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HALF-YEAR REPORT 2016

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the six months ended 30 June 2016

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31 Contingent liabilities and commitments

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(f) Capital commitments

As at the balance sheet date, the Group had the following contracted capital commitments not

provided for in the Accounts:

30 June

2016

31 December

2015

HK$ million

HK$ million

Contracted for

21,363

30,888

As at 30 June 2016, the capital commitments of discontinued operations of HK$7,877 million were

included in the above table.

(g) Operating lease commitments

The Group leases certain properties and fixed assets under operating leases. As at the balance sheet

date, the Group’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as

follows:

30 June

2016

31 December

2015

HK$ million

HK$ million

Within 1 year

4,536

4,469

Between 1 and 2 years

3,746

3,794

Between 2 and 3 years

2,921

3,141

Over 3 years

9,069

10,429

20,272

21,833

As at 30 June 2016, the operating lease commitments of discontinued operations of HK$105 million

were included in the above table.

32 Financial risk management and fair values

Exposure to credit, liquidity, interest rate and currency risks arises in the normal course of the business

of the Group. The Group has established policies and procedures to identify and analyse these risks,

to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to constantly monitor the risks and limits by means of

reliable and up-to-date management information systems. The Group regularly updates and enhances

its risk management policies and systems to reflect changes in markets, products and best practice risk

management processes. Internal auditors also perform regular audits to ensure compliance with policies

and procedures.