Tuesday, August 11, 2009

InterContinental Hotels issues half year trading report

Business headlines
  • Global constant currency first half RevPAR decline of 16.2%, with a second quarter decline of 18.6%. IHG’s brands outperformed the industry in each of its three regions.
  • 9,849 net rooms (117 hotels) added in the first half, taking system size to 629,700 rooms (4,303 hotels), up 5% year on year.
  • 26,956 rooms (229 hotels) added to the system, 17,107 rooms (112 hotels) removed in line with our quality growth strategy.
  • 22,754 rooms (159 hotels) signed, taking the pipeline to 226,248 rooms (1,599 hotels).
  • On track to exceed 2009 targeted cost reductions with first half reported regional and central costs $51m below 2008 levels.
  • Net debt of $1.3bn held broadly flat on the position at 31 December 2008.
  • Interim dividend maintained at 12.2¢, equivalent to 7.3p at the closing exchange rate on 7 August 2009.
  • Exceptional operating charges of $201m include $162m of non-cash asset impairment charges.

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http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?pageid=57&newsid=2330

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