap. 291), the Company is exempt from taxes
on profits, income or dividends. Each company incorporated in BVI is required to pay an annual government fee, which is
determined by reference to the amount of the company's authorised share capital. 
 
The profits of the Cypriot companies of the Group are subject to a corporation tax rate of 12.50% on their total taxable
profits. Tax losses of Cypriot companies are carried forward to reduce future profits for a period of five years.  In
addition, the Cypriot companies of the Group are subject to a 3% special contribution on rental income. Under certain
conditions, interest income may be subject to a special contribution at the rate of 30%.  In such cases, this interest is
exempt from corporation tax. 
 
In Greece, the corporation tax rate applicable to profits is 29% (2014: 26%).  Tax losses of Greek companies are carried
forward to reduce future profits for a period of five years. In Turkey, the corporation tax rate is 20%. Tax losses of
Turkish companies are carried forward to reduce future profits for a period of five years. In Croatia, the corporation tax
rate is 20%. Tax losses of Croatian companies are carried forward to reduce future profits for a period of five years. 
 
The Group's subsidiary in the Dominican Republic has been granted a 100% exemption on local and municipal taxes by the
Dominican Republic's Confotur (Tourism Promotion Council), as at 31 December 2015, for a period of fifteen years, effective
from the finalisation of the construction of the project.  In the Republic of Panama, the corporation tax rate is 25% and
the capital gains tax rate is 10%. The Panamanian tax legislation further contemplates a method of taxation which involves
a 3% advance on the tax, which is not calculated on the actual gain, but on the total value of the transfer or on the
registered value of the property (whichever may be higher). In some instances, this 3% may be considered by the taxpayer as
the final tax payable. Tax losses of companies in the Republic of Panama are carried forward to reduce future profits for a
period of five years. 
 
13.    (LOSS)/EARNINGS per share 
 
Basic (loss)/earnings per share 
 
Basic (loss)/earnings per share is calculated by dividing the (loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. 
 
                                                          From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                          '000                                     '000                                     
 (Loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company (E)  (145,360)                                21,639                                   
 Number of weighted average common shares outstanding     788,860                                  642,440                                  
 Basic (loss)/earnings per share (E)                      (0.18)                                   0.03                                     
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 
 
                                                         From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015  From 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014  
                                                         '000                                     '000                                     
 Outstanding common shares at the beginning of the year  642,440                                  642,440                                  
 Effect of shares issued during the year                 122,544                                  -                                        
 Effect of Bond Conversion shares                        23,876                                   -                                        
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding    788,860                                  642,440                                  
 
 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share 
 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the (loss)/profit attributable to owners and the number of
common shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential shares.  As of 31 December 2015, the diluted loss
per share is the same as the basic loss per share, due to the fact that no dilutive potential ordinary shares were
outstanding during this year.  As of 31 December 2014, the Company had one category of dilutive potential common shares:
warrants. The number of shares calculated above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming
the exercise of the warrants. 
 
                                                                                             From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015'000  From 1 January 2014to 31 December 2014'000  
 (Loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company (E)                                     (145,360)                                    21,639                                      
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding                                        788,860                                      642,440                                     
 Effect of potential conversion of warrants                                                  -                                            5,585                                       
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for diluted (loss)/earnings per share  788,860                                      648,025                                     
 Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (E)                                                       (0.18)                                       0.03                                        
 
 
The average market value of the Company's shares for the purpose of calculating the dilutive effect of warrants and
convertible loans was based on quoted market prices. 
 
14.    Property, plant and equipment 
 
                                                                 UnderconstructionE'000  Land &buildingsE'000  Machinery & equipmentE'000  OtherE'000  TotalE'000  
 2015                                                                                                                                                              
 Cost or revalued amount                                                                                                                                           
 At beginning of year                                            31,273                  146,826               13,687                      2,506       194,292     
 Direct acquisitions                                             35,483                  2,156                 4,856                       78          42,573      
 Direct disposals                                                -                       (35)                  (367)                       (661)       (1,063)     
 Disposals through disposal of subsidiary company (see note 31)  -                       (1,578)               (3)                         -           (1,581)     
 Reclassification to assets held for sale                        -                       (5,343)               (162)                       -           (5,505)     
 Transfers to trading property (see note 17)                     -                       -                     (198)                       -           (198)       
 Transfer (to)/from other assets                                 (58,131)                48,492                9,639                       -           -           
 Revaluation adjustment                                          -                       (15,181)              -                           -           (15,181)    
 Write offs                                                      -                       (1,513)               -                           -           (1,513)     
 Exchange difference                                             3,602                   2,602                 969                         165         7,338       
 At end of year                                                  12,227                  176,426               28,421                      2,088       219,162     
 Depreciation and impairment losses                                                                                                                                
 At beginning of year                                            -                       12,102                4,041                       1,384       17,527      
 Direct disposals                                                -                       -                     (338)                       (412)       (750)       
 Disposals through disposal of subsidiary company (see note 31)  -                       (156)                 (3)                         -           (159)       
 Reclassification to assets held for sale                        -                       (10)                  (65)                        -           (75)        
 Transfer to trading property (see note 17)                      -                       -                     (104)                       -           (104)       
 Depreciation charge for the year                                -                       1,932                 704                         283         2,919       
 Impairment loss                                                 -                       14,150                17                          -           14,167      
 Write offs                                                      -                       (433)                 -                           -           (433)       
 Exchange difference                                             -                       (1,459)               368                         146         (945)       
 At end of year                                                  -                       26,126                4,620                       1,401       32,147      
 Carrying amounts                                                12,227                  150,300               23,801                      687         187,015     
 
 
                                     UnderconstructionE'000  Land &buildingsE'000  Machinery &equipmentE'000  OtherE'000  TotalE'000  
 2014                                                                                                                                 
 Cost or revalued amount                                                                                                              
 At beginning of year                8,180                   147,340               6,626                      2,148       164,294     
 Direct acquisitions                 19,232                  3,458                 673                        99          23,462      
 Capitalised depreciation            133                     -                     -                          -           133         
 Direct disposals                    -                       -                     (8)                        (105)       (113)       
 Transfer from/(to) other assets     2,303                   (14,140)              5,404                      191         (6,242)     
 Revaluation adjustment              -                       6,322                 -                          -           6,322       
 Exchange difference                 1,425                   3,846                 992                        173         6,436       
 At end of year                      31,273                  146,826               13,687                     2,506       194,292     
                                                                                                                                      
 Depreciation and impairment losses                                                                                                   
 At beginning of year                -                       17,221                2,452                      1,017       20,690      
 Direct disposals                    -                       -                     (9)                        (54)        (63)        
 Transfer (to)/from other assets     -                       (6,676)               438                        (4)         (6,242)     
 Depreciation charge for the year    -                       2,084                 904                        251         3,239       
 Capitalised depreciation            -                       56                    -                          77          133         
 Impairment loss                     -                       13                    -                          -           13          
 Reversal of impairment loss         -                       (670)                 -                          -           (670)       
 Exchange difference                 -                       74                    256                        97          427         
 At end of year                      -                       12,102                4,041                      1,384       17,527      
                                                                                                                                      
 Carrying amounts                    31,273                  134,724               9,646                      1,122       176,765     
 
 
The carrying amount at year end of land and buildings, if the cost model was used, would have been E132 million (2014: E108
million). 
 
As at 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014, part of the Group's immovable property is held as security for bank loans (see
note 23). 
 
Fair value hierarchy 
 
The fair value of land and buildings, amounting to E150,300 thousand (2014: E134,724 thousand), has been categorised as a
Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used. 
 
The following table shows a reconciliation from opening to closing balances of Level 3 fair value. 
 
                                                                                                       31 December 2015  31 December 2014  
                                                                                                       E'000             E'000             
 At beginning of year                                                                                  134,724           130,119           
 Acquisitions, including capitalised depreciation                                                      2,156             3,402             
 Disposals                                                                                             (1,457)           -                 
 Transfers from/(to) other assets                                                                      48,492            (7,464)           
 Reclassification to assets held for sale                                                              (5,333)           -                 
                                                                                                                                           
 Losses recognised in profit or loss                                                                                                       
 Impairment loss and write offs  in 'Impairment loss and write offs of property, plant and equipment'  (15,230)          (13)              
 Reversal of impairment loss in 'Reversal of impairment loss on property, plant and equipment'         -                 670               
 Depreciation in 'Depreciation charge'                                                                 (1,932)           (2,084)           
                                                                                                                                           
 Losses recognised in comprehensive income                                                                                                 
 Revaluation adjustment in 'Revaluation on property, plant and equipment'                              (15,181)          6,322             
 Unrealised exchange difference in 'Foreign currency translation differences'                          4,061             3,772             
 At end of year                                                                                        150,300           134,724           
 
 
The following table shows the valuation techniques used in measuring land and buildings, as well as the significant
unobservable inputs used. 
 
During the year, the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of properties in Greece and the Americas changed
to Income approach or an approach combining Income approach, in cases where the property construction was fully completed
or nearly completed in the current year and hence more reliance could have been placed on cash flow data. Also, components
of Greek properties were classified as assets held for sale (see note 16). 
 
 Property location                          Valuation technique (see note 3)        Significant unobservable inputs                             Inter-relationship between key unobservable inputs and fair value measurement  
 Property in Greece - Commercial Buildings  Income approach                         Expected market rental growth:                              2014: 1.5%                                                                     The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:      
 Risk-adjusted discount rate:               2014: 8%                                Expected market rental growth was higher/(lower);           
 (Disposed of in 2015)                                                              Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).             
 Property in Greece - Resorts               Income approach                         Room occupancy rate (annual):                               2015: 20% to 57%                                                               The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:      
                                            (weighted average: 26%-56%)                                                                         
                                            (2014: 26% to 57%)                      Room occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                     
                                            (weighted average: 38%-54%)             Average daily rate per occupied room was higher/(lower);    
 Average daily rate per occupied room:      2015: E528 to E1,742                    Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                  
                                            (weighted average: E600-E1,470)         Terminal capitalisation rate was lower/(higher);            
                                            (2014: E397 to E1,750)                  Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).             
                                            (weighted average: E470-E1,500)                                                                     
 Gross operating margin rate:               2015: 23% to 47%                                                                                    
                                            (weighted average: 36%-44%)                                                                         
                                            (2014: 25% to 47%)                                                                                  
                                            (weighted average: 35%-44%)                                                                         
 Terminal capitalisation rate:              2015: 8% (2014: 8% to 9%)                                                                           
 Risk-adjusted discount rate:               2015: 11% to 13%                                                                                    
                                            (2014: 11% to 13%)                                                                                  
 Property in Greece - Hotel complexes       Combined approach (Market and Cost)     Market approach (for land components)                                                                                                      The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:      
 Premiums/(discounts) on the following:                                             Premiums were higher/(lower);                               
 Location:                                  2015: -20% to 0% (2014: -20% to +30%)   Discounts were lower/(higher);                              
 Site size:                                 2015: 0% (2014: -20% to +20%)           Weights on comparables with premiums were higher/(lower);   
 Asking vs transaction:                     2015: -25% to -15% (2014: -20% to 0%)   Weights on comparables with discounts were lower/(higher);  
 Frontage sea view:                         2015: 0% to +20% (2014: -20% to +20%)   Replacement cost (new) per m2 was higher/(lower);           
 Maturity/development potential:            2015: 0% to +10% (2014: -40% to +25%)   Enterpreneurial profit rate was higher/(lower);             
 Strategic investment approval:             2015: 0% (2014:15%)                     Depreciation rate was lower/(higher).                       
 Weight allocation:                         2015: +10% to +20%                                                                                  
                                            (2014: +10% to +25%)                                                                                
 Cost approach (for building components)                                                                                                        
 Replacement cost (new) per m2:             2015:  E500 - E1,100                                                                                
                                            (2014: E500 - E1,710)                                                                               
 Enterpreneurial profit rate:               2015: 20% (2014: 20%)                                                                               
 Depreciation rate:                         2015: 30% (2014: 3%-28%)                                                                            
 Useful life (years):                       2015: 60 (2014: 40-60)                                                                              
                                            Combined approach (Market and Income)   Market approach                                                                                                                            The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:      
                                            Premiums/(discounts) on the following:                                                              Premiums were higher/(lower);                                                  
                                            Location:                               2015: -20% to +30%                                          Discounts were lower/(higher);                                                 
                                                                                    Site size:                                                  2015: -20% to +10%                                                             Weights on comparables with premiums were higher/(lower);   
                                                                                    Asking vs transaction:                                      2015: -20% + 0%                                                                Weights on comparables with discounts were lower/(higher);  
                                                                                    Maturity/development potential:                             2015: -50% to 0%                                                               Room occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                     
                                                                                    Premium due to being part of strategic investment:          2015: 15%                                                                      Average daily rate per occupied room was higher/(lower);    
                                                                                    Weight allocation:                                          2015: +10% to +60%                                                             Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                  
                                                                                    Cost approach                                                                                                                              Terminal capitalization rate was lower/(higher);            
                                                                                    Room occupancy rate (annual):                               2015: 18% to 33%                                                               Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).             
                                                                                                                                                (weighted average: 30%)                                                                                                                    
                                                                                    Average daily rate per occupied room:                       2015: E1,305 to E1,700                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                (weighted average: E1.538)                                                                                                                 
                                                                                    Gross operating margin rate:                                2015: 9% to 37%                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                (weighted average: 33%)                                                                                                                    
                                                                                    Terminal capitalisation rate:                               2015: 8%                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                    Risk-adjusted discount rate:                                2015: 11%                                                                                                                                  
 
 
 Property location                              Valuation technique (see note 3)                    Significant unobservable inputs                                      Inter-relationship between key unobservable inputs and fair value measurement  
 Property in Americas - Resort and golf course  Income approach                                     Room occupancy rate (annual):                                        2015: 36% to 48% (weighted average: 39%)                                       The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:       
 Average daily rate per occupied room:          2015: $1,314 to $2,463 (weighted average: $2,062)   Occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                                   
 Gross operating margin rate:                   2015: 3% to 46% (weighted average: 38%)             Average daily rate per occupied room was higher/(lower);             
 Terminal capitalisation rate:                  2015: 9%                                            Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                           
 Risk-adjusted discount rate:                   2015: 11%                                           Terminal capitalisation rate was lower/(higher);                     
                                                                                                    Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).                      
 Annual membership dues per member:             2015: $8,400 to $10,960 (weighted average: $9,600)  The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:               
 Membership initiation fees per member:         2015: $60,000                                       Membership fees per member were higher/(lower);                      
 Gross operating margin rate:                   2015: 30% to 53% (weighted average: 43%)            Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                           
 Terminal capitalisation rate:                  2015: 11%                                           Terminal capitalization rate was lower/(higher);                     
 Risk-adjusted discount rate:                   2015: 13%                                           Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).                      
                                                Market approach                                     Premiums/(discounts) on the following:                               The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:                         
 Location:                                      2014: -35% to +10%                                  Premiums were higher/(lower);                                        
 Site size:                                     2014: -30% to +60%                                  Discounts were lower/(higher);                                       
 Asking vs transaction:                         2014: -65% to -10%                                  Weights on comparables with premiums were higher/(lower);            
 Frontage sea view:                             2014: -30% to +55%                                  Weights on comparables with discounts were lower/(higher).           
 Development potential:                         2014: -70% to +35%                                                                                                       
 Condition quality:                             2014: 0% to +10%                                                                                                         
 Weight allocation:                             2014: +15% to +65%                                                                                                       
                                                Combined approach (Market and Income)               Market approach (50% weight) Premiums/(discounts) on the following:  The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:                         
 Location:                                      2014: -35% to +10%                                  Premiums were higher/(lower);                                        
                                                Site size:                                          2014: -30% to -10%                                                   Discounts were lower/(higher);                                                 
                                                                                                    Asking vs transaction:                                               2014: -65% to -10%                                                             Weights on comparables with premiums were higher/(lower);    
                                                                                                    Frontage sea view:                                                   2014: -30% to +35%                                                             Weights on comparables with discounts were lower/(higher);   
                                                                                                    Development potential:                                               2014:+25% to +45%                                                              Occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                           
                                                                                                    Condition quality:                                                   2014: 0% to +5%                                                                Average daily rate per occupied room was higher/(lower);     
                                                                                                    Weight allocation:                                                   2014: +40% to +60%                                                             Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                   
                                                                                                    Income approach (50% weight)                                                                                                                        Terminal capitalisation rate was lower/(higher);             
                                                                                                    Room occupancy rate (annual):                                        2014: 40% to 55% (weighted average: 52%)                                       Quantity of villas was higher/ (lower);                      
                                                                                                    Average daily rate per occupied room:                                2014: US$1,200 to US$1,890                                                     Selling price per m2 was higher/(lower);                     
                                                                                                                                                                         (weighted average US$1,570)                                                    Expected annual growth in selling price was higher/(lower);  
                                                                                                    Gross operating margin rate:                                         2014: 36% to 52% (weighted average 49%)                                        Cash flow velocity was shorter/(longer);                     
                                                                                                    Terminal capitalisation rate:                                        2014: 9%                                                                       Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).              
                                                                                                    Quantity of villas:                                                  2014: 36                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    Selling price per m2:                                                2014: US$5,000 to US$9,000                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                    Expected annual growth in selling price:                             2014: 0%                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    Cash flow velocity (years):                                          2014: 7                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Risk-adjusted discount rate:                                         2014: 15%                                                                                                                                   
 
 
15.    Investment property 
 
                                                                 31 December 2015  31 December 2014  
                                                                 E'000             E'000             
 At beginning of year                                            451,880           423,791           
 Direct acquisitions                                             1,064             3,515             
 Concession/write off of land (see note 7)                       (2,607)           -                 
 Reclassification to assets held for sale (see note 16)          (52,507)          -                 
 Transfers to trading properties (see note 17)                   (14,290)          (5,568)           
 Disposals through disposal of subsidiary company (see note 31)  (10,979)          -                 
 Direct disposals                                                (756)             (2,109)           
 Exchange difference                                             14,095            13,675            
                                                                 385,900           433,304           
 Fair value adjustment                                           (45,047)          18,576            
 At end of year                                                  340,853           451,880           
 
 
As at 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014, part of the Group's immovable property is held as security for bank loans (see
note 23). 
 
Fair value hierarchy 
 
The fair value of investment property, amounted to E340,853 thousand (2014: E451,880 thousand), has been categorised as a
Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used. 
 
The following table shows a reconciliation from opening to closing balances of Level 3 fair value. 
 
                                                                                        31 December 2015  31 December 2014  
                                                                                        E'000             E'000             
 At beginning of year                                                                   451,880           423,791           
 Acquisitions                                                                           1,064             3,515             
 Disposals                                                                              (11,735)          (2,109)           
 Transfers to other assets                                                              (14,290)          (5,568)           
 Reclassification to assets held for sale                                               (52,507)          -                 
 Gains/losses recognised in profit or loss                                                                                  
 Unrealised fair value adjustment in 'Net change in fair value of investment property'  (45,047)          18,576            
 Concession/write off of land in 'Operating expenses'                                   (2,607)           -                 
 Gains/losses recognised in comprehensive income                                                                            
 Unrealised exchange difference in 'Foreign currency translation differences'           14,095            13,675            
 At end of year                                                                         340,853           451,880           
 
 
Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs 
 
The following table shows the valuation techniques used in measuring the fair value of investment property, as well as the
significant unobservable inputs used. 
 
During the year, the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of properties in Greece and the Americas changed
to Income approach, in cases where there was significant improvement in the level of completion of the relevant projects.
Also, the property in Croatia and components of property in Greece were classified as assets held for sale (see note 16). 
 
 Property location                          Valuation technique (see note 3)       Significant unobservable inputs                              Inter-relationship between key unobservable inputs and fair value measurement  
 Property in Greece - Commercial Buildings  Income approach                        Expected market rental growth:                               2014: 1.5%                                                                     The estimated fair value would increase/(decrease) if:       
 Void period (months):                      2014: 3                                Expected market rental growth was higher/(lower);            
 Occupancy rate:                            2014: 95%                              Void period was shorter/(longer);                            
 Risk-adjusted discount rate:               2014: 8%                               Occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                           
 (Disposed of in 2015)                                                             Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).              
 Property in Greece                         Income approach                        Room occupancy rate (annual):                                2015: 29% to 42%                                                               Room occupancy rate was higher/(lower);                      
                                            (weighted average: 38%)                Average daily rate per occupied room was higher/(lower);     
                                                                                   Average daily rate per occupied room:                        2015: E818 to E1,723                                                           Gross operating margin was higher/(lower);                   
                                                                                                                                                (weighted average E1,432)                                                      Terminal capitalisation rate was (lower)/higher;             
                                                                                   Gross operating margin rate:                                 2015: 16% to 33%                                                               Quantity of villas was higher/(lower);                       
                                                                                                                                                (weighted average 29%)                                                         Selling price per m2 was higher/(lower);                     
                                                                                   Terminal capitalisation rate:                                2015: 10%                                                                      Expected annual growth in selling price was higher/(lower);  
                                                                                   Quantity of villas:                                          2015: 35                                                                       Cash flow velocity was shorter/(longer);                     
                                                                                   Selling price per m2:                                        2015: E5,500 to E6,000                                                         Risk-adjusted discount rate was lower/(higher).              
                                                                                   Expected annual growth in selling price:                     2015: 0% to 5%                                                                                                                              
                                                                                   Cash flow velocity (years):                                  2015: 9                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                   Risk-adjusted discount rate:                                 2015: 13%                                                                                                                                   
                                            Combined 

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