Earnings Release • Apr 6, 2010
Earnings Release
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The Orco Foundation is making a difference in people's lives in Central Europe via three areas of activity:
The Orco Foundation is active in the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Croatia with a team of 15 dedicated board members. Created in January 2008, the Orco Foundation chooses local associations for its social programs, working with transparency and diligent follow-up on the projects it supports.
The Orco Foundation also organizes and funds its own events that occur annually such as Children for Children (Deti pro Deti) which mobilizes children and families to help children with cancer. For example, on March 25th 2010 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, a benefit concert with the Janacek Philharmonic, a children's choir, and wellknown lyric artists, will raise money for the children's leukemia and hematology wing of local Poruba hospital, raising funds to employ a psychologist for families whose children have been diagnosed.
In 19 years of presence in Central Europe, Orco Property Group has not only brought architecturally innovative and esthetic buildings to cities in Central Europe, the company has actively supported charities that improve the quality of life of people in the region. The board of Orco Property Group voted in 2007 to unite the company's charitable activities in six countries under one roof – hence the creation of the Orco Foundation.
For detailed information on the Orco Foundation -- its missions, guiding principles, its team and actions, please visit the following website: www.orco-foundation.com
The following section provides selected information on the real estate markets in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on selected countries where the Company is active. The summary is provided for information purposes only and neither purports to cover all relevant issues nor to be a comprehensive description of all the topics discussed below.
Year-on-year real GDP decrease for the Czech Republic was -4.4 % in 2009, versus 2.5 % growth in 2008. The registered unemployment rate went up to 7.98% on average in 2009, vs. 5.45% in 2008 (Czech Statistical Office)
In 2009, investment turnover in the Czech Republic reached EUR 400 Million in 2009, down 64 %, according to CB Richard Ellis. On the positive side, Q4 2009 investment turnover was the highest since Q3 2008. With the largest deals in terms of value being closed at the end of 2009, investment volume for Q4 2009 amounted to EUR 280 Million due to five transactions, representing 80 % of the 6 year quarterly average. Foreign purchasers accounted for 72% of total investment volume, with German investors being the most active.
• For the whole year, take-up for office space has been resilient and totaled 245,000 sqm (only 7 % down on 2008)
• Out of the EU countries only Poland managed to sustain positive GDP growth over the course of 2009
• Prime office yields in Warsaw remained around 7% ( 7.25% vs 7% YoY) (JLL)
• Prime industrial rents in Berlin were at EUR 4.5/ sqm/ monthly as of Q4 2009, while prime yields reached 7.75% (vs. 7.45% in Q4 2008) (JLL).
Year-on-year real GDP decrease for Slovakia was -4.7 % in 2009. The registered unemployment rate went up to 12.1% on average in 2009, representing a 25.9% YoY increase. (Source: Slovak Statistical Office)
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This sections provides a detailed description of the ten commercial projects that were completed in 2009:
Sky Office is a 89-metre-high office tower located on Kennedydamm street in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is on the way from city-center to the airport, well connected to public transportation. The building offers a flexible leasable area of approx. 33 K sqm across 23 floors. Its occupancy as of December 2009 reached 65%, with tenants such as McKinsey, Lovells, EssArt, Dutch Consulate, etc. The project was financed through a EUR 100 Million loan maturing in 30.12.2010 plus a EUR 14 Million bridge loan which is expected to be refinanced in spring 2010..
H2 Office is located in the inner harbour of Duisburg. H2-Office comprises the second phase of the complete H2-project (phase 1 was finished in 2004 by Viterra and was sold). Occupancy in H2 Office as of December 2009 reached 23%, with tenants such as ERR European Rail Rent, VaPiano, and Chillies. Helaba has provided a 25m EUR senior credit line maturing in Dec 2010 and a 3m EUR bridge facility maturing in March 2010. The building is expected to be sold in spring 2010.
The Kursana Nursinghome in Gütersloh is a new nursing home with an integrated commercial unit. The construction was started in July 2008 and completed in September 2009. The building is completely let. The nursing home consists of approx 6,6 sqm net area and commercial-space of about 541 sqm rentable area. The nursing home possesses 135 rentable beds overall. The property is financed by a loan of approx. 8.450.000 EUR maturing at 31.12.2011.
The estate "Louise-Henriette von Oranien" in Oranienburg is a newly constructed building complex used in one part as a nursing home with 3 integrated commercial units and in a second part as a facility for assisted living with an ambulant care center. The construction was started in June 2008 and completed in July 2009. The nursing home, the integrated commercial units and the assisted living is operated by Michael Bethke Seniorenresidenzen GmbH. The ambulant care center is rented by the Ambulanter Krankenpflegedienst Michael Bethke. The building is fully let. The nursing home offers 123 beds overall. The senior assisted living houses offers 27 apartments. The property is financed by a loan of approx. 7.800.000 EUR maturing at 30.12.2013.
The estate Kervita Nursinghome in Rostock is a newly constructed nursing home. The construction started in June 2008 and was completed in July 2009. The nursing home is operated by KerVita Betriebs GmbH. The building is fully let. The property offers approx. 5.7K sqm rentable space on four levels with 139 nursing beds. The property is financed by a loan of approx. 6.900.000 EUR maturing at 30.12.2012.
Those 3 above nursing homes are expected to be sold in spring 2010.
Hradcanska is a refurbished office building located on Hradcanska street in Prague 6, Czech Republic. It is on the way from the city center to the airport, with very good connections to public transportation (located directly on top of a metro station). Hradcanska was acquired in 2007 as a destabilized asset and it has been refurbished by Orco as a prime asset. Construction works began in Q1 2008 and were finalized in Q1 2009. The asset offers a total leasable area of 10K sqm,. Occupancy as of December 2009 reached 36%, with average rent of EUR
14/sqm (office) and EUR 33/sqm (retail), main tenants being KB and DM Drogerie. The asset is financed with EUR 13 Million loan maturing in June 2010.
Palac Archa (Na Porici) is a refurbished block of buildings located on Na Porici street, downtown Prague, Czech Republic. The asset benefits from excellent transport links with trams and metro stops in close proximity.Orco refurbished it in two phases since 2007 until Q1 2009. The property now offers approx. 24 K sqm of prime leasable area (16.5K sqm office, 5K retail, 1.5 storage, 120 parking spaces). As of December 2009, the occupancy of Palac Archa reached 48.5%, with all the retail space being rented out. The asset is financed with EUR 36,5 Million development loan maturing in December 2010.
Vysocany Gate (Vysočanská Brána) is a a mixed use building located on the main junction of the Ceskomoravska and Sokolovska roadways in Prague, Czech Republic. The two routes provide the main exit roads eastwards from the city centre. The Metro B stations of Palmovka and Ceskomoravska are within walking distance from the site and there are several tram lines located at the front of the property. There are several new residential and commercial developments in the nearby area, as well as the Sazka Arena. The Property was constructed according to high specifications (inclusive of suspended ceilings and raised floors) between Q3 2007 and Q2 2009. Vysocany Gate offers a total leasable area of approx. 16.8 K sqm.The building is financed by the contractor. The building is expected to be sold in spring 2010.
Paris Department Store is located on Andrássy út, which is the most important and prestigious road in Budapest, Hungary. The Property comprises a six storey historical building, originally built in 1885, as a department store that has been classified as a national monument. It was the first building in Hungary purpose built to be a modern department store. In 2007, Orco undertook to refurbish the building and transform it to a modern office building with retail units on the ground & first floor and office space on the top floors. The refurbishment works were finished in May 2009 and the grand opening took place in November 2009. Paris Department Store boasts a total of 5.9K sqm leasablea area, out of which 1,7K sqm of retail space and 3.7 sqm of office space. Occupancy as of 2009 year end reached 35%, with Alexandra Bookstore being the main tenant. The asset is financed by EUR 16,6 Million loan maturing in 2011; yearly extension till 2016 if no breach.
Radischevskaya office building is located in downtown Moscow, Russia on Verkhnyaya Radischevskaya Str. The office building is situated in the Central Administrative District (CAD) of Moscow between the Boulevard Ring and the Garden Ring, in close proximity to Taganskaya metro station (5 minutes walk). Therefore the property benefits from good transport links both for pedestrians and private car owners. The accommodation within the Property is over 4 levels: lower ground floor, two upper floors and an attic. The building was constructed at the beginning of the 19th Century. In 2008, Orco started refurbishment works which were concluded in Q3 2009. Reconstruction works included facade restoration and beautification of internal courtyard. The Property is constructed on a corner site, with the main entrance to the rear, leading into a courtyard. There is surface parking in the courtyard of the building for 4 cars. The Property offers a total leasable area of approx. 1.7 K sqm, mainly office space. The building was still vacant as of December 2009. The property is financed by equity.
Peugeot is a car showroom and repair centre of 4,030 sqm in a prime Warsaw location. More precisely, it is located on Radzyminska Street which is the main road leading to the west of Poland and national road no.7. It is leased to Peugeot Polska, for a fixed term of 10 years with possibility to extend for a further 10 years. The annual rental revenue of PLN 1.8 Million (EUR 0.44 Million) with all service charges paid by the Tenant.
During 2009 the Company completed constrction works in 6 residential projects, which are listed below:
Plachta 3 is located in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic approximately 120 km east of Prague. The Plachta scheme is a large residential development located approximately 2.5 km to the south-east of the town centre. It is also in close proximity to the residential area of Malsovice. Construction works were completed in three phases between 2004 and 2009. Phase 3 was completed in Q4 2009 and offers 89 apartment units. The scheme also incorporates 48 parking spaces and 78 cellar/storage areas. The project was financed through group's equity.
Michle (Tyršův Vrch) is located on the Magistru road, in the north of the Michle district, in Prague 4, Czech Republic. The site is approximately 3km from Prague city centre. The land use in the surrounding area is
predominantly residential. The property is accessible by tram and road links which lead to the city centre. Between Q1 2008 and Q2 2009, the building has undergone redevelopment. It comprises 49 apartments and 58 car parking spaces. The total net area of the scheme (including cellar space) is 3954 sqm. The project was financed by group' equity.
Kosik 3A (Slunecni Vrsek) is situated approximately 7.5 km south east of Prague city centre, near to the Hostivar district in Prague 10, Czech Republic. The site has good access links via K Horkam and a road connecting Hostivar to Chodov. The nearest public transport is a bus services with metro stops located to the south in Chodov and Opatov. This is a large & phased residential development for a capacity of approximately 1000 units. Construction works on phase 1 started in 2005. The latest phase, with a capacity of 233 units, was developed between Q2 2008 and Q3 2009. The project was financed by EUR 9 Million loan, maturing in 2011.
Nove Dvory is located approximately 4/5 km from Prague city centre, in the predominantly residential area of Prague 4. Construction commenced in Q3 2007 and lasted until Q2 2009. The completed scheme comprises 8,700 sq m of sellable area inclusive of 100 apartments and 100 car parking spaces, as well as terrace and cellar space. The project was financed by EUR 10 Million loan, maturing in 2011 and has already been fully repaid.
Benice 1A is situated between the villages of Benice, Cestlice and Pitkovice in the south east of Prague, approximately 13 km from the city centre. The site can be accessed fairly easily from Exit 6 of Highway D1. Construction works on phase 1 commenced in 2007. Phase 1 is divided into phase 1A and 1B. Phase 1A comprises 8 completed residential houses of total area of 2,112 sq m. Phase 1B comprises residential units constructed to a shell and core specification. Phase 1B also comprises an element of commercial and apartments units. The project was financed by EUR 9 Million loan, EUR 4 Million have been repaid in 2009, the rest will be repaid from sale of remaining units within maturity in 2010.
Feliz Residence/ Drawska is located in Ochota district of Warsaw, Poland. The development comprises a multifamily residential scheme inclusive of 40 apartments (4,417 sq m sellable area) and basement car parking for 44 parking spaces. The 4 storey buildings are finished to a high specification and incorporate intelligent and energy saving solutions. The project was developed between Q2 2008 and Q3 2009. The project was financed by EUR 4 Million loan, maturing in 2010.
Mokotowska comprises a site of 722 sqm, located on Mokotowska 59 street in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw, one of the City's most prestigious and prominent locations. Orco extended the building and put it through general refurbishment, which was concluded in Q2 2009. The accommodation within the building comprises 14 apartments with 14 covered car park places and 2 retail units on the ground floor. The total net area of the building amounts to 1837 sqm. The project was financed with the bank loan, fully repaid in 2009.
Vaci 1 (former Budapest stock Exchange) is located at the corner of the busiest shopping street, Váci utca and Vörösmarty tér in downtown Budapest, Hungary. The building was constructed between 1911 and 1915 and it comprises nine floors including a lower basement, a basement, a lower and an upper ground floor, a mezzanine level, and four upper floors. Orco purchased this building in 2005 and is currently refurbishing and converting it into a luxury department store with a restaurant on the roof. The works began in the spring of 2008 and are estimated to conclude in Q2 2011. After refurbishment, 11000 sqm. of net lettable retail accommodation will be available. Vaci 1 is already 19% pre-leased a. The project is financed through EUR 46 Million loan limit maturing in 2012; yearly extension till 2017 if no breach. Its market value as of December 2009 reached EUR 40.1 Million.
Molcom warehouse extension. The project is an extension of the current warehouse, which is located in the north-east of Moscow Region, within 14 km from MKAD via Yaroslavskoeshosse, close to Pushkino town. The Property comprises a green-field land plot of approximately 4 hectares. The land was designated for the development of a warehouse/ logistics complex (which is almost completed). The completed development will extend to a gross build area of approximately 20500 sq m of light industrial/ logistics accommodation. This phase should be completed in 2010. The new space is to be occupied by existing tenants of Molcom warehouse. The project is financed through USD16 Million loan maturing in 2015. The property's market value as of December 2009 reached EUR 7.5 Million.
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