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Westfield Management Limited 10 September 2008 Level 24, Westfield Towers 100 William Street Sydney NSW 2011 The Manager GPO Box 4004 Company Announcements Office Sydney NSW 2001 ASX Limited Australia Level 4, Exchange Centre Telephone 02 9358 7000 20 Bridge Street Facsimile 02 9358 7077 Internet westfield.com SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Sir/Madam CARINDALE PROPERTY TRUST (ASX: CDP) 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Attached is the Annual Report for Carindale Property Trust for the year ended 30 June 2008. The Annual Report will be despatched to members in the week commencing 15 September 2008. The Report can be accessed on the Trust’s website at www.carindalepropertytrust.com.au Yours faithfully WESTFIELD MANAGEMENT LMIMTED Responsible Entity of Carindale Property Trust Simon Tuxen Company Secretary Encl. Westfield Management Limited ABN 41 001 670 579 AFS Licence 230329 as responsible entity for Carindale Property Trust ABN 29 192 934 520 ARSN 093 261 744 Carindale Property Trust 2008 Annual Report Westfi eld Management Limited ABN 41 001 670 579 AFS Licence 230329 as responsible entity of Carindale Property Trust ARSN 093 261 744 www.carindalepropertytrust.com.au Directory Carindale Property Trust Carindale Property Trust ABN 29 192 934 520 Carindale Property Trust was listed on the Australian ARSN 093 261 744 Stock Exchange in 1996. The Trust’s sole investment Responsible Entity Westfi eld Management Limited is a 50% interest in Westfi eld Carindale, one of ABN 41 001 670 579 AFS Licence 230329 Brisbane’s largest regional shopping centres Registered Offi ce Level 24, Westfi eld Towers at 116,767 square metres. 100 William Street Sydney NSW 2011 Telephone: +61 2 9358 7000 Facsimile: +61 2 9358 7077 Contents Secretaries 02 Financial Highlights Simon J Tuxen Maureen T McGrath 03 Year in Review Auditors 04 Ongoing Rejuvenation Ernst & Young The Ernst & Young Centre 05 Community & Environment 680 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 06 Board of Directors Investor Information Carindale Property Trust Level 24, Westfi eld Towers Financial Report Contents 100 William Street Sydney NSW 2011 09 Income Statement / Statement of Distribution Telephone: +61 2 9358 7877 Free Call: 1800 116 661 10 Balance Sheet / Statement of Changes in Equity Facsimile: + 61 2 9358 7881 E-mail: [email protected]fi eld.com 11 Cash Flow Statement Unit Registry 12 Notes to the Financial Statements Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 20 Directors’ Declaration Level 19 307 Queen Street 21 Independent Audit Report Brisbane QLD 4001 GPO Box 523 22 Directors’ Report Brisbane QLD 4001 Telephone: +61 3 9415 4070 24 Corporate Governance Statement Toll Free: 1300 132 211 Facsimile: +61 3 9473 2500 33 Investor Relations E-mail: westfi [email protected] Website: www.computershare.com 35 Members’ Information Listings IBC Corporate Directory ASX – CDP As at 30 June 2008 Westfi eld Carindale was * valued at $890 million. As part of the Trust’s focus on environmental factors affecting its business, this Annual Report is printed on papers produced by UPM Kymmene, the No1 forest products company on the Dow Jones sustainability index 2007. The paper has been manufactured using ‘Certifi ed Fibre’ from sustainable, well managed forests and processed Chlorine free (ECF). Novatech is produced by UPM Kymmene Nordland Papier, which is registered under the EU Eco–management & Audit Scheme EMAS (Reg No D–162–00007) Westfi eld Management Limited ABN 41 001 670 579 AFS Licence 230329 as responsible entity of Carindale Property Trust ARSN 093 261 744 * Carindale Property Trust share $445 million DESIGN: MONCHO CREATIVE PRODUCTION: OCTOPUS SOLUTIONS 18.0 23.5 445 17.4 674 22.7 420 16.1 370 630 20.6 582 14.8 298 18.9 561 12.9 264 513 16.9 04 05 06 07 08 04 05 06 07 08 04 05 06 07 08 04 05 06 07 08 Financial Highlights Carindale Property Trust has reported a net profi t of $42.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2008. The Trust’s net property income for the period was $23.5 million representing a 3.9% increase on the previous year. Westfi eld Carindale generates sales of $674.1 million through its 2 department stores, 2 discount department stores, 3 supermarkets and 281 specialty retailers. The adjoining Home & Leisure Centre comprises a further 8 retailers. Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 % Change 2007 to 2008 Net Property Income ($ million) 16.9 18.9 20.6 22.7 23.5 3.9% Distribution to members ($ million) 12.9 14.8 16.1 17.4 18.0 3.1% Distribution per unit (cents) 18.43 21.16 22.94 24.91 25.69 3.1% Tax deferred component (%) 46 37 31 24 20 – Shopping centre investment ($ million) 263.6 297.6 369.5 420.0 445.0 6.0% Total members’ funds ($ million) 220.1 252.8 319.7 370.4 394.9 6.6% Number of units on issue (million) 70 70 70 70 70 – Net asset backing per unit $3.14 $3.61 $4.57 $5.29 $5.64 6.6% 2 / Carindale Property Trust Annual Report 2008 Year in Review Financial Results Trust distribution Carindale Property Trust has reported a net profi t of The total amount distributed to members for the fi nancial $42.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2008. Excluding year ended 30 June 2008 was $18.0 million representing the property revaluation increment and other IFRS a full year distribution of 25.69 cents per unit, up 3.1% on adjustments, profi t was $18.0 million. last year’s 24.91 cents per unit. An interim distribution of 12.77 cents per unit was paid on 29 February 2008 and The Trust’s net property income for the period was the fi nal distribution of 12.92 cents per unit will be paid $23.5 million representing a 3.9% increase on the previous to members on 29 August 2008. The full year distribution year. Growth in earnings has been generated through is approximately 20% tax deferred which is due to the ongoing intensive management of the Trust’s sole depreciation and other allowances. property investment, Westfi eld Carindale. Centre performance An independent valuation of the Trust’s 50% interest in Westfi eld Carindale was undertaken as at 30 June 2008 Westfi eld Carindale continues to perform well. The asset’s resulting in a $23.9 million increase in the centre’s value strength has been consolidated by an ongoing capital to $445.0 million. This represents a 6% increase on the works program that includes upgrades to amenities and valuation undertaken at 30 June 2007. furnishings, 40 shop upgrades and a tenancy remix that has seen the introduction of 12 new retailers to the centre. Primarily as a result of the property revaluation, total Combined with Westfi eld’s intensive management these assets of Carindale Property Trust increased 6.4% to efforts have greatly contributed to the growth in net $452.4 million as at 30 June 2008. While borrowings have property income. increased by 7.1% to $44.0 million, the gearing level has remained at 9.7% of total assets. Total funds attributable Total retail sales within the centre have grown to $674.1 million to members increased 6.6% to $394.9 million. for the 12 months to 30 June 2008 representing an increase of 7% on sales for the previous year. The net tangible asset backing as at 30 June 2008 has increased to $5.64 per unit, an increase of 6.6% on the Outlook net tangible asset backing per unit as at 30 June 2007. The Directors are pleased with the result which highlights the strength of the underlying asset and the benefi t of an intensive management focus. They are confi dent that the centre is positioned for continuing future growth. Ongoing Rejuvenation 40 stores were upgraded during the year and 12 new retailers were introduced to the centre. Westfi eld Carindale continued with its ongoing capital works program providing a constantly revitalised environment through upgrades to various precincts, refurbishment of amenities and the introduction of numerous retailers. The program of works over the past 12 months has included a major upgrade to the parents’ rooms on Levels 1 and 2 with total replacement of all hard and soft furnishings. The Stay & Play Short Term Childminding was also upgraded providing shoppers with a greatly improved child-care environment. Common mall areas have undergone improvements with a general ambience upgrade through the installation of new seating. In consideration of shopper convenience and safety, a signage installation program was undertaken throughout the centre and its carparks, as well as an upgrade to emergency lighting and carpark line-marking to improve effi ciency and traffi c fl ow. Major refurbishments were completed by Woolworths, Big W and Country Road, with the addition of Country Road Kids. The year also saw the introduction of a number of new fashion retailers including Sportscraft, Cotton On Kids, Fossil and Sintra. In addition, general retailers including Robin’s Kitchen, Cardio-tech, BankWest and Specsavers were also introduced. Maintaining occupancy of more than 99%, Westfi eld Carindale continues to be one of Brisbane’s most desirable shopping destinations through a combination of an ongoing and customised tenancy remix and a constantly refreshed environment. Planning approval has been granted for the centre’s next major redevelopment, however, project details including funding are still to be fi nalised and agreed by joint venture partners Carindale Property Trust and Australian Prime Property Fund. 4 / Carindale Property Trust Annual Report 2008 Community and Environment Community Westfi eld Carindale continues to be a major hub for its local community and during the fi nancial year supported a range of events in and around the centre.