1 STANLIB Fahari Income REIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 1. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The board of directors (‘the Board’) of STANLIB Kenya Limited is pleased to present the condensed unaudited results of the Trust for the period ended 30 June 2016. 23.19 cents Headline earnings per unit KES2.4 BN Investment Properties 6.5% Total Return
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STANLIB Fahari Income REIT
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND INTERIM UNAUDITED
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 JUNE
2016
1. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The board of directors (‘the Board’) of STANLIB Kenya Limited is pleased to present the
condensed unaudited results of the Trust for the period ended 30 June 2016.
23.19 centsHeadline
earnings per unit
KES2.4BN
Investment Properties
6.5%Total
Return
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Highlights
A Successful listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in November 2015
KES 3.6 billion capital raised through unit placement on listing
No gearing at present, therefore no interest rate risk
Good trading results for the period since listing:
- Substantially completed the acquisition of three assets since listing
- Investment property valued at KES 2.4 billion
- Diversified and stable tenant base
- Total vacancies well managed at 5%
- Total Return for the period (capital plus income) of 6.5%
STANLIB Fahari I-REIT was the first Income REIT to list on the NSE following its successful
debut in November 2015. It is also on track to deliver the full year distribution at the end of
the first year.
The current portfolio comprises three properties in Kenya with a total GLA of 19,381m2. The
Greenspan Mall has an occupancy rate of 94% and both of the other properties (Bay Holdings
and Highway House) are fully let.
2. STANDARDS STATEMENT
This semi-annual report, together with the unaudited financial statements for the STANLIB
Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust scheme, has been compiled in terms of Schedule 5 of
Regulation 101 (3) of the REIT Regulations.
3. COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The unaudited interim and condensed financial statements (IAS34) have been prepared under
and comply with the International Financial Reporting (“IFRS”) or such other the accounting
standards as are applicable in Kenya from time to time.
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4. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................... 1
On-going asset optimization strategies are in place to ensure that SFIR delivers the expected
annualized total returns and the full year distribution in line with the scheme documents.
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8.3. Assets held under management
As at report date, assets totalling KES 3,529,536,820 were held by the fund. These are
discussed hereunder.
Assets under management KES
Properties 2,417,755,551
Cash and near cash 1,111,781,269
Total 3,529,536,820
8.4. Cash and near cash assets
Breakdown of cash and near cash assets KES
Cash and near cash instruments in SFIR 1,104,951,184
Cash in Greenspan Mall subsidiary 6,830,084
Total 1,111,781,269
The return for the period on cash and near cash instruments in SFIR was 6.05%. This is
included in the total return of SFIR for the period.
2 417 755 551; 69%
1 111 781 269; 31%
Assets under management
Properties
Cash and Near Cash
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8.5. Property assets acquired
Properties held in SPV’s
Open market values KES
Purchase price KES
Acquisition date
Greenspan Mall 2,100,000,000 2,086,398,511 11 December 2015
Bay Holdings 210,811,573 210,811,573 30 May 2016
Signature International 106,943,978 106,943,978 30 May 2016
Total 2,417,755,551 2,404,154,062
8.5.1. Greenspan Mall
4%
94%
1% 1%
Breakdown of cash and near cash assets
Government securities
Bank deposits
Cash
Cash in Greenspan Mall subsidiary
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The Property is registered as L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 82/8759 (F1, F2, F3 & F5) measuring in
approximately 38,493 m² in extent. It is held as leasehold interest for a term of 99 years less
7 days, with lease commencement date 1 September 2007 at peppercorn rent, if demanded.
As at 30 June 2016, the property has an unexpired leasehold term of 90 years.
Greenspan is a decentralized mixed use development within the middle income area of
Donholm, approximately 12 km to the east of the General Post office in city centre of Nairobi.
The wider development comprises a retail centre with a GLA of approximately 16,105 m² with
1,000 parking spaces. The total built up area is 24,000 m².
The mall has a parking ratio in excess of 4 bays per 100 m² of GLA, has a captive middle
market within the larger Greenspan estate and offers opportunity to develop an additional 2
acres of vacant land forming part of the acquisition.
The property presents an ideal location with potential to improve the returns through
development of excess land and reconfiguration of the mall/ tenant mix. Anchored by Tusky’s,
it offers fast food restaurants and bars, as well as various service related tenants such as
banks, wellness centres, salons and small non-branded fashion and apparel component. The
anchor tenant occupies 45% of the GLA while the balance is occupied by services, food,
clothing and apparel.
The egress is being expanded and being made a dual road, the major access road to the area
connecting the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Thika Superhighway has begun and
is expected to improve the accessibility to the neighbourhood. The area is densely populated
with middle income residential owners / tenants. The mall is also well supported by local
residents and workforce from businesses and offices.
Price
The Greenspan Mall was acquired on 11 December 2015 at a price of KES 2,086,398,511.
Valuation Summary
The valuation, completed by Tysons Limited, was conducted on an investment approach as at
31 December 2015, using the current rental agreement terms as the basis of the forecast
value. The valuer applied an industry capitalization of 10% adjusted accordingly to arrive at
market value. The investment approach forecasts the rentals for the remainder of the leases
and takes into consideration the expected rent escalation of 7.5% to 10% annually on the
majority of the lease. This results in a market valuation of KES 2,100,000,000 for an
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unencumbered and unexpired leasehold interest in the property. The valuer made adjustments
to the capitalization rate to reflect term and reversion based on existing leases.
The valuer also made rental comparison with similar malls and concluded that Greenspan Mall
rentals are within market norms. The valuation took into consideration the balanced tenant
mix, the anchor tenant and the established food court and other non – GLA income. The report
is available for inspection.
A town planning survey was conducted by Jooyato Surveyors. Nairobi County Planning
department confirmed that the existing plans are approved and the surveyor confirmed the
surveyed and computed acreage tallies with the certificate of leases.
Greenspan Mall has an attractive tenant mix with Tuskys as the anchor and other leading
brands including banks (National Bank, Eco Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Commercial
Bank of Africa), food stores such as Java coffee House, Creamy Inn, Pizza Inn and health
providers such as Aga Khan Hospital & Avenue Health Care and Bata Shoe Company among
others.
The occupancy level is at 94.4%. The current vacancies comprises mainly of first floor units
and two ground floor units, one of which a leading Telecommunications company is anticipated
to take occupation on 1 September 2016. This will push occupancy level to approximately
96%.
Greenspan Mall has a well smoothed lease expiry profile making it easy to manage the tenant
mix to optimize the rental income stream.
01 July2016
01 July2017
01 July2018
01 July2019
01 July2020
01 July2021
01 July2022
GLA m2 60 2 299 913 665 3 471 645 6 906
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1 000
2 000
3 000
4 000
5 000
6 000
7 000
8 000
GL
A m
2
Greenspan Mall lease expiry profile
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8.5.2. Signature International
Highway House is located on L.R. No. 37/157 (Original Number L.R. No. 37/54/18) measuring
0.1089 of an acre with a land-lease term of 99 years commencing 1 July 1956, and registered
as Title Number I.R 22130. As at 30 June 2016, the property has an unexpired leasehold term
of 39 years.
Located in a growing office node on Pokomo Road, off Mombasa Road, this three storey office
building is fully let to a leading cooling equipment manufacturing and re-seller in the region.
The GLA is approximately 710 m², with ample covered parking bays.
The town planning survey was conducted by Jooyato Surveyors. Nairobi County Planning
department has confirmed that existing plans are approved and the surveyor has confirmed
no encroachments per the plans. The property is located in an Industrial Area zone
Price
The Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with the vendor was executed on 8th April 2015. The
Variation and Novation Agreement was executed between SFIR and the vendor on 30th May
2016 at a net acquisition price of KES 106,943,978.
Tenant Mix
This three storey office building is fully let to a single tenant, Cool Xtreme Limited a company
that deals in the supply and fitting of air conditioning systems in and around Nairobi City which
expires in 2018.
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8.5.3. Bay Holdings Limited
L.R. No. 209/4125 measuring 0.665 of an acre for a term of 99 years from 1st January 1949
and registered as Title Number I.R 93022. The property has an unexpired leasehold term of
32 years as at 30 June 2016.
This property is located at the junction of Enterprise Road and Bamburi Road within the main
Industrial Area of Nairobi. The GLA is 2,566 m² with a covered area for parking and it is
currently fully let to a tier two Kenyan bank and two companies in the supplies sector.
A town planning survey was conducted by Jooyato Surveyors, a licensed surveyor. Nairobi
County Planning department confirmed that the existing plans are approved and the surveyor
confirmed that there are no encroachments per the plans. The property is located in an
Industrial Area zone.
Price
The SPA with the vendor was executed on 7th April 2015. The Variation and Novation
Agreement was executed between SFIR and the vendor on 30th May 2016 at a net acquisition
price of KES 210,811,573.
Tenant Mix
The building is let to Imperial bank, Packard Limited and Architecture Supply Limited. There
are currently no vacancies with all leases expiring in 2024.
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8.6. Real estate assets contracted for purchase or sale
At time of report date, no real estate assets are contracted for purchase or sale.
8.7. Acquisitions during the period
Over the period under review, Greenspan Mall, Signature International and Bay Holdings were
acquired. Their details are listed in sections 8.5.1, 8.5.2 and 8.5.3. There were no disposals
made.
Acquisitions Greenspan Mall Bay Holdings Signature International
Identity of the seller
Greenspan Mall Limited
Imaran Real Estate Limited
Epton Properties Limited
Connected party? No No No
8.8. Transactions involving connected persons
Over the period under review, the scheme did not enter into any connected party transactions.
8.9. Construction and development activities
Over the period under review, the scheme did not enter into any construction and development
activities.
8.10. Contractual arrangements to enter into construction and development
activities in the next six months
The scheme has not entered into any contractual arrangements to commence construction
and development activities in the next six months.
8.11. Investments in any wholly owned and controlled company carrying out real
estate related activities
The asset known as Greenspan Mall is held within the wholly-owned subsidiary
Greenspan Mall Limited.
The asset known as Highway House is held within the wholly-owned subsidiary Signature
International Limited.
The asset known as Bay Holdings is held within the wholly-owned subsidiary Bay Holdings
Limited.
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8.12. Other non-direct real estate assets
Other than the assets listed above, the Scheme does not hold any other non-direct real estate
assets.
8.13. Valuation details
The full valuation reports for Greenspan Mall, Highway House and Bay are summarised above.
Copies of such reports are available for inspection free of charge at the offices of the REIT
manager, and may be inspected between the hours of 09h30 – 15h00, Monday to Friday
(excluding public holidays).
8.14. Performance of scheme
8.14.1. Total Asset Value, Net Asset Value and Distributions
As at 30 June 2016 KES
Total asset value 3,689,666,182
Net asset value 3,531,975,591
Nil interim distribution. Final distribution will be considered at the end of the full financial period ending 31 December 2016 (and will include the interim retained earnings).
8.14.2. Management Expense Ratio
As at 30 June 2016 %
Management Expense Ratio (“MER”) 58%
There are no comparatives as this is the maiden results for SFIR.
8.14.3. Average total return for the scheme
As at 30 June 2016 7 month return
Average Total Return 6.5%
8.14.4. Details of any material litigation and potential impact
As at date of reporting, the REIT Manager is unaware of any material litigation.
9. BORROWINGS
At the time of preparing this report, SFIR has no borrowings.
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10. COMPLIANCE REPORT
The REIT manager Compliance Officer notes that;
There were no matters that arose during the financial period under review that should have
been notified to the Authority save for the one raised here under, where both Bay holdings
Limited and Signature international Limited are yet to vest full control and ownership in the
SFIR.
That notwithstanding, it is noteworthy that the completion process is at an advanced stage as
indicated below:
1. All documents enabling the change in control and ownership of the properties have
been executed by the Vendors and availed to SFIR and in turn SFIR has paid the
purchase price in full. The documents will ensure that the Directorship is updated at
the relevant registries and confirm the ownership to SFIR; and
2. SFIR has paid the full agreed purchase price for the properties.
In light of the above, SFIR will request the Capital Markets Authority for an extension of the
vesting period as provided by Regulation in order to allow the REIT time to complete the
process and fully comply.
11. TRUSTEE’S REPORT
The Trustee’s report is included as Annexure F.
12. AUDITOR’S REPORT
The financial statements are unaudited and as such no auditor’s report is required.
13. MEETINGS OF REIT SECURITIES HOLDERS
No meetings of REIT securities holders have been called or held during the period under
review.
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14. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14.1. Statement of comprehensive income and retained earnings
STANLIB Fahari I-REIT
Condensed unaudited results
For the 7 months ended 30 June 2016
Statement of comprehensive income and retained earnings
Notes 2016
Group
KES
Revenue 117,939,894
Contractual rental income 92,859,878
Recoveries and other income 25,080,016
Other income 77,882,552
Bargain purchase on investment property 11,041,079
Interest received 66,841,473
Operating expenses (113,675,700)
Property expenses (31,661,340)
Other expenses (82,014,360)
Operating profit 82,146,746
Finance costs (22,982,868)
Profit before taxation 59,163,878
Taxation (6,154,039)
Total comprehensive profit for the period 53,009,839
Earnings per unit (cents) 14.5.6 29.29
Headline earnings per unit (cents) 14.5.6 23.19
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14.2. Statement of financial position
STANLIB Fahari I-REIT
Condensed unaudited results
For the 7 months ended 30 June 2016
Statement of financial position
Notes Group
KES
Assets
Non-current assets 2,443,465,389
Property, plant and equipment 25,709,838
Investment property 14.5.3 2,417,755,551
Current assets 1,246,200,793
Trade and other receivables 134,419,524
Cash and cash equivalents 1,111,781,269
Total assets 3,689,666,182
Equity and Liabilities
Equity 3,531,975,591
Trust capital 3,478,965,752
Retained earnings 53,009,839
Non-current liabilities 21,328,007
Deferred tax liability 21,328,007
Current liabilities 136,362,584
Trade and other payables 136,362,584
Total liabilities 157,690,591
Total equity and liabilities 3,689,666,182
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14.3. Statement of changes in equity
STANLIB Fahari I-REIT
Condensed unaudited results
For the 7 months ended 30 June 2016
Statement of changes in equity
Trust capital Retained
earnings Total
KES KES KES
Group
At November 2015 - - -
Units issued 3,619,446,000 - 3,619,446,000
Unit issue costs (140,480,248) - (140,480,248)
Total comprehensive profit for the period
- 53,009,839 53,009,839
At 30 June 2016 3,478,965,752 53,009,839 3,531,975,591
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14.4. Statement of cash flows
STANLIB Fahari I-REIT
Condensed unaudited results
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Statement of cash flows
Notes 2016
Group
KES
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 73,553,936
Interest paid (22,982,868)
Income tax paid -
Net cash inflow from operating activities 50,571,068
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of investments (2,417,755,551)
Net cash outflow from investing activities (2,417,755,551)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of units 3,619,446,000
Unit issue costs (140,480,248)
Net cash inflow from financing activities 3,478,965,752
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,111,781,269
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,111,781,269
14.5. Notes to financial statements
14.5.1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
These financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by STANLIB Kenya Limited
to give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance and cash flows and
are prepared in accordance with the Act, the REIT Regulations, the law and accounting
standards applicable in Kenya from time-to-time.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June
2016 have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of International Financial
Reporting Standard (IFRS), IAS 34: Interim Reporting, the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Limited and the requirements of the Companies Act of Kenya. IFRS and the Financial
Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council require interim
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reports to be prepared in accordance with the framework concepts and the measurement and
recognition requirements required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
The directors are not aware of any matters or circumstances arising subsequent to 30 June
2016 that require any additional disclosure or adjustment of the financial statements.
The interim financial statements have not been audited by STANLIB Fahari I-REIT's
independent external auditor.
Key judgements in applying assumptions on application of accounting policies
Interests in subsidiaries
The group owns 100% stakes in certain property companies and has the power over all the
significant decisions around those companies and it has therefore classified these interests as
subsidiaries. The group has assessed whether the Trust is an investment entity as defined in
IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements. In terms of IFRS 10, an investment entity shall
not consolidate its subsidiaries or apply IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, when it obtains
control of another entity. Instead, an investment entity shall measure an investment in a
subsidiary at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments.
Based on the assessment of the Trust’s investment activities (i.e. long term income fund with
no explicit exit strategy to dispose of any of its equity investments) and the fact that it does not
fair value its subsidiaries, the Trust has not been classified as an investment entity, and
consolidates its subsidiaries in line with IFRS 10.
Investment property
Investment properties are measured at fair value taking into account characteristics of the
properties that market participants would take into account when pricing the property at
measurement dates. These include various inputs relating to existing tenant terms, location,
vacancy levels and restrictions, if any, on the sale or use of the asset. The Trust makes
judgements regarding the unit of account, i.e. whether it should be valued as a standalone
property or as a group of properties.
14.5.2. Basis of consolidation for consolidated subsidiaries
On acquisition date, the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are
measured at their fair values. Any excess of acquisition cost over fair value of the identifiable
net assets acquired, is recognised as goodwill. Any shortfall in the acquisition cost below the
fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired (i.e. discount), is credited to profit and loss in
the period of acquisition.
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The results of consolidated subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included
in the statement of comprehensive income from their effective date of acquisition up to their
effective date of disposal. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements
of consolidated subsidiaries to align their policies with those used by the Group. All intra-group
transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.
14.5.3. Fair value determination
The fair values of the assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are
determined using valuation techniques. The Trust uses a variety of methods and makes
assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at the end of each reporting period.
The fair value of the investment properties is based on a valuation performed by a suitably
qualified and experienced independent valuer.
Investment property
On an annual basis, properties are valued by independent registered valuers.
At the annual reviews the properties are valued using either the discounted cash flow or
capitalisation methods by the external valuers. The valuations are done on an open market
basis with consideration given to the future earnings potential and applying an appropriate
capitalisation rate to a property. The capitalisation rates used is the industry capitalisation rate
of 10% adjusted accordingly. At interim reporting the REIT manager considers the fair values
of the portfolio by assessing the performance of the properties against the earnings potential
utilised at the annual review and adjust for any material changes.
Hierarchy levels
The fair value hierarchy reflects the significance of the inputs used in making fair value
measurements. The level within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety
shall be determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement in its entirety.
The different levels have been defined as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the
asset or liability, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3: Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.
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Investment properties have been categorised as Level 3. There has been no material change
between levels during the period.
Valuation techniques used in determining the fair value of investment property classified within
level 3:
Valuation basis/technique Main Assumptions
DCF / Capitalisation method Capitalisation and discount rates Price per square meter Long-term net operating income margin Vacancies Market rental trends Economic outlook Location
The fair value of prepayments, trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents and
trade and other payables approximate their carrying value and are not included in the hierarchy
table as their settlement terms are short-term and therefore from a materiality perspective fair
values are not required to be modelled.
Fair value measurements for investment properties categorised as Level 3:
Group
KES
Balance at the beginning of the period: -
Acquisitions / additions 2,417,755,551
Investment properties at fair value 2,417,755,551
Property types:
Shopping mall 2,100,000,000
Office buildings 106,943,978
Industrial buildings 210,811,573
Located in:
Kenya 2,417,755,551
The table below indicates the sensitivity of the aggregate market values for a 0.5% change in
the capitalisation rate.
2016 Change in capitalisation rate KES 0.5% increase 0.5% decreaseProperties at 10% capitalisation rate
2,417,755,551 2,302,624,334 2,545,005,843
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14.5.4. Notes per REIT Regulation
14.5.4.1. Net Asset Value and units in issue
Net Asset Value and units in issue KES
Net Asset Value 3,531,975,591
Number of units in issue 180,972,300
Net Asset Value per unit 19.52
14.5.4.2. Fees paid by the REIT
Fees paid by the REIT KES
STANLIB Kenya Limited - REIT Manager 37,276,458
JHI Kenya Limited - Property Manager 3,105,501
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited - Trustee 10,706,039
If the REIT is an Islamic REIT percentage of Shariah compliant total. If not 100% then for each category set out below specify % that is Shariah compliant
a) Freehold held through investee companies or investee trusts
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
b) Leasehold held through investee companies or investee trusts
None None None None None 3 August 2015
Income producing real estate Regulation 65 (5) Minimum of 75% of TAV within 2 years of authorisation
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
N/A - SFIR is not yet 2yrs
Land and cost of construction Regulation 70 Maximum 15% TAV
None None None None None None
Cash, Deposits, bonds and money market instruments Regulation 65 (9) Maximum 5% to single issuer, institution, or members of group wholly owned and controlled company which conducts real estate activities Regulation 65 (10) Maximum 10% TAV with REIT securities holder consent
Income producing assets including listed shares in Kenyan property companies and units in Kenyan IREITs. Regulation 68 (2) Maximum 10% of value of investment and TAV at time of acquisition
10% 0% 10% 0% 0% None
For an IREIT that has converted from a DREIT Mortgages or other secured loans etc.; authorised under Regulation 12 provided to purchasers of real estate developed or constructed Regulation 12
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Other assets (eligible) include description
None None None None None None
Other assets (not eligible) include description
None None None None None None
ANNEXURE F: TRUSTEE’s REPORT
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The Trustee’s report The Trustee’s report is prepared in accordance with regulation 101 and the fifth Schedule of the REIT regulations.
1. Confirmation of all matters relating to the title particulars of real estate properties and other assets of the fund
We confirm the below titles particulars for the real estate properties:
Nairobi Block 82/8759 ( No.s F1,F2,F3,F4 & F5)- Property known as Greenspan Mall under the SPV Greenspan Mall Ltd.
L.R. No 37/157 registered as Title No.I.R. 22130 – Property known as Highway House under the SPV Signature International Ltd
L.R No. 209/4125 registered as Title No.I.R. 93022 – Property under the SPV Bay Holdings Ltd
We confirm that the other assets of the fund are as detailed in the accounts.
Details of other matters:
Requirement under the Fifth Schedule Trustee’s report
a) Any appointment of a secondary disposition trustee together with details of purpose of the appointment and of any documents executed by the secondary disposition trustee.
There was no appointment to this effect.
b) Any matter arising during the period which has been, or should have been, notified to the Authority pursuant to the Regulations;
The REIT Manager sought exemption from publishing the 2015 audited accounts with the fund having been operation for a very short period 27 Nov 2015 To 31 Dec 2015 (35 days) and this request was granted by the Authority via letter dated 16 Mar 2016. The REIT Manager sought an extension for filing the unaudited accounts which were due by 31 July. The Authority granted the exemption up to 16 August 2016.
c) Any failures by the trustee to comply with the provisions of the scheme documents, the Act or the
There were no failures to this effect
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Regulations and action taken to remedy the failure;
d) Any failures by the REIT manager or any other person to comply with the provisions of the scheme documents, the Act or the Regulations and action taken to remedy the failure;
There were no failures.
e) Any action taken by the trustee during the period to protect assets of the trust or the interests of REIT securities holders
The assets were safe and there was no threat requiring the Trustee to take action.
f) Meetings of REIT securities holders convened by the trustee, resolutions put and the outcome of voting.
There were no meetings of REIT securities holders
2. A summary of the meetings of REIT securities holders called or held during the period, a summary of the purpose of the meeting, resolutions put to the REIT securities holders and of attendees and votes cast. There were no meetings of REIT securities holders called or held in the period
3. Trustee’s opinion on whether the REIT manager has managed the scheme in accordance with the provisions of the scheme documents, the act and REIT regulations.
In the Trustee’s opinion the REIT Manager has managed the scheme in accordance with the provisions of the scheme documents, the Act and the REIT regulations.
4. Comments by the trustee on REIT manager’s report performance of the REIT
manager or of any other person or other material matter. No material matters have come to the attention of the Trustee requiring comment. Signed by The Compliance officer
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The REIT Trustee The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited