Quarterly Report • Feb 10, 2022
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Vastned demonstrates resilience and delivers positive results
Hoofddorp, 10 February 2022 – Vastned, the listed European retail property company, has reported positive results despite the impact of COVID-related lockdowns and restrictions in 2021. Vastned reports a direct result for 2021 of € 1.93 per share, which is higher than the € 1.85 per share reported over 2020. The collection rate has improved to 95.7%. Furthermore, the occupancy rate improved to 97.9% and is back to pre-COVID levels. The value of the property portfolio decreased by 1.6%1 during 2021. In H2 2021, the value of the total portfolio increased by 0.2% compared to the end of H1 2021, providing a first indication that the total value of the property portfolio stabilised in the second half of the year. In 2021, Vastned made good progress with its strategy, improving the tenant mix with an increased focus on digital retailers and creating more mixed-use spaces by adding residential units and small offices above shops. Vastned's exposure to fashion retail tenants decreased to 46% from 48% in 2020. In 2021, Vastned disposed non-strategic assets for a total amount of € 18.2 million, 3.9% above book value. Given the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibility of new variants, many of Vastned's tenants face an uncertain commercial and financial outlook over the coming year. As such, Vastned is not providing forecasts or guidance on the direct result for the 2022 full year at this stage.
Reinier Walta, Vastned CEO: "A direct result per share of € 1.93, a collection rate of 95.7% and an occupancy rate at 97.9% are all indicators of positive performance, especially in the context of the temporary lockdowns and other COVID-19 control measures during the year. The value of our total property portfolio declined only marginally, by 1.6%1, and the value even increased in H2 2021, demonstrating the quality and resilience of both our portfolio and our tenant's businesses.
2021 was the year in which Vastned began implementing its revised strategy, which calls for an increase in the mixed use of our properties and the diversification of the tenant base. Our approach involves working with more digital brands and other strong brands that are seeking to lease attractive, distinctive properties in prime locations within winning cities. We made good progress executing this strategy, in particular with respect to optimising and concentrating the portfolio and achieving an efficient organisation. COVID-19 unfortunately also impacted our business in 2021, and although it remains challenging, we are pleased with our regular and constructive discussions with our tenants and other stakeholders. Together, we were able to successfully navigate these uncertain times."
1) Excluding acquisitions, capital expenditures and divestments
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
The retail landscape is changing, as Vastned has been indicating for some time, and the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has accelerated this development. In line with its strategy, which was updated in February 2021, Vastned is concentrating its unique portfolio of high street retail and inner-city mixed-use properties within winning cities. Vastned is also improving its retail tenant mix by adding tenants with strong digital brands and retailers that prioritise phygital (the combination of physical and digital) and 'buy online pick up in store' solutions (JD Sports, Sézane, Nespresso, Rituals, MyJewellery, Coolblue, Bolia, MyCosmetik and Moss Copenhagen) but also strong (sub)urban brands (Heytens Décor) seeking a high street presence as well as supermarkets looking for smaller inner-city stores or pedestrian drives. Furthermore, Vastned will continue to look to create more mixed-use properties by adding residential units and small offices and realising potential redevelopment opportunities. Vastned's exposure to fashion retail as a percentage of rental income decreased from 48% in 2020 to 46% in 2021 (versus a long-term target of 30%). Vastned also made progress with its efficient organisation, reducing the number of FTEs from 37 to 32. The company's cost savings were significant in 2021 and amounted to € 0.9 million on a normalised basis, in line with the cost-saving target. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio came in at 43.0% (2020: 43.0%). Vastned continues to work towards a long-term LTV ratio of less than 40%.
Sustainability is a core value for Vastned in creating long-term value for its stakeholders. There are three areas that need to be highlighted looking at Vastned's sustainability performance in 2021.
Vastned continues to invest in properties situated in historic city centres and increasingly invests in improving the sustainability ratings of its properties, thereby contributing to the preservation, lifespan and attractiveness of the cultural heritage of historic city centres.
By converting empty spaces above shops into residential units, city centres are becoming livelier after closing time while housing stock increases. These investments also aim to improve the sustainability ratings of Vastned's properties. In 2021, Vastned realised 14 apartment renovations/developments, compared with 17 in total in 2020.
Under its Green Finance Framework, Vastned has a total of € 40 million Green Revolving Credit Facility ('Green RCF') commitments, of which € 10 million has been drawn.
The direct result per share in 2021 was € 1.93 compared with € 1.85 in 2020. The increase was caused by lower operating expenses, lower general expenses and lower financing costs, which compensated for slightly lower net rental income. The net rental income was negatively impacted by rent waivers of € 3.0 million (excluding VAT), however positively impacted by the € 0.5 million release of the provision for expected credit losses. The occupancy rate increased from 96.5% in 2020 to 97.9% in 2021. This also represents an increase compared with the most recent occupancy rate of 97.6% reported for Q3 2021.
| Results | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy rate as at FY 2021 (%) | 97.9 | 96.5 |
| Like-for-like gross rental growth, incl. waivers (%) | 0.7 | (6.9) |
| Value movements 1 (%) | (1.6) | (5.2) |
| Total appraisal value of the portfolio 2 (€ million) | 1,438 | 1,479 |
| Direct result per share (€) | 1.93 | 1.85 |
| Indirect result per share (€) | (1.09) | (4.26) |
| Result per share (€) | 0.84 | (2.41) |
| 1) Excluding acquisitions and divestments |
2) Including assets held for sale
During the first half of 2021, the portfolio was significantly impacted in the Netherlands due to the long lockdown period and the restrictions on non-essential retail locations, restaurants and bars. From 5 June 2021 onwards, retailers were allowed to receive customers again without appointments, and on 26 June most COVID-related restrictions were lifted for retailers. On 19 December, new lockdown measures were introduced in the Netherlands and non-essential stores were closed as well as bars and restaurants. Vastned's other geographies suffered less from restrictions, despite the rapid increase in Omicron infections during the final weeks of 2021 and into 2022.
The table below shows the rent arrangements made in 2021 and the impact of arrangements that were made in 2021 but related to 2020. In the portfolio in the Netherlands, Vastned waived € 1.9 million in rent over 2021, including € 0.2 million in rent that was waived over 2020. In Belgium and France, government measures were more lenient towards retailers compared with the Netherlands and typically involved temporary curfews and the closure of non-essential stores. In France, € 0.3 million of the waivers in rent related to 2021 and € 0.2 million related to 2020, amounting to a total of € 0.5 million recorded in 2021. In Belgium, almost all waivers agreed in 2021 were related to the 2020 period.
| FY 2021 effect | FY 2020 effect | Total waivers 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrangements (€ million) | Rent waivers 1, 2 | Rent waivers 1, 2 | Rent waivers 1, 2 |
| Netherlands | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| France | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Belgium | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Spain | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 |
| Total | 2.1 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
1) Including acquisitions and divestments
2) Excluding VAT
Part of the total value of the waivers in 2021 concerns 2020 rent (€ 1.0 million of the total € 3.1 million). These waivers are accounted for (as negative rent) in 2021, and most of these amounts were provided for in 2020 by means of the provision for expected credit losses. These provisions have been released in 2021 and therefore, the waivers did not have a significant effect on the 2021 results.
In 2021, Vastned continued to discuss and agree tailored arrangements with affected tenants. The payment arrangements include tenants paying in monthly rather than quarterly instalments, paying in arrears instead of in advance, deferred payment of the entire rent or part thereof, and partial rent waivers. Furthermore, new agreements were reached with tenants on contract extensions, removal of break options or future rent increases.
The arrangements made with tenants have the following implications for the 2021 result:
The account balance 'debtors and other receivables' decreased to € 11.1 million as at 31 December 2021 (31 December 2020: € 17.3 million). Of this amount, € 7.1 million is related to rent invoiced in advance for Q1 2022.
The rent collection rate for 2021 was 95.7% as at 31 December 2021. This was calculated as follows: all amounts received were divided by all amounts invoiced for 2021 (including rent, service charges and deposits). The waivers and the deferred amounts were not deducted from the amounts invoiced in this calculation.
Since the lifting of lockdowns in the Vastned countries in the first half of 2021, Vastned has observed significantly improved footfall on the high street. However, the number of tourists visiting historic city centres has yet to return to previous levels and a full recovery is expected to take time to materialise.
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
Vastned considers its high overall occupancy rate as evidence of the quality and attractiveness of its property portfolio. At yearend 2021, the occupancy rate of the total portfolio was 97.9%. Compared with 31 December 2020, the occupancy rate in the Netherlands increased due to new leases finalised in 2021 with Doppelgänger on the Wolfstraat 29 in Maastricht and Samsung on the Eindstraat 14-16 in Breda. In France, the decrease in the occupancy rate was mainly due to the departure of Sandro on the Rue des Archives 21 in Paris. In Belgium, the occupancy rate increased due to new leases finalized with Footlocker on the Elsenesteenweg 41 in Brussels, Slaap advies on the Boomsesteenweg 666-672 in Wilrijk and Lab 9 Stores on the Galerie Jardin d'Harscamp in Namur. The portfolio in Spain remained fully let.
| Occupancy rate (%) | 31 December 2021 | 30 September 2021 | 30 June 2021 | 31 March 2021 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 97.2 | 97.3 | 96.1 | 93.8 | 95.2 |
| France | 97.2 | 96.9 | 94.1 | 95.4 | 98.5 |
| Belgium | 99.3 | 98.4 | 97.5 | 96.9 | 96.2 |
| Spain | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 97.9 | 97.6 | 96.2 | 95.2 | 96.5 |
In 2021, Vastned concluded 92 leases for a total annual amount of € 12.4 million, or 17.4% of the total theoretical annual gross rental income. In 2020, in comparison, Vastned concluded 71 leases for a total annual amount of € 9.6 million, or 12.9% of the total theoretical annual gross rental income. In the Netherlands, Vastned concluded new leases with multiple tenants. For example, new leases were concluded with Samsung in Breda, Jumbo in Joure and Doorwerth, My Jewellery in Arnhem and Mano Bowls in Amsterdam. Vastned also renewed leases with Schaap en Citroen, Mulberry, Stone Island, A.S. Watson, Massimo Dutti and McDonald's. In France, new leases were concluded with Une Bulle in Paris, Falconeri, Desigual and My Cosmetik in Bordeaux, and Bolia, Sinéquanone and Hero Seven in Lille. Vastned also renewed leases with BA&SH and Palais des Thés. In Belgium, new leases were concluded with Coolblue and Sleepworld in Wilrijk, Footlocker in Brussels and My Jewellery in Mechelen. Vastned also renewed leases with Aldi, A.S. Watson, ICI Paris XL, JBC and Massimo Dutti. The 92 leases Vastned concluded resulted in a rent decrease of € 0.6 million (4.5%).
| Leasing activity | FY 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number of leases | 92 |
| Rental income (€ million) | 12.4 |
| % of total theoretical annual rent | 17.4 |
| Rental change (€ million) | (0.6) |
| % rental change | (4.5) |
The appraisal value of Vastned's total property portfolio was € 1.438 billion as at 31 December 2021; this represents only a limited 1.6% decrease compared with year-end 2020.
| Portfolio breakdown (€ million) | 31 Dec 2021 | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 623 | 43 |
| France | 410 | 29 |
| Belgium | 323 | 22 |
| Spain | 82 | 6 |
| Total | 1,438 | 100 |
All properties in operation are appraised at least once per year by independently certified appraisers. As at 31 December 2021, 100% of the portfolio has been appraised. The COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect economies and real estate markets globally. Nevertheless, as at the valuation date, property markets are functioning again and, as per H2 2021, Vastned has observed a reversal of the downward valuation pattern Vastned observed since the beginning of 2019. In H2 2021, Vastned saw an upward valuation of the portfolios in the Netherlands, France and Spain of 0.4%, 0.8% and 0.1% respectively, compared with the values as per the end of H1 2021. In the same period, Vastned observed a decrease of 0.8% in Belgium. The H2 2021 valuations on the total portfolio were 0.2% positive.
The like-for-like appraisal value of the property portfolio excluding acquisitions and divestments as at the end of December 2021 fell by 1.6% compared with year-end 2020. The value decreases of the portfolios in the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain were 2.4%, 2.9% and 1.8%, respectively. The French portfolio increased by 0.7% compared with year-end 2020.
In the Netherlands, as of 1 January 2021, the transfer tax increased from 6% to 8% for commercial real estate and from 2% to 8% 1 for residential units. As at 31 December 2020, the old rates were used to convert the appraised 'purchasing costs payable by the vendor' to the 'purchasing costs payable by the buyer'. As per year-end 2020, the new transfer tax was indirectly incorporated by determining the yield of the appraisals (given that the rate change was already known in September 2020, it was subsumed in subsequent pricing). However, since H1 2021, the new rates have been used to convert the appraised 'purchasing costs payable by the vendor' to the 'purchasing costs payable by the buyer'. The exact effect of the transfer tax change on the appraisals as per HY 2021 cannot be assessed with full certainty, though it did have an impact on the valuations in the Netherlands.
| Appraisal value 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€ million) | FY 2021 | VS FY20 | FY 2020 | VS FY19 | FY 2019 |
| Netherlands | 623 | (2.4%) | 638 | (5.9%) | 678 |
| France | 410 | 0.7% | 407 | (2.1%) | 416 |
| Belgium | 323 | (2.9%) | 333 | (6.6%) | 356 |
| Spain | 82 | (1.8%) | 84 | (8.6%) | 92 |
| Total | 1,438 | (1.6%) | 1,462 | (5.2%) | 1,542 |
1) For residential units, this only holds if the unit was acquired by non-natural persons and if the units are acquired by natural persons who do not use them as their main residence or do so only on a temporary basis.
2) Corrected for acquisitions and divestments.
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
As part of its strategy to further reduce the risk profile of the portfolio, in 2021 Vastned sold non-strategic assets in the Netherlands, France and Belgium. The divested properties had a total book value of € 17.5 million at the time of sale and a total transaction value of € 18.2 million. Vastned sold the following properties in 2021:
| Country | City | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Grivegnée | Rue Servais Malaise 25 |
| Belgium | Boechout | Hovesesteenweg 123/127 |
| Belgium | Leopoldsburg | Lidostraat 7 |
| France | Paris | Rue d'Alésia 123 - only parking places |
| Netherlands | Middelharnis | Westdijk 22-24 |
| Netherlands | Breda | Ginnekenstraat 80 |
| Netherlands | Winterswijk | Weurden 2-4 |
| Netherlands | Zwolle | Roggenstraat 6 |
| Netherlands | The Hague | Lange Poten 7 |
| Netherlands | Winterswijk | Wooldstraat 26, 26I |
| Netherlands | Schiedam | Hof van Spaland 35 and 40 |
| Spain | Madrid | Calle Tetuán 19 / Calle Carmen 3 |
| Financial results (€ million) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct result | 33.1 | 31.7 |
| Indirect result | (18.7) | (73.1) |
| Result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 14.4 | (41.3) |
| Result attributable to non-controlling interests | 1.4 | (3.0) |
| Result after taxes | 15.8 | (44.3) |
The result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders, which comprises the direct and indirect results, was € 14.4 million in 2021 (2020: € 41.3 million negative). The main factor in this higher result was the increase in the indirect result from € 73.1 million negative for 2020 to € 18.7 million negative for 2021. Within the indirect result, the decrease in value of the property portfolio in 2021 amounted to € 26.5 million (2020: value decrease of € 84.4 million).
The direct result increased from € 31.7 million in 2020 to € 33.1 million in 2021. The net rental income was slightly lower, though due to a decrease in financing costs and general expenses, the direct result was € 1.4 million higher.
The result per share attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders was € 0.84 for 2021 (2020: € 2.41 negative). The result comprises the direct result per share of € 1.93 (2020: € 1.85) and the indirect result per share of € 1.09 negative (2020: € 4.26 negative).
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
The IFRS gross rental income was € 62.2 million in 2021 compared with € 64.9 million in 2020. These movements are broken down per country in the table below. This table also shows an adjusted gross rental income for both 2021 and 2020: € 63.2 million and € 64.0 million respectively. These figures take into account waivers of rent arrears related to 2020 rent however accounted for in 2021. In the variances and figures mentioned below, the adjustment is included.
| Total (€ thousands) | Netherlands | France | Belgium | Spain | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income 2020 (IFRS) | 30,280 | 14,213 | 17,084 | 3,339 | 64,916 |
| Waivers 2020 accounted for in 2021 | (154) | (246) | (560) | - | (960) |
| Gross rental income 2020 (adjusted) | 30,126 | 13,967 | 16,524 | 3,339 | 63,956 |
| Divestments | (345) | - | (578) | (301) | (1,224) |
| Waivers of rent arrears (LfL - adjusted) | 19 | 854 | 2,226 | 30 | 3,129 |
| Like-for-like growth | (901) | (1,093) | (380) | (311) | (2,685) |
| Gross rental income 2021 (adjusted) | 28,899 | 13,728 | 17,792 | 2,757 | 63,176 |
| Other income | - | 320 | 170 | - | 490 |
| Addition to provision for expected credit losses (adjusted) |
(208) | (130) | (296) | 95 | (539) |
| Operating expenses | (3,798) | (1,056) | (1,438) | (212) | (6,504) |
| Net rental income 2021 | 24,893 | 12,862 | 16,228 | 2,640 | 56,623 |
| Net rental income 2020 | 26,154 | 12,748 | 15,146 | 2,969 | 57,017 |
| Operating expenses as % of gross rental income 2021 | 13.9 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 4.2 | 11.1 |
| Operating expenses as % of gross rental income 2020 | 13.2 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 10.8 |
As shown, the like-for-like growth of the gross rental income, including waivers, was € 0.4 million (0.7%) for the total property portfolio in 2021.
No acquisitions were made in 2021.
In 2021, Vastned sold € 17.5 million worth of properties. In 2020, € 11.0 million worth of properties were sold. These divestments caused the gross rental income in 2021 to fall by € 1.2 million compared with 2020. The divestments in 2021 and 2020 took place in Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain (and a minor sale of parking places in Paris).
As a result of COVID-19, an amount of € 2.1 million in rent arrears was waived in 2021 (2020: € 5.1 million). The waivers of rent arrears in 2021 in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Spain were € 1.7 million, € 0.3 million, € 0.1 million and nil respectively. Based on a like-for-like comparison, waivers of rent arrears were € 3.1 million.
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
The like-for-like rental growth of the gross rental income in 2021 was € 2.7 million negative. The like-for-like gross rental growth in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Spain was € 0.9 million negative, € 1.1 million negative, € 0.4 million negative and € 0.3 million negative respectively, as a result of a lower occupancy rate during 2021 and lease renewals with a rent decrease.
The like-for-like growth of the gross rental income, including waivers, was € 0.4 million (positive 0.7%) for the total property portfolio in 2021.
The total operating expenses excluding the allocation to the provision for expected credit losses decreased from € 6.9 million in 2020 to € 6.5 million in 2021. Maintenance costs, net service charge expenses and expenses related to administrative and commercial management decreased by € 0.6 million in total. On the other hand, insurance costs and local taxes increased by € 0.2 million.
The allocation to the provision for expected credit losses decreased from € 1.5 million negative in 2020 to € 0.4 million positive in 2021 (release of provision). The (adjusted) movement in the provision for expected credit losses was almost entirely related to COVID-19.
The operating expenses expressed as a percentage of the gross rental income in 2021 was 11.1% (2020: 12.8%).
The value movements in property in 2021 totalled € 26.5 million negative (2020: € 84.4 million negative). The value decreases in the Dutch, Belgian and Spanish property portfolios were € 17.7 million, € 10.3 million and € 1.3 million respectively. In France, the value of property increased by € 2.8 million.
In 2021, Vastned sold property (based on book value) totalling € 17.5 million. Of these divestments, the Spanish, Belgian, Dutch and French property portfolios accounted for € 7.4 million, € 5.8 million, € 4.2 million and € 0.1 million respectively. The net result on the divestments realised in 2021 after deduction of sales costs was € 0.2 million positive.
The net financing costs including value movements of financial derivatives decreased from € 15.2 million in 2020 to € 8.3 million in 2021. The development of the net financing costs is shown in more detail in the table below.
| Net financing costs 2021 | 8.3 |
|---|---|
| Decrease of negative value movements in financial derivatives | (5.7) |
| Decrease on balance due to lower average interest rate and changes in debt with fixed/floating interest rate and working capital |
(0.8) |
| Decrease due to lower average interest-bearing debt | (0.4) |
| financing costs 2020 | 15.2 |
The net financing costs decreased by € 0.4 million due to lower average interest-bearing debts resulting from divestments. Due to changes in the composition of the loan portfolio (in particular changes in debt of the ratio fixed/floating interest), the average interest rate fell by 11 basis points from 1.99% in 2020 to 1.88% in 2021, reducing the interest expenses by € 0.8 million. As a result of changes in the market interest rate, the value movements of the interest rate derivatives were € 3.6 million positive (2020: € 2.1 million negative).
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
General expenses were € 6.7 million in 2021 compared with € 7.4 million in 2020. Mainly as a result of a lower number of FTEs, personnel costs decreased by € 1.3 million in 2021. In addition, consultancy and accommodation costs decreased by € 0.2 million and € 0.1 million respectively. On the other hand, other general expenses increased by € 0.9 million, mainly as a result of a nonrecurring item during 2020 with regard to the decision by the Belgian tax authorities to refund Vastned Belgium NV's overpaid listing costs of € 0.8 million.
In 2021, income tax payable on the reporting period for the regularly taxed entities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain was € 0.6 million (2020: € 0.7 million).
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities was € 1.1 million in 2021 (2020: € 4.9 million). The decrease in the provision for deferred tax in 2021 was mainly due to decreases in the value of assets in the Netherlands and Spain that are held by regularly taxed entities.
As at 31 December 2021, Vastned realised a collection rate of 95.7% and had a total accounts receivable position of € 10.8 million (31 December 2020: € 12.4 million), of which € 1.9 million was provided for (31 December 2020: € 2.5 million). The total value of the accounts receivable, after deduction of the provision for expected credit losses, can be broken down according to the nature of the receivable as follows:
| Accounts receivable and other receivables (€ million, rounded) |
Outstanding | Provision for expected credit losses |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable unrelated to COVID-19 | 1.3 | (1.0) | 0.3 |
| Accounts receivable related to COVID-19 | 1.9 | (0.8) | 1.1 |
| Accounts receivable for which a deferment has been granted in the context of COVID-19 |
0.4 | (0.1) | 0.3 |
| Pre-invoiced rent | 7.2 | - | 7.2 |
| Other receivables | <0.1 | - | <0.1 |
| Total | 10.8 | (1.9) | 8.9 |
Part of the total accounts receivable position are receivables overdue by more than one year that are fully provided for but cannot yet be written off in connection with bankruptcies that have not yet been fully settled. These are mostly accounts receivable that are unrelated to COVID-19.
2132 HA Hoofddorp
Vastned strives to maintain a conservative financing structure, with a long-term target of a loan-to-value ratio of less than 40% and good diversification of financing sources, e.g., by placing long-term bond loans with institutional investors (including through private placements).
| Financing structure | 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loan-to-value (%) | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Solvency 1 (%) | 55.1 | 55.2 |
| Interest coverage ratio | 4.8 | 4.3 |
1) Group equity plus deferred tax liabilities divided by the balance sheet total
As at 31 December 2021, Vastned's balance sheet showed a healthy financing structure with a loan-to-value ratio of 43.0% (year-end 2020: 43.0%) and a solvency ratio, being group equity plus deferred tax liabilities divided by the balance sheet total, of 55.1% (year-end 2020: 55.2%). The interest coverage ratio for the past 12 months was 4.8.
With a solvency ratio of 55.1% and an interest coverage ratio of 4.8, Vastned complies with the loan covenants. All financing agreements stipulate a 45.0% minimum solvency ratio and usually require a minimum 2.0 interest coverage ratio. Most financing agreements include a negative pledge clause, with a limited threshold for putting up security.
| (€ million) | Fixed interest 2 | Floating interest | Total | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | 444.9 | 168.1 | 613.0 | 99.5 |
| Short-term debt | - | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.5 |
| Total | 444.9 | 171.4 | 616.3 | 100.0 |
| % of total | 72.2 | 27.8 | 100.0 |
2) Interest rate derivatives taken into account
At the end of December 2021, 72.2% of the loan portfolio comprised fixed-interest loans as a result of the use of interest rate derivatives and fixed coupon private placements.
The share of non-bank loans was 34.9%, significantly above the internal target of 25%.
Taking the unused credit facilities of € 122.0 million as at 31 December 2021 into account, there is ample liquidity to fulfil shortterm payment obligations.
As a result of the combined direct and indirect result per share of € 0.84, the other movements of € 0.01, the 2020 final dividend distribution of € 1.73 per share and the 2021 interim dividend distribution of € 0.53 per share, the net asset value per share fell from € 42.98 at year-end 2020 to € 41.57 at year-end 2021.
The EPRA NRV per share as at 31 December 2021 was € 47.73 compared with € 48.60 at year-end 2020.
The total dividend Vastned proposes to its shareholders accumulates to € 1.73 per share, representing a pay-out of 89.6% of the direct result of 2021. Following the interim dividend of € 0.53 per share paid in August 2021, the final dividend is proposed at € 1.20 per share. If this dividend proposal for 2021 is approved, the Vastned share is expected to quote ex-dividend on 20 April 2022, and the final dividend will be made payable on 6 May 2022.
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
In 2022, the company will continue working hard to maintain high occupancy rates across its property portfolio, together with high collection rates. Given the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility of new variants, many of Vastned's tenants face an uncertain commercial and financial outlook over the coming year. As such, Vastned is not providing forecasts or guidance on the direct result for the 2022 full year at this stage.
On 10 February 2022 at 14.00 CET, Vastned will present and comment on the 2021 full-year results in a webcast. The webcast call can be followed live on https://vastned.com/en/investor-relations/investor_relations.
| 4 March 2022 | before trading | Publication of Annual Report 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2022 | before trading | Q1 trading update 2022 |
| 28 July 2022 | before trading | Half-year results 2022 |
| 26 October 2022 | before trading | 9M trading update 2022 |
On 14 April 2022, Vastned will host the Annual General Meeting. An AGM notice is expected to be distributed and published in March.
Vastned is a European publicly listed property company (Euronext Amsterdam: VASTN) focusing on the best property in the popular shopping areas of selected European cities with a historic city centre where shopping, living, working and leisure meet. Vastned's property clusters have a strong tenant mix of international and national retailers, food & beverage entrepreneurs, residential tenants, and office tenants. The property portfolio had a size of approximately € 1.44 billion as at 31 December 2021.
Simon Theeuwes Investor Relations Manager a.i. Tel: +31 20 2424 300
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
| Results (€ thousand) | 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 62,216 | 64,916 |
| General expenses | 6,707 | 7,418 |
| Direct result | 33,058 | 31,727 |
| Indirect result | (18,653) | (73,067) |
| Result | 14,405 | (41,340) |
| Balance sheet (€ thousand) | ||
| Property (appraisal value) | 1,438,000 | 1.479.263 1 |
| Equity | 791,999 | 818,293 |
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders | 713,072 | 737,195 |
| Long-term liabilities | 636,595 | 653,984 |
| Solvency definition lenders (%) | 55.1 | 55.2 |
| Loan-to-value (%) | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Interest coverage ratio | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Financial occupancy rate property portfolio (%) | 95.7 | 96.9 |
| Average number of shares in issue | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 |
| Number of shares in issue (end of period) | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 |
| Per share (€) | ||
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders at beginning of period (including final dividend) |
42.98 | 46.28 |
| Final dividend previous financial year | (1.73) | (0.85) |
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders at beginning of period (excluding final dividend) |
41.25 | 45.43 |
| Direct result | 1.93 | 1.85 |
| Indirect result | (1.09) | (4.26) |
| Result | 0.84 | (2.41) |
| Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation | 0.01 | (0.04) |
| Interim dividend | (0.53) | - |
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders at end of period (including final dividend) |
41.57 | 42.98 |
| Share price (end of period) (€) | 24.00 | 23.15 |
| Premium/(Discount) (%) | (42.3) | (46.1) |
1) Including Assets held for sale of € 7,410
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
(€ thousand)
| Direct result | YEAR 2021 | YEAR 2020 | HY2 2021 | HY2 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 62,216 | 64,916 | 31,190 | 32,419 |
| Other income | 490 | 508 | 202 | 313 |
| Net service charge expenses | (142) | (367) | (92) | (242) |
| Operating expenses | (5,942) | (8,039) | (1,573) | (2,660) |
| Net rental income | 56,623 | 57,018 | 29,727 | 29,830 |
| Financial income | 36 | 14 | 28 | 11 |
| Financial expenses | (11,906) | (13,127) | (6,003) | (6,437) |
| Net financing costs | (11,870) | (13,113) | (5,975) | (6,426) |
| General expenses | (6,707) | (7,418) | (3,256) | (3,578) |
| Direct result before taxes | 38,046 | 36,487 | 20,496 | 19,826 |
| Current income tax expense | (633) | (657) | (372) | (389) |
| Movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities | 139 | 155 | 32 | 12 |
| Direct result after taxes | 37,551 | 35,985 | 20,552 | 19,449 |
| Direct result attributable to non-controlling interests | (4,494) | (4,258) | (2,196) | (2,359) |
| Direct result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 33,058 | 31,727 | 17,960 | 17,090 |
| Indirect result | ||||
| Value movements in property in operation | (26,531) | (84,390) | 2,163 | (43,559) |
| Total value movements in property | (26,531) | (84,390) | 2,163 | (43,559) |
| Net result on divestments of property | 234 | 1,497 | 276 | 1,447 |
| Value movements in financial derivatives | 3,584 | (2,091) | 2,034 | (30) |
| Indirect result before taxes | (22,713) | (84,984) | 4,473 | (42,142) |
| Movement deferred tax assets and liabilities | 988 | 4,707 | (54) | 2,615 |
| Indirect result after taxes | (21,725) | (80,277) | 4,419 | (39,527) |
| Indirect result attributable to non-controlling interests | 3,072 | 7,210 | 658 | 2,235 |
| Indirect result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | (18,653) | (73,067) | 5,077 | (37,292) |
| Result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 14,405 | (41,340) | 23,037 | (20,202) |
| Per share (€) | ||||
| Direct result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 1.93 | 1.85 | 1.05 | 1.00 |
| Indirect result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | (1.09) | (4.26) | 0.29 | (2.17) |
| Result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 0.84 | (2.41) | 1.34 | (1.17) |
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
| (€ thousand) | 2021 | 2020 | HY2 2021 | HY2 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income from property | ||||
| Gross rental income | 62,216 | 64,916 | 31,190 | 32,419 |
| Other income | 490 | 508 | 202 | 313 |
| Net service charge expenses | (142) | (367) | (92) | (242) |
| Operating expenses | (5,942) | (8,039) | (1,573) | (2,660) |
| Net rental income | 56,622 | 57,018 | 29,727 | 29,830 |
| Value movements in property in operation | (26,531) | (84,390) | 2,163 | (43,559) |
| Total value movements in property | (26,531) | (84,390) | 2,163 | (43,559) |
| Net result on divestments of property | 234 | 1,497 | 276 | 1,447 |
| Total net income from property | 30,325 | (25,875) | 32,166 | (12,282) |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Financial income | 36 | 14 | 28 | 11 |
| Financial expenses | (11,906) | (13,127) | (6,003) | (6,437) |
| Value movements financial derivatives | 3,584 | (2,091) | 2,034 | (30) |
| Net financing costs | (8,286) | (15,204) | (3,941) | (6,456) |
| General expenses | (6,707) | (7,418) | (3,256) | (3,578) |
| Total expenditure | (14,993) | (22,622) | (7,197) | (10,034) |
| Result before taxes | 15,332 | (48,497) | 24,969 | (22,316) |
| Current income tax expense | (633) | (657) | (372) | (389) |
| Movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities | 1,128 | 4,862 | (20) | 2,627 |
| Total income tax | 495 | 4,205 | (392) | 2,238 |
| Result after taxes | 15,827 | (44,292) | 24,577 | (20,078) |
| Result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 14,405 | (41,340) | 23,039 | (20,202) |
| Result attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,422 | (2,952) | 1,538 | 124 |
| 15,827 | (44,292) | 24,577 | (20,078) | |
| Per share (€) | ||||
| Result | 0.84 | (2.41) | 1.34 | (1.17) |
| Diluted result | 0.84 | (2.41) | 1.34 | (1.17) |
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
(€ thousand)
| 2021 | 2020 | HY2 2021 | HY2 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result after taxes | 15,827 | (44,292) | 24,577 | (20,078) |
| Items not reclassified to the profit and loss account | ||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit pension obligations | 237 | (620) | (577) | (949) |
| Other comprehensive income after tax | 237 | (620) | (577) | (949) |
| Total result | 16,064 | (44,912) | 24,000 | (21,027) |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Vastned Retail shareholders | 14,642 | (41,960) | 22,462 | (21,151) |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,422 | (2,952) | 1,538 | 124 |
| 16,064 | (44,912) | 24,000 | (21,027) |
| (€ thousand) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Property in operation | 1,435,783 | 1,469,548 |
| Accrued assets in respect of lease incentives | 4,857 | 5,597 |
| Total property | 1,440,640 | 1,475,145 |
| Intangible fixed assets | 374 | 500 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 867 | 877 |
| Rights-of-use assets | 675 | 395 |
| Financal derivatives | 27 | - |
| Total fixed assets | 1,442,583 | 1,476,917 |
| Assets held for sale | - | 7,410 |
| Debtors and other receivables | 11,087 | 17,302 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 772 | 876 |
| Total current assets | 11,859 | 25,588 |
| Total assets | 1,454,442 | 1,502,505 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Paid-up and called-up capital | 95,183 | 95,183 |
| Share premium reserve | 468,555 | 468,555 |
| Other reserves | 134,929 | 214,797 |
| Result attributable to Vastned Retail shareholders | 14,405 | (41,340) |
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders | 713,072 | 737,195 |
| Equity non-controlling interests | 78,927 | 81,098 |
| Total equity | 791,999 | 818,293 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 9,074 | 10,688 |
| Provisions in respect of employee benefits | 6,052 | 6,407 |
| Long-term interest-bearing loans | 612,952 | 624,793 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 3,393 | 3,384 |
| Financial derivatives | 1,212 | 4,769 |
| Guarantee deposits and other long-term liabilities | 3,912 | 3,943 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 636,595 | 653,984 |
| Payable to banks | 3,320 | 8,547 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 263 | 272 |
| Income tax | 834 | 398 |
| Other liabilities and accruals | 21,431 | 21,011 |
| Total short-term liabilities | 25,848 | 30,228 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,454,442 | 1,502,505 |
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
(€ thousand)
| Capital paid up and called |
Share premium reserve |
Other reserves |
Result attributable to Vasted Retail shareholders |
Equity Vastned Retail shareholders |
Equity non controlling interests |
Total equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January 2020 | 95,183 | 468,555 | 207,561 | 22,435 | 793,734 | 89,132 | 882,866 |
| Direct result | 31,727 | 31,727 | 4,258 | 35,985 | |||
| Indirect result | (73,067) | (73,067) | (7,210) | (80,277) | |||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation | (620) | - | (620) | - | (620) | ||
| Total result | (620) | (41,340) | (41,960) | (2,952) | (44,912) | ||
| Final dividend previous year (in cash) | (14,579) | (14,579) | (5,082) | (19,661) | |||
| Contribution from profit appropriation | 7,856 | (7,856) | - | - | |||
| Balance as at 31 December 2020 | 95,183 | 468,555 | 214,797 | (41,340) | 737,195 | 81,098 | 818,293 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2021 | 95,183 | 468,555 | 214,797 | (41,340) | 737,195 | 81,098 | 818,293 |
| Direct result | 33,058 | 33,058 | 4,494 | 37,552 | |||
| Indirect result | (18,653) | (18,653) | (3,072) | (21,725) | |||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation | 237 | - | 237 | - | 237 | ||
| Total result | 237 | 14,405 | 14,642 | 1,422 | 16,064 | ||
| Final dividend previous year (in cash) | (29,674) | (29,674) | (3,593) | (33,267) | |||
| Contribution from profit appropriation | (71,014) | 71,014 | - | ||||
| Interim-dividend (in cash) | (9,091) | (9,091) | (9,091) | ||||
| Balance as at 31 december 2021 | 95,183 | 468,555 | 134,929 | 14,405 | 713,072 | 78,927 | 791,999 |
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
| (€ thousand) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Result after taxes | 15,827 | (44,292) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Value movements in property | 26,531 | 84,390 |
| Net result on divestments of property | (234) | (1,497) |
| Net financing costs | 8,286 | 15,204 |
| Income tax | (495) | (4,205) |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 49,915 | 49,600 |
| and provisions | ||
| Movement in current assets | 6,114 | (7,880) |
| Movement in short-term liabilities | 678 | 1,208 |
| Movement in provisions | (187) | (394) |
| 56,520 | 42,534 | |
| Interest received | 36 | 14 |
| Interest paid | (11,589) | (13,229) |
| Income tax paid | (683) | (748) |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 44,284 | 28,571 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Capital expenditure on property | (2,464) | (3,134) |
| Divestments of property | 17,905 | 12,366 |
| Cash flow from property | 15,441 | 9,232 |
| Movement in other fixed assets | 136 | 136 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 15,577 | 9,368 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Dividend paid | (38,765) | (14,579) |
| Dividend paid to non-controlling interests | (3,593) | (5,082) |
| Interest-bearing loans draw down | - | 44,203 |
| Interest-bearing debt redeemed | (17,576) | (62,871) |
| Movement in guarantee deposits and other long-term liabilities | (31) | 305 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (59,965) | (38,024) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (104) | (85) |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January | 876 | 961 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at end of period | 772 | 876 |
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
The segmented information is only presented based on the countries where the properties are located.
| Netherlands | France Belgium |
Spain | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Net rental income | 24,893 | 26,154 | 12,861 | 12,749 | 16,228 | 15,148 | 2,640 | 2,967 | 56,622 | 57,018 |
| Value movements in property in operation | (17,769) | (41,067) | 2,802 | (10,234) | (10,312) | (24,251) | (1,252) | (8,838) | (26,531) | (84,390) |
| Net result on divestments of property | 361 | (61) | 92 | 50 | 362 | 1,508 | (582) | - | 234 | 1,497 |
| Total net income from property | 7,485 | (14,974) | 15,755 | 2,565 | 6,278 | (7,595) | 806 | (5,871) | 30,325 | (25,875) |
| Net financing costs | (8,286) | (15,204) | ||||||||
| General expenses | (6,707) | (7,418) | ||||||||
| Income tax | 495 | 4,205 |
| Result after taxes | 15,827 | (44,292) |
|---|---|---|
| Vastned Retail N.V. | Mercuriusplein 11 |
|---|---|
| --------------------- | ------------------- |
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
| Netherlands | France Belgium |
Spain | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Balance as at 1 January | 641,841 | 683,047 | 405,895 | 415,134 | 338,661 | 370,881 | 83,151 | 99,399 | 1,469,548 | 1,568,461 | ||
| Acquisitions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Investments | 2,394 | 976 | 506 | 995 | 121 | 306 | 5 | - | 3,026 | 2,277 | ||
| Transferred from Assets held for sale | - | 1,575 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,575 | ||
| Transferred to Assets held for sale | (1,300) | - | - | - | (2,185) | - | - | (7,410) | (3,485) | (7,410) | ||
| Divestments | (3,034) | (2,690) | (78) | - | (3,664) | (8,275) | - | - | (6,776) | (10,965) | ||
| 639,901 | 682,908 | 406,323 | 416,129 | 332,933 | 362,912 | 83,156 | 91,989 | 1,462,313 | 1,553,938 | |||
| Value movements | (17,769) | (41,067) | 2,802 | (10,234) | (10,311) | (24,251) | (1,252) | (8,838) | (26,530) | (84,390) | ||
| Balance as at 31 December | 622,132 | 641,841 | 409,125 | 405,895 | 322,622 | 338,661 | 81,904 | 83,151 | 1,435,783 | 1,469,548 | ||
| Accrued assets in respect of lease incentives |
2,847 | 2,998 | 989 | 1,300 | 810 | 864 | 211 | 435 | 4,857 | 5,597 | ||
| Total property in operation | 624,979 | 644,839 | 410,114 | 407,195 | 323,432 | 339,525 | 82,115 | 83,586 | 1,440,640 | 1,475,145 | ||
| Lease liabilities | (2,403) | (2,569) | - | - | (621) | (723) | - | - | (3,024) | (3,292) | ||
| Other | - | - | - | - | 383 | - | - | - | 383 | - | ||
| Appraisal value as at 31 December | 622,576 | 642,270 | 410,114 | 407,195 | 323,194 | 338,802 | 82,115 | 83,586 | 1,438,000 | 1,471,853 |
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11 2132 HA Hoofddorp PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
| (€ thousand) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Balance as at 1 January | 7,410 | 1,575 |
| Transferred from Property in operation | 3,485 | 7,410 |
| Transferred to Property in operation | - | (1,575) |
| Divestments | (10,895) | - |
| - | 7,410 | |
| Value movements | - | - |
| Balance as at 31 December | - | 7,410 |
In 2021, four properties classified as 'assets held for sale' were sold. On these transactions, a result was realised of € 0.6 million negative. These divestments were realised at book value; the book result consists solely of divestment costs, of which the large majority were local taxes (Spanish divestment). As at 31 December 2021, no assets were being held for sale (31 December 2020: one asset).
As at 31 December, the interest-bearing debts consisted of:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term liabilities | ||
| Unsecured loans | 612,952 | 624,793 |
| Lease liabilities | 3,393 | 3,384 |
| Total long-term interest-bearing debts | 616,345 | 628,177 |
| Short-term interest-bearing debts | ||
| Payable to banks | 3,320 | 8,547 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 263 | 272 |
| Total short-term liabilities | 3,583 | 8,819 |
| Total interest-bearing debts | 619,928 | 636,992 |
| Movements in the interest-bearing debts were as follows: | 2020 | 2020 |
| Balance as at 1 January | 636,996 | 655,198 |
| Interest-bearing debts drawn down | - | 44,203 |
| Redemptions | (17.851) | (62,871) |
| Additions lease liabilities | 275 | - |
| Application of effective interest method | 508 | 466 |
| Balance as at 31 december | 619,928 | 636,996 |
The accounting policies used in this press release comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union.
The financial statements are presented in euros; amounts are rounded off to thousands of euros, unless stated differently. Property and financial derivatives are valued at fair value. The other items in the financial statements are valued at historical or amortised cost.
In the presentation of the annual accounts the Executive Board has made judgements concerning estimates and assumptions which impact the figures included in the financial statements. The estimates and underlying assumptions concerning the future are based on historical experience and other relevant factors, given the circumstances on the balance sheet date. The actual results may deviate from these estimates.The estimates and underlying assumptions are evaluated regularly. Any adjustments are recognised in the period in which the estimate was reviewed, or if the estimate also impacts future periods, also in these future periods.
During 2021, none of the members of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board of Vastned Retail had a personal interest in the investments made by Vastned Retail. To Vastned Retail's best knowledge, no property transactions were effected during the period under review involving persons or institutions that could be regarded as parties with direct interests in Vastned Retail.
This press release is based on the 2021 financial statements that were prepared on 9 February 2022 and for which Ernst & Young Auditors LLP has issued an unqualified opinion. The press release concerns only part of the financial statements. The financial statements have not yet been published in accordance with the statutory provisions and have not yet been adopted. The General Meeting of Shareholders at which the financial statements will be adopted is scheduled for 14 April 2022.
The EPRA Best Practices Recommendations ('BPR') published by EPRA's Reporting and Accounting Committee contain recommendations for the determination of key performance indicators of the property portfolio. Vastned acknowledges the importance of standardising the reporting on performance indicators for the sake of comparability and improving the quality of the information provision to investors and other users. The financial statements in this chapter are presented in euros; amounts are rounded off to thousands of euros, unless stated differently.
| (€ thousand) | per share (€) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPRA performance-indicator | Table | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| EPRA Earnings | 1 | 33,058 | 31,727 | 1.93 | 1.85 |
| EPRA NRV | 2 | 818,719 | 833,563 | 47.73 | 48.60 |
| EPRA NTA | 2 | 722,681 | 750,833 | 42.13 | 43.78 |
| EPRA NDV | 2 | 705,074 | 725,168 | 41.11 | 42.28 |
| EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) | 3 (i) | 3.9% | 4.0% | ||
| EPRA 'topped-up' NIY | 3 (ii) | 4.1% | 4.1% | ||
| EPRA Vacancy Rate | 4 | 2.2% | 3.6% | ||
| EPRA Cost Ratio (including direct vacancy costs) | 5 (i) | 20.4% | 24.2% | ||
| EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) | 5 (ii) | 19.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Capital expenditure | 6 | 3,026 | 2,277 |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Result in accordance with consolidated IFRS profit and loss account | 15,827 | (44,292) |
| Value movements in property | 26,531 | 84,390 |
| Net result on divestments of property | (234) | (1,497) |
| Financial expenses | - | - |
| Value movements in financial derivatives | (3,584) | 2,091 |
| Movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities | (988) | (4,707) |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | (4,494) | (4,258) |
| EPRA Earnings | 33,058 | 31,727 |
| EPRA Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.93 | 1.85 |
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam
| 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPRA NRV | EPRA NTA | EPRA NDV | EPRA NRV | EPRA NTA | EPRA NDV | ||
| Equity Vastned Retail shareholders | 713,072 | 713,072 | 713,072 | 737,195 | 737,195 | 737,195 | |
| Hybrid instruments | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Diluted NAV | 713,072 | 713,072 | 713,072 | 737,195 | 737,195 | 737,195 | |
| Diluted NAV at fair value | 713,072 | 713,072 | 713,072 | 737,195 | 737,195 | 737,195 | |
| Deferred taxes related to fair value gains of property | 9,164 | 9,164 | - | 10,635 | 10,005 | - | |
| Fair value financial derivatives | 770 | 770 | - | 4,068 | 4,068 | - | |
| Intangible fixed assets | - | (325) | - | - | (435) | - | |
| Fair value of fixed-rate interest-bearing debts | - | - | (7,998) | - | - | (12,027) | |
| Real Estate Transfer Tax | 95,713 | - | - | 81,665 | - | - | |
| NAV | 818,719 | 722,681 | 705,074 | 833,563 | 750,833 | 725,168 | |
| Fully diluted number of shares | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 | 17,151,976 | |
| NAV per share | 47.73 | 42.13 | 41.11 | 48.60 | 43.78 | 42.28 |
| 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value | As a percentage of total portfolio |
Percentage of excluded deferred taxes |
Fair value | As a percentage of total portfolio |
Percentage of excluded deferred taxes |
|
| Portfolio that is subject to deferred tax and intention is to hold and not to sell in the long run |
196,064 | 14 | 100 | 202,575 | 14 | 100 |
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
| Netherlands | France | Belgium | Spain | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2021 |
31 December 2020 |
31 December 2021 |
31 December 2020 |
31 December 2021 |
31 December 2020 |
31 December 2021 |
31 December 2020 |
31 December 2021 |
31 December 2020 |
|
| Property | 622,575 | 642,270 | 410,115 | 407,195 | 323,194 | 338,802 | 82,115 | 90,996 | 1,438,000 | 1,479,263 |
| addition: | ||||||||||
| Estimated transaction fees | 58,554 | 43,852 | 29,183 | 29,422 | 8,268 | 8,469 | 2,561 | 2,845 | 98,566 | 84,588 |
| Investment value of property (B) |
681,129 | 686,122 | 439,298 | 436,617 | 331,462 | 347,271 | 84,676 | 93,841 | 1,536,566 | 1,563,851 |
| Annualised gross rental income | 31,032 | 31,370 | 14,480 | 15,508 | 17,200 | 17,977 | 2,945 | 3,569 | 65,658 | 68,424 |
| Non-recoverable operating expenses |
(4,260) | (3,969) | (539) | (544) | (1,320) | (1,245) | (199) | (242) | (6,318) | (6,000) |
| Annualised net rental income (A) |
26,772 | 27,401 | 13,941 | 14,964 | 15,880 | 16,732 | 2,746 | 3,327 | 59,340 | 62,424 |
| Effect of rent-free periods and other lease incentives |
947 | 945 | 972 | 762 | 1,361 | 267 | 264 | 110 | 3,544 | 2,084 |
| Topped-up annualised net rental income (C) |
27,719 | 28,346 | 14,913 | 15,726 | 17,241 | 16,999 | 3,010 | 3,437 | 62,884 | 64,508 |
| (i) EPRA Net Initial Yield (A/B) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| (ii) EPRA Topped-up Net Initial Yield (C/B) |
4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
Vastned Retail N.V. Mercuriusplein 11
2132 HA Hoofddorp
PO BOX 2276 1100 CG Amsterdam Tel: +31 202424368
| 31 December 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income |
Net rental income |
Lettable floor area (m2) |
Annualised gross rental income |
Estimated rental value (ERV) of vacancy |
Estimated rental value (ERV) |
EPRA Vacancy Rate |
|
| Netherlands | 28,745 | 24,893 | 103,639 | 31,032 | 921 | 32,154 | 2.9% |
| France | 13,482 | 12,862 | 21,340 | 14,480 | 454 | 17,435 | 2.6% |
| Belgium | 17,232 | 16,228 | 76,823 | 17,200 | 135 | 17,071 | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2,757 | 2,640 | 2,990 | 2,945 | 0 | 3,188 | - |
| Total property | 62,216 | 56,623 | 204,792 | 65,658 | 1,510 | 69,848 | 2.2% |
| Gross rental income |
Net rental income |
Lettable floor area (m2) |
Annualised gross rental income |
Estimated rental value (ERV) of vacancy |
Estimated rental value (ERV) |
EPRA Vacancy Rate |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 30,280 | 26,154 | 105,575 | 31,370 | 1,633 | 33,085 | 4.9% |
| France | 14,214 | 12,749 | 21,340 | 15,508 | 242 | 17,514 | 1.4% |
| Belgium | 17,085 | 15,148 | 81,903 | 17,977 | 718 | 17,770 | 4.0% |
| Spain | 3,337 | 2,967 | 3,419 | 3,569 | 0 | 3,489 | - |
| Total property | 64,916 | 57,018 | 212,237 | 68,424 | 2,593 | 71,858 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| General expenses | 6,707 | 7,418 |
| Operating expenses | 5,942 | 8,039 |
| Net service charge expenses | 142 | 367 |
| EPRA costs (including vacancy costs) (A) | 12,791 | 15,824 |
| Vacancy costs | (302) | (617) |
| EPRA costs (excluding vacancy costs) (B) | 12,489 | 15,207 |
| Gross rental income (C) 1 | 62,706 | 65,424 |
| (i) EPRA Cost Ratio (including vacancy costs) (A/C) | 20.4% | 24.2% |
| (ii) EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding vacancy costs) (B/C) | 19.9% | 23.2% |
| 1) Including other income € 490 (2020: € 508) |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions | - | - |
| Development | - | - |
| Like-for-like-portfolio 1 | 3,026 | 2,277 |
| Other | - | - |
| 3,026 | 2,277 |
1) Concerns improvements to several assets already held in various countries.
Vastned has no interests in joint ventures.
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