Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 8, 2014
Interim / Quarterly Report
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• In the light of the asset rotation strategy 5 assets have been sold in the Netherland for €8.3 million in total
| Results (x € 1,000) | HY 2014 | Per share(x€) | HY 2013 | Per share (x €) | 2013 | Per share (x €) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 67,003 | 73,612 | 144.564 | |||
| Net rental income | 54,854 | 62,466 | 121.791 | |||
| Direct investment result | 24,489 | 0.17 | 25,471 | 0.37 | 46.272 | 0.61 |
| Occupancy rate (in %) | 79.7 | 81.5 | 79,5 | |||
| Loan-to-value (in %) | 47.8 | 58.9 | 45.4 | |||
| (Interim-) dividend | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.28 |
"With our strategy, announced in February, we focus on creating value through active management and improving the quality of the portfolio through asset rotation. The first non-core asset sales are the first steps in the execution of this asset rotation strategy.
The sale of non-core assets remains one of our priorities. At the same time we see that the investment market continues to pick up. The number of transactions is increasing, also in the mid-segment at realistic price levels. Also given the level of revaluations we have taken now, we will start to focus on acquisitions as well.
The letting market remains challenging. Nevertheless, we are cautiously optimistic that the rental levels of new leases are stabilizing in the retail portfolio. The office market continues to demonstrate that our strategy is right. Given the oversupply in this market, offering the right proposition is key, as our HNK concept proves; HNK achieved an organic growth of almost 10%. The rollout of HNK is obviously also one of our priorities. "'
The strategy of NSI is focused on operational excellence and transforming the current portfolio into a high quality core portfolio and a "value add" portfolio. In order to put management time and capital at work in the most efficient way, non performing assets will be divested to reinvest the released capital into high quality core products or in "value-add" properties that can support the roll out of HNK.
The execution of this 'asset rotation' strategy will decrease the risk and increase the occupancy and quality of the portfolio, while maintaining a strong balance sheet. NSI sold 5 assets in the running year, including both non-core assets and value-add asset of which the value was optimised.
As previously indicated, NSI has a prudent acquisition strategy in view of its balance sheet. The level of negative revaluations taken in the 1st half of 2014, and the increasing number of transactions taking place in the mid-segment at realistic price levels, show that the time has come to take advantage of acquisition opportunities. Possible acquisitions must have the potential to evolve to the core portfolio or should support the further roll-out of HNK.
The roll-out of the flexible full service leasing concept HNK to 20 assets, as defined in the strategic targets for 2016, is progressing. There will be 7 HNK's in operation as per year-end. As per 30 June 2014, HNK's generate 7% of the gross rental income of the Dutch office portfolio.
The Dutch economy is showing cautious growth. Also consumer spending turned positive after years of decline to a marginal growth of 0.1%. Consumer confidence is gaining since the summer of 2013, but is still sub-zero. For 2014 the Dutch economy is expected to grow slightly by 0.75%.
The letting market remains relentlessly challenging, as also demonstrated by the earlier stated expectation of NSI that the rental income will decrease in 2014, but will be offset by lower financing costs. For 2014, NSI expects the direct result to be at least equal to the direct result in 2013 (€46.3 million).
| Leases started (sqm) | Vacated (sqm) | Expired (sqm) | Renewed (sqm) | Retention rate | Financial occupancy | Take-up/ supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | as per 30 June 2014 | ratio2 |
| 9,980 | 16,254 | 54,748 | 37,468 | 68% | 72.6% | 9% |
The occupancy rate increased to 72.6% compared with 71.7% as per 31 March 2014 (year-end 2013: 72.1%), mainly as a result of the sale and reclassification of a number of non-core assets (approx. 15,000 sqm).
NSI signed 6,311 sqm of new leases (take-up) in the Dutch office portfolio in the 2nd quarter, totalling the total take up in the 1st half-year to 11,030 sqm, which represents 2.3% of the total take-up in the Dutch office market1 while NSI's portfolio represents 1.2% of the total market. The take-up/supply ratio2 was 9%.
In the remaining months of 2014 13% of the contracts can expire. The peak in the remaining expirations is formed by a number of larger contracts, including contracts with the Central Government Real Estate Agency (RGD) and ProRail, which will expire at year-end.
The retention rate amounted to 68% in the first half year of 2014.
The effective rent level of new leases, taking incentives into account, amounted to €120 per sqm over the last 12 months (€129 per sqm in the first half of 2014). The effective rent level for the overall Dutch office portfolio amounted to €148 per sqm as per 30 June 2014 (31 March 2014: €143 per sqm). The average lease duration of the portfolio was 3.7 years as per 30 June 2014.
The roll-out of the HNK concept is progressing according to plan. HNK Den Haag, comprising approx. 15,000 sqm, is scheduled for opening in October 2014. HNK Apeldoorn (approx. 14,000 sqm), for which the first leasing contracts have been signed already, is expected to open in December 2014. This brings the total HNK assets in operation on 7 as per year-end 2014, comprising 75,000 sqm in total (12% of the Dutch office portfolio).
The HNK assets continue to perform well. The occupancy rates were 55.6% in HNK Rotterdam 73.3% in HNK Hoofddorp and 58.5% in HNK Utrecht. HNK Amsterdam Houthavens has been opened in March 2014 and HNK Groningen in May 2014. These buildings were already managed with a 'multi-tenant' approach, resulting in occupancy rates of 83.3% (Amsterdam Houthavens) and 63.7% (Groningen).
The gross rental income from HNK amounted to €1.9 million in the 1st half-year of 2014, representing 7% of the gross rental income of the Dutch office portfolio. The gross rental income of HNK showed an organic growth of 9.7%in the 2nd quarter of 2014 compared with the 1st quarter of 2014.
NSI invested €1.4 million in HNK in the 1st half-year of 2014, bringing the current cumulative investments in the HNK rollout to €7.8 million, out of the total 3-years investment plan of €31.0 million.
1 Take-up Dutch office market amounted to 486,000 sqm in the 1st half-year 2014 (source: DTZ)
2 Recalculated on annualized basis
| Leases started (sqm) | Vacated (sqm) | Expired (sqm) | Renewed (sqm) | Retention rate | Financial Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Hy 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | in HY 2014 | as per 30 June 2014 |
| 12,004 | 10,169 | 37,745 | 27,889 | 74% | 87.7% |
The retail climate in the Netherlands shows an improving trend, but remains challenging. After years of decline in consumer spending, the trend turned into a marginal positive growth of 0.1% in May 2014. Consumer confidence is gradually improving since the summer of 2013, but is still sub-zero.
The occupancy rate of the retail portfolio improved from 83.9% as per 31 March 2014 to 87.7% as per 30 June 2014 (year-end 2013: 87.8%). The contract with Primark in shopping center Zuidplein effectuated mid June 2014, after that NSI adapted the retail unit to the requirements of Primark.
NSI realized several new lettings in the 1st half-year of 2014, amongst other in shopping centre In de Bogaard, where German fashion brand Gerry Weber and foodchain Subway have opened a store.
In the remaining months of 2014, 3% of the contracts can expire.
The effective rent level of new leases, taking incentives into account amounted to €163 per sqm in the first half of 2014. The effective rent level for the overall Dutch retail portfolio amounted to €186 per sqm as per 30 June 2014. The average lease duration of the portfolio increased from 4.1 to 4.2 years as per 30 June 2014.
The redevelopment of the Zuiderterras, part of the shopping centre Zuidplein in Rotterdam, is progressing according to plan. In parallel with the work being done for the Primark store, works have been done to adjust the ground floor and to modernise the parking facilities. Also the rebuilding of shopping centre 't Loon is on schedule. The newly built area for the new store of C&A has been delivered in June 2014, and will be opened after the fitting out by C&A in September. Subsequently, the existing area will be renovated and merged with the newly built area, after which the new store is planned to be opened in March/April2015
.
The occupancy rate of the portfolio of Intervest Offices & Warehouses increased slightly to 84.8% as per 30 June 2014 (31 March 2014: 84.5%, 31 December 2013: 85.0% ), due to a slight increase in the office portfolio to 82.6% (31 March 2014: 81.9%, 31 December 2013: 82.3%) and a slight decrease in the logistic portfolio to 90.2% (31 March 2014: 90.7%, 31 December 2013: 91.3%).
The letting activities in the 1st half of 2014were mainly focused on renewals. In total, contracts representing 16% of the annual gross rental income have been renewed. Intervest Offices & Warehouses renewed leases with 3 of its top ten largest tenants; the contract with Hewlett Packard Belgium (13,574 sqm in Mechelen Business Tower), representing 6% of the annual rental income, has been renewed until 2025 (break options in 2019 and 2022), the contract with Nike Europe (50,912 sqm in Herentals Logistics 2), representing 5% of the annual rental income, has been renewed until 2018 and 2019, and the first break option in the contract with CEVE Logistics Belgium (24,721 sqm in Boom Krekelenberg), representing 3% of the annual rental income, has been extended until 2016.
The average lease duration of the Belgian office portfolio was 3.8 years an of the logistics portfolio 4.5 years as per 30 June 2014.
3 NSI previously reported retail and large scale retail as one segment. Given the strategic focus, NSI will now report the retail segment separately.
The total investment result, consisting of the balance of the direct and the indirect investment result, amounted to -€69.0 million in the 1st half-year of 2014(1st half-year 2013: -€ 43.3 million).
NSI uses the direct investment result (rental income less operating costs, service costs not recharged, administrative costs and financing costs) as a measure for determining its dividend.
The direct investment result amounted to €24.5 million (HY 2013: €25.5 million) in the 1st half-year of 2014 as a result of lower net rental income, largely offset by lower financing costs.
Gross rental income amounted to €67.0 million (HY 2013: € 73.6 million), amongst other due to the sale of assets (€3.2 million).
The occupancy rate of the total portfolio increased to 79.7% as at 30 June 2014, compared to 78.5% as at 31 March 2014 (yearend 2013: 79.5%).
| Hy 2014 | Hy 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands | ||
| Gross rental income | 47,005 | 52,560 |
| Net rental income | 36,573 | 42,011 |
| Switzerland | ||
| Gross rental income | - | 1,018 |
| Net rental income | -27 | 859 |
| Belgium | ||
| Gross rental income | 19,998 | 20,034 |
| Net rental income | 18,308 | 19,596 |
In the Netherlands, the net rental income was influenced by a one-off in the service costs (final settlement), higher letting costs and an increase in administrative costs.
In Belgium the net rental income 2013 included refurbishment fees from departing tenants (€0.5 million).
| x €1,000 | HY 2013 | Purchases | Disposals | Organic growth | HY 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Netherlands | |||||
| Offices | 28,376 | - | - 334 |
- 466 |
27,576 |
| Retail | 16,565 | - | - 1,327 |
- 1,683 |
13,555 |
| Large-scale retail | 3,345 | - | - 645 |
2,700 | |
| Industrial | 4,112 | - | 362 | - 696 |
3,054 |
| Residential | 162 | - | - 42 |
- | 120 |
| Total | 52,560 | - | - 2,065 |
- 3,490 |
47,004 |
| Switzerland | |||||
| Offices | 202 | - | - 202 |
- | - |
| Retail | 816 | - | - 816 |
- | - |
| Total | 1,018 | - | - 1,018 |
- | - |
| Belgium | |||||
| Offices | 12,504 | - | - | - 210 |
12,293 |
| Industrial | 7,530 | - | - 90 |
264 | 7,705 |
| Total | 20,034 | - | - 90 |
54 | 19,998 |
| Total NSI | 73,612 | - | - 3,173 |
- 3,436 |
67,003 |
The organic (like-for-like) rental development of the retail portfolio was significantly impacted by redevelopments in shopping centres Zuidplein and 't Loon. The impact of the strategic early termination of the contract with MediaMarkt Saturn, to be able to facilitate Primark, was approx. -€0,5 million. The impact of shopping centre 't Loon in the organic growth was approx. -€0.8 million. The effect of 2 bankruptcies (Free Record Shop and De Block) was approx.-€0.1 million. A contract with a tenant in the home furniture market was terminated (-€0.1 million) in the retail portfolio, even as in the large scale retail portfolio, of which the combined effect with a temporary rent reduction amounted to -€0.5 million. The organic growth in the industrial portfolio reflects the expiration of a large contract, after which the asset will be sold. Furthermore, the contract with the largest tenant (Menlo) in this segment has been renewed.
The effective rent level of new leases is below the rent level of expiring contracts in both the retail and the office portfolio. The effective rent level of new leases in the retail portfolio amounted to €163 per sqm in the 1st half-year of 2014, compared to an average rent level of €186 per sqm in the total retail portfolio. The effective rent level of new leases in the Dutch office portfolio amounted to €120 per sqm over the last 12 months, compared to an average rent level of €148 per sqm in the total Dutch office portfolio.
| x €1,000 | Q1 2014 | Purchases | Disposals | Organic growth | Q2 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Netherlands | ||||||
| Offices | 13,854 | - | - | 5 | - 128 |
13,721 |
| Retail | 6,849 | - | - | - 142 |
6,707 | |
| Industrial | 1,522 | - | - | - 345 |
1,177 | |
| Large-scale retail | 1,587 | - | - | 2 | - 117 |
1,468 |
| Residential | 69 | - | - | 18 | - | 51 |
| Total | 23,881 | - | - | 25 | - 732 |
23,124 |
| Belgium | ||||||
| Offices | 6,134 | - | - | 25 | 6,159 | |
| Industrial | 3,854 | - | - | 12 | 3,850 | |
| Total | 9,988 | - | - | 37 | 10,009 | |
| Total NSI | 33,869 | - | - | 25 | - 695 |
33,133 |
On a quarterly basis, the organic growth development was mainly impacted by the strategic early termination of the contract with MediaMarkt Saturn, to be able to facilitate Primark (approx. -€0.1 million) and a temporary rent reduction, with retroactive effect over two quarters, with a large tenant in large scale retail (approx. -€0,35 million).
Service costs not recharged to tenants (€2.9 million) increased in the 1st half of 2014, compared with the 1st half of 2013 (€2.4 million) also due to final settlements related to preceding years (€0.2 million).
The increase in operating costs to €9.2 million in the 1st half of 2014 (1st half-year 2013: €8.8 million) mainly reflects the intensified efforts required to acquire new tenants and the necessity to invest in upgrading properties. Furthermore, 2013 includes the positive effect of the refurbishment fees in Belgium .
The administrative costs increased to €3.8 million in the 1st half-year (1st half-year 2013: €3.1 million).
Financing costs significantly decreased in the 1st half-year to €21.3 million compared with the 1st half-year of 2013 (€29.7 million), following the debt redemption and improved interest rates following the equity placement in November 2013. This is partly being offset by temporarily slightly higher financing costs in Belgium as result of the bond issued in April 2014.
The indirect investment result for the 1st half-year of 2014 amounted to €93.5 million negative. The indirect investment result consists of both realized revaluations (sales results on investments sold) and unrealized revaluations. These unrealized revaluations concern the changes in the market value of the property portfolio (-€90.0million) and the interest hedging instruments (-€3.9 million).
The realised revaluations include the result on sales (-€0.7million) of an industrial asset, an office asset and 48 residential units in the Netherlands and the sale of a semi-industrial asset in Belgium. On average, the properties were sold 9.2% below book value, mainly due to the sale of the Belgian asset. The Dutch properties were sold around book value.
The negative value of the derivatives increased as result of the lower rates.
NSI utilizes interest-rate hedging instruments exclusively to limit operational interest rate risks. There is no 'over-hedging situation' and NSI is not exposed to margin calls. The value of the financial derivatives automatically reverts to zero at the end of the duration of these instruments.
The downward revaluation of the Dutch office portfolio in the 1st half-year of 2014 was -€87.4 million (1st half-year of 2013: €83.6 million). The value of the Dutch office portfolio decreased by €59.5 million in the 1st half-year due to persisting pressure on market rents and yields. The revaluation in the Dutch retail portfolio amounted to -€22.4 million, mainly as a result of pressure on yields.
The revaluation in the Belgian portfoli0 was - €2.1 million in the office portfolio and -€0.4 million in the industrial portfolio.
| HY1 2014 | HY2 2013 | HY1 2013 | HY2 2012 | HY1 2012 | 2011* | 2010* | 2009* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | -59,510 | - 68,951 |
- 62,707 |
- 55,847 |
- 46,243 |
- 31,400 | - 21,435 | - 37,875 |
| Retail | - 22,371 | - 25,395 |
- 13,417 |
- 6,110 |
- 5,194 |
- 72 |
- 668 |
- 4,058 |
| Large-scale retail | - 6,159 | - 7,689 |
- 3,595 |
- 3,535 |
- 1,585 |
- 550 |
- 511 |
- 3,862 |
| Industrial | 650 | - 7,178 |
- 3,845 |
- 4,612 |
- 1,482 |
- 1,351 |
- 2,416 | - 5,504 |
| Residential | - | - 490 |
- 85 |
- 25 |
- 130 |
135 | - 1,747 |
44 |
| Total | -87,390 | - 109,703 | - 83,649 |
- 70,129 |
- 54,634 |
- 33,238 | - 26,777 | - 51,255 |
*) In accordance with IFRS the figures prior to the merger with VNOI (over the period 2008- 1st three quarters of 2011) have not been amended and represent only NSI. As of the 4th quarter of 2011 all results of NSI and VNOI are fully consolidated.
| HY 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | - | 2,126 | - | 19,308 | - | 21,899 | 2,555 | |
| Industrial | - | 445 | 20,513 | 7,946 | - | 6,126 | ||
| Total | - | 2,572 | 1,205 | - | 13,953 | - | 3,571 |
The EPRA Net Initial yield is calculated as annualised rental income based on the cash rents passing at the balance sheet date, less non-recoverable operating and service costs, divided by the market value of the property, increased with (estimated) purchasers' costs.
The EPRA Topped-up Net Initial Yield is calculated as an adjustment to the EPRA NIY in respect of the expiration of rent free periods (or other unexpired lease incentives).
| EPRA net initial yield (%) 30-06-2014 |
EPRA topped up NI yield(%) 30-06-2014 |
EPRA net intitial yield(%) 31-12-2013 |
EPRA topped up NI yield(%) 31-12-2013 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Retail | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Large-scale retail | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Industrial | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Residential | - | - | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| The Netherlands | 6.7 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Belgium | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Total | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
The value of the real estate investments amounted to €1,722.7 million on 30 June 2014 (ultimo 2013 €1,808.8 million). This is the result of the balance of investments, disposals and revaluations.
The loan-to-value (LtV) increased to 47.8% as per 30 June 2014 compared with year-end 2013 (45.4%), which is a significant improvement compared to 30 June 2013 (58.9%) due to the debt reduction after the equity placement in November 2013. NSI is committed to maintain the LtV level below 50%.
Debts to credit institutions amounted to €823.1 million as per 30 June 2014 (ultimo 2013: €821.9 million).
Intervest Offices & Warehouses successfully placed 2 bonds for a total amount of €60 million, with maturities of respectively 5 years (€25 million, interest rate 3.430%) and 7 years (€35 million, interest rate 4.057%), expiring respectively on 1 April 2019 and 1 April 2021. The proceeds have been used to repay temporary committed bank facilities. These bonds will replace the current outstanding bond of 75 million with a coupon of 5.1%, which will be repaid on 29 June 2015. Until then, the financing costs will be temporarily higher.
In the Netherlands, 2 financing agreements for in total €43 million with Pfandbrief banks were extended in Q1 2014. A €23 million loan was extended until July 2016 and a €20 million loan was extended until May 2017.
NSI's equity decreased to €847.8 million in the 1st half year of 2014 (ultimo 2013: €932.9 million), mainly as the result of the negative total investment result of €65.3 million and the final dividend 2013 (€19.8 million).
The number of outstanding shares remained unchanged in the 1st half of 2014. The net asset value (including deferred tax and the market value of the derivatives) amounted to €5.02 per share on 30 June 2014 (ultimo 2013: €5.59). If the deferred tax and the value of the derivatives are excluded (the net asset value according to EPRA), the net asset value amounts to €5.31 per share on 30 June 2014 (ultimo 2013: €5.85).
The funding available to the company under the committed credit facilities as at 30 June 2014 amounted to €210.5 million (ultimo 2013: €150.8 million).
The average remaining maturity of the loans improved from 2.2 to 2.3 years. The fixed interest part or the mortgaged loans increased from 82.4% (31 December 2013) to 88.8% as per 30 June 2014, mainly as result of the (temporary) redemption of bank facilities in Belgium as a result of the bond issued in April.
The average costs of debt funding (including margins) decreased from 4.8% as at year-end 2013 to 4.7% as per 30 June 2014. The average cost of debt is based on the current interest margins by quarter end, which does not reflect the average interest margin for the period. The interest coverage ratio amounted to 2.6 as per 30 June 2014 .
The interim-dividend for the 1st half-year of 2014 amounts to €0.13 per share in cash, which reflects a pay-out of 76% of the direct result, in accordance with the dividend policy of distributing at least 75% of the direct result, as adopted in the annual meeting of shareholders held at 26 April 2014. The dividend will be made payable on 20 August 2014.
The value of the real estate portfolio decreased by €86.1 million to €1,722.7 million in the first half of 2014 (year-end 2013: €1,808.8) This decrease is the result of revaluations of (- €90.0 million), disposals of (€7.5 million) and investments (€11.4 million.
Assets sold in the 1st half-year included an industrial asset (Tijnmuiden in Amsterdam), an asset (Max Euwelaan, Rotterdam) and 48 residential units (Zevenkampse Ring Rotterdam), meaning that NSI sold its last remaining residential units in its portfolio. In Belgium, a semi-industrial asset was sold (Riyadstraat, Meer).
On average, the assets have been sold 9.2% below the bookvalue, mainly as result of the sale of the Belgian asset.
After balance sheet date, NSI reached agreement regarding the sale of 2 office assets (Kobaltweg in Utrecht, approx. 10,000 sqm and Luchthavenweg in Eindhoven, approx. 2,000 m 2 ). The transactions have been completed in July 2014
NSI continues its efforts to divest assets that strategically no longer fit with its portfolio focus or of which the value potential has been optimised.
The most important investments included the roll out of HNK (€1.4 million), the redevelopment of Zuiderterras in Rotterdam (€ 2.8 miljoen) and the reconstruction of shopping centre 't Loon (€ 2,7 miljoen).
| in % | x €1,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sector spread | ||
| Offices | 56 | 960,153 |
| Retail | 22 | 379,895 |
| Large-scale retail | 4 | 71,280 |
| Industrial | 18 | 311,416 |
| Total real estate investments | 100 | 1,722,744 |
| Geographical spread | ||
| The Netherlands | 66 | 1,142,971 |
| Switzerland | - | - |
| Belgium | 34 | 579,773 |
| Total real estate investments | 100 | 1,722,744 |
As at 30 June 2014, the portfolio consisted of 214 commercial properties, spread across:
The occupancy rate of the entire portfolio as at 30 June 2014 rose to 79.7% (31 March 2014: 78.5%, year-end 2013: 79.5%). Occupancy levels as at 30 June 2014 per sector were: 75.3% in offices, 85.9% in industrial premises and 88.1% in retail (including large-scale retail). Occupancy levels per country were: 77.6% in the Netherlands and 84.8% in Belgium.
The occupancy rate improved in both the retail portfolio (from 83.9% per 31 March 2014 to 87.7%), amongst other due to the contract with Primark taking effect, as well as in the large scale retail portfolio (from 85.1% per 31 March to 90.1% as per 30 June 2014) as a result of a new lease with a home furniture store.
The occupancy rate in the total office portfolio increased to 75.3% as at 30 June 2014 (31 March 2014: 74.4%). The occupancy rate in the Dutch office portfolio improved from 71.7% (31 March 2014) to 72.6%, as result of the sale and reclassification of three office assets. The occupancy rate of the Belgian office portfolio improved from 81.1% (31 March 2014) to 81.8% as per 30 June 2014.
The occupancy rate in the total logistics portfolio decreased to 85.9% as at 30 June 2014 (31 March 2014: 87.4%) as result of the decline of the occupancy rate in the Dutch industrial portfolio from 80.4% (31 March2014) to 76.7%. The occupancy rate of the Belgian portfolio decreased slightly from 90.7% to 90.2%.
| The Netherlands | Belgium | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 80,715 | 32,994 | 113,709 |
| Retail | 32,268 | - | 32,268 |
| Large-scale retail | 7,258 | - | 7,258 |
| Industrial | 8,545 | 18,037 | 26,582 |
| Total | 128,786 | 51,031 | 179,817 |
The annualized contractual rental income from the real estate portfolio as at 30 June 2014 amounted to €143.2 million (31 March 2014: €143.1 million, 30 June 2013: €151.9 million).
| 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results (x €1,000) | |||
| Gross rental income | 67,003 | 73,612 | 144,564 |
| Net rental income | 54,854 | 62,466 | 121,791 |
| Direct investment result | 24,489 | 25,471 | 46,272 |
| Indirect investment result | - 93.487 |
- 68,721 - |
180,345 |
| Result after tax | - 68.998 |
- 43,250 - |
134,075 |
| Occupancy rate (in %) | 79.7 | 81.5 | 79.5 |
| Balance sheet data (x €1,000) | |||
| Real estate investments | 1,722,744 | 1,948,626 | 1,808,768 |
| Shareholders' equity | 847,790 | 735,400 | 932,915 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to NSI shareholders Net debts to credit institutions (excluding other investments) |
719,272 823,139 |
609,269 1,148,577 |
801,159 821,854 |
| Loan-to-value (debts to credit institutions/ real estate | |||
| investments in %) | 47.8 | 58.9 | 45.4 |
| Issued share capital (in shares) | |||
| Ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.46 during period | |||
| under review | 143,201,841 | 68,201,841 | 143,201,841 |
| Average number of outstanding ordinary shares during | |||
| period under review | 143,201,841 | 68,201,841 | 75,804,581 |
| Data per average outstanding ordinary share (x €1) | |||
| Direct investment result | 0.17 | 0.37 | 0.61 |
| Indirect investment result | - 0.65 |
- 1.00 |
- 2.38 |
| Total investment result | - 0.48 |
- 0.63 |
- 1.77 |
| Data per share (x €1) | |||
| (Interim-) dividend | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.28 |
| Net asset value | 5.02 | 8.93 | 5.59 |
| Net asset value according to EPRA | 5.31 | 9.85 | 5.85 |
| Average stock-exchange turnover | |||
| (shares per day, without double counting) | 130,485 | 187,169 | 199,858 |
| High price | 5.04 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Low price | 4.18 | 4.86 | 4.51 |
| Closing price | 4.60 | 4.92 | 4.60 |
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 67,003 | 73,612 | ||
| Service costs nog recharged to tenants | - | 2,926 | - | 2,364 |
| Operating costs | - | 9,223 | - | 8,782 |
| Net rental income | 54,854 | 62,466 | ||
| Financing income | 123 | 156 | ||
| Financing costs | - | 21,328 | - | 28,340 |
| Administrative costs | - | 3,777 | - | 3,087 |
| Direct investment result before tax | 29,872 | 31,195 | ||
| Corporate income tax | - | 67 | - | 66 |
| Direct investment result after tax | 29,805 | 31,129 | ||
| Direct investment result attritutable to non-controlling interest | - | 5,316 | - | 5,658 |
| Direct investment result | 24,489 | 25,471 | ||
| Revaluation of real estate investments | - | 89,961 | - | 79,996 |
| Elimination of rental incentives | 473 | 863 | ||
| Net result on sales of real estate investments | - | 684 | - | 813 |
| Movements in market value of financial derivatives | - | 3,859 | 17,589 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | 31 | - | 73 | |
| Allocated management costs | - | 1,130 | - | 1,273 |
| Indirect investment result before tax | - | 95,130 | - | 63,703 |
| Corporate income tax | - | - | 61 | |
| Indirect investment result after tax | - | 95,130 | - | 63,764 |
| Indirect investment result attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,643 | - | 4,957 | |
| Indirect investment result | - | 93,487 | - | 68,721 |
| Total investment result | - | 68,998 | - | 43.,50 |
| Data per average outstanding share (x €1) | ||||
| Direct investment result | 0.17 | 0.37 | ||
| Indirect investment result | - | 0.65 | - | 1.00 |
| Total investment result | - | 0.48 | - | 0.63 |
30 June 2014
| note | HY2014 | HY 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 67,003 | 73,612 | ||||
| Service costs recharged to tenants | 9,078 | 9,959 | ||||
| Service costs | - 12,004 |
- 12,323 |
||||
| Service costs not recharged to | ||||||
| tenants | - 2,926 |
- | 2,364 | |||
| Operating costs | 6 | - 9,223 |
- | 8,782 | ||
| Net rental income | 4 | 54,854 | 62,466 | |||
| Revaluation of investments | - 89,488 |
- | 79,133 | |||
| Net result on sales of investments | 7 | - 684 |
- | 813 | ||
| Total net proceeds from investments | - 35,318 |
- | 17,480 | |||
| Administrative costs | 8 | - 4,907 |
- | 4,360 | ||
| Financing income | 154 | 156 | ||||
| Financing costs | - 21,328 |
- 28,413 |
||||
| Movements in market value of | ||||||
| financial derivatives | - 3,859 |
17,589 | ||||
| Net financing result | - 25,033 |
- | 10,668 | |||
| Result before tax | - 65,258 |
- | 32,508 | |||
| Corporate income tax | 15 | - 67 |
- | 127 | ||
| Result after tax | - 65,325 |
- | 32,635 | |||
| Exchange-rate differences on foreign | ||||||
| participations | - | - | 1 | |||
| Total non-realised result | - | - | 1 | |||
| Total realised and non-realised result | ||||||
| - 65,325 |
- | 32,636 | ||||
| Result after tax attributable to: | ||||||
| NSI shareholders | - 68,998 |
- | 43,250 | |||
| Non-controlling interest | 3,673 | 10,612 | ||||
| Result after tax | - 65,325 |
- | 32,638 | |||
| Total realised and non-realised result | ||||||
| attributable to: | ||||||
| NSI shareholders | - 68,998 |
- | 43,251 | |||
| Non-controlling interest | 3,673 | 10,615 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income | - 65,325 |
- | 32,636 | |||
| Data per average outstanding share | ||||||
| (x €1) | ||||||
| Diluted as well as non-diluted result | ||||||
| after tax | - 0.48 |
- | 0.63 | |||
Before proposed profit appropriation HY 2014 (x €1,000)
| Note | 30-06-2014 | 31-12-2013 | 30-06-2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Real estate investments | 9 | 1,722,744 | 1,808,768 | 1,940,428 |
| Intangible assets | 8,450 | 8,481 | 8,464 | |
| Tangible assets | 2,704 | 2,865 | 3,821 | |
| Financial derivatives | 13 | 44 | 234 | 448 |
| Total fixed assets | 1,733,942 | 1,820,348 | 1,953,161 | |
| Assets held for sale | - | - | 8,198 | |
| Debtors and other accounts receivable | 10 | 15,889 | 14,291 | 27,481 |
| Cash | 6,849 | 13,204 | 14,400 | |
| Total current assets | 22,738 | 27,495 | 50,079 | |
| Total assets | 1,756,680 | 1,847,843 | 2,003,240 | |
| Shareholders' equity | ||||
| Issued share capital | 65,872 | 65,872 | 31,372 | |
| Share premium reserve | 923,435 | 923,435 | 657,912 | |
| Other reserves | - 201,037 |
- 54,073 |
- 29,945 |
|
| Retained earnings | - 68,998 |
- 134,075 |
- 50,070 |
|
| Total shareholders' equity attributable to | ||||
| shareholders | 719,272 | 801,159 | 609,269 | |
| Non controlling interest | 128,518 | 131,756 | 126,131 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 11 | 847,790 | 932,915 | 735,400 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Interest-bearing loans | 12 | 648,210 | 707,300 | 923,945 |
| Financial derivatives | 13 | 40,894 | 36,857 | 62,509 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | - | 156 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 689,104 | 744,157 | 986,610 | |
| Redemption requirement long-term liabilities | 12 | 155,287 | 106,579 | 157,961 |
| Financial derivatives | 13 | 258 | 517 | 394 |
| Debts to credit institutions | 26,491 | 21,179 | 81,071 | |
| Other accounts payable and deferred income | 14 | 37,750 | 42,496 | 41,804 |
| Total current liabilities | 219,786 | 170,771 | 281,230 | |
| Total liabilities | 908,890 | 914,928 | 1,267,840 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1,756,680 | 1,847,843 | 2,003,240 |
| note | 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result after tax | - 65,325 |
- 32,635 |
|||
| Adjusted for: | |||||
| Revaluation of real estate investments | 89,961 | 79,996 | |||
| Net result on sales of investments | 7 | 684 | - 813 |
||
| Book profit on divestment tangible fixed assets | - | 11 | - | ||
| Net financing expenses | 25,033 | 10,688 | |||
| Corporate income tax | - | 67 | - 127 |
||
| Depreciation | 267 | 329 | |||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 115,867 | 90,073 | |||
| Movements in debtors and other accounts receivable | 10 | - 1,587 |
- 5,566 |
||
| Movements in other liabilities, accrued expenses and | |||||
| deferred income | - 3,605 |
1,341 | |||
| Financing income | 123 | 156 | |||
| Financing expenses | - 22,416 |
- 31,690 |
|||
| Tax paid | 143 | 119 | |||
| Cash flow from operations | 23,200 | 21,798 | |||
| Purchases of real estate and investments in existing | |||||
| properties | 9 | - 11,404 |
- 6,899 |
||
| Proceeds of sales of real estate investments | 6,783 | 85,027 | |||
| Investments in tangible fixed assets | - 89 |
- 401 |
|||
| Divestments of tangible fixed assets | 25 | 3 | |||
| Cash flow from investment activities | - 4,685 |
77,730 | |||
| Dividend paid | - 19,800 |
- 21,744 |
|||
| Costs related to optional dividend | - | - 8 |
|||
| Drawdown of loans | 12 | 66,190 | 12,571 | ||
| Redemption of loans | 12 | - 76,572 |
- 77,007 |
||
| Cash flow from financing activities | - 30,182 |
- 86,188 |
|||
| Net cash flow | - 11,667 |
13,340 | |||
| Exchange-rate differences | - | - 899 |
|||
| Cash and debts to credit institutions as of 1 January | - 7,975 |
- 79,112 |
|||
| Cash and debts to credit institutions as of 30 June | - 19,642 |
- 66,671 |
The development of the item shareholders' equity over the 1st half year ending at 30 June 2014 was as follows:
| Issued share capital |
Share premium reserve |
Other reserves |
Retained earnings |
Total share holders' equity attributable to shareholders |
Non controlling interest |
Total share holders' equity |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as of 1 January 2014 | 65,872 | 923,435 | - | 54,073 | - 134,075 | 801,159 | 131,756 | 932,915 | |||
| Result HY 2014 | - | - | - | - 68,998 |
- | 68,998 | 3,673 | - | 65,325 | ||
| Exchange-rate differences on foreign | |||||||||||
| participations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total realised and non-realised | |||||||||||
| results HY 2014 | - | - | - | - 68,998 |
- | 68,998 | 3,673 | - | 65,325 | ||
| Distributed final dividend 2013 in | - | - | - | 12,889 | - | - | 12,889 | - | 6,911 | - | 19,800 |
| cash | |||||||||||
| Profit appropriation 2013 | - | - | - | 134,075 | 134,075 | - | - | - | |||
| Total contributions by and to | |||||||||||
| shareholders | - | - | - | 146,964 | 134,075 | - | 12,889 | - | 6,911 | - | 19,800 |
| Situation as of 30 June 2014 | 65,872 | 923,435 | - | 201,037 | - 68,998 |
719,272 | 128,518 | 847,790 |
The development of the item shareholders' equity per over the 1st six months ending at 30 Juni 2013 was as follows:
| Issued share capital |
Share premium reserve |
Other reserves |
Retained earnings |
Total share holders' equity attributable to shareholders |
Non controlling interest |
Total share holders' equity |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as of 1 January 2013 | 31,372 | 657,912 | 80,683 | - | 103,117 | 666,850 | 122,938 | 789,788 | |
| Result HY 2013 | - | - | - | - | 43,250 | - | 43,250 | 10,615 | - 32,635 |
| Exchange-rate differences on foreign participations |
- | - | - 1 |
- | - | 1 | - | - 1 |
|
| Total realised and non-realised | - | - | - 1 |
- | 43,250 | - | 43,251 | 10,615 | - 32,636 |
| results HY 2013 | |||||||||
| Distributed final dividend 2012 in cash |
- | - | - 7,502 |
- | - | 7,502 | - 7,422 |
- 14,924 |
|
| Profit appropriation 2012 | - | - | - 103,117 | 103,117 | - | - | - | ||
| Distributed interim-dividend 2013 in | - | - | - | - | 6,820 | - | 6,820 | - | - 6,820 |
| cash | |||||||||
| Costs related to optional dividend | - | - | - 8 |
- | - | 8 | - | - 8 |
|
| Total contributions by and to | - | - | - 110,627 | 96,297 | - | 14,330 | - 7,422 |
- 21,752 |
|
| shareholders | |||||||||
| Situation as of 30 June 2013 | 31,372 | 657,912 | 29,945 | - | 50,070 | 609,269 | 126,131 | 735,400 |
NSI N.V. is a company domiciled in The Netherlands (headquartered in Hoofddorp , statutory seat in Amsterdam). These condensed consolidated interim financial statements ('interim financial statements') as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2014 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'Group') and the Group's interests in associates and joint ventures.
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all the information required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2013.
These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company's Management and Supervisory Board on 6 August 2014
In preparing these interim financial statements, Management makes judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgements made by Management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2013.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements 2013, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective as of 1 January 2014. The Group applies, for the first time, certain standards and amendments that require restatement of previous financial statements. These include IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements and Changes in IAS 32 Financial instruments: Presentation – offsetting financial assets and liabilities. As required by IAS 34, the nature and the effect of these changes are disclosed below. Several other new standards and amendments applicable for the first time in 2014 However, these do not have an impact, or do not have a material impact, on the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group or the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group. The nature and the impact of each new standard/amendment is described below:
IFRS 10 introduces a single control model to determine whether an investee should be consolidated. This amendment did not have an impact on the consolidation of the entities.
The changes provide for an exception to the consolidation rules in IFRS 10 and require that investment entities measure specific subsidiaries at fair value via the income statement and not through consolidation of these subsidiaries. The changes also include disclosure requirements for investment entities. This amendment has no impact on the Group's financial position or performance.
IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31 Interests in joint ventures that are jointly controlled. Under IFRS 11 the structure of the joint agreements is still an important, but no longer the most important factor for determining what type of joint agreement applies and how this agreement then has to be recognised.
The Group is not involved in a joint arrangement.
IFRS 12 brings together into a single standard all the disclosure requirements about an entity's interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. The Group is currently assessing the disclosure requirements for interests in subsidiaries, interests in joint arrangements and associates and unconsolidated structured entities in comparison with the existing disclosures. IFRS 12 requires the disclosure of information about the nature, risks and financial effects of these interests.
As a result of the new IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 the name of IAS 28 has changed to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. This describes the application of the equity method for investments in joint ventures and associates. This improvement has no impact on the Group's financial position or performance.
The changes explain the criterion that an entity "has a legally enforceable right of set-off of the stated amounts". It also explains the application of the set-off systems on clearing systems (such as systems with a central clearing institution) that do not simultaneously apply gross clearing mechanisms. This change does not affect NSI, because the Group does not offset financial instruments.
Below, a summary of the results of each of the reporting segments is included.
| Per country | The Netherlands | Switzerland | Belgium | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | HY 2014 | HY 2013 | HY 2014 | HY 2013 | HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |||||||||
| Gross rental income | 47,005 | 52,560 | - | 1,018 | 19,998 | 20,034 | 67,003 | 73,612 | ||||||||
| Service costs not recharged to | - | 2,520 | - | 1,949 | - | - | - | 406 | - | 415 | - | 2,926 | - | 2,364 | ||
| tenants | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs | - | 7,912 | - | 7,594 | - | 27 | - | 159 | - | 1,284 | - | 1,029 | - | 9,223 | - | 8,782 |
| Net rental income | 36,573 | 43,017 | - | 27 | 859 | 18,308 | 18,590 | 54,854 | 62,466 | |||||||
| Revaluation results | - | 87,163 | - | 83,043 | - | - | 142 | - | 2,325 | 4,052 | - | 89,488 | - | 79,133 | ||
| Net result on sales | - | 95 | - | 1,847 | - | - | 1,081 | - | 589 | 2,115 | - | 684 | - | 813 | ||
| Segment result | - | 50,685 | - | 41,873 | - | 27 | - | 364 | 15,394 | 24,757 | - | 35,318 | - | 17,480 | ||
| Reconciliation | ||||||||||||||||
| Administrative costs | - | 3,924 | - | 3,418 | - | 10 | - | 129 | - | 973 | - | 813 | - | 4,907 | - | 4,360 |
| Net financing costs | - | 18,769 | - | 7,243 | - | - | 170 | - | 6,264 | - | 3,255 | - | 25.033 | - | 10,668 | |
| Result before tax | - | 73,384 | - | 52,534 | - | 37 | - | 663 | 8,157 | 20,689 | - | 65,258 | - | 32,508 | ||
| Corporate income tax | - | 6 | - | 68 | 21 | - | 10 | - | 82 | - | 49 | - | 67 | - | 127 | |
| Result after tax | - | 73,384 | - | 52,602 | - | 16 | - | 673 | - | 8,075 | 20,640 | - | 65,325 | - | 32,635 | |
| Non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | 3,673 | - | 10,615 | - | 3,673 | - | 10,615 | ||||
| Investment income attributable | ||||||||||||||||
| to shareholders NSI | - | 73,384 | - | 52,602 | - | 16 | - | 673 | 4,402 | 10,025 | - | 68,998 | - | 43,250 |
| Per country | The Netherlands | Switzerland | Belgium | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | 30-06-2014 | 31-12-2013 | |
| Real estate investments | 1,142,971 | 1,358,754 | - | 7,886 | 579,773 | 581,987 | 1,722,744 | 1,948,627 |
| Other assets | 21,922 | 41,035 | 3,843 | 1,531 | 8,028 | 11,590 | 33,793 | 54,156 |
| Non-allocated assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | 143 | 457 |
| Total Assets | 1,756,680 | 2,003,240 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities | 532,480 | 747,109 | - | 156 | 156,624 | 239,345 | 689,104 | 986,610 |
| Current liabilities | 70,413 | 199,885 | 409 | 5,823 | 148,865 | 74,422 | 219,687 | 280,130 |
| Non-allocated liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | 99 | 100 |
| Total liabilities | 908,890 | 1,267,840 | ||||||
| Purchases and investments in | ||||||||
| existing properties | 9,112 | 3,985 | - | 143 | 2,292 | 2,771 | 11,404 | 6,899 |
As at 30 June 2014, the exchange rate for the Swiss franc was: CHF1 = €0.82203 (30 June 2013: €.0.81050 and 31 December 2013 €0.81460).
The operating costs for the properties can be specified as follows:
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal taxes | 2,068 | 1,844 |
| Insurance premiums | 390 | 380 |
| Maintenance costs | 1,716 | 1,865 |
| Contributions to owner's asscociations | 414 | 204 |
| Property management (including attributed administrative expenses) | 2,345 | 2,576 |
| Letting costs | 1,562 | 1,131 |
| Other costs | 728 | 782 |
| Total | 9,223 | 8,782 |
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales of real estate investments | 6,899 | 85,533 | ||
| Book value at time of sale | 7,467 | 84,214 | ||
| Total | - | 568 | 1,319 | |
| Sales costs | - | 116 | - | 2,132 |
| Total | - | 684 | - | 813 |
The sales costs are including broker costs, legal costs, breakage costs for loan redemption and a rental guarantee.
The administrative costs can be specified as follows:
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Management costs | 6,234 | 6,221 |
| Audit costs | 217 | 176 |
| Consultancy costs | 423 | 302 |
| Appraisal costs | 258 | 202 |
| Compensation of Supervisory Directors, members of the Investments Advisory | ||
| Board | 175 | 131 |
| Other costs | 322 | 271 |
| Total | 7,629 | 7,303 |
| Allocated to operating costs | - 2,572 |
- 2,713 |
| Allocated to real estate portfolio | - 150 |
- 230 |
| Total | 4,907 | 4,360 |
The development of the real estate investments in operation and under development was as follows:
| HY 2014 | HY 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate investments in operation | 1,709,318 | 1,918,978 |
| Real estate investments under development | 13,426 | 21,450 |
| Total | 1,722,744 | 1,940,428 |
Real estate investments in operation and real estate investments under development are accounted for at fair value. The fair value is determined on the basis of one of the following levels in the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: valuation on the basis of quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: values based on (external) observable information;
Level 3: values based wholly or partially on not (external) observable information.
All real estate investments are defined as level 3. All real estate investments in Belgium are being appraised every quarter by an independent external appraiser. Effective from 1 January 2014, NSI appraises its Dutch portfolio two times a year externally - approximately 50% of the portfolio as at 30 June and 50% as at 31 December. These valuations are compared with the internal valuations and analysed with regard to the methods and assumptions used and the results. Internal valuations are based on a consistent and uniform method, in terms of both time and country. These valuations are part of an integrated ERP system that links up with letting registers and other supporting business data.
Per 30 June 2014, 66.1% of the real estate investments have been externally appraised by independent, certified appraisers and all other properties have been externally appraised within the year. The fair value is based on market value (purchasing costs payable by purchaser, thus adjusted for acquisition costs like real estate transfer tax), which is the estimated amount for which a real estate investment can be traded on the valuation date between a buyer willing to enter into a transaction and a seller in an at arms' length transaction preceded by sound negotiations in which the parties are properly informed and were willing to enter into the transaction.
When no actual market value in an active market is available, valuations are being determined on the basis of a net initial yield calculation, in which the net market rents are being capitalized. The yields applied are specific to the country, property type, location, state of maintenance and lettability of each asset. The basis for the determination of the yields is based on comparable transactions, complemented by market and asset specific knowledge.
The table below summarises the valuation technique which is used for determining the fair value, as well as the significant unobservable inputs being used.
| Valuation technique | Significant non-observable input | Interrelationship between significant unobservable inputs and measurement of the fair value |
|---|---|---|
| Net Initial Yield calculation. The valuation model considers the present value of cash flow from investments, taking into account the expected increases in rent levels, periods of vacancy, the occupancy rate, letting costs, such as rent-free periods and other rent incentives not being paid by the tenant. The expected net cash flows are discounted using a risk adjusted discount rate. In estimating the discount rate, among other things , the quality and location of the object, the creditworthiness of the tenant and the lease conditions are taken into account. |
• Forecasted growth of the market rent (1%). • Periods of vacancy (on average 12 months after termination of a lease agreement). • Improved occupancy rate (weighted average 79.7%). • Rent-free period. • EPRA Net Intital yield (average 6.6%) |
The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if: • The expected growth of market rent were higher (lower) • The periods of vacancy were shorter (longer). • The occupancy rate were higher (lower) • The rent-free periods were shorter (longer). • EPRA Net Intital Yield is lower (higher) |
The returns described in the management report represent market practice and are calculated by the (theoretical) net rent of the real estate property divided by the fair value expressed as a percentage. The total EPRA net Initial yield as of 30 June 2014 was 6.6% (31 December 2013: 6.3%). The EPRA net Initial Yields were 6.7% for the Netherlands (2013: 6.3%) and 6.4% for Belgium (2013: 6.3%). The yields are specific to the country, real estate type, location, state of repair and leas ability of the object. The basis for determining the yields are comparable transactions supplemented with market and property-specific knowledge. Comparable transactions in the market were also taken into account in the valuation.
The most important valuation assumptions are:
| The Netherlands | Belgium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HY 2014 | 2013 | HY 2014 | 2013 | |
| Average effective contractual rent per | ||||
| m² (in €) | ||||
| Offices | 145 | 144 | 135 | 135 |
| Retail | 151 | 152 | - | - |
| Industrial | 67 | 64 | 46 | 46 |
| Residential (per apartment) per month | - | 591 | - | - |
| Average market rent per m² (in €) | ||||
| Offices | 119 | 122 | 142 | 142 |
| Retail | 143 | 145 | - | - |
| Industrial | 56 | 59 | 49 | 49 |
| Residential (per apartment) per month | - | 549 | - | |
| Average gross yield (in %) | 11.3 | 10.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Average net yield (in %) | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Vacancy | 22.4 | 22.7 | 15.2 | 15.0 |
Assumptions are made per property, per tenant and per vacant unit based upon the possibility of (re)letting, expected duration of vacancy, incentives and letting costs.
The value of the real estate investments implies an average net yield of 8.5% (2013: 8.5%). If the yields applied in the calculation to determine the valuation of real estate investments as per 30 June 2014 would be 100 basis points lower than those currently used, the value of the real estate investments would increase by 13.3% (2013: 13.4%). NSI's equity would in this case increase by €228.8 million (2013: €242.0 million. The loan-to-value would then decrease from 47.8% to 42.2% (2013: 40.1%). In case the net yield would have been 100 basis points higher, the opposite would apply.
The development of the real estate investments in operation per country was as follows:
| The Netherlands |
Belgium | Total 30-06- 2014 |
The Netherlands |
Belgium | Total 30-06- 2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance on 1 January | 1,215,519 | 582,059 | 1,797,578 | 1,437,009 | 583,860 | 2,020,869 |
| Investments | 9,112 | 2,292 | 11,404 | 3,947 | 2,771 | 6,718 |
| Reclassification into | ||||||
| real estate investments | ||||||
| under development | - 3,271 |
- | - 3,271 |
- 8,040 |
- | - 8,040 |
| Reclassification into | ||||||
| assets held for sale | - - |
- | - | - | - | |
| Sales | - 4,840 |
- 2,627 |
- 7,467 |
- 10,190 |
- 12,402 |
- 22,592 |
| Revaluations | - 86,355 |
- 2,571 |
- 88,926 |
- 83,222 |
5,245 | - 77,977 |
| Balance on 30 June | 1,130,165 | 579,153 | 1,709,318 | 1,339,504 | 579,474 | 1,918,978 |
| The Netherlands |
Belgium | Total 30-06-2014 |
the Netherlands |
Belgium | Total 30-06-2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepayment and accrued income in relation to | ||||||
| incentives | 7,077 | 3,937 | 11,014 | 7,318 | 4,439 | 11,757 |
The development of the investments in operation by real estate type was as follows:
| Retail | Offices | Industrial | Residential | Total 30-06- 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance on 1 January 2014 | 473,960 | 1,006,707 | 313,161 | 3,750 | 1,797,578 |
| Investments | 5,745 | 4,722 | 937 | - | 11,404 |
| Reclassification into real estate | |||||
| investments under | - | - 2,671 |
- 600 |
- | - 3,271 |
| development | |||||
| Sales | - | - 830 |
- 2,887 |
- 3,750 |
- 7,467 |
| Revaluations - |
28,530 | - 60,601 |
205 | - | - 88,926 |
| Balance on 30 June 2014 | 451,175 | 947,327 | 310,816 | - | 1,709,318 |
On 30 June 2014, properties with a book value of €1,108.8 million (ultimo 2013: €1,194.7 million) were mortgaged as security for loans taken out and credit facilities at banks amounting to €577.3 million (ultimo 2013: €604.4 million). It is possible to vary the level of securitisation within the banking arrangements, enabling NSI to create additional loan capacity within the existing facilities or allocate the securities partly to a different facility.
| Real estate investments under development | 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Balance on 1 January | 11,190 | 15,245 |
| Investments | - | 38 |
| Reclassification of real estate investments in operation | 3,271 | 8,040 |
| Revaluations | - 1,035 |
- 1,873 |
| Balance on 30 June | 13,426 | 21,450 |
Real estate investments under development contain five offices, one industrial and two land positions per 30 June 2014.
The main items concern the expected insurance settlement in connection to shopping centre 't Loon, prepaid costs 2014 for an amount of €4.3 million, corporate income tax (€1.6 million) and rental income overdue for an amount of €4.4 million.
The number of issued shares remained unchanged during the reporting period.
The development of the loans in the reporting period was as follows:
| 30-06-2014 | 30-06-2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance on 1 January | 813,879 | 1,147,319 | |
| Drawdowns | 66,190 | 12,571 | |
| Redemptions | - 76,462 |
- | 77,007 |
| Amount classified as amortisation Deutsche Bank financing | - 110 |
- | 977 |
| Balance on 30 June | 803,497 | 1,081,906 | |
| Redemption requirement long-term debt up to 1 year | 155,287 | 157,961 | |
| Balance on 30 June | 648,210 | 923,945 |
Remaining maturities of the loans at 30 June 2014 was as follows:
| Fixed interest | Variable interest | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 75,900 | 79,387 | 155,287 |
| From 1 to 2 years | 113,606 | 131,228 | 244,834 |
| From 2 to 5 years | 70,768 | 287,130 | 357,898 |
| From 5 to 10 years | 41,478 | 4,000 | 45,478 |
| More than 10 years | - | - | - |
| Total loans | 301,752 | 501,745 | 803,497 |
The interest-bearing debt comprises predominantly loans from banks and a €135 million Belgian bonds with an average remaining maturity of 2.3 years. The weighted average interest on outstanding mortgages and interest-rate swaps at 30 June 2014 was 4.7% per annum including margin. The interest coverage ratio amounted to 2.6 as at 30 June 2014.
| fixed interest | variable interest |
total loans | credit institutions |
swaps (variable for fixed i) |
% fixed interest after swaps |
interest % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands | 160,787 | 367,318 | 528,105 | 48,750 | 346,625 | 88.0% | 4.9% |
| Belgium | 140,964 | 134,428 | 275,392 | 12,950 | 120,000 | 90.5% | 4.2% |
| Total 30 June 2014 | 301,751 | 501,746 | 803,497 | 61,700 | 466,625 | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| Total 31 December 2013 | 244,211 | 569,668 | 813,879 | 486,625 | 486,625 | 82.4% | 4.8% |
The categories of financial instruments in accordance with IAS 39 are: A. assets and liabilities, B. loans and receivables, C. financial assets available for sale, D. cash and cash equivalents and E. financial liabilities.
The carrying amount of financial instruments and fair value in the balance sheet were as follows:
| Note | IAS 39 category | Book value | 30-06-2014 Fair value |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||||
| Assets held for sale | A | - | - | |
| Debtors and other accounts | 10 | B | 15,889 | 15,889 |
| Cash | D | 6,849 | 6,849 | |
| Total | 22,738 | 22,738 | ||
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Interest-bearing debt | 12 | E | 803,497 | 807,403 |
| Financial derivatives | 13 | A | 41,152 | 41,152 |
| Current liabilities | 14 | E | 64,241 | 64,241 |
| Total | 908,890 | 912,796 |
The table below shows recurring fair value measurements for financial assets and financial liabilities. These fair value measurements are categorized into different levels in the fair values hierarchy based on the inputs to valuation techniques used. The different levels are defined as follows:
Level 1: valuation on the basis of quoted prices in active markets; Level 2: values based on (external) observable information; Level 3: values based wholly of partially on not (external) observable information.
Level 2 apply to all derivative financial instruments; the counterparty uses a model in which fair value is determined on the basis of direct or indirect observable market data.
Level 2 fair values for simple over-the-counter derivative financial instruments are based on broker quotes. These quotes are periodically tested for reasonableness by discounting expected future cash flows using a market interest rate for a similar instrument at the measurement date. Fair values reflect the credit risk of the instrument and include adjustments to take account of the credit risk of the Group entity and counterparty when appropriate.
The derivative financial instruments have the following maturities:
| Number of contracts |
nominal | fair value assets 2014 |
fair value liabilities 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 3 | 30,000 | - | 258 |
| From 1 to 5 years | 20 | 357,325 | - | 27,837 |
| From 5 to 10 years | 3 | 79,300 | - | 13,057 |
| Total swaps | 26 | 466,625 | - | 41,152 |
| Total derivatives index | 2 | 54,000 | 44 | - |
| loans | ||||
| Total derivatives | 28 | 520,625 | 44 | 41,152 |
NSI limits its interest-rate risk by swapping the majority of the variable interest it pays on its loans into a fixed interest rate, by means of contracts with fixed interest rates varying from 1,2725% to 4,613% and with maturity dates between 2015 and 2022. The market value of the financial derivatives amounted to - €41.2 million as at 30 June 2014.
The weighted average remaining maturity of the financial derivatives is 3.4 years. NSI is hedged at a weighted interest rate of 3.1%, excluding margin. 5.3% of the current loans and credit facilities are subject to variable interest and are therefore not hedged.
The largest items recognized under the other payables and accrued liabilities concern prepaid rent of €10.5 million, payable operational costs of €11.0 million and payable interest of €5.6 million.
By the end of June 2014, NSI reached agreement on the sale of the following:
The Management Board states that, as far as it aware that:
As described in detail in the annual report 2013, NSI's business is exposed to certain risks. NSI considers the credit risk, liquidity risk, interest risk and currency risks as financial risks. Also market risks are being recognised.
Risks
Reference is made to the annual report 2013 with regards to existing risks. Market risks include changes in the economic environment and availability of funding in the credit markets, which is partially related to the euro crises, which may effect both the letting prospects as well as the market value of the properties. Market circumstances led to high negative revaluations of real estate in the preceding periods and it is uncertain when this will change.
Hoofddorp, 7 August 2014
Management Board J. Buijs, CEO D.S.M. van Dongen, CFO M.R. Siezen, COO
The members of NSI's Supervisory Board and Management Board have no personal interests in any of the investments made by NSI. Furthermore, they never had any such interest at any time during the period under review. The company is not aware of any property transactions during the period under review with any people or organisations that could be considered to have a direct relationship with the company.
In accordance with the Financial Supervision Act, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets received a notification of a shareholder with an interest of more than 3% in the company. According to the most recent notification, this interest was as follows:
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. | 12.3% |
|---|---|
| Habas H.Z. Investments (1960) Ltd. | 6.4% |
| CBRE Clarion Securities, LLC | 5.9% |
| Mayer (kesher) Real Estate Ltd. | 4.3% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% |
Trading Update Q3 results 2014 14 November 2014
| Interim-dividends | |
|---|---|
| Setting of HY 2014 interim-dividend | 8 August 2014 |
| Listing ex-dividend | 12 August 2014 |
| Payment of HY 2014 interim-dividend | 20 August 2014 |
NSI will host a conference call and an audiocast for analysts and investors on 8 August at 11.30 CET. You can listen to the call and ask questions by dialing, using participant code (36492844#) : The Netherlands +31 (0)20 717 68 68 UK:++44 (0)20 3043 2442 US: +1 914 885 07 80 Israel (toll free) : 1 809 214 432
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We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information on page 14 to page 28, as at 30 June 2014 of NSI N.V., Hoofddorp (Statutory seat in Amsterdam), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of movements in shareholders' equity, and the consolidated cash flow statement for the 6-month ended 30 June 2014, and the notes. Management of the Company is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, 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 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.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at 30 June 2014 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union.
Amstelveen, 7 August 2014
KPMG Accountants N.V.
H.D. Grönloh RA
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