23rd August 2017

    Candover* Investments plc

    Interim results for the half year ended 30th June 2017

      * Net assets per share of 156p (31st December 2016: 163p) a 4.3% decrease
        over the six months to 30th June 2017.

      * Three realisations were announced generating proceeds of £18.3 million, of
        which £16.7 million was received in the period.

      * Net cash at 30th June 2017 of £1.7 million (31st December 2016: Net debt £
        13.7 million) which benefitted from realisation proceeds and dividends of £
        2 million received after the period end.

      * Debt facility was fully repaid in March 2017.

      * Parques investment, representing approximately 2.4% of its share capital,
        now directly held and controlled by Candover.
         

    Malcolm Fallen, Chief Executive Officer, said:

    "Following a series of realisations in the first half, we have repaid our debt,
    simplified our balance sheet and now have net cash.  Our focus is to complete
    the run-off of Candover's portfolio in the most effective way."
     

    * Candover means Candover Investments plc and/or one or more of its
    subsidiaries
     

    For further information, please contact:

    Candover Investments plc
    Malcolm Fallen, CEO
    +44 20 7489 9848


     

    Business and financial review

    Overview

    Net assets per share decreased by 4.3% or 7p per share during the six months to
    30th June 2017 to 156p (31st December 2016: 163p).  The overall reduction in
    NAV reflects the benefit of a small foreign currency gain offset by financing
    and administration costs.  The portfolio returned a small net gain, with a
    realised gain on the disposal of Parques Reunidos ("Parques"), offsetting an
    unrealised loss.

    The positive effect of a series of realisations has seen net debt move from £
    13.7 million at the year end to a net cash position of £1.7 million at 30th
    June 2017.

    The first half of the year has seen a high level of realisation activity.

    In early January, a further partial realisation of the investment in Parques
    was announced following the first partial realisation completed at the time of
    the initial public offering of Parques in April 2016. This disposal saw the
    Company sell 26% of its interest in Parques for cash proceeds of €9.9 million
    (£8.4 million).

    Candover also announced in January the realisation of its remaining investment
    in Technogym S.p.A ("Technogym").  The realisation, which followed the partial
    realisation completed at the time of the initial public offering of Technogym
    in April 2016, generated cash proceeds of €9.5 million (£8.3 million).

    The disposal of Candover's interest in Hilding Anders for €1.9 million (£1.6
    million) was also executed at the end of the half year, with proceeds received
    prior to the end of July. 

    Following the termination of the Candover 2005 and 2008 Funds at the end of the
    March 2017, Arle Capital Partners Limited ("Arle") no longer acts as the
    Company's investment manager. Candover is now self-managing its remaining
    investments, including the 2.4% direct interest in Parques which the Company
    received as a distribution in specie when the 2005 Fund terminated.

    The Board has continued to look at the timing and options for the disposal of
    the Parques investment, the potential distribution of value to shareholders and
    reducing the cost of managing through this phase of the run-off process. We
    continue to explore whether Candover's accumulated income tax losses, in any
    way, constitute a future realisable asset, and expect to conclude on the review
    in the coming months. 

    Net asset value per share

    In the six months to 30th June 2017, net assets per share decreased by 4.3%
    from 163p to 156p. The decrease of 7p per share comprised favourable currency
    movements (3p), the impact of financing costs (5p) together with management
    fees and general administration costs (5p).

     

    Table 1

                                                                   £m  p/share
                                                                              
    Net asset value at 31st  December 2016  as reported          35.6      163
                                                                              
    Gain on financial instruments and other income1               0.1        -
                                                                              
    Administrative expenses                                     (1.1)      (5)
                                                                              
    Finance costs                                               (1.2)      (5)
                                                                              
    Currency impact:                                                          
                                                                              
    - Unrealised investments                                      0.8        4
                                                                              
    - Retranslation of cash and cash equivalents                  0.2        1
                                                                              
    - Translation of loan                                       (0.4)      (2)
                                                                              
    Net asset value at 30th June 2017 as reported                34.0      156

    1 Stated before favourable currency impact of £0.8 million

    Portfolio update and investments

    The valuation of investments at 30th June 2017 was £30.9 million compared to £
    46.7 million at the start of the year. The reduction reflects the disposal of
    Technogym and a further partial realisation of Parques which generated combined
    cash proceeds of £16.7 million.

    Table 2

                  Residual   Valuation Additions Valuation    Valuation Valuation Valuation
                     cost1     at 31st       and  movement     movement   at 30th  movement
                              December disposals excluding attributable June 2017 pence per
    Portfolio                     2016                 FX2       to FX2              share2
    company             £m          £m        £m        £m           £m        £m          
                                                                                           
    Parques           30.0        35.3     (1.0)    (6.2)4          0.9      29.0    (24.0)
    Reunidos                                                                               
                                                                                           
    Technogym            -         8.2     (8.2)         -            -         -         -
                                                                                           
    Expro             94.4         0.6         -     (0.5)        (0.1)         -     (3.0)
    International                                                                          
                                                                                           
    Hilding           24.3         1.6         -         -            -       1.6         -
    Anders                                                                                 
                                                                                           
    Stork Group        5.0         0.3         -         -            -       0.3         -
                                                                                           
    All              153.7        46.0     (9.2)     (6.7)          0.8      30.9    (27.0)
    investments                                                                            
                                                                                           
    Other             18.1         0.7         -     (0.7)            -         -     (3.0)
    investments3                                                                           
                                                                                           
    Total            171.8        46.7     (9.2)     (7.4)          0.8      30.9    (30.0)

    1  Residual cost is original cost less realisations to date

    2  Compared to the valuation at 31st December 2016 or acquisition date, if
    later

    3  Represents other co-investments

    4   The unrealised revaluation movement on Parques is offset by a £6.1 million
    realised revenue gain
     

    Over the course of the first nine months to 30th June 2017, Parques has traded
    favourably.  On 28th July 2017, it reported Q3 results which saw revenues grow
    4% on a like-for-like basis, whilst EBITDA was up 64%.The critical summer
    trading period for the business is the last quarter to 30th September, during
    which approximately 60% of its annual revenues and the majority of its profits
    are generated.

     

    Hilding Anders was realised during the period, in line with the 30th June 2017
    valuation, with receipt of proceeds of €1.9 million occurring in July 2017. The
    Stork value reflects the current estimated proceeds due to Candover from a
    legacy escrow arrangement related to the sale of Fokker in 2015.

    Expro continues to face challenging trading conditions with earnings continuing
    to fall.  As a consequence, the investment was fully written down at 30th June
    2017.

    Valuations of the retained portfolio decreased for the period by £7.4 million,
    before currency effects, representing a decrease of 19.7% in the value of these
    investments since 31st December 2016.  After including £0.8 million of
    favourable foreign currency movements, the valuation of the retained portfolio
    reduced by £6.6 million (17.6%).

    The unrealised loss of £6.2 million in relation to Parques offsets the realised
    revenue gain of £6.1 million recognised in the period.  This was as a result of
    the reallocation of value in the investment instruments prior to the
    distribution in specie occurring.

    Net cash/(debt) position

    Candover's net cash was £1.7 million as at 30th June 2017 compared to net debt
    of £13.7 million as at 31st December 2016. This reflects the cash inflow from
    realisations of £16.7 million offset by the impact of interest accrued on
    borrowings, operating expenses and adverse foreign currency movements in the
    period.

    At the end of March 2017, Candover fully repaid its remaining debt from surplus
    cash balances which had increased as a result of realisations completed in the
    early part of the year. After discussion with its debt provider, the
    anticipated cost of repayment was reduced by €918,000 (£795,000).

    Following the end of the half year, realisation proceeds and dividends
    totalling £2 million were received.

    Table 3

                                                   30th June  31st December
                                                        2017           2016
                                                          £m             £m
                                                                           
    Loans and borrowings                                   -         (34.7)
                                                                           
    Deferred costs                                         -          (0.3)
                                                                           
    Value of loan                                          -         (35.0)
                                                                           
    Cash                                                 1.7           21.3
                                                                           
    Net cash/(debt)                                      1.7         (13.7)

    Profit before and after tax

    Net revenue profit before tax and exceptional non-recurring costs for the
    period was £4.5 million compared to a loss of £3.0 million in the comparable
    period.

    Including capital costs of £0.7 million (2016: £2.5 million), total
    administrative and finance costs in the period were £2.3 million (2016: £5.6
    million).  This included £0.2 million (2016: £0.6 million) of management fees
    payable to Arle, linked to the value of investments managed, and £1.2 million
    of financing costs (2016: £4.4 million).  The reduction in financing costs
    reflected the benefit of repaying the debt facility in two tranches over the
    course of the last twelve months.

    Board

    Board changes were announced at the time of the preliminary results in February
    2017 and took effect from the Annual General Meeting on 23rd May 2017.

    Dividend

    The Board is not recommending a dividend payment.

    Outlook

    Progress over the first half of the year has significantly changed the
    financial position of Candover, with realisation proceeds enabling the full
    repayment of our debt and leaving the Company with net cash. We are now moving
    towards the final stages of the full realisation of Candover's legacy
    investment portfolio, with the disposal options for Parques under review. We
    continue to explore whether Candover's accumulated income tax losses, in any
    way, constitute a future realisable asset, and expect to conclude on the review
    in the coming months. 


     

    Principal risks and uncertainties

    Details of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group were set out
    in the Risk review on pages 5 to 7 of the 2016 Report and Accounts, a copy of
    which is available on our website (www.candoverinvestments.com).

    The principal risks and uncertainties identified in the 2016 Report and
    Accounts, and the policies and procedures for minimising these risks and
    uncertainties, remain unchanged and each of them has the potential to affect
    the Group's results during the remainder of 2017. Our views on the current
    market conditions are reflected in the Business and financial review.

    Statement of Directors' responsibilities

    The Directors of Candover Investments plc confirm that, to the best of their
    knowledge, the condensed set of financial statements in this interim report
    have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34
    'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the EU, and give a fair view of the
    assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Candover
    Investments plc, and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole.

    By order of the Board

    Ipes (UK) Limited

    Company Secretary

    23rd August 2017


     

    Independent review report to the members of  Candover Investments plc

    Introduction

    We have reviewed the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
    financial report of Candover Investments plc for the six months ended 30 June
    2017 which comprises the Group statement of comprehensive income, the Group
    statement of changes in equity, the Group statement of financial position, the
    Group cash flow statement, and the related explanatory notes. We have read the
    other information contained in the half-yearly financial report which comprises
    only the Business and financial review, the Principal risks and uncertainties
    and the Statement of directors' responsibilities and considered whether it
    contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
    information in the condensed set of financial statements.

    This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance
    with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410,
    'Review of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor
    of the Entity'. Our review work has been undertaken so that we might state to
    the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an
    independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
    permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other
    than the company and the company's members as a body, for our review work, for
    this report, or for the conclusion we have formed.

    Directors' responsibilities

    The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been
    approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the
    half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency
    Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

    As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the Group are
    prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
    adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements
    included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance
    with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as
    adopted by the European Union.

    Our responsibility

    Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the condensed set of financial
    statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.

    Scope of review

    We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review
    Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information
    Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity'. A review of interim
    financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons
    responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and
    other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit
    conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and
    consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware
    of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly,
    we do not express an audit opinion.

    Conclusion

    Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
    believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
    financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2017 is not prepared, in all
    material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34,
    'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union and the
    Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct
    Authority.

    Grant Thornton UK LLP

    Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants

    London

    23rd August 2017


     

    Group statement of comprehensive income
    for the period ended 30th June 2017

    £ million                      Six months to 30th     Six months to 30th   Year to 31st  December
                                       June 2017              June 2016                 2016         
                                                                                                     
                                 Revenue Capital  Total Revenue Capital  Total Revenue Capital  Total
                                                                                                     
                                       unaudited              unaudited               audited        
                                                                                                     
    Gain/(loss) on financial                                                                         
    instruments                                                                                      
    at fair value through profit                                                                     
    and loss                                                                                         
                                                                                                     
    Realised gains/(losses)          6.1       -    6.1       -   (3.4)  (3.4)       -   (3.4)  (3.4)
                                                                                                     
    Unrealised (losses)/gains          -   (5.0)  (5.0)       -   (7.3)  (7.3)  (10.3)    11.4    1.1
                                                                                                     
                                     6.1   (5.0)    1.1       -  (10.7) (10.7)  (10.3)     8.0  (2.3)
                                                                                                     
    Revenue                                                                                          
                                                                                                     
    Investment and other income        -       -      -     0.1       -    0.1     0.2       -    0.2
                                                                                                     
    Administrative expenses        (1.0)   (0.1)  (1.1)   (0.9)   (0.3)  (1.2)   (1.7)   (0.4)  (2.1)
                                                                                                     
    (Loss)/profit before finance     5.1   (5.1)      -   (0.8)  (11.0) (11.8)  (11.8)     7.6  (4.2)
    costs and taxation                                                                               
                                                                                                     
    Finance costs                  (0.6)   (0.6)  (1.2)   (2.2)   (2.2)  (4.4)   (3.7)   (3.7)  (7.4)
                                                                                                     
    Exchange movements on              -   (0.4)  (0.4)       -   (4.7)  (4.7)       -   (6.0)  (6.0)
    borrowings                                                                                       
                                                                                                     
    Profit/(loss) before             4.5   (6.1)  (1.6)   (3.0)  (17.9) (20.9)  (15.5)   (2.1) (17.6)
    taxation                                                                                         
                                                                                                     
    Taxation                           -       -      -       -       -      -       -       -      -
                                                                                                     
    Profit/(loss) after taxation     4.5   (6.1)  (1.6)   (3.0)  (17.9) (20.9)  (15.5)   (2.1) (17.6)
                                                                                                     
    Total comprehensive income       4.5   (6.1)  (1.6)   (3.0)  (17.9) (20.9)  (15.5)   (2.1) (17.6)
                                                                                                     
    Earnings per ordinary share:                                                                     
                                                                                                     
    Total earnings per share         21p   (28p)   (7p)   (13p)   (82p)  (95p)   (70p)   (10p)  (80p)
    - basic and diluted                                                                              

    The total column represents the Group statement of comprehensive income under
    IFRS. The supplementary revenue and capital columns are presented for
    information purposes as recommended by the Statement of Recommended Practice
    issued by the Association of Investment Companies and updated in November 2014

    All of the loss for the period and the total comprehensive income for the
    period are attributable to the owners of the Company

    No interim dividend is proposed


     

    Group statement of changes in equity
    for the period ended 30th June 2017

    unaudited                       Called    Share    Other  Capital    Capital Revenue  Total
                                        up  premium reserves reserves reserves - reserve equity
                                     share  account                 - unrealised               
                                   capital                   realised         £m               
                                        £m       £m       £m       £m                 £m     £m
                                                                                               
    Balance at 1st January 2017        5.5      1.2    (0.1)    191.5    (136.1)  (26.4)   35.6
                                                                                               
    Net revenue after tax                -        -        -        -          -   (1.6)  (1.6)
                                                                                               
    Unrealised loss on financial         -        -        -    (0.6)      (4.4)       -  (5.0)
    instruments                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Realised gain on financial           -        -        -        -          -     6.1    6.1
    instruments                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Exchange movements on                -        -        -        -      (0.4)       -  (0.4)
    borrowing                                                                                  
                                                                                               
    Costs net of tax                     -        -        -    (0.7)          -       -  (0.7)
                                                                                               
    (Loss)/profit after tax              -        -        -    (1.3)      (4.8)     4.5  (1.6)
                                                                                               
    Total comprehensive income           -        -        -    (1.3)      (4.8)     4.5  (1.6)
                                                                                               
    Balance at 30th June 2017          5.5      1.2    (0.1)    190.2    (140.9)  (21.9)   34.0
                                                                                               
    unaudited                                                                                  
                                                                                               
    Balance at 1st January 2016        5.5      1.2    (0.1)    309.9    (252.4)  (10.9)   53.2
                                                                                               
    Net revenue after tax                -        -        -        -          -   (3.0)  (3.0)
                                                                                               
    Unrealised loss on financial         -        -        -        -      (7.3)       -  (7.3)
    instruments                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Realised (loss)/gain on              -        -        -   (27.9)       24.5       -  (3.4)
    financial instruments                                                                      
                                                                                               
    Exchange movements on                -        -        -        -      (4.7)       -  (4.7)
    borrowing                                                                                  
                                                                                               
    Costs net of tax                     -        -        -    (2.5)          -       -  (2.5)
                                                                                               
    (Loss)/profit after tax              -        -        -   (30.4)       12.5   (3.0) (20.9)
                                                                                               
    Total comprehensive income           -        -        -   (30.4)       12.5   (3.0) (20.9)
                                                                                               
    Balance at 30th June 2016          5.5      1.2    (0.1)    279.5    (239.9)  (13.9)   32.3
                                                                                               
    audited                                                                                    
                                                                                               
    Balance at 1st January 2016        5.5      1.2    (0.1)    309.9    (252.4)  (10.9)   53.2
                                                                                               
    Net revenue after tax                -        -        -        -          -   (5.2)  (5.2)
                                                                                               
    Unrealised loss on financial         -        -        -        -       11.4  (10.3)    1.1
    instruments                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Realised (loss)/gain on              -        -        -  (114.3)      110.9       -  (3.4)
    financial instruments                                                                      
                                                                                               
    Exchange movements on                -        -        -        -      (6.0)       -  (6.0)
    borrowing                                                                                  
                                                                                               
    Costs net of tax                     -        -        -    (4.1)          -       -  (4.1)
                                                                                               
    (Loss)/profit after tax              -        -        -  (118.4)      116.3  (15.5) (17.6)
                                                                                               
    Total comprehensive income           -        -        -  (118.4)      116.3  (15.5) (17.6)
                                                                                               
    Balance at 31st December 2016      5.5      1.2    (0.1)    191.5    (136.1)  (26.4)   35.6


    Group statement of financial position
    at 30th June 2017

    £ million                             Notes 30th June 2017  30th June 2016   31st December 
                                                   unaudited       unaudited         2016      
                                                                                    audited    
                                                                                               
    Non-current assets                                                                         
                                                                                               
    Financial investments designated at                                                        
    fair value through profit and loss                                                         
                                                                                               
    Investee companies                        5    30.9            38.7            46.0        
                                                                                               
    Other financial investments               5       -             0.6             0.7        
                                                                                               
                                                           30.9            39.3            46.7
                                                                                               
    Trade and other receivables                       -             3.2                     2.4
                                                                                               
                                                              -             3.2            49.1
                                                                                               
    Current assets                                                                             
                                                                                               
    Trade and other receivables                     1.7             0.1               -        
                                                                                               
    Current tax asset                                 -             0.1               -        
                                                                                               
    Cash and cash equivalents                       1.7            20.6            21.3        
                                                                                               
                                                            3.4            20.8            21.3
                                                                                               
    Current liabilities                                                                        
                                                                                               
    Trade and other payables                      (0.3)           (0.6)           (0.1)        
                                                                                               
                                                          (0.3)           (0.6)           (0.1)
                                                                                               
    Net current assets                                      3.1            20.2            21.2
                                                                                               
    Total assets less current                              34.0            62.7            70.3
    liabilities                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Non-current liabilities                                                                    
                                                                                               
    Loans and borrowings                                      -          (30.4)          (34.7)
                                                                                               
    Net assets                                             34.0            32.3            35.6
                                                                                               
    Equity attributable to equity                                                              
    holders                                                                                    
                                                                                               
    Called up share capital                                 5.5             5.5             5.5
                                                                                               
    Share premium account                                   1.2             1.2             1.2
                                                                                               
    Other reserves                                        (0.1)           (0.1)           (0.1)
                                                                                               
    Capital reserve - realised                            190.2           279.5           191.5
                                                                                               
    Capital reserve - unrealised                        (140.9)         (239.9)         (136.1)
                                                                                               
    Revenue reserve                                      (21.9)          (13.9)          (26.4)
                                                                                               
    Total equity                                           34.0            32.3            35.6
                                                                                               
    Net asset value per share                                                                  
                                                                                               
    Basic                                                  156p            148p            163p
                                                                                               
    Diluted                                                156p            148p            163p




    Group cash flow statement
    for the period ended 30th June 2017

    £ million                             Notes  Six months to   Six months to      Year to    
                                                30th June 2017  30th June 2016   31st December 
                                                   unaudited       unaudited         2016      
                                                                                    audited    
                                                                                               
    Cash flows from operating activities                                                       
                                                                                               
    Cash flow from operations                 4           (0.2)           (0.4)           (0.6)
                                                                                               
    Interest paid                                         (9.8)           (2.4)           (2.4)
                                                                                               
    Net cash outflow from operating                      (10.0)           (2.8)           (3.0)
    activities                                                                                 
                                                                                               
    Cash flows from investing activities                                                       
                                                                                               
    Sale of financial investments                  16.7            30.1            30.1        
                                                                                               
    Net cash inflow from investing                         16.7            30.1            30.1
    activities                                                                                 
                                                                                               
    Cash flows from financing activities                                                       
                                                                                               
    Loan facility repaid                         (26.5)          (15.8)          (15.8)        
                                                                                               
    Net cash outflow from financing                      (26.5)          (15.8)          (15.8)
    activities                                                                                 
                                                                                               
    (Decrease)/increase in cash and cash                 (19.8)            11.5            11.3
    equivalents                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Opening cash and cash equivalents                      21.3             6.5             6.5
                                                                                               
    Effect of exchange rates and                            0.2             2.6             3.5
    revaluation on cash and cash                                                               
    equivalents                                                                                
                                                                                               
    Closing cash and cash equivalents                       1.7            20.6            21.3

    Notes to the financial statements

    for the period ended 30th June 2017

    Note 1 General information

    Candover Investments plc is a private equity investment trust listed on the
    London Stock Exchange, registered and incorporated in England and Wales. The
    consolidated financial statements, which are made up to the Statement of
    financial position date, incorporate the Financial statements of Candover
    Investments plc and Candover Services Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary.

    This condensed consolidated half-year financial information does not comprise
    statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.
    Statutory accounts for the year ended 31st December 2016 were approved on 4th
    April 2017. Those accounts, which contained an unqualified audit report under
    Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006 and which did not make any statements
    under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006, have been delivered to the
    Registrar of Companies in accordance with Section 441 of the Companies Act
    2006.

    Note 2 Basis of preparation

    The condensed interim consolidated financial statements ("the interim financial
    statements") incorporate the Financial statements for the six months ended 30th
    June 2017 and are presented in Sterling which is the functional currency of the
    parent company. The accounting policies and presentation used in the
    preparation of this report are consistent with the consolidated financial
    statements for the year ended 31st December 2016. They have been prepared in
    accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' (IAS 34). They do not
    include all of the information required in annual financial statements in
    accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), and
    should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for
    the year ended 31st December 2016.

    Under the UK Corporate Governance Code dated September 2014 and applicable
    regulations and guidance, including the FRC's 'Going Concern and Liquidity
    Risk: Guidance for Directors of UK Companies 2009', the Directors are required
    to satisfy themselves that it is reasonable to presume that the Company is a
    going concern. Candover's business activities, together with the factors likely
    to affect its future development, performance and position, are set out in the
    Business and financial review on pages 2 to 5. The financial position of
    Candover, its cash flows and liquidity position are described in the business
    and financial review on pages 4 to 5. The Directors have a reasonable
    expectation that Candover and the Group have adequate resources to continue as
    a going concern for the foreseeable future. For these reasons, they continue to
    adopt the going concern basis in preparing the interim financial statements as
    at 30th June 2017.

    Note 3 Estimates

    When preparing the interim financial statements, management undertakes a number
    of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of
    assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The actual results may differ from
    the judgements, estimates and assumptions made by management, and will seldom
    equal the estimated results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions applied
    in the interim financial statements, including the key sources of estimation
    uncertainty, were consistent with those applied in the Group's last annual
    financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2016.


     

    Note 4 Reconciliation of operating income to net cash flow from operating
    activities

    £ million                      Six months to   Six months to          Year to
                                  30th June 2017  30th June 2016    31st December
                                       unaudited       unaudited             2016
                                                                          audited
                                                                                 
    Total income                               -             0.1              0.2
                                                                                 
    Administrative expenses                (1.1)           (1.2)            (2.1)
                                                                                 
    Operating loss                         (1.1)           (1.1)            (1.9)
                                                                                 
    Decrease in trade and                    0.7             0.3              1.4
    other receivables1                                                           
                                                                                 
    Increase/(decrease) in                   0.2             0.4            (0.1)
    trade and other payables                                                     
                                                                                 
    Net cash outflow from                  (0.2)           (0.4)            (0.6)
    operating activities                                                         

    1 Includes accrued portfolio income recognised within Financial investments
    shown under Non-current assets on the Group statement of financial position.

    Note 5 Financial investments designated at fair value through profit and loss

    £ million                      Six months to    Six months to          Year to
                                  30th June 2017   30th June 2016    31st December
                                       unaudited        unaudited             2016
                                                                           audited
                                                                                  
    Opening valuation                       46.7             82.6             82.6
                                                                                  
    Disposals at valuation                 (9.2)           (33.6)           (33.6)
                                                                                  
    Valuation movements                    (6.6)            (9.7)            (2.3)
                                                                                  
    Closing valuation                       30.9             39.3             46.7

    Note 6 Fair value hierarchy measurements and disclosures

    IFRS 13 requires a company to classify fair value measurements using a fair
    value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the
    measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
     

    Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
    liabilities.

    Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are
    observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or
    indirectly (that is, derived from prices including interest rates, yield
    curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks and default rates) or
    other market corroborated inputs.
     

    Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable
    market data (that is unobservable inputs).

    The table below sets out fair value hierarchy under the IFRS 7 fair value
    disclosures and IFRS 13 fair value measurement:

                                            Six months to 30th June 2017          
                                                      unaudited                   
                                                                                  
    Group                              Level 1       Level 2   Level 3       Total
                                            £m            £m        £m          £m
                                                                                  
    Continuing equity investments         29.0             -       1.9        30.9
                                                                                  
    Cash equivalents1                        -             -         -           -
                                                                                  
    Total                                 29.0             -       1.9        30.9
                                                                                  
                                            Six months to 30th June 2016          
                                                      unaudited                   
                                                                                  
    Group                              Level 1       Level 2   Level 3       Total
                                            £m            £m        £m          £m
                                                                                  
    Continuing equity investments            -             -      39.3        39.3
                                                                                  
    Cash equivalents1                        -             -         -           -
                                                                                  
    Total                                    -             -      39.3        39.3
                                                                                  
                                             Year to 31st December 2016           
                                                       audited                    
                                                                                  
    Group                              Level 1       Level 2   Level 3       Total
                                            £m            £m        £m          £m
                                                                                  
    Continuing equity investments            -          43.5       3.2        46.7
                                                                                  
    Cash equivalents1                        -             -         -           -
                                                                                  
    Total                                    -          43.5       3.2        46.7

    1These are short-dated listed fixed income securities and money market
    instruments which meet the definition of cash and cash equivalents

    There has been one transfer from Level 2 to Level 1 since the year ended 31st
    December 2016. This relates to Candover's investment in Parques as Candover now
    holds ordinary shares in Parques, which is listed on the Spanish stock
    exchange. The valuation of Candover's interest in Parques is now based on the
    quoted price of Parques as at 30th June 2017.

    The valuation for Hilding Anders has changed since the year end from an
    earnings multiple following the agreement to sell the portfolio company. The
    valuation of Hilding Anders is currently based on the fair value of the
    expected proceeds as at 30th June 2017.

    Note 7 Related party transactions

    The nature of the Company's interest in the Candover 2005 and 2008 Funds is
    disclosed in Note 9 on page 64 of the 2016 Report and Accounts.

    As at 30th June 2017, Candover's investments as a Special Limited Partner in
    the Candover 2005 Fund were valued at £nil (31st December 2016:  £0.5 million).

    Note 8 Operating segments

    Candover's operating segments are being reported based on the financial
    information provided to the Chief Executive Officer of Candover. Co-investment
    activity is presented on the Group statement of comprehensive income in
    accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice. Income arising from
    co-investment is reported under 'revenue', and capital gains and losses within
    'capital'. The Group's material non-current assets are the portfolio companies
    of the co-investment segment. There have been no changes from prior periods in
    measurement methods used to determine operating segments during the six month
    period to 30th June 2017.