ihg201111086k.htm
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
 
Washington DC 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For 08 November 2011
 
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
(Registrant's name)
 
 
Broadwater Park, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
 
Form 20-F           Form 40-F
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
Yes           No
 
 
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable
 
 



 


InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Third Quarter Results to 30 September 2011
 
Continued outperformance by IHG's brands delivers 33% operating profit growth
 
 
Financial summary1
2011
2010
% Change YoY
Actual
CER2
CER2 & excluding LDs3
Revenue
$467m
$421m
11%
8%
7%
Operating profit
$153m
$115m
33%
31%
26%
Total adjusted EPS
36.2¢
27.1¢
34%
   
Total basic EPS4
61.4¢
35.8¢
72%
   
Net debt
$644m
$801m
     
 
 
Richard Solomons, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, said:
"In the third quarter we delivered a strong set of results, with global revenue per available room (RevPAR) up 6.4%, including 2.8% rate growth. This was led by 10.8% RevPAR growth in Greater China and 8.0% in the US where we continued to outperform the industry driven by sustained results from the Holiday Inn relaunch.  We are now rolling out a multi-year programme to reposition and drive stronger performance from our Crowne Plaza brand.
 
"We are focused on supporting our owners by driving demand to their hotels through the most profitable channels.     Our innovations in this area continue to lead the industry and we recently introduced our Best Price Guarantee, designed to drive more guests to book through our direct websites.
 
"We have established firm foundations for high quality growth which we will deliver through driving market share, growing margins and investing behind the growth of our brands and our people.  The economic environment continues to be uncertain, but we remain confident in our future due to our resilient business model, robust balance sheet and powerful brand portfolio, combined with low medium term supply growth in many markets."
 
 
Driving Market Share
Third quarter global RevPAR growth of 6.4%, 7.0% excluding Egypt, Bahrain and Japan.
 
-
Americas 7.6% (US 8.0%); EMEA 3.6%; Asia Pacific 5.7%.
 
-
Global rate growth of 2.8%, demonstrating progressive improvement from 2.4% growth in the second quarter.
System size 666,476 rooms (4,520 hotels); pipeline 183,368 rooms (1,152 hotels).
 
-
12,945 rooms (75 hotels) added and 3,143 rooms (17 hotels) removed, with signings of 18,728 rooms (102 hotels).  Openings and signings includes 4,796 rooms (25 hotels) managed on US army bases.
 
-
Holiday Inn brand family signings of 9,653 rooms is up 16% on Q3 2010, taking the global brand pipeline to over 105,000 rooms, demonstrating the continued wider benefits of the relaunch.
 
Growing Margins
Continued cost control
 
-
Regional and central costs of $72m down $3m on Q3 2010 at constant currency (down $2m as reported).
 
-
2011 full year regional and central costs expected to be on target at c.$260m at constant currency (c.$265m at current exchange rates).
       
 
Current trading update
October global RevPAR up 4.7%, including rate up 3.2%. 
 
-
Americas 6.2% (US 6.4%); EMEA 0.3%; Asia Pacific 5.3%.
Operating profit impact of $2m in the quarter ($9m year to date) from events in Middle East, Japan and New Zealand with full year estimated impact still expected to be around $15m.
 
1All figures are before exceptional items unless otherwise noted.        See appendix 4 and 5 for analysis of financial headlines
2CER =constant exchange rates
³excluding $6m of significant liquidated damages receipts in 2011
4After exceptional items
         

 
 
Regional Highlights
Americas - Strong brands drive industry outperformance
RevPAR increased 7.6%, including rate growth of 3.2%. US RevPAR was up 8.0%, including rate growth of 3.4%. On a total basis including the benefit of new hotels, US RevPAR grew 9.5%, outperforming the industry up 7.9%.
 
Revenue increased 3% to $222m and operating profit increased 20% to $126m.  After adjusting for owned hotel disposals and excluding the impact of a $4m benefit year on year from the conclusion of a specific guarantee negotiation relating to one hotel, revenue was up 5% and operating profit up 16%. This was driven by 9.7% owned hotel RevPAR growth and a 7% increase in franchise royalty fees.
 
We signed 11,200 rooms (73 hotels) in the quarter and opened 8,003 rooms (54 hotels) into the system, both of which include 4,796 rooms (25 hotels) managed on US army bases. Two additional Holiday Inn Club Vacations hotels (694 rooms) were signed up, which will take the total number of properties operating under the timeshare alliance brand to eight (3,586 rooms).  Openings include two Holiday Inn hotels in Colombia, marking a strong entry for the brand into that country.
 
 
 
EMEA - Successfully growing our brands in new markets
RevPAR increased 3.6%, including rate growth of 2.8%.  RevPAR grew 4.5% excluding Egypt (10 hotels) and Bahrain (2 hotels) where the political unrest continued to result in significant declines. RevPAR grew in other Middle East markets, including 10.9% in Saudi Arabia and 9.7% in the United Arab Emirates.
 
Revenue increased 22% (17% at CER) to $128m and operating profit was in line with the prior year at $35m (down 3% at CER). After adjusting for properties that are structured for legal reasons as operating leases but with the same characteristics as management contracts, revenue increased 9% and operating profit was flat.  This was driven by strong growth in the owned business where RevPAR was up 10.0% and a $2m increase in franchise royalties as a result of 3.8% RevPAR growth and a 4% increase in year on year room count. Managed profits were adversely impacted by $1.5m as a result of the unrest in the Middle East.
 
We signed 1,601 rooms (11 hotels) in the quarter, including the first Hotel Indigo for Russia, in St Petersburg.   1,072 rooms (10 hotels) were opened into the system, including the InterContinental Porto, the first for the brand in Portugal.
 
 
 
Asia Pacific - RevPAR and rooms growth drives a 20% profit increase
RevPAR increased 5.7%, including rate growth of 2.0%. Excluding Japan (32 hotels) where the earthquake and resultant events negatively impacted growth, RevPAR grew 8.6%.  Greater China continues to be our strongest market with RevPAR up 10.8%, including rate growth of 4.9%. 
 
Revenue increased 19% (12% at CER) to $88m and operating profit increased 55% (45% at CER) to $31m.  After adjusting for a $6m liquidated damages receipt, revenue increased 11% (4% at CER) and operating profit increased 25% (15% at CER).  This was driven by strong RevPAR growth and an 8% increase in year on year room count, led by Greater China, up 14%.  Excluding the $6m liquidated damages receipt, managed operating profit grew 20% (10% at CER). The natural disasters in Japan and New Zealand had a $0.5m negative impact in the quarter.
 
We signed 5,927 rooms (18 hotels) in the quarter including a 1,224 room Holiday Inn in Macau, and the fourth hotel development for the Holiday Inn Express brand in Thailand, located along Patong Beach in Phuket.  3,870 rooms (11 hotels) were opened into the system, including a second Holiday Inn resort in Phuket.  IHG now has 11 hotels open in Thailand with a further 10 in the development pipeline.
 
 
 
Interest, tax, exceptional items, dividend and net debt
The interest charge for the period was $15m (Q3 2010: $16m).  The tax charge has been calculated using an estimated annual tax rate of 26% (Q3 2010: 26%). A $17m net exceptional tax credit relates to a reduction in the estimated tax impact of a prior year corporate restructuring, partially offset by current year items.
 
Exceptional operating credits comprise (i) $28m relating to the closure of the UK defined benefit pension scheme with effect from 1 July 2013 and (ii) $28m gain on sale of a hotel and related investment in Australia.
 
Net debt was $644m (including the $208m finance lease on the InterContinental Boston), down $157m on Q3 2010 and down $99m on the position at year end.
 
The Group refinanced its bank debt after the quarter end, putting in place a 5 year $1.07 billion facility providing certainty of funding until November 2016.

 
 
Appendix 1: RevPAR movement summary
 
October 2011
Q3 2011
 
RevPAR
Rate
Occ.
RevPAR
Rate
Occ.
Group
4.7%
3.2%
1.0%pts
6.4%
2.8%
2.4%pts
Americas
6.2%
3.4%
1.8%pts
7.6%
3.2%
2.8%pts
EMEA
0.3%
2.6%
(1.6)%pts
3.6%
2.8%
0.6%pts
Asia Pacific
5.3%
4.7%
0.4%pts
5.7%
2.0%
2.5%pts
 
 
Appendix 2: Third quarter 2011 system & pipeline summary (rooms)
 
System
Pipeline
Openings
Removals
Net
Total
YoY%
Signings
Total
Group
12,945
(3,143)
9,802
666,476
1%
18,728
183,368
Americas
8,003
(2,298)
5,705
451,112
-
11,200
84,788
EMEA
1,072
(639)
433
122,560
2%
1,601
31,403
Asia Pacific
3,870
(206)
3,664
92,804
8%
5,927
67,177
 
 
Appendix 3: Year to date 2011 system & pipeline summary (rooms)
 
System
Pipeline
Openings
Removals
Net
Total
YoY%
Signings
Total
Group
37,464
(18,149)
19,315
666,476
1%
39,867
183,368
Americas
24,523
(12,786)
11,737
451,112
-
22,814
84,788
EMEA
4,533
(2,825)
1,708
122,560
2%
6,148
31,403
Asia Pacific
8,408
(2,538)
5,870
92,804
8%
10,905
67,177
 
 
Appendix 4: Third quarter financial headlines
Three months to 30 September 2011
Operating Profit $m
Total
Americas
EMEA
Asia Pacific
Central
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
Franchised
145
131
123
113
19
17
3
1
-
-
Managed
51
35
10
2
11
13
30
20
-
-
Owned & leased
29
23
7
4
16
13
6
6
-
-
Regional costs
(33)
(29)
(14)
(14)
(11)
(8)
(8)
(7)
-
-
Operating profit pre central costs
192
160
126
105
35
35
31
20
-
-
Central costs
(39)
(45)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(39)
(45)
Group Operating profit
153
115
126
105
35
35
31
20
(39)
(45)
 
 
Appendix 5: Year to date financial headlines
Nine months to 30 September 2011
Operating Profit $m
Total
Americas
EMEA
Asia Pacific
Central
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
Franchised
393
350
332
301
54
45
7
4
-
-
Managed
154
110
43
15
42
45
69
50
-
-
Owned & leased
76
56
13
8
39
28
24
20
-
-
Regional costs
(89)
(84)
(37)
(40)
(29)
(25)
(23)
(19)
-
-
Operating profit pre central costs
534
432
351
284
106
93
77
55
-
-
Central costs
(112)
(98)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(112)
(98)
Group Operating profit
422
334
351
284
106
93
77
55
(112)
(98)
 
 
Appendix 6: Constant exchange rate (CER) operating profit movement before exceptional items
 
Total***
Americas
EMEA
Asia Pacific
Actual currency*
CER**
Actual currency*
CER**
Actual currency*
CER**
Actual currency*
CER**
Growth/ (decline)
33%
31%
20%
20%
-
(3)%
55%
45%
Exchange rates:
 
GBP:USD
EUR:USD
* US dollar actual currency
2011
0.62
0.71
** Translated at constant 2010 exchange rates
2010
0.65
0.77
*** After central overheads
                       
 

 
 
 
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations (Heather Wood; Catherine Dolton):
    +44 (0)1895 512176
 
Media Affairs (Fiona Gornall, Kari Kerr):
+44 (0)1895 512426
+44 (0) 7770 736 849
High resolution images to accompany this announcement are available for the media to download free of charge from www.vismedia.co.uk. This includes profile shots of the key executives.
 
UK conference call and Q&A:
A conference call with Richard Solomons (Chief Executive Officer) and Tom Singer (Chief Financial Officer) will commence at 9:30am (London time) on Tuesday 8 November. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. 
International dial-in:
UK Toll Free:
+44 (0)20 7108 6370
0808 238 6029
Passcode:
HOTEL
US conference call and Q&A:
There will also be a conference call, primarily for US investors and analysts, at 10.00am (Eastern Standard Time) on 8th November with Richard Solomons (Chief Executive Officer) and Tom Singer (Chief Financial Officer). There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
International dial-in:
+44 (0)20 7108 6370
Standard US dial-in:
+1 517 345 9004
US Toll Free:
866 692 5726
Conference ID:
HOTEL
A recording of the conference calls will also be available for 7 days.  To access this please dial the relevant number below:
UK Replay
International dial-in: +44 (0)20 7108 6271
US Replay
International Dial in : +44 (0) 20 7108 6272
UK Toll Free: 0808 376 9017
Passcode : 5161
US Toll Free: 866 850 9261
Passcode: 5163
Website:
 
The full release and supplementary data will be available on our website from 7.00 am (London time) on 8 November. The web address is www.ihg.com/Q311. To watch a video of Richard Solomons reviewing our results visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ihgplc.
 
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation operating seven hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.  IHG also manages Priority Club® Rewards, the world's first and largest hotel loyalty programme with over 61 million members worldwide.
IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms and franchises, leases, manages or owns over 4,500 hotels and more than 666,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories, and has more than 1,100 hotels in its development pipeline.
IHG is committed to gender balance throughout its business. We aspire to continue retaining a minimum of 25% female representation on the Board.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.
Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.priorityclub.com for more on Priority Club Rewards. For our latest news, visit www.ihg.com/media, www.twitter.com/ihgplc or www.youtube.com/ihgplc.
 
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements:
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements as defined under US law (Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate to historical or current facts.  Forward-looking statements often use words such as 'anticipate', 'target', 'expect', 'estimate', 'intend', 'plan', 'goal', 'believe' or other words of similar meaning.  By their nature, forward-looking statements are inherently predictive, speculative and involve risk and uncertainty.  There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by, such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could affect the business and the financial results are described in 'Risk Factors' in the InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
       
 
 
 




INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
For the three months ended 30 September 2011
 
 
 
3 months ended 30 September 2011
3 months ended 30 September 2010
 
Before
exceptional
items
Exceptional
items
(note 7)
 
 
Total
Before
exceptional
items
Exceptional
items
(note 7)
 
 
Total
 
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Continuing operations
           
             
Revenue (note 3)
467
-
467
421
-
421
Cost of sales
(197)
-
(197)
(186)
-
(186)
Administrative expenses
(93)
28
(65)
(94)
-
(94)
Other operating income and expenses
1
28
29
1
27
28
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
 
178
56
234
142
27
169
             
Depreciation and amortisation
(25)
-
(25)
(27)
-
(27)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
             
Operating profit (note 3)
153
56
209
115
27
142
Financial income
1
-
1
1
-
1
Financial expenses
(16)
-
(16)
(17)
-
(17)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
             
Profit before tax (note 3)
138
56
194
99
27
126
             
Tax (note 8)
(33)
17
(16)
(21)
(2)
(23)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
Profit for the period from continuing operations attributable to equity holders of the parent
 
 
105
 
 
73
 
 
178
 
 
78
 
 
25
 
 
103
 
====
====
====
====
====
====
             
Earnings per ordinary share
(note 9)
           
Continuing and total operations:
           
 
Basic
   
61.4¢
   
35.8¢
 
Diluted
   
60.5¢
   
34.8¢
 
Adjusted
36.2¢
   
27.1¢
   
 
Adjusted diluted
35.7¢
   
26.4¢
   
 
====
 
====
====
 
====
 
 


INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
For the nine months ended 30 September 2011
 
 
 
9 months ended 30 September 2011
9 months ended 30 September 2010
 
Before
exceptional
items
Exceptional
items
(note 7)
 
 
Total
Before
exceptional
items
Exceptional
items
(note 7)
 
 
Total
 
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Continuing operations
           
             
Revenue (note 3)
1,317
-
1,317
1,193
-
1,193
Cost of sales
(566)
-
(566)
(546)
-
(546)
Administrative expenses
(262)
(31)
(293)
(236)
(3)
(239)
Other operating income and expenses
9
46
55
5
35
40
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
 
498
15
513
416
32
448
             
Depreciation and amortisation
(76)
-
(76)
(82)
-
(82)
Impairment
-
9
9
-
(1)
(1)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
             
Operating profit (note 3)
422
24
446
334
31
365
Financial income
2
-
2
2
-
2
Financial expenses
(49)
-
(49)
(49)
-
(49)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
             
Profit before tax (note 3)
375
24
399
287
31
318
             
Tax (note 8)
(99)
34
(65)
(74)
(2)
(76)
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
Profit for the period from continuing operations
 
276
 
58
 
334
 
213
 
29
 
242
             
Profit for the period from discontinued operations
-
-
-
-
2
2
 
_____
____
____
_____
____
____
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent
 
276
 
58
 
334
 
213
 
31
 
244
 
====
====
====
====
====
====
             
Earnings per ordinary share
(note 9)
           
Continuing operations:
           
 
Basic
   
115.6¢
   
84.0¢
 
Diluted
   
113.6¢
   
81.8¢
 
Adjusted
95.5¢
   
74.0¢
   
 
Adjusted diluted
93.9¢
   
72.0¢
   
Total operations:
           
 
Basic
   
115.6¢
   
84.7¢
 
Diluted
   
113.6¢
   
82.4¢
 
Adjusted
95.5¢
   
74.0¢
   
 
Adjusted diluted
93.9¢
   
72.0¢
   
 
====
 
====
====
 
====
 


 
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three and nine months ended 30 September 2011
 
 
 
 
2011
3 months
ended
30 September
$m
2010
3 months ended
30 September
$m
2011
9 months ended
30 September
$m
2010
9 months ended
 30 September
$m
         
Profit for the period
178
103
334
244
         
Other comprehensive income
       
Available-for-sale financial assets:
       
 
(Losses)/gains on valuation
(17)
9
(5)
28
 
Losses reclassified to income on impairment
-
-
3
1
Cash flow hedges:
       
 
Losses arising during the period
-
(1)
-
(3)
 
Reclassified to financial expenses
1
2
4
5
Defined benefit pension plans:
       
 
Actuarial losses, net of related tax credit: 2011 3 months $12m, 9 months $11m (2010 3 months $1m, 9 months $8m)
 
(3)
 
(10)
 
(1)
 
(28)
 
Change in asset restriction on plans in surplus and liability in respect of funding commitments, net of related tax credit: 2011 3 months $12m, 9 months $10m (2010 3 months $13m, 9 months $13m)
 
(1)
 
(40)
 
(4)
 
(39)
Exchange differences on retranslation of foreign operations, net of related tax: 2011 3 months $1m credit, 9 months $1m charge (2010 3 months $2m charge, 9 months $1m credit)
 
(32)
 
40
 
(18)
 
(5)
Tax related to pension contributions
3
6
6
7
 
____
____
____
____
Other comprehensive (loss)/ income for the period
(49)
6
(15)
(34)
 
____
____
____
____
Total comprehensive income for the period
129
109
319
210
 
====
====
====
====
         
Attributable to:
       
 
Equity holders of the parent
129
108
318
209
 
Non-controlling interest
-
1
1
1
 
_____
_____
_____
_____
 
129
109
319
210
 
=====
=====
=====
=====
 
 
 
 
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the nine months ended 30 September 2011
 
 
 
9 months ended 30 September 2011
 
Equity share capital
Other reserves*
Retained earnings
Non-controlling interest
 
Total equity
 
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
           
At beginning of the period
155
(2,659)
2,788
7
291
           
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
(17)
335
1
319
Issue of ordinary shares
7
-
-
-
7
Movement in shares in employee share trusts
-
26
(80)
-
(54)
Equity-settled share-based cost
-
-
23
-
23
Tax related to share schemes
-
-
3
-
3
Equity dividends paid
-
-
(102)
-
(102)
 
____
____
____
____
____
At end of the period
162
(2,650)
2,967
8
487
 
====
====
====
====
====
 
 
 
9 months ended 30 September 2010
 
Equity share capital
Other reserves*
Retained earnings
Non-controlling interest
 
Total equity
 
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
           
At beginning of the period
142
(2,649)
2,656
7
156
           
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
25
184
1
210
Issue of ordinary shares
13
-
-
-
13
Movement in shares in employee share trusts
-
(2)
(26)
-
(28)
Equity-settled share-based cost
-
-
26
-
26
Tax related to share schemes
-
-
17
-
17
Equity dividends paid
-
-
(84)
-
(84)
Exchange and other adjustments
(2)
2
-
-
-
 
____
____
____
____
____
At end of the period
153
(2,624)
2,773
8
310
 
====
====
====
====
====
 
 
 
*
Other reserves comprise the capital redemption reserve, shares held by employee share trusts, other reserves, unrealised gains and losses reserve and currency translation reserve.




INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
30 September 2011
 
 
2011
30 September
2010
30 September
2010
31 December
 
$m
$m
$m
ASSETS
     
Property, plant and equipment
1,363
1,708
1,690
Goodwill
88
88
92
Intangible assets
300
268
266
Investment in associates and joint ventures
74
44
43
Retirement benefit assets
28
4
5
Other financial assets
145
148
135
Deferred tax receivable
111
143
79
 
_____
_____
_____
Total non-current assets
2,109
2,403
2,310
 
_____
_____
_____
Inventories
4
4
4
Trade and other receivables
449
415
371
Current tax receivable
31
16
13
Cash and cash equivalents
99
51
78
 
_____
_____
_____
Total current assets
583
486
466
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
225
-
-
 
______
______
______
Total assets (note 3)
2,917
2,889
2,776
 
=====
=====
=====
LIABILITIES
     
Loans and other borrowings
(16)
(29)
(18)
Derivative financial instruments
(1)
(6)
(6)
Trade and other payables
(693)
(740)
(722)
Provisions
(23)
(24)
(8)
Current tax payable
(122)
(238)
(167)
 
_____
_____
_____
Total current liabilities
(855)
(1,037)
(921)
 
_____
_____
_____
Loans and other borrowings
(701)
(806)
(776)
Derivative financial instruments
(42)
(30)
(38)
Retirement benefit obligations
(181)
(197)
(200)
Trade and other payables
(500)
(435)
(464)
Provisions
(2)
-
(2)
Deferred tax payable
(88)
(74)
(84)
 
_____
_____
_____
Total non-current liabilities
(1,514)
(1,542)
(1,564)
Liabilities classified as held for sale
(61)
-
-
 
_____
_____
_____
Total liabilities
2,430
(2,579)
(2,485)
 
=====
=====
=====
Net assets
487
310
291
 
=====
=====
=====
EQUITY
     
Equity share capital
162
153
155
Capital redemption reserve
10
10
10
Shares held by employee share trusts
(9)
(5)
(35)
Other reserves
(2,894)
(2,898)
(2,894)
Unrealised gains and losses reserve
51
60
49
Currency translation reserve
192
209
211
Retained earnings
2,967
2,773
2,788
 
______
______
______
IHG shareholders' equity
479
302
284
Non-controlling interest
8
8
7
 
______
______
______
Total equity
487
310
291
 
=====
=====
=====




INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the nine months ended 30 September 2011
 
 
 
2011
9 months ended
30 September
2010
9 months ended
30 September
 
$m
$m
     
Profit for the period
334
244
Adjustments for:
   
 
Net financial expenses
47
47
 
Income tax charge
65
76
 
Depreciation and amortisation
76
82
 
Exceptional operating items
(24)
(31)
 
Equity-settled share-based cost, net of payments
20
19
 
Other non-cash movements
-
(2)
 
_____
_____
Operating cash flow before movements in working capital
518
435
Net change in loyalty programme liability and System Funds surplus
100
60
Other changes in net working capital
(159)
(12)
Utilisation of provisions
(7)
(41)
Retirement benefit contributions, net of cost
(41)
(25)
Cash flows relating to exceptional operating items
(31)
(14)
 
_____
_____
Cash flow from operations
380
403
Interest paid
(25)
(27)
Interest received
1
2
Tax paid on operating activities
(66)
(52)
 
_____
_____
Net cash from operating activities
290
326
 
_____
_____
Cash flow from investing activities
   
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(35)
(45)
Purchase of intangible assets
(27)
(20)
Investment in other financial assets
(50)
(4)
Investment in associates and joint ventures
(38)
-
Disposal of assets, net of costs and cash disposed of
142
108
Proceeds from associates and other financial assets
6
27
Tax (paid)/received on disposals
(1)
2
 
_____
_____
Net cash from investing activities
(3)
68
 
_____
_____
Cash flow from financing activities
   
Proceeds from the issue of share capital
7
13
Purchase of own shares by employee share trusts
(57)
(23)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(102)
(84)
Decrease in borrowings
(112)
(289)
 
_____
_____
Net cash from financing activities
(264)
(383)
 
_____
_____
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents in the period
23
11
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
78
40
Exchange rate effects
(2)
(10)
 
_____
_____
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
99
41
 
=====
=====
Comprising
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
99
51
 
Overdrafts included within current loans and other borrowings
-
(10)
 
_____
_____
 
99
41
 
=====
=====


 
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
1.
Basis of preparation
 
 
These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority and IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. They have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies set out in the InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the Group or IHG) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2010.
 
These condensed interim financial statements are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts of the Group within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The auditors have carried out a review of the financial information in accordance with the guidance contained in ISRE 2410 (UK and Ireland) 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board.
 
The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2010 has been extracted from the Group's published financial statements for that year which contain an unqualified audit report and which have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
 
 
 
2.
Exchange rates
 
 
The results of operations have been translated into US dollars at the average rates of exchange for the period. In the case of sterling, the translation rate for the nine months ended 30 September is $1= £0.62 (2011 3 months, $1 = £0.62; 2010 9 months, $1 = £0.65; 2010 3 months, $1=£0.65). In the case of the euro, the translation rate for the nine months ended 30 September is $1 = €0.71 (2011 3 months, $1 = €0.71; 2010 9 months, $1 = €0.76; 2010 3 months, $1 = €0.77).
 
Assets and liabilities have been translated into US dollars at the rates of exchange on the last day of the period. In the case of sterling, the translation rate is $1=£0.64 (2010 31 December $1 = £0.64; 2010 30 September $1 = £0.63). In the case of the euro, the translation rate is $1 = €0.74 (2010 31 December $1 = €0.75; 2010 30 September $1 = €0.73).
 
 
 
 
3.
Segmental information
       
 
 
Revenue
       
   
2011
2010
2011
2010
   
3 months ended
30 September
3 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
   
$m
$m
$m
$m
           
 
Americas  (note 4)
222
215
638
608
 
EMEA  (note 5)
128
105
352
297
 
Asia Pacific (note 6)
88
74
244
211
 
Central
29
27
83
77
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total revenue
467
421
1,317
1,193
   
====
====
====
====
           
 
All results relate to continuing operations.
 
 
 
Profit
2011
3 months ended
30 September
$m
2010
3 months ended
30 September
$m
2011
9 months ended
30 September
$m
2010
9 months ended
30 September
$m
           
 
Americas  (note 4)
126
105
351
284
 
EMEA  (note 5)
35
35
106
93
 
Asia Pacific (note 6)
31
20
77
55
 
Central
(39)
(45)
(112)
(98)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Reportable segments' operating profit
 
153
 
115
 
422
 
334
 
Exceptional operating items (note 7)
56
27
24
31
   
____
____
____
____
 
Operating profit
209
142
446
365
           
 
Financial income
1
1
2
2
 
Financial expenses
(16)
(17)
(49)
(49)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Profit before tax
194
126
399
318
   
====
====
====
====
           
 
All results relate to continuing operations.
 
 
 
Assets
2011
30 September
$m
2010
30 September
$m
2010
31 December
$m
         
 
Americas
950
950
891
 
EMEA
899
879
856
 
Asia Pacific
619
664
665
 
Central
208
186
194
   
____
____
____
 
Segment assets
2,676
2,679
2,606
         
 
Unallocated assets:
     
 
Deferred tax receivable
111
143
79
 
Current tax receivable
31
16
13
 
Cash and cash equivalents
99
51
78
   
____
____
____
 
Total assets
2,917
2,889
2,776
   
====
====
====
 
 
4.
Americas
       
   
2011
2010
2011
2010
   
3 months ended
30 September
3 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
   
$m
$m
$m
$m
 
Revenue
       
   
Franchised
141
132
385
353
   
Managed
31
29
101
88
   
Owned and leased
50
54
152
167
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
222
215
638
608
   
====
====
====
====
 
Operating profit
       
   
Franchised
123
113
332
301
   
Managed
10
2
43
15
   
Owned and leased
7
4
13
8
   
Regional overheads
(14)
(14)
(37)
(40)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
126
105
351
284
   
====
====
====
====
           
 
All results relate to continuing operations.
 
 
 
5.
EMEA
       
   
2011
2010
2011
2010
   
3 months ended
30 September
3 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
   
$m
$m
$m
$m
 
Revenue
       
   
Franchised
24
22
69
59
   
Managed
45
31
114
92
   
Owned and leased
59
52
169
146
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
128
105
352
297
   
====
====
====
====
 
Operating profit
       
   
Franchised
19
17
54
45
   
Managed
11
13
42
45
   
Owned and leased
16
13
39
28
   
Regional overheads
(11)
(8)
(29)
(25)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
35
35
106
93
   
====
====
====
====
           
 
All results relate to continuing operations.
 
 
6.
Asia Pacific
       
   
2011
2010
2011
2010
   
3 months ended
30 September
3 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
9 months ended
30 September
   
$m
$m
$m
$m
 
Revenue
       
   
Franchised
4
3
10
9
   
Managed
52
42
131
110
   
Owned and leased
32
29
103
92
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
88
74
244
211
   
====
====
====
====
 
Operating profit
       
   
Franchised
3
1
7
4
   
Managed
30
20
69
50
   
Owned and leased
6
6
24
20
   
Regional overheads
(8)
(7)
(23)
(19)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Total
31
20
77
55
   
====
====
====
====
           
 
All results relate to continuing operations.
 
 
7.
Exceptional items
   
2011
3 months
ended
30 September
$m
2010
3 months
ended
30 September
$m
2011
9 months
ended
30 September
$m
2010
9 months
ended
30 September
$m
 
Continuing operations:
       
           
 
Exceptional operating items
       
   
Administrative expenses:
       
   
Holiday Inn brand relaunch (a)
-
-
-
(3)
   
Litigation provision (b)
-
-
(22)
-
   
Resolution of commercial dispute (c)
-
-
(37)
-
   
Pension curtailment (d)
28
-
28
-
     
____
____
____
____
     
28
-
(31)
(3)
   
Other operating income and expenses:
       
   
Gain on sale of other financial assets (e)
-
-
-
8
   
VAT refund (f)
-
-
9
-
   
Gain on disposal of hotels (g)
28
27
37
27
     
____
____
____
____
     
28
27
46
35
             
   
Impairment:
       
   
Other financial assets (h)
-
-
(3)
(1)
   
Reversal of previously recorded impairment (i)
-
-
12
-
     
____
____
____
____
     
-
-
9
(1)
     
____
____
____
____
   
56
27
24
31
   
====
====
====
====
 
Tax
       
 
Tax on exceptional operating items
(8)
(11)
3
(11)
 
Exceptional tax credit (j)
25
9
31
9
     
____
____
____
____
     
17
(2)
34
(2)
   
====
====
====
====
 
Discontinued operations:
       
 
Gain on disposal of assets:
       
 
Tax credit (k)
-
-
-
2
   
____
____
____
____
   
-
-
-
2
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
7.
Exceptional items (continued)
 
 
These items are treated as exceptional by reason of their size or nature.
 
a)
Related to costs incurred in support of the worldwide relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand family that was announced on 24 October 2007 and substantially completed in 2010.
 
b)
Estimate of the amount potentially payable in respect of a prior year claim following an unfavourable court judgement in the Americas on 23 February 2011.  Any final amount will not be known until the court process is complete.
 
c)
Relates to the settlement of a prior period commercial dispute in the EMEA region.
 
d)
Relates to the closure of the UK defined benefit pension scheme to future accrual with effect from 1 July 2013.
 
e)
Related to the gain on sale of an investment in the EMEA region.
 
f)
Arises in the UK and relates to periods prior to 1996.
 
g)
Relates to the sale of three hotels in North America ($9m) and the sale of a hotel and related investment in Australia ($28m).
 
h)
Relates to available-for-sale equity investments subject to prolonged declines in their fair value below cost.
 
i)
Mainly relates to the partial reversal of a prior year impairment charge recorded in respect of a North American hotel that was sold in June 2011.
 
j)
Relates to an internal reorganisation completed in 2010 and, in 2011, to the revision of the estimated tax impacts including the recognition of additional deferred tax assets.
 
k)
Related to tax refunded in respect of a prior year hotel sale.
 
 
8.
Tax
 
 
The tax charge for the nine months ended 30 September on the combined profit from continuing and discontinued operations, excluding the impact of exceptional items (note 7), has been calculated using an estimated effective annual tax rate of 26% (2010 26%) analysed as follows.
 
 
 
   
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
 
3 months ended 30 September
Profit
$m
Tax
$m
Tax
rate
Profit
$m
Tax
$m
Tax
rate
 
Before exceptional items
           
 
Continuing operations
138
(33)
24%
99
(21)
21%
               
 
Exceptional items
           
 
Continuing operations
56
17
 
27
(2)
 
   
____
____
 
____
____
 
   
194
(16)
 
126
(23)
 
   
====
====
 
====
====
 
 
Analysed as:
           
   
UK tax
 
(7)
   
27
 
   
Foreign tax
 
(9)
   
(50)
 
     
____
   
____
 
     
(16)
   
(23)
 
     
====
   
====
 
 
 
 
   
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
 
9 months ended 30 September
Profit
$m
Tax
$m
Tax
rate
Profit
$m
Tax
$m
Tax
rate
 
Before exceptional items
           
 
Continuing operations
375
(99)
26%
287
(74)
26%
               
 
Exceptional items
           
 
Continuing operations
24
34
 
31
(2)
 
 
Discontinued operations
-
-
 
-
2
 
   
____
____
 
____
____
 
   
399
(65)
 
318
(74)
 
   
====
====
 
====
====
 
 
Analysed as:
           
   
UK tax
 
(17)
   
22
 
   
Foreign tax
 
(48)
   
(96)
 
     
____
   
____
 
     
(65)
   
(74)
 
     
====
   
====
 
 
 
 
 
 
By also excluding the effect of prior year items, the equivalent effective tax rate for the nine months ended 30 September would be approximately 36% (2010 33%).  Prior year items have been treated as relating wholly to continuing operations.
 
 
 
 
9.
Earnings per ordinary share
 
 
Basic earnings per ordinary share is calculated by dividing the profit for the period available for IHG equity holders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, excluding investment in own shares, in issue during the period.
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share is calculated by adjusting basic earnings per ordinary share to reflect the notional exercise of the weighted average number of dilutive ordinary share options outstanding during the period.
 
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share is disclosed in order to show performance undistorted by exceptional items, to give a more meaningful comparison of the Group's performance.
 
 
 
3 months ended 30 September
2011
2011
2010
2010
   
Continuing
operations
 
Total
Continuing
operations
 
Total
 
Basic earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
178
178
103
103
 
Basic weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
290
290
288
288
 
Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)
61.4
61.4
35.8
35.8
   
====
====
====
====
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
178
178
103
103
 
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
294
294
296
296
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
60.5
60.5
34.8
34.8
   
====
====
====
====
 
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
178
178
103
103
 
Adjusting items (note 7):
       
   
Exceptional operating items ($m)
(56)
(56)
(27)
(27)
   
Tax on exceptional operating items ($m)
8
8
11
11
   
Exceptional tax credit ($m)
(25)
(25)
(9)
(9)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Adjusted earnings ($m)
105
105
78
78
 
Basic weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
290
290
288
288
 
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
36.2
36.2
27.1
27.1
   
====
====
====
====
 
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
294
294
296
296
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
35.7
35.7
26.4
26.4
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
9.
Earnings per ordinary share (continued)
 
 
9 months ended 30 September
2011
2011
2010
2010
   
Continuing
operations
 
Total
Continuing
operations
 
Total
 
Basic earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
334
334
242
244
 
Basic weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
289
289
288
288
 
Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)
115.6
115.6
84.0
84.7
   
====
====
====
====
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
334
334
242
244
 
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
294
294
296
296
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
113.6
113.6
81.8
82.4
   
====
====
====
====
 
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share
       
 
Profit available for equity holders ($m)
334
334
242
244
 
Adjusting items (note 7):
       
   
Exceptional operating items ($m)
(24)
(24)
(31)
(31)
   
Tax on exceptional operating items ($m)
(3)
(3)
11
11
   
Exceptional tax credit ($m)
(31)
(31)
(9)
(9)
   
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax ($m)
-
-
-
(2)
   
____
____
____
____
 
Adjusted earnings ($m)
276
276
213
213
 
Basic weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
289
289
288
288
 
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
95.5
95.5
74.0
74.0
   
====
====
====
====
 
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares (millions)
294
294
296
296
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)
93.9
93.9
72.0
72.0
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
 
Earnings per ordinary share from discontinued operations
 
 
   
2011
3 months ended
30 September
cents per share
2010
3 months ended
30 September
cents per share
2011
9 months ended
30 September
cents per share
2010
9 months ended
30 September
cents per share
 
 
Basic
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
0.7
 
Diluted
-
-
-
0.6
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
 
The diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares is calculated as:
 
   
2011
3 months ended
30 September
millions
2010
3 months ended
30 September
millions
2011
9 months ended
30 September
millions
2010
9 months ended
30 September
millions
 
Basic weighted average number of ordinary shares
290
288
289
288
 
Dilutive potential ordinary shares - employee share options
4
8
5
8
   
____
____
____
____
   
294
296
294
296
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
10.
Dividends
   
2011
9 months
ended
30 September
cents per share
2010
9 months
ended
30 September
cents per share
2011
9 months
ended
30 September
$m
2010
9 months
ended
30 September
$m
 
Paid during the period:
       
 
Final (declared for previous year)
35.2
29.2
102
84
   
====
====
====
====
 
Proposed for the period:
       
 
Interim
16.0
12.8
46
37
   
====
====
====
====
 
 
11.
Net debt
   
2011
30 September
2010
30 September
2010
31 December*
   
$m
$m
$m
         
 
Cash and cash equivalents
99
51
78
 
Loans and other borrowings - current
(16)
(29)
(18)
 
Loans and other borrowings - non-current
(701)
(806)
(776)
 
Derivatives hedging debt values*
(26)
(17)
(27)
   
____
____
____
 
Net debt
(644)
(801)
(743)
   
====
====
====
 
Finance lease liability included above
(208)
(206)
(206)
   
====
====
====
 
 
 
*
Net debt includes the exchange element of the fair value of currency swaps that fix the value of the Group's £250m 6% bonds at $415m.  An equal and opposite exchange adjustment on the retranslation of the £250m 6% bonds is included in non-current loans and other borrowings. 
 
 
 
12.
Movement in net debt
   
2011
9 months ended
30 September
2010
9  months ended
30 September
2010
12 months ended
31 December
   
$m
$m
$m
         
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
23
11
51
 
Add back cash flows in respect of other components of net debt:
     
 
Decrease in other borrowings
112
289
292
   
____
____
____
 
Decrease in net debt arising from cash flows
135
300
343
         
 
Non-cash movements:
     
 
Finance lease liability
(2)
(2)
(2)
 
Exchange and other adjustments
(34)
(7)
8
   
____
____
____
 
Decrease in net debt
99
291
349
         
 
Net debt at beginning of the period
(743)
(1,092)
(1,092)
   
____
____
____
 
Net debt at end of the period
(644)
(801)
(743)
   
====
====
====
 
13.
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
At 30 September 2011, the amount contracted for but not provided for in the financial statements for expenditure on property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was $22m (2010 31 December $14m, 30 September $10m).  The Group has also committed to invest $60m in two joint ventures of which $34m had been spent at 30 September 2011.
 
At 30 September 2011, the Group had contingent liabilities of $5m (2010 31 December $8m, 30 September $10m).
 
In limited cases, the Group may provide performance guarantees to third-party owners to secure management contracts.  The maximum unprovided exposure under such guarantees is $49m (2010 31 December $90m, 30 September $95m). 
 
From time to time, the Group is subject to legal proceedings the ultimate outcome of each being always subject to many uncertainties inherent in litigation.  The Group has also given warranties in respect of the disposal of certain of its former subsidiaries.  It is the view of the Directors that, other than to the extent that liabilities have been provided for in these financial statements, such legal proceedings and warranties are not expected to result in material financial loss to the Group.
 
 
 
14.
Subsequent events
 
 
On 7 November 2011, the Group completed the refinancing of its main bank facility with a new five year $1.07bn syndicated facility.
 
 

 
 
 
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
 
 
Introduction
 
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2011 which comprises the Group income statement, Group statement of comprehensive income, Group statement of changes in equity, Group statement of financial position, Group statement of cash flows and the related notes 1 to 14.  We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report 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 in accordance with guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
 
Directors' Responsibilities
 
The interim financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the Directors.  The Directors are responsible for preparing the interim financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority.
 
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union.  The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim 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 to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim 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' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom.  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 Ireland) 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 interim financial report for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2011 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency  Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority.
 
 
Ernst & Young LLP
London
7 November 2011
 
 
 

 


SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
   
(Registrant)
     
 
By:
/s/ C. Cox
 
Name:
C. COX
 
Title:
COMPANY SECRETARIAL OFFICER
     
 
Date:
08 November 2011