TIDMOTM

RNS Number : 7374Y

Ottoman Fund Limited (The)

27 February 2013

THE OTTOMAN FUND LIMITED (the "Company")

Final results for the year ended 31 August 2012

The Company is pleased to announce as follows its final results for the year ended 31 August 2012, a full copy of which is available on the Company's website: www.theottomanfund.com.

Enquiries:

N+1 Singer

   James Maxwell                                                   020 7496 3000 
   Vistra Secretaries Limited                              01534 504 700 

Company Secretary

Chairman's Statement

Dear Shareholders:

Our net asset value per share as at 31 August 2012 was 63.9 pence as compared with 70.6 pence as at 29 February 2012. The primary reason for the reduction in NAV is the distribution of GBP7.48 million over the period, primarily the proceeds of the Kazikli sale. The 31 August net asset value also reflects write-downs in the carrying values of Riva and Bodrum. As I have explained previously, for each valuation period we retain two appraisers, BNP Paribas (formerly Savills) and TSKB, to each independently appraise the value of our properties. We have historically relied on the Savills valuations for the disclosure in our financial statements and the TSKB valuation as a check on the Savills one. Historically both valuation companies have tended to reach similar conclusions. Over the last two valuation periods, however, the valuations have diverged substantially so we have used an average of the two. We and our local advisors believe that the average of the two valuations most closely approximates what we would expect to realize upon sale or development.

 
               BNP Paribas          TSKB             Average           Average 
              31 August 2012    31 August 2012    31 August 2012    31 August 2011 
                   ($)               ($)               ($)               ($) 
----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
    Riva        77,500,000        111,050,000       94,275,000        110,675,000 
----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
   Bodrum       28,800,000        34,640,000        31,720,000        34,536,000 
----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
   Alanya        6,032,000         6,553,000         6,292,500         9,189,500 
----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
    TOTAL       112,332,000       152,243,000       132,287,500       154,400,500 
==========  ================  ================  ================  ================ 
 

An issue we have faced in valuing Riva and Bodrum has been a lack of comparable transactions. For example, until recently the last sale of a substantial plot of Riva land was the Ottoman purchase in 2006. Following the balance sheet date, we have received information that a single buyer purchased several plots totalling 60,000 m(2) of land approximately 2.5 km from our southern parcel. The transactions were completed at different prices but averaged $275 m(2). By contrast, we value our Riva land at $101 m(2). Although this land is not entirely comparable with our Riva asset the observable differences do not seem to explain the wide variance. We will see how the valuers take this transaction into account when they complete our February 2013 valuation.

We are well along in negotiations with one of the leading Turkish developers to develop the Riva asset and share in the revenues. Because of language and other issues, the contract negotiation has taken longer than expected. We continue to have serious expressions of interest for the Bodrum asset. Reputable developers and investors in the region have put resources into evaluating the asset but have ultimately backed away for various reasons. Since I wrote you last, we have closed the sale of our interest in Kazikli and received the $9.5 million we were promised. We also continue to sell units at Alanya, and during calendar year 2012 have sold eleven units with thirty-nine available for sale. Alanya sales were slower this year than last primarily because of issues regarding Turkish legislation, which have now been rectified, and market conditions in Russia.

Demand in Turkey for property assets remains robust. I expect that we will eventually receive fair value for our assets. I look forward to writing again when we release our semi-annual report for the period ended 28 February 2013.

Respectfully yours,

John D. Chapman

Chairman

25 February 2013

 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
 For the year ended 31 August 2012 
                                                        Year ended   Year ended 
                                                         31 August    31 August 
                                                              2012         2011 
                                                 notes         GBP          GBP 
Revenue 
 
Finance income                                             194,446      153,089 
Profit on sale of inventory                       10       274,426            - 
Profit on sale of joint venture                   14       386,897            - 
Total revenue                                              855,769      153,089 
 
Operating expenses 
 
Management/advisory fee                            4      (217,635)    (311,890) 
Other operating expenses                           5      (755,211)    (904,768) 
Inventory impairment                              10    (5,817,026)  (4,144,485) 
Loan impairment                                   11      (426,055)  (2,481,093) 
Total operating expenses                                (7,215,927)  (7,842,236) 
 
Foreign exchange losses                           12      (551,657)  (1,318,641) 
 
Loss before tax                                         (6,911,815)  (9,007,788) 
 
Tax charge                                         6      (131,022)     (13,227) 
 
Loss for the year                                       (7,042,837)  (9,021,015) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
 
Other comprehensive income: 
Foreign exchange on subsidiary translation                  56,106     (284,154) 
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year              56,106     (284,154) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
 
Total comprehensive loss for the year                   (6,986,731)  (9,305,169) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
 
Loss attributable to: 
Equity shareholders of the Company                      (7,042,815)  (9,021,014) 
Minority interests                                             (22)          (1) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
                                                        (7,042,837)  (9,021,015) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
 
Total comprehensive loss attributable to         : 
Equity shareholders of the Company                      (6,986,732)  (9,305,157) 
Minority interests                                               1          (12) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
                                                        (6,986,731)  (9,305,169) 
                                                        ----------   ---------- 
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (pence)       7         (5.23)       (6.69) 
 

All items in the above statement derive from continuing operations.

 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
 As at 31 August 2012 
                                                             2012            2011 
                                              notes           GBP             GBP 
Assets 
Non-current assets 
Intangible assets                               8           1,438           2,180 
Plant and equipment                             9           2,863           3,949 
Inventories                                    10      78,635,982      89,500,205 
Loans and receivables                          11       3,870,603       4,800,000 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
                                                       82,510,886      94,306,334 
Current assets 
Other receivables                              15         649,558         944,508 
Cash and cash equivalents                      20       3,069,128       7,180,340 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
                                                        3,718,686       8,124,848 
 
Total assets                                           86,229,572     102,431,182 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
 
Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Advances received                                               -      (1,461,165) 
Other payables                                 16         (77,393)       (351,100) 
                                                          (77,393)     (1,812,265) 
 
Net assets                                             86,152,179     100,618,917 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
 
Equity 
Share capital                                  17     120,003,007     127,483,015 
Retained earnings                              18     (33,839,300)    (26,796,485) 
Translation reserve                                       (11,540)        (67,646) 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
 
Equity attributable to owners of the parent            86,152,167     100,618,884 
Minority interests' equity                                     12              33 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
Total equity                                           86,152,179     100,618,917 
                                                     ------------   ------------- 
 
 
Net asset value per ordinary share (pence)     19            63.9            74.7 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes 
 in Equity 
                                Share       Retained     Translation         Minority 
                              capital       earnings         reserve         interest         Total 
                                  GBP            GBP             GBP              GBP           GBP 
For the year ended 
 31 August 2012 
As at 1 September 2011    127,483,015    (26,796,485)       (67,646)               33   100,618,917 
Return of capital         (7,480,008)                 -            -                -    (7,480,008) 
Loss for the year                   -     (7,042,815)              -              (22)   (7,042,837) 
Foreign exchange on 
 subsidiary translation             -              -          56,106                1        56,107 
At 31 August 2012         120,003,007    (33,839,300)       (11,540)               12    86,152,179 
                          -----------  -------------   -------------  ---------------   ----------- 
 
For the year ended 
 31 August 2011 
As at 1 September 2010    127,483,015    (17,775,471)        216,508               45   109,924,097 
Loss for the year                   -     (9,021,014)              -               (1)   (9,021,015) 
Foreign exchange on 
 subsidiary translation             -              -       (284,154)              (11)     (284,165) 
At 31 August 2011         127,483,015    (26,796,485)       (67,646)               33   100,618,917 
                          -----------  -------------   -------------  ---------------   ----------- 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
                                                                           Notes    Year ended         Year ended 
                                                                                     31 August          31 August 
                                                                                          2012               2011 
                                                                                           GBP                GBP 
Cash flow from operating activities 
Net loss                                                                            (7,042,837)        (9,021,015) 
Adjustments for: 
  Interest                                                                            (194,446)          (153,089) 
  Tax                                                                                  131,022                  - 
  Depreciation                                                                 9         2,092              3,599 
  Amortisation                                                                 8           742                507 
  Impairment of inventory                                                     10     5,817,026          4,144,485 
  Impairment of loan                                                          11       426,055          2,481,093 
  Profit on sale of inventory                                                 10      (274,426)                 - 
  Profit on sale of joint venture                                             14      (386,897)                 - 
                                                                                    (1,521,669)        (2,544,420) 
 
Net foreign exchange losses /(gains)                                                   290,103           (506,904) 
Decrease in other receivables                                                          294,950            110,559 
(Decrease)/increase in payables                                                       (273,707)            16,048 
Net cash outflow from operating activities before interest, depreciation, 
 amortisation and 
 tax                                                                                (1,210,323    )    (2,924,717    ) 
Finance income received                                                                194,446            153,089 
Tax paid                                                                              (131,022)                 - 
Net cash outflow from operating activities                                          (1,146,899)        (2,771,628) 
Cash flow from investing activities 
 Advances on sale received                                                                   -          1,461,165 
Purchase of inventories                                                       10        (7,432)        (1,170,357) 
Proceeds on sale of inventories                                                      4,548,240                  - 
Purchase of plant and equipment                                                         (1,006)                 - 
Repayment of loan                                                             11             -            510,654 
                                                                                  ------------  ---  ------------  --- 
Net cash inflow from investing activities                                            4,539,802            801,462 
 
Cash flow from financing activities 
Return of Capital                                                             17    (7,480,008)                 - 
                                                                                  ------------       ------------  --- 
Net cash outflow from financing activities                                          (7,480,008)                 - 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                           (4,087,105)        (1,970,166) 
Cash and cash equivalents at start of the year                                       7,180,340          9,249,402 
Effect of foreign exchange rates                                              12       (24,107)           (98,896) 
                                                                                  ------------       ------------ 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year                                         3,069,128          7,180,340 
                                                                                  ------------  ---  ------------  --- 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Notes to the financial statements

   1.     General information 

The Ottoman Fund Limited has invested in Turkish land and new-build residential property in major cities and coastal destinations aimed at both the domestic and tourist markets.

The Company is a limited liability company domiciled in Jersey, Channel Islands.

The Company is quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc.

These consolidated financial statements have been approved by the Board on 14 February 2013.

   2.     Accounting policies 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 August 2012 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries, listed in note 13, (together, the "Group") and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Committee of the IASB ("IFRIC").

No new standards or amendments to standards were issued which were relevant to the Group and applicable for the year under review.

(a) Basis of preparation

The Company has cash and cash equivalents in excess of GBP3m at the balance sheet date and under GBP100,000 of liabilities. The Directors have reviewed this information and are comfortable that the Company will continue as a financially viable entity for the foreseeable future, based on that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis.

(b) Basis of consolidation

Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 31 August each year. The consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences up to the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

The Group applies a policy of treating transactions with minority interests as transactions with parties external to the Group. Minority interests represent the portion of profit and net assets not held by the Group. They are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and in the consolidated statement of financial position separately from the amounts attributable to the owners of the parent.

Joint ventures

A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby the Group and another party undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control; that is, when the strategic financial and operating policy decisions relating to the activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

The Group reports its interests in jointly controlled entities using proportionate consolidation. The Group's share of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flows of jointly controlled entities are combined with the equivalent items in the results on a line-by-line basis.

(c) Revenue recognition

Interest receivable on fixed interest securities is recognised using the effective interest method. Interest on short term deposits, expenses and interest payable are treated on an accruals basis. Revenue from sales of inventory is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of an asset have been transferred.

(d) Expenses

All expenses are charged through the income statement in the period in which the services or goods are provided to the Group except for expenses which are incidental to the disposal of an investment which are deducted from the disposal proceeds of the investment.

(e) Non current assets

General

Assets are recognised and derecognised at the trade date on acquisition and disposal respectively. Proceeds will be measured at fair value which will be regarded as the proceeds of sale less any transaction costs.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less any provisions for amortisation and impairments. They are amortised over their useful life of 6 years. The amortisation is based on the straight-line basis. At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amount of its intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.

Plant & equipment

Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line method on the following basis:

 
 Leasehold improvements   3 years 
 Furniture and fittings   5 years 
 

The gain or loss on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Land inventory is recognised at the time a liability is recognised - generally after the exchange of unconditional contracts.

Net realisable value will be determined by the Board as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less costs to complete the sale and selling costs. In determining the net realisable value, the directors take into account the valuations received from the independent appraisers, market conditions at and (where relevant and appropriate) after the balance sheet date, and offers received from third parties by the Company.

The valuations of the properties, performed by the independent appraisers, are based on estimate and subjective judgements that may vary from the actual values and sales prices realised by the Company upon ultimate disposal.

Impairment is recognised through the statement of comprehensive income at the time that the Board believes the net realisable value is lower than cost and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are recognised on an amortised cost basis. Where they are denominated in a foreign currency they are translated at the prevailing balance sheet exchange rate. Any foreign exchange difference is recognised through the statement of comprehensive income.

Loans are reviewed for impairment by the Board on a semi-annual basis; any impairment is recognised through the statement of comprehensive income.

(f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise current and short term fixed deposits with banks.

(g) Taxation

Profits arising in the Company for the 2012 year of assessment and future periods will be subject to tax at the rate of 0% (2011: 0%). However, withholding tax may be payable on repatriation of assets and income to the Company in Jersey. The Company pays an International Services Entity fee and neither charges nor pays Goods and Services Tax. This fee is currently GBP200 (2011: GBP200) per annum for each Jersey registered company within the Group.

The subsidiaries will be liable for Turkish corporation tax at a rate of 20%. Additionally, a land sale and purchase fee may arise when land is sold or purchased.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all temporary differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date, where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. This is subject to deferred tax assets only being recognised if it is considered more likely than not that there will be suitable profits from which the future reversal of the temporary differences can be deducted.

(h) Foreign currency

In these financial statements, the results and financial position of the Group are expressed in Pound Sterling, which is the Group's presentation currency. The functional currency of the Company and Jersey subsidiaries is Pound Sterling; the functional currency for the Turkish subsidiaries is Turkish Lira.

The results and financial position of the entities based in Jersey are recorded in Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of these entities. In these entities, transactions in currencies other than sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Monetary balances (including loans) and non-monetary balances that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date.

The results and financial position of the entities based in Turkey are recorded in Turkish Lira, which is the functional currency of these entities. In order to translate the results and financial position of these entities into the presentation currency (Pounds Sterling):

- non-monetary assets (including inventory) are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions;

- monetary balances (including loans) are translated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date; and

- items to be included in the statement of comprehensive income are translated at the average exchange rates for the year unless the average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions.

Foreign exchange gains or losses are recorded in either the statement of comprehensive income or in the statement of changes in equity depending on their nature.

(i) Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. External costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown as a deduction to reserves. Any redemption in shares is deducted from ordinary share capital with any transaction costs taken to the statement of comprehensive income.

(j) Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The Board makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future in the preparation of the financial statements. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates, assumptions and judgements that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are outlined below.

Principal assumptions underlying management's estimation of net realisable value and loan recoverability

In reflection of the economic environment and market conditions during the prior year which continued throughout the current financial year end, the frequency of transactions similar to the inventory and apartments on an arm's length basis remained consistently low as in the prior periods.

Consistent with previous years the Company has obtained two independent valuations which have been reviewed by the Board. In prior years, the more conservative of the two valuations was used as the starting point for the assessment of the net realisable values as the Directors believed this represented a more realistic and prudent outcome. In the current year, the valuations are significantly different from each other. The reasons for the differences in the two valuations obtained arise primarily due to differing assumptions used by the valuers, exacerbated by the lack of recent comparative sales and the unique nature of the assets. Following discussions with the Investment Advisor and the valuers, the Directors believe that an average of the two valuations represents the most appropriate estimate of the assets' value. As such this average valuation has been used in the Directors' assessment of the net realisable value of the properties (note 10) and the recoverability of the loan receivable from Mandalina (note 11).

As a result of their assessment, the Directors believe that impairment is necessary to the inventory and the loan receivable. Please refer to notes 10 and 11 for further details.

Critical judgements in applying the Group's accounting policies

The Group did not make any other critical accounting judgements during the current financial year.

(k) Changes in accounting policy and disclosures

New and amended standards adopted by the group

There are no IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are effective for the first time for this financial year that would be expected to have a material impact on the Group.

New standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not effective and not early adopted

At the date of the authorisation of these consolidated financial statements, the following statements, standards and interpretations were in issue but not yet effective and have not been early adopted:

IFRS 9, 'Financial instruments' - classification and measurement' (effective 1 January 2015)

IFRS 10, 'Consolidated financial statements' (effective 1 January 2013)

IFRS 11, 'Joint arrangements' (effective 1 January 2013)

IFRS 12, 'Disclosures of interests in other entities' (effective 1 January 2013)

IFRS 13, 'Fair value measurement' (effective 1 January 2013)

IAS 28 (revised 2011), 'Associates and joint ventures' (effective 1 January 2013)

The full impact of the adoption of these standards and interpretations in future periods on the financial statements of the Group is still being assessed by the Directors.

   3.     Segment reporting 

The chief operating decision maker (the "CODM") in relation to the Group is considered to be the Board itself. The factor used to identify the Group's reportable segments is geographical area.

Based on the above and a review of information provided to the Board, it has been concluded that the Group is currently organised into one reportable segment: Turkey.

There are two types of real estate projects within the above segment; these are development land and new build residential property. There are two individual projects held within the development land type and one project in new build residential property. The CODM considers on a quarterly basis the results of the aggregated position of both property types as a whole as part of their ongoing performance review.

The CODM receives regular reports on the Company's assets by the Investment Advisors, Civitas Property Partners S.A. ("Civitas"). During this financial year Civitas has provided detailed reviews as requested of the Turkish economy and real estate market and also their strategic advice regarding the individual properties listed in the table on page 2. In addition the year end valuations provided by BNP Paribas (through an alliance member, Kuzeybati, formerly an alliance member of Savills) and TSKB are reviewed and reported on by the investment advisor to the Board of Directors.

Other than cash and cash equivalent assets and related interest and charges, the results of the Group are deemed to be generated in Turkey.

   4.     Management/advisory fee 
 
                    2012     2011 
                     GBP      GBP 
Management fee   217,635  311,890 
                 -------  ------- 
 

Civitas Property Partners S.A. ("Civitas") was appointed as Investment Advisors to the Group on 2 December 2009. The advisory fee structure is incentive-based with an annual fixed component of EUR212,500, and an incentive component based on a percentage of realisation value. Civitas was paid GBP217,635 (2011: GBP311,890) during the year.

   5.     Other operating expenses 
 
                                   2012     2011 
                                    GBP      GBP 
Legal and professional fees     133,193  143,054 
Advisory and consultancy fees   121,091  174,471 
Marketing                         4,738      280 
Travel and subsistence           47,717   48,274 
Directors' remuneration         150,000  150,000 
Administration fees              69,776   80,068 
 Audit services                  51,933   51,200 
Depreciation                      2,092    3,599 
Amortisation                        742      507 
Other operating expenses        173,929  253,315 
                                -------  ------- 
                                755,211  904,768 
                                -------  ------- 
 

The Group has no employees.

 
6. Tax                          2012    2011 
                                 GBP     GBP 
Irrecoverable overseas tax   131,022  13,227 
                             -------  ------ 
 

This tax represents taxation on taxable profits earned by the Turkish subsidiaries.

   7.         Earnings per share 

(a) Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.

 
                                                                  2012             2011 
 Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company     (GBP7,042,815)   (GBP9,021,014) 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue       134,764,709      134,764,709 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 

(b) Diluted

The diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. As the options expired without exercise (see Note 17), the basic and diluted earnings per share are the same.

Both the basic and diluted (loss) per share are calculated as (5.23) pence (2011: (6.69) pence).

   8.     Intangible assets 
 
Cost                                        GBP 
At 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012   10,132 
 
Amortisation 
At 1 September 2011                      (7,952) 
Charge for the year                        (742) 
                                         ------ 
At 31 August 2011                        (8,694) 
                                         ------ 
 
Net book value at 31 August 2012          1,438 
                                         ------ 
Net book value at 31 August 2011          2,180 
                                         ------ 
 

The intangible asset relates to computer software, with a useful life of 6 years. There has been no impairment during the year.

   9.     Plant and equipment 
 
                                   Furniture and      Leasehold 
                                        fittings   improvements     Total 
Cost                                         GBP            GBP       GBP 
At 1 September 2011                       18,246         46,501    64,747 
Additions                                  1,006              -     1,006 
At 31 August 2012                         19,252         46,501    65,753 
                                   -------------   ------------   ------- 
 
Depreciation 
At 1 September 2011                      (15,693)       (45,105)  (60,798) 
Charge for the year                       (1,696)          (396)   (2,092) 
                                   -------------   ------------   ------- 
At 31 August 2012                        (17,389)       (45,501)  (62,890) 
                                   -------------   ------------   ------- 
 
Net book value at 31 August 2012           1,863          1,000     2,863 
                                   -------------   ------------   ------- 
Net book value at 31 August 2011           2,553          1,396     3,949 
                                   -------------   ------------   ------- 
 
 
 10. Inventories                        2012          2011 
                                         GBP           GBP 
 Opening net realisable value     89,500,205    92,474,333 
 Purchases at cost                     7,432     1,170,357 
 Sale during the year            (5,329,055)             - 
 Profit on sale                      274,426             - 
 Impairment of inventory         (5,817,026)   (4,144,485) 
                                ------------  ------------ 
 Closing net realisable value     78,635,982    89,500,205 
                                ------------  ------------ 
 

This represents 149,550 square metres of development land on the Bodrum peninsula and 931,739 square metres on the Riva coastline. During the year the Group sold its 50% share in the Kazikli village, in the district of Milas, for a total consideration of $9,500,000 in cash. The sale concluded on 18 April 2012.

In accordance with the accounting policy in note 2, inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Consistent with previous years the Company has obtained two independent valuations of the inventories from BNP Paribas (through an alliance member, Kuzeybati, formerly an alliance member of Savills) and TSKB on the basis of market values which have been reviewed by the Board. In previous years the more conservative of the two valuations was used as the starting point for the assessment of the net realisable values as the Directors believed this represented a more realistic and prudent outcome. In the current year, the valuations have been significantly different from each other and, following discussions with the Investment Advisor and the valuers, the Directors believe that as of the balance sheet date the current inventory valuation is a fair approximation of what is realisable.

As a result, in their assessment of the net realisable value of the properties, the Directors have used an average of the two valuations to determine the selling price. On this basis, a total market value of GBP79.6 million (2011: GBP91.5 million) has been determined by the Directors for inventories held at the balance sheet date. In accordance with the accounting policy, unrealised gains or losses as a result of this valuation have not been recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

The impairment above relates to Riva (GBP5,199,755) and Bodrum (GBP617,271). The Directors believe the net realisable values for Riva (GBP59 million) and Bodrum (GBP19.6 million) at the year end were lower than their cost and have therefore impaired the assets accordingly. The prior year impairment relates to Bodrum.

 
11. Loans and receivables                           2012         2011 
                                                     GBP          GBP 
Opening balance                                4,800,000    7,470,112 
Repayment of loan                                      -     (510,654) 
Impairment of loan                              (426,055)  (2,481,093) 
                                                        ) 
Exchange (loss)/gain on Revaluation of loan     (503,342      321,635 
Closing balance                                3,870,603    4,800,000 
                                              ----------   ---------- 
 

Previously, the third party loan in respect of the investment in the Riverside Resort in Alanya had been made to the developer, Okyapı İn aat ve Mühendislik ve Özel E itim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited irketi ("Okyapı").

As a means of achieving improved economic benefit for the Group, the titles of the apartments are held by Mandalina Yapı Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret A. . ("Mandalina") for the ultimate benefit of the Group. Mandalina is not a part of the Group (see Note 22 for details relating to the shareholders). In order to further protect the Group's interest in the Alanya apartments, the Group holds signed share transfer letters from the shareholders of Mandalina which may be executed at any time at the discretion of the Directors and would transfer ownership of the shares in the Mandalina from the existing shareholders to the Group.

The loan has been impaired to reflect the anticipated amount to be received based on the value of the Alanya apartments and future running costs of Mandalina which are deducted from the sales proceeds of the Alanya apartments before being remitted to the Group.

The valuation of the Alanya apartments used by the Directors in the assessment of the recoverability of the loan is based on estimate and subjective judgements that may vary from the actual values and sales prices realised upon ultimate disposal.

 
12. Foreign currency losses        2012         2011 
                                    GBP          GBP 
Translation of cash balances    (24,107)     (98,896) 
Other foreign currency loss    (527,550)  (1,219,745) 
Net currency losses            (551,657)  (1,318,641) 
                               --------   ---------- 
 

Foreign currency gains or losses on transactions and balances in the Turkish subsidiaries are recognised in the translation reserve. The Company has no accounts in any currency other than Pound Sterling.

   13.   Investment in subsidiaries - Company 
 
                                          Country of        Authorised            Issued  Ownership 
Name                                   incorporation     share capital     share capital          % 
Ottoman Finance Company I Limited             Jersey         GBP10,000              GBP1        100 
Ottoman Finance Company II Limited            Jersey         GBP10,000              GBP1        100 
Ottoman Finance Company III Limited           Jersey         GBP10,000              GBP1        100 
Ottoman Finance Company IV Limited            Jersey         GBP10,000              GBP1        100 
Ottoman Finance Company V Limited             Jersey         GBP10,000              GBP1        100 
Osmanli Yapi 1                                Turkey    YTL 46,146,312    YTL 46,146,312      99.99 
Osmanli Yapi 2                                Turkey   YTL 188,284,941   YTL 188,284,941      99.99 
Osmanli Yapi 3                                Turkey     YTL 5,249,584     YTL 5,249,584      99.99 
Osmanli Yapi 4                                Turkey    YTL 11,249,104    YTL 11,249,104      99.99 
Osmanli Yapi 5                                Turkey    YTL 14,390,000    YTL 14,390,000      99.99 
 

All of the above companies have been incorporated into the Group accounts. Osmanli Yapi 5 was sold during the period with any gains being recognised as part of the sale of inventory in the statement of comprehensive income.

   14.   Interests in joint ventures 

As part of the sale of the Kazikli village (see note 10), the Group sold its interest in the joint venture, Mobella Insaat Taahhut Turizm San ve Tic A.S. ("Mobella"), a project management company.

On sale of Mobella, a gain of GBP386,897 was recorded by the Group due to a combination of exchange losses from prior periods, the write-off of intercompany loans and the write-off of other assets held in Mobella by the Group.

   15.   Other receivables 
 
                                    2012     2011 
                                     GBP      GBP 
Prepayments and accrued income    50,381   76,410 
VAT receivable                   546,889  683,133 
Other receivables                 52,288  184,965 
                                 649,558  944,508 
                                 -------  ------- 
 

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of the above receivables approximates to their fair value. Prepayments include advances to suppliers.

   16.   Other payables 
 
                   2012     2011 
                    GBP      GBP 
Accruals         38,035   49,713 
Other payables   39,358  301,387 
                 ------  ------- 
                 77,393  351,100 
                 ------  ------- 
 

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of the above payables approximates to their fair value.

   17.   Share capital 
 
Authorised: 
Founder shares of no par value                                             10 
Ordinary shares of no par value                                     Unlimited 
 
Issued and fully paid:                                                    GBP 
2 founder shares of no par value                                            - 
134,764,709 ordinary shares of no par value (2011: 134,764,709)   120,003,007 
                                                                  ----------- 
 

The 2 founder shares of no par value are held by Vistra Nominees I Limited. These shares are not eligible for participation in the Company's investments and carry no voting rights at general meetings of the Company.

Capital Management

As a result of the Group being closed-ended, capital management is wholly subject to the discretion of the Board and is not influenced by subscriptions or redemptions. The Group's objectives for managing capital are to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet the expenses of the Group as they fall due; to invest in the Group's current assets when the Board feels it will give rise to capital appreciation; and to return capital to shareholders where possible.

 
Movements in ordinary share capital during the year        Number          GBP 
Ordinary shares in issue at 1 September 2011          134,764,709  127,483,015 
Movement during the year                                        -  (7,480,008) 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
Ordinary shares in issue at 31 August 2012            134,764,709  120,003,007 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 
   18.   Retained earnings 
 
                                          2012          2011 
                                           GBP           GBP 
At start of year                   (26,796,485)  (17,775,471) 
Bank and deposit interest earned       194,446       153,089 
Profit on sale of inventory            274,426             - 
Profit on sale of joint venture        386,897 
Operating expenses                  (7,215,927)   (7,842,236) 
                                    (6,360,158)   (7,702,374) 
Net movement on foreign exchange      (551,657)   (1,318,641) 
Tax                                   (131,022)      (13,227) 
                                   -----------   ----------- 
Loss for the year                   (7,042,837)   (9,021,015) 
Minority interests                          22             1 
                                   -----------   ----------- 
At end of year                     (33,839,300)  (26,796,485) 
                                   -----------   ----------- 
 
   19.   Net asset value per share 

The net asset value per ordinary share is based on the net assets attributable to equity shareholders of GBP86,152,179 (2011: GBP100,618,917) and on 134,764,709 ordinary shares (2011:134,764,709), being the number of ordinary shares in issue at the year end. The net asset value per share for the year ended 31 August 2012 was 63.9 pence (2011: 74.7 pence).

   20.   Cash and cash equivalents 
 
                     2012       2011 
                      GBP        GBP 
Bank balances   3,069,128  7,180,340 
                ---------  --------- 
 
   21.   Financial instruments 

The disclosure on the financial instruments has been limited to the consolidated financial position. This approach has been adopted as this covers all of the principal risks associated with the Group.

The disclosures below assume that the properties held by the Group are in US Dollars as this is the currency in which they are valued by Kuzeybati (formerly Savills). In the opinion of the directors this is also the currency that any future disposals would occur in.

The Group's financial instruments comprise loans, cash balances, receivables and payables that arise directly from its operations, for example, in respect of sales and purchases awaiting settlement, and receivables for accrued income.

The principal risks the Group faces from its financial instruments are:

   (i)         Market risk 
   (ii)        Credit risk 
   (iii)       Foreign currency risk 
   (iv)       Interest rate risk 
   (v)        Liquidity risk 

As part of regular Board functions, the Board reviews each of these risks. As required by IFRS 7: Disclosure and Presentation, an analysis of financial assets and liabilities, which identifies the risk to the Group of holding such items, is given below.

(i) Market price risk

Market price risk arises mainly from uncertainty about future prices of financial instruments used in the Group's operations. It represents the potential loss the Group might suffer through holding market positions as a consequence of price movements. The Group has no such exposures to market price risk.

(ii) Credit risk

The Group's third party loan in respect of the investment in the Riverside Resort in Alanya is potentially at risk from the failure of the third party. On 3 December 2010, the third party loan was assigned to a related entity, see note 11 for further information. The largest counterparty risk is with the Group's bankers. Bankruptcy or insolvency of Deutsche Bank International Limited may cause the Group's rights with respect to cash held to be delayed or limited. There is no policy in place to mitigate this risk as the Board believes there is no need to do so.

The Board does not monitor the credit quality of receivables on an ongoing basis. Cash balances have been placed with Deutsche Bank International Limited due to its Moody's credit rating of A2.

The Group's principal financial assets are other receivables and cash and cash equivalents. The maximum exposure of the Group to credit risk is the carrying amount of each class of financial assets. Loans and receivables are represented by loans to and receivables from third parties. Other receivables are represented mainly by prepayments and other receivables where no significant credit risk is recognised.

Credit risk exposure

In summary, compared to the amounts in the consolidated statement of financial position, the maximum exposure to credit risk at 31 August 2012 was as follows:

 
                                 Balance       Maximum       Balance       Maximum 
                                   sheet      exposure         sheet      exposure 
                            at 31 August  at 31 August  at 31 August  at 31 August 
                                    2012          2012          2011          2011 
Non-current assets                   GBP           GBP           GBP           GBP 
 
Loans and receivables          3,870,603     3,870,603     4,800,000     4,800,000 
 
Current assets 
 
Cash and cash equivalents      3,069,128     3,069,128     7,180,340     7,180,340 
Other receivables                649,558       649,558       944,508       944,508 
                            ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                               7,589,289     7,589,289    15,603,333    15,603,333 
                            ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The book values of the cash at bank and loans and receivables included in these financial statements approximate to their fair values.

(iii) Foreign currency risk

The Group operates Pound Sterling, Euro, US Dollar and Turkish Lira bank accounts. Exchange gains or losses arise as a result of movements in the exchange rates between the date of a transaction denominated in a currency other than Sterling and its settlement. There is no policy in place to mitigate this risk as the Board believes such a policy would not be cost effective.

Currency rate exposure

An analysis of the Group's currency exposure in Pound Sterling is detailed below:

 
Currency              Non-current    Net monetary   Liabilities at      Non-current    Net monetary   Liabilities at 
                     assets at 31    assets at 31   31 August 2012     assets at 31    assets at 31   31 August 2011 
                      August 2012     August 2012                       August 2011     August 2011 
                              GBP             GBP              GBP              GBP                              GBP 
Pounds Sterling                 -       1,915,673         (38,035)                -       1,874,849         (49,713) 
Euro                    3,870,603           2,490                -        4,800,000       1,912,374                - 
US Dollar              78,635,982       1,139,559                -       89,500,205       1,758,716      (1,461,165) 
Turkish Lira                4,301         583,571         (39,358)            6,129         766,644        (301,387) 
                  ---------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
                       82,510,886       3,641,293         (77,393)       94,306,334       6,312,583      (1,812,265) 
                  ---------------  --------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------- 
 

Foreign currency sensitivity

The table below details the Group's sensitivity to a 5% increase in the value of Sterling against the relevant currencies. This percentage is considered reasonable due to volatility in current and historic exchange rate movements. With all other variables held constant, net assets attributable to shareholders and the change in net assets attributable to shareholders per the consolidated income statement would have decreased by the amounts shown below. The analysis has been performed on the same basis as 2011.

 
Currency       Profit & Loss at   Equity at  Profit & Loss at   Equity at 
                      31 August   31 August         31 August   31 August 
                           2012        2012              2011        2011 
                            GBP         GBP               GBP         GBP 
Euro                    193,655           -           335,619           - 
US Dollar                56,978   3,931,799            87,936   4,475,010 
Turkish Lira             27,211         215            38,332         306 
               ----------------  ----------  ----------------  ---------- 
                        277,844   3,932,014           461,887   4,475,316 
               ----------------  ----------  ----------------  ---------- 
 

A 5% weakening of Sterling against the relevant currency would have resulted in an equal but opposite effect on the amounts in the financial statements to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

(iv) Interest rate risk

Interest rate movements may affect: (i) the fair value of the investments in fixed interest rate securities, (ii) the level of income receivable on cash deposits, (iii) interest payable on the company's variable rate borrowings. There is no policy in place to mitigate this risk as the Board believes such a policy would not be cost effective.

The Company holds only cash deposits.

The interest rate profile of the Group excluding short term receivables and payables was as follows:

 
Currency              Floating  Non interest      Floating  Non interest 
                          rate       bearing          rate       bearing 
                  at 31 August  at 31 August  at 31 August  at 31 August 
                          2012          2012          2011          2011 
                           GBP           GBP           GBP           GBP 
Pounds Sterling      1,901,420             -     1,875,580            26 
Euro                         -     3,873,093     1,912,336     4,800,038 
US Dollar            1,128,331    78,647,210           129    92,719,957 
Turkish Lira             8,676        21,284        17,855       154,625 
                  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                     3,038,427    82,541,587     3,805,900    97,674,646 
                  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

Maturity profile

The following table sets out the carrying amount, by maturity, of the Group's financial instruments:

 
                                      2012 
                   0 to 3  3 to 6  6 to 12  More than 
                   months  months   months     1 year      Total 
                      GBP     GBP      GBP        GBP        GBP 
Floating rate 
Cash            3,038,427       -        -          -  3,038,427 
                ---------  ------  -------  ---------  --------- 
                3,038,427       -        -          -  3,038,427 
                ---------  ------  -------  ---------  --------- 
 

Non-interest bearing

 
Cash                 30,701   -      -  - 30,701 
Other receivables   420,434   -229,124  -649,558 
Other payables      (77,393)  -      -  -(77,393) 
                    -------    -------   ------- 
                    373,742   -229,124  -602,866 
                    -------    -------   ------- 
 
 
                                      2011 
                   0 to 3  3 to 6  6 to 12  More than 
                   months  months   months     1 year      Total 
                      GBP     GBP      GBP        GBP        GBP 
Floating rate 
Cash            7,180,340       -        -          -  7,180,340 
                ---------  ------  -------  ---------  --------- 
                7,180,340       -        -          -  7,180,340 
                ---------  ------  -------  ---------  --------- 
 

Non-interest bearing

 
Other receivables    261,375             -  683,133  -   944,508 
Advances received          -   (1,461,165)        -  -(1,461,165) 
Other payables      (351,100)            -        -  -  (351,099) 
                    --------   -----------  -------   ---------- 
                     (89,725)  (1,461,165)  683,133  -  (867,756) 
                    --------   -----------  -------   ---------- 
 

Interest rate sensitivity

An increase of 10 basis points in interest rates during the period would have increased the net assets attributable to shareholders and changes in net assets attributable to shareholders by GBP3,038 (2011:GBP7,180). A decrease of 10 basis points would have had an equal but opposite effect.

(v) Liquidity risk

The Group's assets mainly comprise cash balances, loans receivable and development property, which can be sold to meet funding commitments if necessary. As at 31 August 2012 the Group does not have any significant liabilities due.

The Group has sufficient cash reserves to meet liabilities due.

   22.   Related party transactions 

Information regarding subsidiaries can be found in note 13. Information regarding the joint venture can be found in note 14.

John D. Chapman is a shareholder in the Turkish subsidiaries due to Turkish law requirements. Mr Chapman receives no additional benefit from being a shareholder of the Turkish subsidiaries.

Information regarding Directors' interests can be found in note 23.

Ali Pamir is a director of the Investment Advisor, Civitas Property Partners S.A. and is a director and shareholder of the Turkish subsidiaries due to Turkish law requirements. Mr Pamir receives no additional benefit from being a shareholder of the Turkish subsidiaries. Information regarding amounts paid to the Investment Advisor can be found in note 4.

Sinan Kalpakcioglu has been engaged during the period as a Turkish resident consultant to The Ottoman Fund Limited. Mr Kalpakcioglu is a director and shareholder of the Turkish subsidiaries due to Turkish law requirements. Mr Kalpakcioglu receives no additional benefit from being a shareholder of the Turkish subsidiaries. Fees paid to Mr Kalpakcioglu amounted to GBP61,458 (2011: GBP27,042); GBP6,667 remained outstanding at the year end (2011: nil).

Vistra Nominees I Limited is a related party being the holder of the 2 founder shares of The Ottoman Fund Limited (see Note 17).

Sinan Kalpakcioglu and Ali Pamir are shareholders in Mandalina, which holds the title to the Alanya apartments (see Note 11).

The Directors do not consider there to be an ultimate controlling party.

23. Directors' interests

Total compensation paid to the Directors over the year was GBP150,000 (2011: GBP150,000).

During the year John D. Chapman as Executive Chairman has been employed under an executive service contract that provides for an annual fee of GBP75,000 pro-rated monthly and a discretionary performance fee. No performance fee has been paid during the year.

Eitan Milgram is an Executive Vice President of Weiss Asset Management LLC which is a substantial investor in the Company.

24. Contingent liability

The Directors have been informed that an intermediate Turkish court has upheld an administrative order disallowing certain tax benefits from a restructuring transaction that may have had similarities to the restructuring of Osmanli Yapi 2. This intermediate court decision is now under appeal to the Turkish Supreme Court. The Company is monitoring the appeal, but at present this development does not meet the Recognition criteria under IAS 37, and the Directors have consequently made no provision in the accounts.

25. Post balance sheet events

During the year the Directors resolved to amalgamate Osmanli Yapi 1 & Osmanli Yapi 4 and to also amalgamate Osmanli Yapi 2 & Osmanli Yapi 3 to reduce some of the costs of the Group. The process is progressing but has not been finalised at the time of signing of the financial statements.

On 11 January 2013, the Board resolved that a performance fee of US$100,000 be paid to Mr Chapman in accordance with section 5.1(b) of Mr Chapman's Executive Officer Services Agreement with the Company.

Other than the above, the Directors are satisfied that there were no material events subsequent to the year end that would have an effect on these financial statements.

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