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Mandarin Oriental InternationalAnnouncement

28/07/2016 10:15

RNS Number : 2904F
Mandarin Oriental International Ltd
28 July 2016
To: Business Editor 28th July 2016
For immediate release
The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2016
Highlights
 Challenging conditions in a number of key markets
 Underlying earnings 26% lower
 Acquisition of Mandarin Oriental, Boston complete
"Challenging trading conditions are expected to continue to impact the Group's performance during the second half of the year. Nevertheless, the Group benefits from its strong competitive position and balance sheet."
Ben Keswick
Chairman
Results
(unaudited)
Six months ended 30th June
2016
(1)
2015
Change
US$m
US$m
%
Combined total revenue of hotels under management(2)
643.8
640.9
-
Underlying EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization)(3)
70.8
82.2
-14
Underlying profit attributable to shareholders(4)
24.7
33.4
-26
Profit attributable to shareholders
22.9
32.4
-29
US
US
%
Underlying earnings per share(4)
1.97
2.92
-33
Earnings per share
1.82
2.84
-36
Interim dividend per share
1.50
2.00
-25
US$
US$
%
Net asset value per share(5)
0.97
0.98
-
Adjusted net asset value per share(5)(6)
2.83
2.84
-
Net debt/shareholders' funds(5)
25%
11%
Net debt/adjusted shareholders' funds(5)(6)
9%
4%
(1) Per share numbers reflect the Company's rights issue in March 2015.
(2) Combined revenue includes turnover of the Group's subsidiary hotels in addition to 100% of revenue from associate, joint venture and managed hotels.
(3) EBITDA of subsidiaries plus the Group's share of EBITDA of associates and joint ventures. 
(4) The Group uses 'underlying profit' in its internal financial reporting to distinguish between ongoing business performance and non-trading items, as more fully described in note 7 to the condensed financial statements. Management considers this to be a key measure which provides additional information to enhance understanding of the Group's underlying business performance.
(5) At 30th June 2016 and 31st December 2015, respectively.
(6) The adjusted net asset value per share and net debt/adjusted shareholders' funds have been adjusted to include the market value of the Group's freehold and leasehold interests which are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at amortized cost.
The interim dividend of US1.50 per share will be payable on 12th October 2016 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 19th August 2016.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2016
OVERVIEW
The Group faced challenging trading conditions in a number of its key markets in the first half of the year, resulting in lower earnings for the period.
PERFORMANCE
Underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization for the first six months of 2016 were US$71 million, down from US$82 million in the first half of 2015. 
Underlying profit for the period was US$25 million, compared with US$33 million in 2015, and underlying earnings per share were US1.97, compared with US2.92 in 2015. Profit attributable to shareholders for the period was US$23 million, compared withUS$32 million in 2015, after deducting acquisition transaction costs in both periods.
An interim dividend of US1.50 per share has been declared, compared to US2.00 per share last year.
GROUP REVIEW 
The Group experienced softer demand in many of its key markets, particularly Hong Kong, London and Paris. There was also an adverse impact from a rooms renovation programme in Washington D.C. The Group did benefit from a positive trading environment in Tokyo, a return to normal operations in Munich following a public area renovation, and a contribution from the newly acquired Mandarin Oriental, Boston.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
On 27th April 2016, the Group acquired Mandarin Oriental, Boston for US$140 million, a hotel the Group has managed since it opened in October 2008. The previously announced 18 month renovation of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is scheduled to begin in September 2016. The hotel will be renovated in two stages that will allow it to remain open during the renovation period, albeit with reduced facilities and room inventory.
Mandarin Oriental currently operates 29 hotels and eight residences in 19 countries and territories. The Group has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, with the next hotel opening in Doha in the first half of 2017. On 5th July, the Group announced that it will brand and manage luxury Residences at Mandarin Oriental adjacent to Mandarin Oriental, Bali. An initial 30 branded residences are scheduled to be completed at the same time as the hotel opens in mid-2018.
PEOPLE
On 1st April 2016, James Riley was appointed as Group Chief Executive replacing Edouard Ettedgui, who remains on the Board as a non-executive Director. Y.K. Pang will join the Board on 1st August 2016. We were saddened by the death of Lord Leach in June 2016. He made a significant contribution to the Group and his wise counsel will be greatly missed.
OUTLOOK
Challenging trading conditions are expected to continue to impact the Group's performance during the second half of the year. Nevertheless, the Group benefits from its strong competitive position and balance sheet.
Ben Keswick
Chairman
Mandarin Oriental International Limited
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
(unaudited)
Six months ended 30th June
Year ended 31st December
2016
2015
2015
Underlying
business performance
US$m
Non-
trading
items
US$m
Total
US$m
Underlying
business 
performance
US$m
Non-
trading
items
US$m
Total
US$m
Underlying
business 
performance
US$m
Non-
trading
items
US$m
Total
US$m
Revenue (note 2)
288.2
-
288.2
295.2
-
295.2
607.3
-
607.3
Cost of sales
(185.6)
-
(185.6)
(180.4)
-
(180.4)
(362.1)
-
(362.1)
Gross profit
102.6
-
102.6
114.8
-
114.8
245.2
-
245.2
Selling and distribution costs
(20.0)
-
(20.0)
(18.8)
-
(18.8)
(37.0)
-
(37.0)
Administration expenses
(52.3)
(1.8)
(54.1)
(52.9)
(0.5)
(53.4)
(100.4)
(0.5)
(100.9)
Operating profit (note 3)
30.3
(1.8)
28.5
43.1
(0.5)
42.6
107.8
(0.5)
107.3
Financing charges
(5.9)
-
(5.9)
(8.0)
-
(8.0)
(13.7)
-
(13.7)
Interest income
0.7
-
0.7
1.1
-
1.1
1.9
-
1.9
Net financing charges
(5.2)
-
(5.2)
(6.9)
-
(6.9)
(11.8)
-
(11.8)
Share of results of associates and joint ventures (note 4)
5.0
-
5.0
4.7
(0.5)
4.2
11.0
(0.5)
10.5
Profit before tax
30.1
(1.8)
28.3
40.9
(1.0)
39.9
107.0
(1.0)
106.0
Tax (note 5)
(5.6)
-
(5.6)
(7.2)
-
(7.2)
(16.6)
-
(16.6)
Profit after tax
24.5
(1.8)
22.7
33.7
(1.0)
32.7
90.4
(1.0)
89.4
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
24.7
(1.8)
22.9
33.4
(1.0)
32.4
90.3
(1.0)
89.3
Non-controlling interests
(0.2)
-
(0.2)
0.3
-
0.3
0.1
-
 0.1
24.5
(1.8)
22.7
33.7
(1.0)
32.7
90.4
(1.0)
89.4
US
US
US
US
US
US
Earnings per share (note 6)
- basic
1.97
1.82
2.92
2.84
7.53
7.44
- diluted
1.96
1.82
2.91
2.82
7.50
7.41
Mandarin Oriental International Limited
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
(unaudited) 
Six months ended 
30th June
Year ended 
31st
December
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
2015
US$m
Profit for the period
22.7
32.7
89.4
Other comprehensive (expense)/income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
-
-
(5.4)
Tax on items that will not be reclassified
-
-
0.9
-
-
(4.5)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Net exchange translation differences
- net loss arising during the period
(4.3)
(10.4)
(43.3)
Revaluation of other investments
- transfer to profit and loss
-
-
(0.6)
Fair value losses on cash flow hedges
-
(0.6)
-
Tax relating to items that may be reclassified
-
0.1
-
Share of other comprehensive income/(expense) of associates and joint ventures
4.2
(4.4)
(11.7)
(0.1)
(15.3)
(55.6)
Other comprehensive expense for the period, net of tax
(0.1)
(15.3)
(60.1)
Total comprehensive income for the period
22.6
17.4
29.3
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
22.8
16.8
29.3
Non-controlling interests
(0.2)
0.6
-
22.6
17.4
29.3
Mandarin Oriental International Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
(unaudited)
At 31st
At 30th June
December 
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
2015
US$m
Net assets
Intangible assets 
43.9
44.5
44.1
Tangible assets 
1,386.9
1,279.8
1,255.0
Associates and joint ventures
171.6
170.2
164.4
Other investments
11.1
11.3
10.2
Loans receivable
-
-
-
Pension assets
-
6.1
-
Deferred tax assets
2.5
2.2
2.8
Non-current assets
1,616.0
1,514.1
1,476.5
Stocks 
6.3
5.7
6.0
Debtors and prepayments 
92.6
91.4
89.9
Current tax assets
1.3
1.3
1.8
Bank and cash balances
181.7
282.1
308.6
Current assets
281.9
380.5
406.3
Creditors and accruals
(126.9)
(124.6)
(138.6)
Current borrowings 
(3.3)
(2.3)
(4.2)
Current tax liabilities
(7.9)
(12.2)
(9.3)
Current liabilities
(138.1)
(139.1)
(152.1)
Net current assets
143.8
241.4
254.2
Long-term borrowings
(482.0)
(443.5)
(436.2)
Deferred tax liabilities
(57.5)
(62.9)
(59.8)
Pension liabilities
(1.0)
-
-
Other non-current liabilities
(1.7)
(3.6)
(3.0)
1,217.6
1,245.5
1,231.7
Total equity
Share capital 
62.8
62.8
62.8
Share premium
490.3
492.0
490.3
Revenue and other reserves
659.7
685.1
673.6
Shareholders' funds
1,212.8
1,239.9
1,226.7
Non-controlling interests
4.8
5.6
5.0
1,217.6
1,245.5
1,231.7
Mandarin Oriental International Limited 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share
capital
US$m
Share
premium
US$m
Capital
reserves
US$m
Revenue
reserves
US$m
Hedging
reserves
US$m
Exchange
reserves
US$m
Attributable to shareholders of the Company US$m
Attributable to non-
controlling interests
US$m
Total
equity 
US$m
Six months ended 30th June 2016 (unaudited)
At 1st January 2016
62.8
490.3
284.5
504.7
(2.7)
(112.9)
1,226.7
5.0
1,231.7
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
22.9
-
(0.1)
22.8
(0.2)
22.6
Dividends paid by the Company
-
-
-
(37.7)
-
-
(37.7)
-
(37.7)
Issue of shares
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Employee share option schemes
-
-
1.0
-
-
-
1.0
-
1.0
Transfer 
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 30th June 2016
62.8
490.3
285.5
489.9
(2.7)
(113.0)
1,212.8
4.8
1,217.6
Six months ended 30th June 2015 (unaudited)
At 1st January 2015
50.2
188.2
283.1
495.6
(2.7)
(58.0)
956.4
5.0
961.4
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
32.4
(0.5)
(15.1)
16.8
0.6
17.4
Dividends paid by the Company
-
-
-
(50.2)
-
-
(50.2)
-
(50.2)
Issue of shares
12.6
303.2
-
-
-
-
315.8
-
315.8
Employee share option schemes
-
-
1.1
-
-
-
1.1
-
1.1
Transfer 
-
0.6
(0.6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 30th June 2015
62.8
492.0
283.6
477.8
(3.2)
(73.1)
1,239.9
5.6
1,245.5
Total comprehensive income for the six months ended 30th June 2016 included in revenue reserves comprises profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of US$22.9 million (2015: US$32.4 million). There was no net fair value loss on other investments in 2016 (2015: nil).
Share
capital
US$m
Share
premium
US$m
Capital
reserves
US$m
Revenue
reserves
US$m
Hedging
reserves
US$m
Exchange
reserves
US$m
Attributable to shareholders of the Company US$m
Attributable to non-
controlling interests
US$m
Total
equity 
US$m
Year ended 31st December 2015
At 1st January 2015
50.2
188.2
283.1
495.6
(2.7)
(58.0)
956.4
5.0
961.4
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
84.2
-
(54.9)
29.3
-
29.3
Dividends paid by the Company
-
-
-
(75.3)
-
-
(75.3)
-
(75.3)
Issue of shares
12.6
301.4
-
-
-
-
314.0
-
314.0
Employee share option schemes
-
-
2.3
-
-
-
2.3
-
2.3
Transfer 
-
0.7
(0.9)
0.2
-
-
-
-
-
At 31st December 2015
62.8
490.3
284.5
504.7
(2.7)
(112.9)
1,226.7
5.0
1,231.7
Total comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December 2015 included in revenue reserves comprises profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of US$89.3 million. There was no net fair value loss on other investments in 2015. 
Mandarin Oriental International Limited 
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 
(unaudited) 
Six months ended 
30th June
Year ended 
31st
December
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
2015
US$m
Operatingactivities 
Operating profit 
28.5
42.6
107.3
Depreciation
26.2
25.0
50.6
Amortization of intangible assets
1.0
1.2
2.3
Other non-cash items
-
1.4
2.2
Movements in working capital
(15.5)
(17.6)
(1.6)
Interest received
0.8
1.1
2.0
Interest and other financing charges paid
(5.5)
(6.9)
(12.1)
Tax paid
(7.6)
(4.6)
(18.5)
27.9
42.2
132.2
Dividends and interest from associates and 
joint ventures
4.3
4.0
8.0
Cash flows from operating activities
32.2
46.2
140.2
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets
(31.2)
(14.1)
(50.0)
Purchase of intangible assets
(0.7)
(0.6)
(1.5)
Acquisition of Mandarin Oriental, 
Boston (note 8)
(140.0)
-
-
Acquisition of Hotel Ritz, Madrid (note 9)
-
(72.9)
(73.3)
Purchase of other investments
(1.1)
(0.7)
(0.9)
Advance to joint ventures
(1.2)
-
(0.1)
Repayment of loans to associates
-
-
0.6
Sale of other investments
-
-
0.8
Cash flows from investing activities
(174.2)
(88.3)
(124.4)
Financing activities
Issue of shares (note 10)
-
315.8
314.0
Drawdown of borrowings 
51.5
-
-
Repayment of borrowings
(0.8)
(261.2)
(261.5)
Dividends paid by the Company (note 11)
(37.7)
(50.2)
(75.3)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
(0.1)
-
-
Cash flows from financing activities
12.9
4.4
(22.8)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(129.1)
(37.7)
(7.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
308.6
324.3
324.3
Effect of exchange rate changes
2.0
(5.3)
(8.7)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
181.5
281.3
308.6
Mandarin Oriental International Limited 
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION
The condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. The condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The condensed financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's auditor pursuant to the UK Auditing Practices Board guidance on the review of interim financial information.
The following amendments which are effective in the current accounting period and relevant to the Group's operations are adopted in 2016:
Amendments to IFRS 11
Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint
Operations
Amendments to IAS 1
Disclosure Initiative: Presentation of Financial
Statements
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38
Clarification of Acceptable Methods of
Depreciation and Amortization
Annual Improvements to IFRSs
2012 - 2014 Cycle
Amendments to IFRS 11 'Joint Arrangements' introduce new guidance on the accountingfor the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business. Acquirers of such interests shall apply all of the principles on business combinations accounting in IFRS 3 'Business Combinations', and other IFRSs, that do not conflict with the guidance in IFRS 11 and disclose the information that is required in those IFRSs in relation to business combinations. 
Amendment to IAS 1 is part of the International Accounting Standards Board's initiatives to improve the effectiveness of disclosure in financial reporting. Amendments to IAS 1 clarify that companies shall apply professional judgments in determining what information to disclose and how to structure it in the financial statements. The amendments include narrow-focus improvements in the guidance on materiality, disaggregation and subtotals, note structure, disclosure of accounting policies and presentation of items of other comprehensive income arising from equity accounted investments. 
Amendments to IAS 16 'Property, Plant and Equipment' and IAS 38 'Intangible Assets' clarify that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation or amortization of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The amendments to IAS 38 further clarify that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. This presumption however, can be rebutted in certain limited circumstances. 
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012 - 2014 Cycle comprise a number of non-urgent but necessary amendments.
There have been no changes to the accounting policies described in the 2015 annual financial statements upon the adoption of the above amendments to existing standards. The adoption of these amendments do not have any significant impact on the results or financial position of the Group.
The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
2. REVENUE
Six months ended 30th June
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
By geographical area:
Hong Kong 
109.3
114.7
Other Asia
51.8
48.3
Europe
87.3
97.6
The Americas
39.8
34.6
288.2
295.2
3. EBITDA FROM SUBSIDIARIES (EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION)
Six months ended 30th June
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
By geographical area:
Hong Kong 
33.4
35.0
Other Asia
13.4
13.1
Europe
8.1
15.2
The Americas
2.6
6.0
Underlying EBITDA from subsidiaries
57.5
69.3
Non-trading items
- acquisition-related costs (note 7)
(1.8)
(0.5)
EBITDA from subsidiaries
55.7
68.8
Less depreciation and amortization
(27.2)
(26.2)
Operating profit
28.5
42.6
4. SHARE OF RESULTS OF ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
EBITDA
US$m
Depreciation
and
amortization
US$m
Operating
profit
US$m
Net
financing
charges
US$m
Tax
US$m
Net
profit/
(loss)
US$m
Six months ended 30th June 2016
By geographical area:
Other Asia
10.1
(3.8)
6.3
(0.7)
(1.0)
4.6
Europe
0.6
(0.2)
0.4
-
-
0.4
The Americas
2.6
(1.5)
1.1
(1.1)
-
-
13.3
(5.5)
7.8
(1.8)
(1.0)
5.0
Non-trading items 
- acquisition-related 
costs (note 7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
13.3
(5.5)
7.8
(1.8)
(1.0)
5.0
Six months ended 30th June 2015
By geographical area:
Other Asia
10.4
(3.8)
6.6
(0.7)
(1.3)
4.6
Europe
0.4
-
0.4
-
(0.1)
0.3
The Americas
2.1
(1.3)
0.8
(1.0)
-
(0.2)
12.9
(5.1)
7.8
(1.7)
(1.4)
4.7
Non-trading items
- acquisition-related 
costs (note 7)
(0.5)
-
(0.5)
-
-
(0.5)
12.4
(5.1)
7.3
(1.7)
(1.4)
4.2
5. TAX
Six months ended 30th June
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
Tax (charged)/credited to profit and loss is analyzed as follows:
Current tax
(6.8)
(7.4)
Deferred tax
1.2
0.2
(5.6)
(7.2)
By geographical area:
Hong Kong 
(3.9)
(4.2)
Other Asia
(0.2)
(0.5)
Europe
(1.1)
(2.6)
The Americas
(0.4)
0.1
(5.6)
(7.2)
Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income or expense is analyzed as follows:
Cash flow hedges
-
0.1
Tax on profits has been calculated at rates of taxation prevailing in the territories in which the Group operates.
Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$1.0 million (2015: US$1.4 million) is included in share of results of associates and joint ventures (note 4).
6. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are calculated on the profit attributable to shareholders of US$22.9 million (2015: US$32.4 million) and on the weighted average number of 1,255.9 million (2015: 1,142.4 million) shares in issue during the period. 
Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$22.9 million (2015: US$32.4 million) and on the weighted average number of 1,261.2 million (2015: 1,147.8 million) shares after adjusting for the number of shares which are deemed to be issued for no consideration under the share-based long-term incentive plans based on the average share price during the period.
The weighted average number of shares is arrived at as follows:
Ordinary shares in millions
2016
2015
Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share calculation
1,255.9
1,142.4
Adjustment for shares deemed to be issued for no consideration under the share-based long-term incentive plans
5.3
5.4
Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share calculation
1,261.2
1,147.8
Additional basic and diluted earnings per share are also calculated based on underlying profit attributable to shareholders. A reconciliation of earnings is set out below:
Six months ended 30th June
2016
2015
US$m
Basic
earnings
per share
US
Diluted
earnings
per share
US
US$m
Basic
earnings
per share
US
Diluted
earnings
per share
US
Profit attributable to shareholders
22.9
1.82
1.82
32.4
2.84
2.82
Non-trading items (note 7)
1.8
1.0
Underlying profit attributable to shareholders
24.7
1.97
1.96
33.4
2.92
2.91
7. NON-TRADING ITEMS
Non-trading items are separately identified to provide greater understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Items classified as non-trading items include gains and losses from the sale of businesses, investments and properties; impairment of non-depreciable intangible assets and other investments; provisions for the closure of businesses; acquisition-related costs in business combinations; provisions against asset impairment and writebacks; and other credits and charges of a non-recurring nature that require inclusion in order to provide additional insight into underlying business performance.
An analysis of non-trading items after interest, tax and non-controlling interests is set out below:
Six months ended 30th June
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
Acquisition-related costs
- administration expenses
1.8
0.5
- share of results of associates and joint ventures
-
0.5
1.8
1.0
8. ACQUISITION OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BOSTON
On 27th April 2016, the Group completed its US$140 million acquisition of Mandarin Oriental, Boston, a hotel that the Group has managed since its opening in 2008. The consideration of US$140 million represented the fair values of the tangible assets acquired at the acquisition date. There was no goodwill arising on acquisition.
9. ACQUISITION OF HOTEL RITZ, MADRID
In May 2015, the Group acquired a 50% interest in the Hotel Ritz, Madrid for 65 million (US$73.3 million) in a joint venture with The Olayan Group, with Mandarin Oriental managing the hotel under a long-term management agreement. The hotel is to undergo a comprehensive renovation in 2017, currently estimated to cost a total of some 90 million, of which the Group's share will be 45 million (US$50 million).
10. ISSUE OF SHARES
In April 2015, the Group completed a 1 for 4 rights issue with 250.9 million new ordinary shares issued, raising US$316.2 million of gross proceeds. The proceeds of the issue were used to pay down debt in advance of the proposed refurbishment of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and to fund the Group's acquisition of a 50% interest in the Hotel Ritz, Madrid. The Group paid expenses of US$1.7 million and US$1.9 million (US$3.6 million expenses in aggregate) in connection with the rights issue in the first half and the second half of 2015, respectively.
The Group issued 1.0 million and 0.3 million new ordinary shares under the share-based long-term incentive plans with proceeds of US$1.3 million and US$0.1 million (US$1.4 million proceeds in aggregate) in the first half and the second half of 2015, respectively.
11. DIVIDENDS
Six months ended 30th June
2016
US$m
2015
US$m
Final dividend in respect of 2015 of US3.00
(2014: US5.00) per share
37.7
50.2
An interim dividend in respect of 2016 of US1.50 (2015: US2.00) per share amounting to a total of US$18.8 million (2015: US$25.1 million) has been declared by the Board and will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue reserves in the year ending 31st December 2016.
12. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Total capital commitments at 30th June 2016 and 31st December 2015 amounted to US$341.1 million and US$321.4 million, respectively. 
13. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments by category
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, together with carrying amounts at 30th June 2016 and 31st December 2015 are as follows:
Loans and receivables
US$m
Derivatives used for hedging
US$m
Available-
for-sale
US$m
Other financial instruments at amortized cost
US$m
Total carrying amount
US$m
Fair 
value
US$m
30th June 2016
Assets
Other investments
-
-
11.1
-
11.1
11.1
Debtors 
64.4
-
-
-
64.4
64.4
Bank and cash balances 
181.7
-
-
-
181.7
181.7
246.1
-
11.1
-
257.2
257.2
Liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
-
(1.7)
-
-
(1.7)
(1.7)
Borrowings
-
-
-
(485.3)
(485.3)
(485.3)
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities
-
(1.2)
-
(117.9)
(119.1)
(119.1)
-
(2.9)
-
(603.2)
(606.1)
(606.1)
Loans and receivables
US$m
Derivatives used for hedging
US$m
Available-
for-sale
US$m
Other financial instruments at amortized cost
US$m
Total carrying amount
US$m
Fair 
value
US$m
31st December 2015
Assets
Other investments
-
-
10.2
-
10.2
10.2
Debtors 
61.2
-
-
-
61.2
61.2
Bank and cash balances 
308.6
-
-
-
308.6
308.6
369.8
-
10.2
-
380.0
380.0
Liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
-
(3.0)
-
-
(3.0)
(3.0)
Borrowings
-
-
-
(440.4)
(440.4)
(440.3)
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities
-
-
-
(133.5)
(133.5)
(133.5)
-
(3.0)
-
(573.9)
(576.9)
(576.8)
Fair value estimation
(i) Financial instruments that are measured at fair value
For financial instruments that are measured at fair value in the balance sheet, the corresponding fair value measurements are disclosed by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:
(a) Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities ('quoted prices in active markets')
The fair value of listed securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, is based on quoted prices in active markets at the balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for listed investments held by the Group is the current bid price.
(b) Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly ('observable current market transactions') 
The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined using rates quoted by the Group's bankers at the balance sheet date. The rates for interest rate swaps and caps and forward foreign exchange contracts are calculated by reference to market interest rates and foreign exchange rates.
The fair values of unlisted investments, which are classified as available-for-sale and mainly include club and school debentures, are determined using prices quoted by brokers at the balance sheet date.
(c)Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data('unobservable inputs')
The fair value of other unlisted securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, is determined using valuation techniques by reference to observable current market transactions (including price-to earnings and price-to book ratios of listed securities of entities engaged in similar industries) or the market prices of the underlying investments with certain degree of entity specific estimates.
There were no changes in valuation techniques during the six months ended 30th June 2016 and the year ended 31st December 2015.
The table below analyzes financial instruments carried at fair value at 30th June 2016and 31stDecember 2015, by the levels in the fair value measurement hierarchy:
Quoted 
prices in active 
markets
US$m
Observable current 
market transactions
US$m
Unobservable
inputs 
US$m
Total 
US$m
30th June 2016
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
- unlisted investments
-
2.1
9.0
11.1
Liabilities
Derivative designated at fair value
- through other comprehensive income
-
(2.9)
-
(2.9)
31st December 2015
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
- unlisted investments
-
2.1
8.1
10.2
Liabilities
Derivative designated at fair value
- through other comprehensive income
-
(3.0)
-
(3.0)
There were no transfers among the three categories during the six months ended30th June 2016 and the year ended 31st December 2015. 
Movement of financial instruments which are valued based on unobservable inputs during the six months ended 30th June 2016 and the year ended 31st December 2015 are as follows:
Available-
for-sale financial assets
US$m
At 1st January 2016
8.1
Additions
0.9
At 30th June 2016
9.0
At 1st January 2015
7.6
Additions
0.5
At 31st December 2015
8.1
(ii)Financial instruments that are not measured at fair value
The fair values of current debtors, bank and cash balances, current creditors and current borrowings are assumed to approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
The fair values of long-term borrowings are based on market prices or are estimated using the expected future payments discounted at market interest rates.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 
In the normal course of business the Group undertakes a variety of transactions with certain of its associates and joint ventures.
The most significant of such transactions are management fees of US$6.5 million (2015: US$6.4 million) received from the Group's six (2015: six) associate and joint venture hotels which are based on long-term management agreements on normal commercial terms.
There were no other related party transactions that might be considered to have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group that were entered into or changed during the first six months of the current financial year.
Amounts of outstanding balances with associates and joint ventures are included in debtors and prepayments, as appropriate.
Mandarin Oriental International Limited
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Board has overall responsibility for risk management and internal control. The following have been identified previously as the areas of principal risk and uncertainty facing the Company, and they remain relevant in the second half of the year:
 Economic and Financial Risk
 Commercial and Market Risk
 Pandemic, Terrorism and Natural Disasters
 Key Agreements
 Intellectual Property and Value of the Brand
 Regulatory and Political Risk
For greater detail, please refer to pages 97 and 98 of the Company's Annual Report for 2015, a copy of which is available on the Company's website www.mandarinoriental.com.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors of the Company confirm to the best of their knowledge that:
(a) the condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34; and
(b) the interim management report includes a fair review of all information required to be disclosed by the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules 4.2.7 and 4.2.8 issued by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.
For and on behalf of the Board
James Riley
Stuart Dickie
Directors
The interim dividend of US1.50 per share will be payable on 12th October 2016 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 19th August 2016. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the Singapore Exchange and the London Stock Exchange on 17th and 18th August 2016, respectively. The share registers will be closed from 22nd to 26th August 2016, inclusive.
Shareholders will receive their cash dividends in United States dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register where they will have the option to elect for sterling. These shareholders may make new currency elections for the 2016 interim dividend by notifying the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 23rd September 2016. The sterling equivalent of dividends declared in United States dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing on 28th September 2016.
Shareholders holding their shares through CREST in the United Kingdom will receive their cash dividends in sterling only as calculated above. Shareholders holding their shares through The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ('CDP') in Singapore will receive their cash dividends in United States dollars unless they elect, through CDP, to receive Singapore dollars.
Shareholders on the Singapore branch register who wish to deposit their shares into the CDP system by the dividend record date, being 19th August 2016, must submit the relevant documents to M & C Services Private Limited, the Singapore branch registrar, no later than 5.00 p.m. (local time) on 18th August 2016.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with deluxe and first class hotels, resorts and residences in sought-after destinations around the world. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 29 hotels and eight residences in 19 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group's oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, with the next hotel opening planned in Doha. The Group has equity interests in a number of its properties and adjusted net assets worth approximately US$3.6 billion as at 30th June 2016.
Mandarin Oriental's aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the Group's exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The Group regularly receives recognition and awards for outstanding service and quality management. The Group is committed to exceeding its guests' expectations through exceptional levels of hospitality, while maintaining its position as an innovative leader in the hotel industry. The strategy of the Group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective opportunities for expansion around the world.
The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange as its primary listing, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the Group's hotels. Mandarin Oriental is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.
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For further information, please contact:
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited
James Riley / Stuart Dickie
(852) 2895 9288
Jill Kluge / Sally de Souza
(852) 2895 9167
Brunswick Group Limited
Susan Ho
(852) 3512 5069
As permitted by the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, the Company will not be posting a printed version of the Half-Yearly Results announcement to shareholders. The Half-Yearly Results announcement will remain available on the Company's website, www.mandarinoriental.com, together with other Group announcements.

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