Earnings Release • Feb 12, 2021
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Q4-20/FY-20: Strong value growth and operational performance, proposing semi-annual dividend of 2.50 per share
12.2.2021 07:00:00 CET | Entra ASA | Half yearly financial reports and audit
reports / limited reviews
Oslo, 12 February 2021 - Rental income was 590 million (595 million) in Q4 2020
and 2,353 (2,338) in 2020. Net income from property management was 362 million
(384 million) in the quarter and 1,451 million (1,471 million) for 2020. Net
value changes came in at 4,533 million (569 million) in the quarter and 5,705
million (1,955 million) for 2020. Profit before tax was 4,923 million (1,040
million) in the quarter and 7,274 million (3,735 million) for 2020.
There has been very high letting activity in the fourth quarter, and Entra has
signed new and renegotiated leases with annual rent totalling 256 million
(86,000 sqm) during Q4 20, compared to 208 million (90,000 sqm) during Q4 2019
As of 31.12.20, the portfolio occupancy was 97.9 per cent (97.1 per cent), and
the average unexpired lease term of contracts was 7.1 (6.9) years.
Entra's project portfolio as of 31.12.20 consist of 147,500 sqm to be finalised
in the period 2021-2023.
During Q4 2020, Entra finalised the redevelopment of 4,300 sqm in Kristian
Augusts gate 13, an environmental pioneer pilot within circular economy where as
much as 80 % of the building materials came from re-used materials.
Entra started five new development projects totalling 82,400 sqm during Q4 2020.
The new projects are:
* Redevelopment of 13,000 sqm in Tordenskiolds gate 12 in Oslo. The project is
92 % pre-let
* Redevelopment of 14,200 sqm in Møllendalsveien 6-8 in Bergen. The project is
44 % pre-let
* Redevelopment of 15,800 sqm in Stenersgata 1 in Oslo. The project is 57 %
pre-let
* Redevelopment of 16,500 sqm in St. Olavs plass 5 in Oslo. The project is 60 %
pre-let
* Redevelopment of 22,900 sqm in Schweigaards gate 15 in Oslo. The project is
31 % pre-let
In line with the dividend policy of distributing approximately 60 per cent of
Cash Earnings, the board of Entra will propose to the AGM to distribute a
semi-annual dividend of NOK 2.50 per share for the second half of 2020. Entra's
total dividend for 2020 will then be NOK 4.90 per share compared to NOK 4.70 per
share for 2019.
| Q420 | Q419 | 2020 | 2019
Rental income | 590 | 595 | 2 353 | 2 338
Net operating income | 533 | 547 | 2 142 | 2 149
Net income from property management | 362 | 384 | 1 451 | 1 471
Profit before tax | 4 923 | 1 040 | 7 274 | 3 735
| | | |
Cash Earnings per share | 1.92 | 2.10 | 7.83 | 8.01
EPRA NRV per share | 189 | 154 | 189 | 154
EPRA NTA per share | 187 | 153 | 187 | 153
EPRA NAV per share | 186 | 151 | 186 | 151
Entra ASA will present its financial and operating results today at 08:30 CET
through a live webcast. The webcast can be followed from:
https://entra.no/investor-relations. The presentation as well as the full
quarterly report is available on the company's website.
Oslo, 12 February 2021
Entra ASA
For further queries please contact: Sonja Horn, CEO, tel: +47 90568456, email:
[email protected] or Anders Olstad, CFO, tel + 47 900 22559, email: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
ABOUT ENTRA ASA
Entra is a leading owner, manager and developer of office properties in Norway.
Entra owns and manages around 90 buildings totalling approximately 1.3 million
square meters, located in Oslo and the surrounding region, Bergen, Stavanger and
Trondheim. Entra has a solid customer portfolio with a high proportion of public
tenants. The company's strategy is focused on delivering profitable growth, high
customer satisfaction and environmental leadership
ATTACHMENTS
* Download announcement as PDF.pdf
[https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/16126567/308/370/Download%20announceme
nt%20as%20PDF.pdf]
* Q4 2020 report.pdf
[https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/16126567/308/369/Q4%202020%20report.pd
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