Press Release: Orascom Development Holding FY 2016 Results Guidance
In 2016, the Group witnessed enhanced operational performance from the Real Estate and Hotels business segments across El Gouna, Oman and Montenegro. Total revenues are expected to be in the range of CHF 235-240 million. However, the significant devaluation of the Egyptian pound following the floatation of the currency in November 2016 had a significant non-cash impact on Orascom Development Holding's income statement that is calculated in Swiss Francs.
The Group's Egyptian subsidiary has debt primarily denominated in US Dollars and Egyptian Pounds. The devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the dollar from 8.88 to 18.0 in late 2016 resulted in substantial revaluations of the debt held in US Dollars at the subsidiary and subsequently led to a non-cash foreign exchange loss on the Group level of approximately CHF 125.0 million. The total currency-related non-cash impact on the Groups income statement is expected to be approximately CHF 157.0 million, which constitutes the majority of the expected net loss attributable to the shareholders in the range of CHF 195-205 million for FY 2016.
Altdorf/Cairo, 4 April 2017 - In line with the strategic decision of being selective with land sales moving forward, the Group did not pursue any land sales in 2016. Accordingly, Orascom Development Holding expects to report revenues of CHF 235-240 million, a 21-23% decrease in its consolidated revenues for FY 2016 compared to the previous year which included land sales revenues of CHF 65.2 million. The two main business segments of the Group (Hotels and Real Estate) recorded better operational results than in the previous year.
The decision taken by the Central Bank of Egypt in November 2016 to float the Egyptian pound in an attempt to stabilize the economy has had a significant impact on a lot of companies that operate in Egypt including the Group. The 102.7% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the EGP from 8.88 to 18.0 resulted in substantial revaluations of the debt held in US Dollars at the subsidiary and subsequently negatively impacted the Groups profit and loss statement with a non-cash foreign exchange loss of approximately CHF 125.0 million. Further, the Group's results were also impacted by impairments in the amount of approximately CHF 32.0 million after the floatation of the Egyptian Pound. As a result, Orascom Development Holding expects to report a net loss attributable to the shareholders in the range of CHF 195-205 million for FY 2016. On the other hand, total debt of the Egyptian Subsidiary on the balance sheet of the Group has decreased by 24% from CHF 414.7 million to CHF 315.2 million.
Real Estate Segment
The Group's total net sales increased by 100% to reach CHF 115.2 million vs. CHF 57.3 million in FY 2015. Orascom Development Holding was able to successfully exceed the real estate sales targets of the year across El Gouna, Sifah and Luštica Bay.
Hotels Segment
The Gulf hotels in Oman and UAE witnessed a notable boost in their performance recording a 57.6% increase in GOP growing from CHF 12.7 million to CHF 20.0 million in FY 2016. In Egypt, despite the severe decline in the country's tourism, El Gouna, continued to benefit from its safe haven and has been outperforming the market, resulting in a 14% GOP growth in FY 2016 from last year.
Financial note
It is important to note that when results are normalized for land sales, FX and impairments in both comparative periods, the Adjusted EBITDA would have reached approximately CHF 19.6 million compared to CHF 15.6 million in FY 2015.
The financial information contained in this press release are based on the current assumptions and expectations of the company. They have not yet been audited and are subject to change. The full-fledged FY 2016 audited financial results and statements will be published as announced on the 11th of April, 2017. Management will also hold the earnings conference call on the same day at 4:00 pm CEST.
About Orascom Development Holding
Orascom Development is a leading developer of fully integrated destinations that include hotels, private villas and apartments, leisure facilities such as golf courses, marinas and supporting infrastructure. Orascom Development's diversified portfolio of destinations is spread over seven jurisdictions (Egypt, UAE, Oman, Switzerland, Morocco, Montenegro and United Kingdom), with primary focus on touristic destinations. The Group currently operates ten destinations; five in Egypt (El Gouna, Taba Heights, Fayoum Makadi, and Harram City), The Cove in the United Arab Emirates, Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach in Oman, Luštica Bay in Montenegro and Andermatt in Switzerland. Orascom Development has a dual listing, with a primary listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and a secondary listing on the EGX Egyptian Exchange.
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