Earnings Release • Feb 21, 2024
Earnings Release
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Public limited liability company Public regulated real estate company under Belgian law Office: Rue Belliard 40 (box 11), 1040 Brussels Enterprise number: 0877.248.501 (RLE Brussels) (the 'Company')
* Alternative Performance Measure (APM) in accordance with ESMA (European Securities and Market Authority) guidelines published on 5 October 2015. Aedifica has used Alternative Performance Measures in accordance with ESMA guidelines in its financial communication for many years. Some of these APMs are recommended by the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) and others have been defined by the industry or by Aedifica in order to provide readers with a better understanding of the Company's results and performance. The APMs used in this annual press release are identified with an asterisk (*). Performance measures defined by IFRS standards or by Law are not considered to be APMs, neither are those that are not based on the consolidated income statement or the balance sheet. The APMs are defined, annotated and connected with the most relevant line, total or subtotal of the financial statements, in Appendix 5.
1 This amount includes a one-off tax refund of approx. €9.0 million following the obtention of the Fiscal Investment Institutions (Fiscale Beleggingsintellingen, 'FBI') regime in the Netherlands for the financial years from 2016 to 2021 (see page 19). Excluding the tax refund, EPRA Earnings* amounted to €210.5 million (+16% compared to 31 Dec. 2022) or €4.82/share.
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| Consolidated key figures & EPRA performance indicators 2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property-related key figures | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | |||||||
| Fair value of real estate portfolio* (in € million) 3 | 5,849 | 5,704 | |||||||
| Number of properties | 617 | 622 | |||||||
| Gross yield based on fair value (in %) | 5.8% | 5.5% | |||||||
| EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) (in %) | 5.3% | 4.9% | |||||||
| EPRA Topped-up NIY (in %) | 5.4% | 5.1% | |||||||
| Occupancy rate (in %) | 100% | 100% | |||||||
| EPRA Vacancy Rate (in %) | 0.1% | 0.4% | |||||||
| WAULT (in years) | 19 | 19 | |||||||
| Like-for-like rental growth (group currency, in %) | 5.2% | 4.2% | |||||||
| Financial key figures | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | |||||||
| Rental income (in € million) | 314.2 | 273.1 | |||||||
| EPRA Earnings* (in € million) | 219.6 | 181.4 | |||||||
| Net result (owners of the parent) (in € million) | 24.5 | 331.8 | |||||||
| EPRA Cost Ratio (including direct vacancy costs)* (in %) | 15.4% | 15.9% | |||||||
| EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs)* (in %) | 15.4% | 15.9% | |||||||
| Debt-to-assets ratio (in %) | 39.7% | 43.6% | |||||||
| Average cost of debt (in %) | 1.7% | 1.3% | |||||||
| Average cost of debt (incl. commitment fees, in %) | 1.9% | 1.4% | |||||||
| Weighted average maturity of drawn credit lines (in years) | 4.4 | 4.7 | |||||||
| Interest Cover Ratio* (ICR) 4 | 5.9 | 7.5 | |||||||
| Hedge ratio (in %) | 95.8% | 88.7%5 | |||||||
| Weighted average maturity of hedging (in years) | 5.1 | 6.6 | |||||||
| Net debt/EBITDA* | 8.4 | 10.5 | |||||||
| Key figures per share | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | |||||||
| EPRA Earnings* (in €/share) | 5.02 | 4.76 | |||||||
| Net result (owners of the parent) (in €/share) | 0.56 | 8.71 | |||||||
| EPRA NRV* (in €/share) | 84.17 | 88.20 | |||||||
| EPRA NTA* (in €/share) | 74.18 | 76.17 |
EPRA NDV* (in €/share) 75.41 80.37
2 See section 4.3 for more information on key figures stemming from the financial statements.
3 Including marketable investment properties, assets classified as held for sale*, development projects, rights of use related to plots of land held in 'leasehold' in accordance with IFRS 16 and land reserve.
4 Calculated based on the definition set out in the prospectus of Aedifica's Sustainability Bond: the ratio of 'operating result before result on portfolio' (lines I to XV of the consolidated income statement) to 'net interest charges' (line XXI) on a 12-month rolling basis.
5 The 88.7% hedge ratio includes forward starting swaps starting at the beginning of January 2023. On 31 December 2022, the hedge ratio stood at 78.2%.
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Given the 2023 market environment, Aedifica remained disciplined in its use of capital last year, focusing on strengthening its balance sheet, executing its investment programme and managing its portfolio. This allowed the Group to once again post excellent results – reflected in an increase in EPRA Earnings* per share – while at the same time maintaining a sound debt-to-assets ratio and keeping the cost of debt at reasonable levels.
Aedifica's ability to deliver these results demonstrates the resilience of the healthcare real estate sector, which will continue to need additional capacity in the years to come due to the ageing European population. Moreover, the sector's resilience is also evidenced by the rising occupancy rates of healthcare operators (see page 14).
In 2023, Aedifica slowed down the growth pace of its portfolio due to the volatile investment climate. Although a number of new investments – mainly in Finland – were still announced, the Group mainly focused on completing its investment programme. This translated into the completion of 36 projects amounting to almost €310 million. In addition, active management of the pipeline has led to nine projects totalling approx. €82 million being withdrawn over 2023. These completions and withdrawals reduced the Group's historic investment programme to approx. €413 million at the end of 2023 (see Appendix 4). Approx. €295 million in projects are expected to be delivered in 2024, which should lead to a further reduction in the investment programme to approx. €120 million by the end of the year, excluding the addition of new projects (see page 10).
Aedifica focused on asset management as well. The Group continued to execute its asset rotation programme by divesting eighteen properties totalling nearly €75 million, including five Brussels-based Orpea care homes divested at fair value (see page 7). Furthermore, Aedifica transferred the operations of certain care homes to new operators (see page 8).
At the end of December, Aedifica's real estate portfolio included 617 sites with a capacity of approx. 35,100 residents and 11,800 children. The fair value of the real estate portfolio* amounted to approx. €5,849 million (compared to €5,704 million at the beginning of the financial year).
Despite the volatile macroeconomic environment, Aedifica boasts a healthy balance sheet, which was confirmed at the end of July when S&P reaffirmed its BBB investment-grade rating with a stable outlook. The Group owes this to the €380 million capital increase in early July, which strengthened Aedifica's equity position and reduced its consolidated debt-to-assets ratio. As at 31 December, the debt-to-assets ratio amounted to 39.7%, well below the 45% threshold the Group imposes on itself in its financial policy.
Moreover, financial resources were strengthened by contracting approx. €645 million in new long-term bank financing, of which €540 million is refinancing and €105 million is new financing. At the end of 2023, headroom on committed credit lines stood at €911 million, providing ample resources to finance the execution of the investment programme and liquidity needs.
Aedifica managed to keep the average cost of debt* including commitment fees at a reasonable level of 1.9% thanks to its interest rate hedges covering nearly 96% of financial debt. The hedging's weighted average maturity is 5.1 years.
In addition, 50% of drawn credit lines are linked to sustainability KPIs, underlining the Group's efforts to integrate ESG criteria into its financial policy.
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Aedifica achieved many other ESG milestones in 2023 as it continued to put its CSR objectives into practice. This is evidenced by the score of its fourth participation in the GRESB (see section 6.1). The Group achieved 75/100 for the reference year 2022, a significant improvement compared to last year's score (68/100) highlighting its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, Aedifica's low Sustainalytics Risk Rating secured it a spot in the new BEL ESG index.
The Group showed that it not only takes its responsibility in terms of environmental performance, but also socially as an employer. The Group obtained the 'Great Place to Work' label for the third year in a row and its Finnish subsidiary Hoivatilat was recognised by the Great Place to Work survey as the seventh best workplace in Europe.
In addition, Aedifica continued to invest in its relationship with its partners and its community in 2023. Community Days were organised in eight care residences, resulting in approx. 220 hours of volunteering. In addition, best practices were exchanged with partners at Operator Days in Belgium and in the UK. A new operator survey was also conducted.
In 2023, Aedifica's portfolio generated a rental income of €314.2 million, an increase of approx. 15% when compared to that of last year. This increase is caused not only by the completion of projects, but also by the indexation of rents, which amounts to 5.6% on a like-for-like basis. This resulted in EPRA Earnings* above budget reaching €219.6 million (€181.4 million in 2022, an increase of approx. 21%), i.e. €5.02 per share. This excellent result is supported by a one-off tax refund of approx. €9.0 million after obtaining the Fiscal Investment Institutions (Fiscale Beleggingsintellingen, 'FBI') regime in the Netherlands for the financial years from 2016 to 2021 (see section 4.4). Aedifica's total profit decreased following non-cash changes in the valuation of the portfolio and interest rate hedging instruments and amounted to €24.5 million.
These solid results allow Aedifica's Board of Directors to propose to the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2024 a total gross dividend of €3.80 per share for the 2023 financial year.
Looking ahead to the 2024 financial year, EPRA Earnings* are expected to increase to €223 million. Taking into account the higher number of shares resulting from the 2023 capital increases, EPRA Earnings* per share are expected to be €4.70. The Board of Directors anticipates an increase in the gross dividend by 3% to €3.90 per share.
Helsinki Ensikodintie in Helsinki (FI) Shelter completed in November 2023
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Aedifica carried out investments and announced new projects in twenty sites for a total amount of approx. €112.5 million.
| Name | Type | Location | Date | Investment (€ million) 1 |
Pipeline (€ million) 2 |
Completion/ implementation |
Lease | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1.5 | - | ||||||
| Bree Witte Torenstraat | Land reserve | Bree | 14/09/2023 | 1.5 | - | |||
| Finland | 11.5 | 81.5 | ||||||
| Espoo Kuurinkallio | Development | Espoo | 16/01/2023 | - | 7 | Q2 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Pilke Humana Finland |
| Kuopio Torpankatu | Development | Kuopio | 25/01/2023 | - | 5.5 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Esperi |
| Sotkamo Härkökivenkatu | Development | Sotkamo | 27/01/2023 | - | 2.5 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Esperi |
| Salo Linnankoskentie | Development | Salo | 07/03/2023 | - | 3.5 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Sospro |
| Helsinki Landbontie | Development | Helsinki | 24/03/2023 | - | 5 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Kehitysvammatuki 57 |
| Nurmijärvi Laidunalue | Extension | Nurmijärvi | 31/03/2023 | - | 2 | Q4 2023 | 15 yrs - NN | Touhula |
| Rovaniemi Gardininkuja | Development | Rovaniemi | 29/04/2023 | - | 4 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Suomen kristilliset hoivakodit |
| Hollola Kulmatie | Development | Hollola | 23/05/2023 | - | 2.5 | Q1 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | HDL |
| Espoo Palstalaisentie | Development | Espoo | 24/05/2023 | - | 3 | Q3 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Peikkometsän Liikuntapäiväkoti |
| Oulu Siilotie K21 | Development | Oulu | 26/05/2023 | - | 29.5 | Q4 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Multiple tenants |
| Järvenpää Auertie | Development | Järvenpää | 29/05/2023 | - | 2.5 | Q2 2024 | 15 yrs - NN | Keusote wellbeing county |
| Tuusula Lillynkuja | Forward purchase | Tuusula | 27/06/2023 | - | 7 | Q3 2024 | 20 yrs - NN | City of Tuusula |
| Kerava Pianonsoittajankatu | Development | Kerava | 02/09/2023 | - | 7.5 | Q3 2024 | 20 yrs - NN | Ikifit |
| Nokia Tähtisumunkatu | Development | Nokia | 30/11/2023 | 3 | - | - | 15 yrs - NN | HDL |
| Rovaniemi Koulukaari | Acquisition | Rovaniemi | 29/12/2023 | 3.5 | - | - | 20 yrs - NN | City of Rovaniemi |
| Oulu Mäntypellonpolku | Acquisition | Oulu | 29/12/2023 | 5 | - | - | 25 yrs - NN | City of Oulu |
| Sweden 3 | 5 | |||||||
| Österåker Singö 10:2 | Acquisition | Österåker | 13/10/2023 | 2.5 | - | - | 15 yrs - NN | Ambea |
| Bergshammar Ekeby 6:66 | Acquisition | Nyköping | 13/10/2023 | 2.5 | - | - | 15 yrs - NN | MoGård |
| Spain | 1 | 12 | ||||||
| Zamora Av. de Valladolid | Acquisition & development |
Zamora | 28/04/2023 | 1 | 12 | Q4 2024 | 30 yrs - NNN | Neurocare Home |
| Total | 19 | 93.5 |
1 The amounts in this column include the contractual value of the plots of land and the existing buildings. These investments often generate rental income (sites under construction also generate limited rental income (except in Finland and Sweden), in particular for the plots of land that have already been acquired).
2 The amounts in this column are the budgets for development projects that Aedifica will finance or acquisitions of which the conditions precedent will be fulfilled in the course of the coming months. The development projects are listed in the overview of the investment programme (see Appendix 4).
3 Amounts in SEK were converted into € based on the exchange rate of the transaction date.
Zamora Av. de Valladolid in Zamora (ES) Care home to be completed by Q4 2024
Oulu Mäntypellonpolku in Oulu (FI) Child day-care centre acquired in December 2023
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In 2023, Aedifica completed 36 projects for a total amount of approx. €309 million.
| Name | Type | Location | Date | Investment (€ million) 1 |
Lease | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 | |||||
| Bois de la Pierre | Renovation & | Wavre | 24/05/2023 | 3 | 27 yrs - NNN | Pierre Invest SA |
| extension | ||||||
| Germany | 32 | |||||
| Seniorenquartier Langwedel 2 | Development | Langwedel | 10/03/2023 | 3 | 30 yrs - NNN | Specht & Tegeler |
| Seniorenquartier Sehnde | Development | Sehnde | 17/03/2023 | 12 | 30 yrs - NNN | Specht & Tegeler |
| Am Stadtpark | Renovation | Berlin | 30/03/2023 | 7 | WAULT 22 yrs - NN | Vitanas |
| Rosengarten | Renovation | Berlin | 30/10/2023 | 10 | WAULT 20 yrs - NN | Vitanas |
| Netherlands | 38 | |||||
| HGH Amersfoort | Renovation | Amersfoort | 01/01/2023 | 1 | WAULT 21 yrs - NNN | Korian NL |
| Residence Coestraete | Redevelopment | Zwolle | 01/05/2023 | 5 | 25 yrs - NNN | Valuas |
| Amadeushuis Alphen a/d Rijn 3 | Development | Alphen a/d Rijn | 03/05/2023 | 5 | 15 yrs - NN | Stichting Fundis |
| Villa Meirin | Redevelopment | Witmarsum | 26/05/2023 | 8 | 25 yrs - NNN | Korian NL |
| Amadeushuis Waarder 3 | Development | Waarder | 05/06/2023 | 5 | 15 yrs - NN | Stichting Fundis |
| Hof van Waal | Development | Tiel | 14/07/2023 | 7 | 20 yrs - NNN | Saamborgh |
| HGH Almere 4 | Development | Almere | 21/12/2023 | 7 | 20 yrs - NNN | Korian NL |
| United Kingdom 5 | 45 | |||||
| The Mayfield Care Home | Development | Whitby | 16/03/2023 | 18 | 35 yrs - NNN | Danforth |
| Edingley Lodge 6 | Renovation | Edingley | 17/04/2023 | 3 | 25 yrs - NNN | Barchester |
| St. Joseph's 7 | Renovation & extension |
St Helier | 02/08/2023 | 7 | WAULT 24 yrs - NNN | LV Care Group |
| Le Petit Bosquet | Extension | St Lawrence | 14/08/2023 | 4 | WAULT 24 yrs - NNN | LV Care Group |
| Sleaford Ashfield Road | Development | Sleaford | 29/11/2023 | 13 | 35 yrs - NNN | Torwood Care |
| Finland | 68.5 | |||||
| Rovaniemi Rakkakiventie | Development | Rovaniemi | 28/02/2023 | 3 | 15 yrs - NN | Palvelukoti Kotipetäjä |
| Valkeakoski Juusontie | Development | Valkeakoski | 15/03/2023 | 2 | 15 yrs - NN | Aurinkosilta |
| Oulu Pateniemenranta | Development | Oulu | 27/06/2023 | 2 | 15 yrs - NN | Pilke |
| Oulu Jahtivoudintie | Development | Oulu | 28/06/2023 | 9.5 | 25 yrs - NN | City of Oulu |
| Espoo Ylismäenkuja | Development | Espoo | 30/06/2023 | 1 | 15 yrs - NN | Pilke |
| Oulu Upseerinkatu | Development | Oulu | 14/07/2023 | 2.5 | 15 yrs - NN | English Speaking Playschool of Oulu |
| Tuusula Temmontie | Development | Tuusula | 13/10/2023 | 2.5 | 20 yrs - NN | Kuntoutumiskoti Metsätähti |
| Helsinki Ensikodintie | Development | Helsinki | 03/11/2023 | 16 | 30 yrs - NN | Helsingin Ensikoti |
| Tampere Teräskatu | Development | Tampere | 30/11/2023 | 9 | 20 yrs - NN | City of Tampere |
| Oulu Vaarapiha | Development | Oulu | 30/11/2023 | 15.5 | 15 yrs - NN | Nonna Group |
| Nokia Tähtisumunkatu | Development | Nokia | 30/11/2023 | 3.5 | 15 yrs - NN | HDL |
| Nurmijärvi Laidunalue | Extension | Nurmijärvi | 15/12/2023 | 2 | 15 yrs - NN | Touhula |
| Ireland | 122.5 | |||||
| Tramore Coast Road | Development | Tramore | 20/01/2023 | 15 | 25 yrs - NNN | Mowlam Healthcare |
| Millbrook Manor | Extension | Saggart | 30/03/2023 | 4 | 25 yrs - NNN | Coolmine Caring Services Group |
| Kilbarry Nursing Home | Development | Kilbarry | 09/06/2023 | 15 | 25 yrs - NNN | Mowlam Healthcare |
| Kilkenny Nursing Home | Development | Kilkenny | 19/07/2023 | 15 | 25 yrs - NNN | Mowlam Healthcare |
| Clondalkin Nursing Home | Forward purchase | Clondalkin | 27/07/2023 | 38 | 25 yrs - NNN | Bartra Healthcare |
| St. Doolagh's | Development | Balgriffin | 21/09/2023 | 17 | 25 yrs - NNN | Coolmine Caring Services Group |
| Dunshaughlin Business Park | Development | Dunshaughlin | 17/11/2023 | 18.5 | 25 yrs - NNN | Grace Healthcare |
| Total | 309 |
1 Investment amounts for completed development projects include only the works carried out, except for the investment amounts for the development projects The Mayfield Care Home, Sleaford Ashfield Road and Dunshaughlin Business Park, which also include the contractual value of the plot of land. For acquisitions of which the outstanding conditions have been fulfilled, the investment amount includes the contractual value of the plots of land and the existing buildings.
2 Completion of second construction phase.
3 This project was developed within the joint venture with Dunavast-Sonneborgh, in which Aedifica holds a 75% stake.
4 This project was developed within the joint venture with the Clariane group. Aedifica and Clariane each financed 50% of the total budget. This table only considers the part of the budget that was financed by Aedifica.
5 Amounts in £ were converted into € based on the exchange rate of the transaction date.
6 This project was not included in the investment programme.
7 Partial completion.
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In the course of 2023, eighteen properties in Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Finland totalling €74.3 million were divested in order to optimise the real estate portfolio.
In addition, on 21 December 2023, another sale agreement was signed for Am Schäfersee in Berlin for an amount of €7.5 million. The agreement is subject to the usual conditions in Germany, which are mainly of an administrative nature and should be satisfied in the coming weeks. At that time, the Group will receive the selling price from the buyer.
| Name | Location | Date | Selling price (€ million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 37.5 | ||
| Bel-Air | Schaarbeek | 30/10/2023 | |
| Jardins de Provence | Anderlecht | 30/10/2023 | |
| New Philip | Forest | 30/10/2023 | |
| Résidence du Golf | Anderlecht | 30/10/2023 | |
| Résidence Service | Uccle | 29/11/2023 | |
| Netherlands | 2.4 | ||
| Hilversum SVE | Hilversum | 02/10/2023 | |
| United Kingdom 1 | 8.8 | ||
| Hilltop Manor | Warrington | 23/03/2023 | |
| Cromwell Court | Tunstal | 23/03/2023 | |
| Finland | 25.6 | ||
| Kalajoki Hannilantie | Kalajoki | 20/06/2023 | |
| Kajaani Valonkatu | Kajaani | 20/06/2023 | |
| Kontiolahti Päiväper | Kontiolahti | 20/06/2023 | |
| Kotka Loitsutie | Kotka | 20/06/2023 | |
| Mikkeli Ylännetie 10 | Mikkeli | 20/06/2023 | |
| Oulu Paulareitti | Oulu | 20/06/2023 | |
| Sastamela Tyrväänkyl | Sastamela | 20/06/2023 | |
| Varkaus Kaura-ahonti | Varkaus | 20/06/2023 | |
| Varkaus Savontie | Varkaus | 20/06/2023 | |
| Ylivieska Alpuuminti | Ylivieska | 20/06/2023 | |
| Total | 74.3 |
1 Amounts in £ were converted into € based on the exchange rate of the transaction date.
In early 2023, as part of its strategic transformation, Orpea announced that the group would cease its operational activities in a number of Belgian care homes, including five Aedifica properties in Brussels (Bel-Air, Jardins de Provence, New Philip, Résidence Service & Résidence du Golf). Consequently, Aedifica decided to sell these properties and negotiated a global deal with Orpea regarding the termination of the leases for the five Brussels-based assets and the lease terms for the four Belgian assets that remain operated by Orpea.
By the end of 2023, all care homes had been sold to various buyers. As stated in the table above, the divestments generated a total amount of €37.5 million, in line with the portfolio's latest fair value as estimated by Aedifica's independent real estate experts.
Apart from these divestments in Belgium, there is no impact on the operational activities or lease terms for the Dutch and German Orpea assets in the Aedifica portfolio. Rents are paid for all assets leased to Orpea.
On 31 December 2023, following the divestment of the five buildings in Brussels, Orpea operated sixteen Aedifica care homes (BE: 4; DE: 5; NL: 7), representing 3.2% of the Group's contractual rental income (BE: 1.0%; DE: 1.1%; NL: 1.1%). Moreover, Aedifica's total exposure to the Brussels market (across all tenants) represents only 1.8% of contractual rental income after the divestment.
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In 2023, the operations of certain care homes were transferred to new operators in order to guarantee continuity of operations while proactively reducing tenant risks. The main transfers are listed below:
Clondalkin Nursing Home in Clondalkin (IE) Care home completed in July 2023
6 Seniorenquartier Kaemena Hof, Seniorenquartier Weyhe, Seniorenquartier Kaltenkirchen, Seniorenquartier Lübbecke, Schwerin, Seniorenquartier Espelkamp, Seniorenquartier Beverstedt, Seniorenquartier Wolfsburg, Seniorenquartier Sehnde, Seniorenquartier Cuxhaven, Seniorenquartier Schwerin and Seniorenresidenz Twistringen.
7 An entity of Specht Gruppe.
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After 31 December 2023, Aedifica has carried out a new investment in the Netherlands for a total amount of approx. €25 million.
| Name | Type | Location | Date | Investment (€ million) 1 |
Lease | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 25 | |||||
| Remaining stake of 50% in a portfolio of 6 care residences (AK JV) |
Acquisition | Various locations in the Netherlands |
02/02/2024 | 25 | WAULT 19 yrs - NNN | Korian NL |
| Total | 25 |
After 31 December 2023, Aedifica completed six projects from its investment programme in Germany, the United Kingdom and Finland for a total amount of approx. €34 million.
| Name | Type | Location | Date | Investment (€ million) 1 |
Lease | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | |||||
| Haus Marxloh | Renovation | Duisburg | 31/01/2024 | 4 | WAULT 22 yrs - NN | Procuritas |
| United Kingdom 2 | 16 | |||||
| Dawlish | Development | Dawlish | 15/02/2024 | 16 | 30 yrs - NNN | Maria Mallaband |
| Finland | 14 | |||||
| Salo Linnankoskentie | Development | Salo | 02/01/2024 | 3.5 | 15 yrs - NN | Sospro |
| Hollola Kulmatie | Development | Hollola | 08/01/2024 | 2.5 | 15 yrs - NN | HDL |
| Sotkamo Härkökivenkatu | Development | Sotkamo | 23/01/2024 | 2.5 | 15 yrs - NN | Esperi |
| Kuopio Torpankatu | Development | Kuopio | 31/01/2024 | 5.5 | 15 yrs - NN | Esperi |
| Total | 34 |
1 Investment amounts for completed development projects include only the works carried out, except for the investment amount for the development project in Dawlish, which also includes the contractual value of the plot of land. For acquisitions of which the outstanding conditions have been fulfilled, the investment amount includes the contractual value of the plots of land and the existing buildings.
2 Amounts in £ were converted into € based on the exchange rate of the transaction date.
After 31 December 2023, a care home located in the United Kingdom was divested in order to optimise the real estate portfolio.
| Name | Location | Date | Selling price (€ million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom 1 | 3.2 | ||
| Oak Lodge | Chard | 02/02/2024 | |
| Total | 3.2 |
1 Amounts in £ were converted into € based on the exchange rate of the transaction date.
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As at 31 December 2023, Aedifica had a total investment programme of approx. €413 million, of which approx. €168 million has already been spent and approx. €245 million remains to be invested (see Appendix 4 for a complete overview). The projects have an average initial yield on cost of approx. 5.6%.
Active management of the investment programme has led to nine projects totalling approx. €82 million being withdrawn in 2023. They include five projects in Germany, two projects in the UK, a development project in Sweden and the Orpea renovation project in Brussels. De Volder Staete – a development project in the Netherlands of approx. €13 million that was removed from the pipeline last year – has been readded.
Aedifica anticipates a further reduction in the size of its investment programme through the completion of projects to approx. €120 million by the end of 2024 (not considering the addition of new projects throughout the year).
The total investment budget can be broken down as follows:
Expected deliveries of projects and closings of acquisitions
Expected evolution of the investment programme (approximate, in € million) based on anticipated completion dates and not considering the addition of new projects
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During the 2023 financial year, Aedifica strengthened its financial resources by securing new, long-term financing with eight banks. In total, Aedifica has contracted bank loans for €645 million, of which €540 million is refinancing and €105 million is new financing. The loans have due dates between 2026 and 2030.
Taking these elements into account, the maturity dates of Aedifica's financial debts as at 31 December 2023 are as follows:
| Financial debt (in € million) 1 |
Committed financing | Short-term treasury notes |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Lines | Utilisation | ||
| 31/12/2024 | 170 | 65 | 243 |
| 31/12/2025 | 531 | 146 | - |
| 31/12/2026 | 730 | 408 | - |
| 31/12/2027 | 545 | 413 | - |
| 31/12/2028 | 552 | 392 | - |
| 31/12/2029 | 43 | 3 | - |
| >31/12/2029 | 626 | 616 | - |
| Total debt as at 31 December 2023 | 3,196 | 2,042 | 243 |
1 Amounts in £ were converted into € based on the exchange rate of 31 December 2023 (0.86632 €/£).
As at 31 December 2023, the weighted average maturity of the drawn financial debt is 4.4 years. Available committed financing amounts to €1,154 million. After deducting the backup for the short-term treasury notes, the available liquidity stands at €911 million.
Loans contracted under Aedifica's Sustainable Finance Framework or linked to sustainability KPIs amount to €1,282 million, of which €1,012 million is drawn on 31 December 2023 (50% of the drawn credit lines), underlining the Group's wish to further diversify its sources of financing and to integrate ESG criteria into its financial policy.
The average cost of debt* including commitment fees increased due to higher interest rates but remained at a reasonable level of 1.9% (31 December 2022: 1.4%) thanks to the interest rate hedges Aedifica had in place.
As at 31 December 2023, 95.8% of financial debt is hedged against interest rate risk, i.e., the ratio of the sum of the fixed rate debt and the notional amount of derivatives divided by the total financial debt. The hedging's weighted average maturity is 5.1 years.
As part of its financial policy, Aedifica aims to keep its debt-to-assets ratio below 45%. As at 31 December 2023, Aedifica's consolidated debt-to-assets ratio amounts to 39.7%.
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In 2023, Aedifica completed two capital increases, raising approx. €406 million. These capital increases strengthened Aedifica's equity position and partly financed development projects while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
On 9 May 2023, Aedifica's Board of Directors decided to offer shareholders the possibility to contribute their 2022 net dividend claim in the capital of the Company in exchange for new shares. Shareholders were given the option to subscribe for one new share at an issue price of €67.31 in exchange for 44 coupons no. 30 (€1.5423 net) or 42 coupons no. 31 (€1.6027 net). The Group's shareholders opted for a contribution of their net dividend claim in exchange for new shares – instead of a dividend in cash – for approx. 21.3 % of their shares, resulting in a total capital increase of approx. €25.5 million through the issue of 379,474 new shares. The new shares have been listed since 31 May 2023 and are entitled to the full dividend for the 2023 financial year (coupon no. 33 and following).
On 21 June 2023, Aedifica launched a public offering of new shares within the framework of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with priority allocation rights for a gross amount of approx. €380.4 million. On 4 July 2023, the Company issued 7,315,402 new shares at an issue price of €52 per share, i.e. €380,400,904.00 (including share premium). The new shares were issued with coupon no. 34 attached and will therefore only participate pro rata temporis in the results of the current 2023 financial year as from 4 July 2023. Within the framework of this transaction, coupon no. 33, representing the right to the pro rata temporis dividend for the period from 1 January 2023 up to and including 3 July 2023, was detached on 21 June 2023 (ex-coupon date: 22 June 2023).
Following this transaction, the total number of Aedifica shares amounts to 47,550,119 and the share capital amounts to €1,254,742,260.03.
In July, S&P reaffirmed the BBB investment-grade rating with a stable outlook, reflecting the strength of the Group's balance sheet and its liquidity. The stable outlook reflects the predictable rental income supported by resilient health care assets and overall long leases which should continue to generate stable cash flows over the next few years. S&P's credit rating research is available on Aedifica's website.
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During the 2023 financial year, Aedifica increased its portfolio of investment properties8 by approx. €145 million, from a fair value of €5,704 million to €5,849 million. This value of €5,849 million includes the marketable investment properties9 (€5,680 million) and the development projects (€169 million). The increase in marketable investment properties comes mainly from completed development projects (see section 2.1 above) and is partly compensated by changes in the fair value of marketable investment properties recognised in income (-€122.6 million, or -2.2%). The changes in the fair value of marketable investment properties, as assessed by independent valuation experts, are broken down for the full year 2023 as follows:
Following the increase in long-term interest rates, expert valuations decreased by 1.9% on a like-for-like basis in 2023 (-0.6% for the fourth quarter), excluding any impact from currency translation. This decline was most pronounced in Germany and Sweden. In the UK, on the other hand, an increase in portfolio valuation was recorded due to the strong operational performance of tenants, backed by the underlying resident occupancy of 91% for the stabilised portfolio at the end of September and a rising rental coverage. As at 30 September 2023, the rent cover10 over 12 months on stabilised assets of Aedifica's UK portfolio reached 2.0x.
As at 31 December 2023, Aedifica's portfolio comprised 617 marketable investment properties (including assets classified as held for sale*), with a total capacity of nearly 35,100 residents and over 11,800 children and a total surface area of approx. 2,190,000 m2 . The total portfolio has an overall occupancy rate11 of 100%. The weighted average unexpired lease term (WAULT) for the Company's portfolio is 19 years.
€1,027 million in Finland (201 sites)
€651 million in the Netherlands (72 sites)
8 Including assets classified as held for sale*.
9 Including assets classified as held for sale*, rights of use related to plots of land held in 'leasehold' in accordance with IFRS 16 totalling €73 million and a land reserve amounting to €19 million.
10 Rent cover calculated as the tenants' Ebitdarm for the last 12 months divided by the rent for the same period.
11 Rate calculated according to the EPRA methodology.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, care home operators across Europe see their occupancy rates increase again and trending towards pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the resilience of the sector. In all countries, operator occupancy rates for stabilised assets are well above 80% and increasing year-onyear. For the regions for which the Group was able to collect a representative sample of data, the table below lists the occupancy rates of operators as at 30 September 2023, as well as their year-on-year growth (expressed in base points). Only 'stabilised' assets12 are considered in the table.
| Operator occupancy rate | 30/09/2023 | Y/Y growth (in base points) on a like-for-like basis |
Data coverage13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 95% | +365 | 87% |
| Germany | 83% | +410 | 77% |
| Netherlands | 85% | +360 | 66% |
| United Kingdom | 91% | +210 | 94% |
| Ireland | 94% | +160 | 100% |
Oulu Vaaraphiha in Oulu (FI) Care home completed in November 2023
12 Assets are considered 'stabilised' and included in the scope once they have been operating for at least two years. Assets are excluded from the scope if they are (partially) vacant for renovation works.
13 Based on the contractual rent of stabilised assets.
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The table below presents the portfolio's gross yield by country, compared to the fair value of the marketable investment properties. In general, the gross yield based on the fair value amounts to 5.8%.
| (x €1,000) | BE | DE | NL | UK 2 | FI | SE 2 | IE | ES 3 | Marketable investment properties 4 |
Development projects |
Right of use of plots of land |
Land reserve |
Investment properties 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value | 1,235,918 | 1,157,294 | 651,180 | 1,045,800 | 1,027,080 | 74,788 | 393,084 | 2,578 | 5,587,722 | 168,950 | 73,172 | 18,671 | 5,848,515 |
| Annual contractual rents |
70,223 | 62,016 | 40,247 | 66,550 | 59,486 | 4,578 | 21,990 | 124 | 325,213 | - | - | - | - |
| Gross yield (%) 1 |
5.7% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | - | 5.8% | - | - | - | - |
| 31/12/2022 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | BE | DE | NL | UK 5 | FI | SE 5 | IE | ES 3 | Marketable investment properties 4 |
Development projects |
Right of use of plots of land |
Land reserve |
Investment properties 4 |
| Fair value | 1,299,390 | 1,197,566 | 640,102 | 959,740 | 984,800 | 76,880 | 289,126 | 1,500 | 5,449,104 | 184,295 | 70,335 | - | 5,703,734 |
| Annual contractual rents |
70,880 | 61,103 | 36,043 | 61,328 | 51,779 | 3,866 | 15,379 | 75 | 300,453 | - | - | - | - |
| Gross yield (%) 1 |
5.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | - | 5.5% | - | - | - | - |
1 Based on the fair value (re-assessed every three months). For healthcare real estate, the gross yield and the net yield are generally equal ('triple net' contracts) with the operating charges, the maintenance costs and the rents on empty spaces related to the operations generally being supported by the operator in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and (often) the Netherlands. In Germany, Finland and Sweden (and the Netherlands, in some cases), the net yield is generally lower than the gross yield, with certain charges remaining the responsibility of the owner, such as the repair and maintenance of the roof, structure and facades of the building ('double net' contracts).
2 Amounts in £ and SEK were converted into € based on the exchange rate of 31 December 2023 (0.86632 €/£ and 11.14082 €/SEK).
3 Aedifica's portfolio in Spain currently includes only projects under construction, the plots of land generating limited rental income.
4 Including assets classified as held for sale*.
5 Amounts in £ and SEK were converted into € based on the exchange rate of 31 December 2022 (0.88617 €/£ and 11.17069 €/SEK).
Sleaford Ashfield Road in Sleaford (UK) Care home completed in November 2023
Hof van Waal in Tiel (NL) Care residence completed in July 2023
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| Consolidated income statement - analytical format | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | ||
| Rental income | 314,174 | 273,132 |
| Rental-related charges | -1,134 | -1,589 |
| Net rental income | 313,040 | 271,543 |
| Operating charges* | -47,230 | -41,869 |
| Operating result before result on portfolio | 265,810 | 229,674 |
| EBIT margin* (%) | 84.9% | 84.6% |
| Financial result excl. changes in fair value* | -47,179 | -36,239 |
| Corporate tax | 1,305 | -11,970 |
| Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method in respect of EPRA Earnings |
318 | 362 |
| Non-controlling interests in respect of EPRA Earnings | -675 | -441 |
| EPRA Earnings* (owners of the parent) | 219,579 | 181,386 |
| Denominator (IAS 33) | 43,706,129 | 38,113,384 |
| EPRA Earnings* (owners of the parent) per share (€/share) | 5.02 | 4.76 |
| EPRA Earnings* | 219,579 | 181,386 |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | -50,878 | 123,242 |
| Changes in fair value of investment properties | -143,636 | 84,877 |
| Gains and losses on disposals of investment properties | -856 | 787 |
| Tax on profits or losses on disposals | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill impairment | -26,072 | -18,103 |
| Deferred taxes in respect of EPRA adjustments | 24,314 | -42,705 |
| Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method in respect of the above |
-574 | 1,806 |
| Non-controlling interests in respect of the above | 2,658 | 488 |
| Roundings | 0 | 0 |
| Profit (owners of the parent) | 24,535 | 331,778 |
| Denominator (IAS 33) | 43,706,129 | 38,113,384 |
| Earnings per share (owners of the parent - IAS 33 - €/share) | 0.56 | 8.71 |
The consolidated turnover (consolidated rental income) for the 2023 financial year amounted to €314.2 million, an increase of approx. 15% compared to the turnover of the previous financial year (€273.1 million).
Aedifica's consolidated rental income by country is presented in the table below.
| Consolidated rental income (x €1,000) |
2023.01 - 2023.03 |
2023.04 - 2023.06 |
2023.07- 2023.09 |
2023.10 - 2023.12 |
2023.01 - 2023.12 |
2022.01 - 2022.12 |
Var. (%) on a like-for like basis* 1 |
Var. (%) 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 18,022 | 18,247 | 18,479 | 18,502 | 73,250 | 67,432 | +6.8% | +8.6% |
| Germany | 14,969 | 15,368 | 15,466 | 15,357 | 61,160 | 56,738 | +2.7% | +7.8% |
| Netherlands | 9,206 | 9,444 | 9,672 | 9,881 | 38,203 | 33,571 | +8.0% | +13.8% |
| United Kingdom | 15,393 | 16,695 | 16,006 | 16,699 | 64,793 | 57,472 | +3.3% | +15.0% |
| Finland | 13,462 | 13,576 | 13,390 | 13,841 | 54,269 | 44,725 | +9.3% | +21.3% |
| Sweden | 1,062 | 1,047 | 1,015 | 1,102 | 4,226 | 3,917 | +10.8% | +16.4% |
| Ireland | 3,936 | 4,089 | 4,757 | 5,224 | 18,006 | 9,245 | +4.6% | +94.8% |
| Spain | 141 | 58 | 37 | 31 | 267 | 32 | - | - |
| Total | 76,191 | 78,524 | 78,822 | 80,637 | 314,174 | 273,132 | +5.2% | +15.0% |
1 The variation on a like-for-like basis* is shown for each country in the local currency. The total variation on a like-for-like basis* is shown in the Group currency.
2 The variation is shown for each country in the local currency. The total variation is shown in the Group currency.
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The increase in consolidated rental income can be attributed to the growth of Aedifica's portfolio through the delivery of development projects from the investment programme and is supported by the indexation of rental income.
The 5.2% like-for-like variation* in rental income can be broken down into +5.6% indexation of rents, +0.1% rent negotiations and -0.5% exchange rate fluctuation.
After deduction of the rental-related charges (€1.1 million), the net rental income amounts to €313.0 million (+15% compared to 31 December 2022).
The property result amounts to €312.9 million (31 December 2022: €271.9 million). This result, less other direct costs, leads to a property operating result of €301.7 million (31 December 2022: €262.6 million). This implies an operating margin* of 96.4% (31 December 2022: 96.7%).
After deducting overheads of €35.7 million (31 December 2022: €33.6 million) and taking into account other operating income and charges, the operating result before result on the portfolio has increased by 16% to reach €265.8 million (31 December 2022: €229.7 million). This implies an EBIT margin* of 84.9% (31 December 2022: 84.6%).
Taking into account the cash flows generated by hedging instruments, Aedifica's net interest charges amount to €45.0 million (31 December 2022: €30.7 million). Taking into account other income and charges of a financial nature, and excluding the net impact of the revaluation of hedging instruments to their fair value (non-cash movements accounted for in accordance with IAS 39 are not included in the EPRA Earnings* as explained below), the financial result excl. changes in fair value* represents a net charge of €47.2 million (31 December 2022: €36.2 million).
Corporate taxes are composed of current taxes, deferred taxes, tax on profits or losses on disposals and exit tax. In conformity with the special tax system of Belgian RRECs, the taxes included in the EPRA Earnings* (31 December 2023: income of €1.3 million; 31 December 2022: charge of €12.0 million) consist primarily of tax on the result of consolidated subsidiaries, tax on profits generated outside of Belgium and Belgian tax on Aedifica's non-deductible expenditures. On 31 December 2023, current taxes include a non-recurring refund of corporate taxes in the Netherlands following the obtention of the Fiscal Investment Institutions (Fiscale Beleggingsintellingen, 'FBI') regime for the period from 2016 to 2021 amounting to approx. €9.0 million (see section 4.4).
The share in the result of associates and joint ventures mainly includes the result of the participation in Immobe NV (consolidated since 31 March 2019 using the equity method).
EPRA Earnings* (see Appendix 5.9.1) reached €219.6 million (31 December 2022: €181.4 million), or €5.02 per share (31 December 2022: €4.76 per share), based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and taking into account the higher number of shares resulting from capital increases. This result (absolute and per share) is higher than the budgeted amount of >€4.95 per share announced in the Q3 interim financial report.
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The income statement also includes elements with no monetary impact (i.e., non-cash) that vary in line with external market parameters. These consist amongst others of changes in the fair value of investment properties (accounted for in accordance with IAS 40), changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities (accounted for in accordance with IAS 39), other results on portfolio and deferred taxes (arising from IAS 40):
Taking into account the non-monetary elements described above, the profit (owners of the parent) amounts to €24.5 million (31 December 2022: €331.8 million). The basic earnings per share (as defined by IAS 33) is €0.56 (31 December 2022: €8.71).
14 That change corresponds to the sum of the positive and negative variations of the fair value of the buildings as at 31 December 2022 or the time of entry of new buildings in the portfolio, and the fair value estimated by the valuation experts as at 31 December 2023. It also includes ancillary acquisition costs and changes in the right of use of plots of land and the land reserve.
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In September 2022, the Dutch government announced its intention to exclude direct investments in real estate from the Fiscal Investment Institutions (Fiscale Beleggingsinstellingen, 'FBI') regime as from 1 January 2024. The entry into force of this measure was postponed to 1 January 2025. Although Aedifica believed it met the conditions for claiming the FBI regime and submitted applications to the Dutch tax authorities to that effect, the Group opted as a matter of prudence for a common law tax burden on the results of its Dutch subsidiaries from the start of its operations in the Netherlands in 2016. Every year, the Group claimed the application of this regime for its subsidiaries operating in the Netherlands. At the end of 2022, the Group finally received confirmation that the FBI requirements were met for the past fiscal years. Aedifica decided to reverse the accrued tax provisions of previous years in the income statement upon receipt of the final corporate tax assessment. During the first half of 2023, final corporate tax assessments and refunds for the period from 2016 to 2021 amounting to approx. €9.0 million were received and recognised in the income statement. The final corporate tax assessment for 2022 was received early 2024. The accrued tax provisions for 2022 amount to approx. €4.2 million. For the year 2023, no provision for corporate income tax has been made in the Dutch subsidiaries. No provisions will be made for 2024 either.
To make Aedifica's investments in the United Kingdom more attractive and increase the contribution of UK operating cash flows to the Group's results, Aedifica decided to operate in the UK under the REIT regime.
In this context, Aedifica has transferred its real estate activities in the UK, Jersey and the Isle of Man to the recently incorporated AED UK Holdings Ltd. This wholly owned non-listed entity now holds the shares of all UK subsidiaries within the Aedifica group. On 30 January 2024, the holding notified HMRC of its intention to become a REIT. As a result, the accounting period under the REIT regime is expected to begin on 1 February 2024.
Under REIT legislation, companies are exempt from UK corporation tax on UK property investment income and gains on UK property. However, REITs must distribute 90% of underlying tax-exempt property income (not gains) to shareholders within twelve months. These distributions are subject to a 20% withholding tax. Following the double tax treaty between the United Kingdom and Belgium, the net impact of the withholding tax amounts to only 15%.
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| Consolidated balance sheet | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | ||
| Investment properties including assets classified as held for sale* | 5,848,515 | 5,703,734 |
| Other assets included in debt-to-assets ratio | 254,372 | 258,587 |
| Other assets | 73,924 | 123,219 |
| Total assets | 6,176,811 | 6,085,540 |
| Equity | ||
| Equity excl. changes in fair value of hedging instruments* | 3,511,954 | 3,163,877 |
| Effect of the changes in fair value of hedging instruments | 63,908 | 118,908 |
| Non-controlling interests | 5,039 | 6,564 |
| Equity | 3,580,901 | 3,289,349 |
| Liabilities included in debt-to-assets ratio | 2,421,708 | 2,601,510 |
| Other liabilities | 174,202 | 194,681 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 6,176,811 | 6,085,540 |
| Debt-to-assets ratio (%) | 39.7% | 43.6% |
As at 31 December 2023, investment properties including assets classified as held for sale* represent 95% (31 December 2022: 94%) of the assets recognised on Aedifica's balance sheet, valued in accordance with IAS 4015 at €5,849 million (31 December 2022: €5,704 million). This heading includes:
The item 'Other assets included in debt-to-assets ratio' includes, amongst other things, goodwill amounting to €117.6 million arising from the acquisition of Hoivatilat – which is the positive difference between the price paid for the shares of Hoivatilat Oyj and the accounting value of the acquired net assets – and holdings in associated companies and joint ventures. This mainly includes the 25% stake in Immobe NV which amounts to €35.5 million as of 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022: €40.4 million).
15 The investment properties are represented at their fair value as determined by the valuation experts (Cushman & Wakefield Belgium NV/SA, Stadim BV/SRL, Savills Advisory Services Germany GmbH & Co. KG, C&W (U.K.) LLP German Branch, Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands BV, CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services BV, Knight Frank LLP, REnium Advisors Oy, Cushman & Wakefield Sweden AB, CBRE Advisory (IRL) Limited and Jones Lang LaSalle España SA).
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The other assets included in the debt-to-assets ratio represent 4% of the total balance sheet (31 December 2022: 4%).
The other assets (31 December 2023: €73.9 million; 31 December 2022: €123.2 million) include the fair value of hedging instruments.
Since Aedifica's incorporation, its capital has increased as a result of various real estate activities (contributions, mergers, etc.) and capital increases in cash. As of 31 December 2023 16 , the Company's capital amounts to €1,255 million (31 December 2022: €1,052 million). Equity (also called net assets), which represents Aedifica's intrinsic net value and takes into account the fair value of its investment portfolio, amounts to:
As at 31 December 2023, liabilities included in the debt-to-assets ratio (as defined in the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 on RRECs) reached €2,422 million (31 December 2022: €2,602 million). Of this amount, €2,280 million (31 December 2022: €2,452 million) is effectively drawn on the Company's credit lines. Aedifica's consolidated debt-to-assets ratio amounts to 39.7% (31 December 2022: 43.6%).
Other liabilities of €174.2 million (31 December 2022: €194.7 million) primarily represent the deferred taxes (31 December 2023: €138.7 million; 31 December 2022: €164.1 million), property income received in advance (31 December 2023: €12.9 million; 31 December 2022: €13.6 million) and the fair value of hedging instruments (31 December 2023: €9.8 million; 31 December 2022: €3.9 million).
16 IFRS requires that the costs incurred to raise capital are recognised as a decrease in the capital reserves.
The table below details the evolution of the net asset value per share.
Excluding the non-monetary effects (i.e., non-cash) of the changes in fair value of hedging instruments17 and after accounting for the distribution of the 2022 dividend in May 202318 , the net asset value per share based on the fair value of investment properties amounted to €73.86 as at 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022: €75.84 per share).
| Net asset value per share (in €) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Net asset value after deduction of the 2022 dividend, excl. changes in fair value of hedging instruments* |
73.86 | 75.84 |
| Effect of the changes in fair value of hedging instruments | 1.34 | 2.98 |
| Net asset value after deduction of the 2022 dividend | 75.20 | 78.83 |
| Number of shares on the stock market | 47,550,119 | 39,855,243 |
| Number of shares | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
| Total number of shares on the stock market 1 | 47,550,119 | 39,855,243 |
| Total number of treasury shares | 277 | 277 |
| Number of shares outstanding after deduction of the treasury shares | 47,549,842 | 39,854,966 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding (IAS 33) | 43,706,129 | 38,113,384 |
| Number of dividend rights 2 | 43,862,078 | 38,152,107 |
1 379,474 new shares were listed on the stock market on 31 May 2023 (these new shares are entitled to the full dividend for the 2023 financial year), and 7,315,402 new shares on 4 July 2023 (these new shares are entitled to a dividend as from 4 July 2023).
2 Based on the rights to the dividend for the shares issued during the year.
17 The effect of changes in fair value of hedging instruments of +€1.34 per share as at 31 December 2023 is the impact in equity of the fair value of hedging instruments, which is positive for €63.9 million, mainly booked in the assets on the balance sheet.
18 Recall that IFRS requires the presentation of the annual accounts before appropriation. The net asset value of €79.38 per share as at 31 December 2022 (as published in the 2022 Annual Report) thus included the gross dividend distributed in May 2023, and has been adjusted by €3.54 per share in this table so that it can be compared with the net asset value as at 31 December 2023. This amount corresponds to the total amount of dividends paid (€141.2 million), divided by the total number of shares outstanding as at 31 December 2022 (39,855,243).
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The Board of Directors continues to pay close attention to the shifting economic, financial and political context, as well as the associated impact on the Group's activities.
In 2024, Aedifica will continue to focus on pipeline execution and (pro)active portfolio management. However, as Aedifica expects – at least first signs of – a gradual improvement of the financial performance of operators in continental Europe in 2024 (based on indications from operators on local market trends), and a gradual reopening of investment markets (on the back of the decrease in longterm interest rates), the Company will continue to explore investment opportunities. With a solid balance sheet and a debt-to-assets ratio of approx. 40%, Aedifica is in a strong position to pursue new opportunities if and when they might arise.
On the basis of the currently available information and the projected real estate portfolio, and without any unforeseen developments, the Board of Directors estimates that EPRA Earnings* for the 2024 financial year will amount to €223 million, while EPRA Earnings* per share will amount to €4.70. The gross dividend for 2024, payable in May 2025, is expected to increase by 3% to €3.90 per share, representing a (consolidated) pay-out ratio of 83%.
This outlook for 2024 is based on the following underlying operational and financial assumptions:
For the 2023 financial year, Aedifica's Board of Directors proposes a gross dividend of €3.80 per share (+3% compared to the 2022 dividend). The dividend will be split between coupon no. 33 (€1.9156, excoupon date: 22 June 2023) and coupon no. 34 (€1.8844, to be detached in May 2024). They will be paid out in May 2024, following the approval of the annual accounts by the Annual General Meeting of 14 May 2024.
| Coupon | Period | Ex-coupon date | Est. payment date | Gross dividend | Net dividend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 01/01/2023 – 03/07/2023 | 22/06/2023 | as from 22/05/2024 | €1.9156 | €1.6283 |
| 34 | 04/07/2023 – 31/12/2023 | 16/05/2024 | as from 22/05/2024 | €1.8844 | €1.6017 |
As Aedifica is a RREC investing more than 80% of its portfolio in European (residential) healthcare real estate, its shareholders benefit from a reduced withholding tax rate of only 15%. Following Brexit, a transition regime was provided for UK assets acquired prior to 1 January 2021 so that they can be included in the calculation of the 80% threshold until the end of the 2025 financial year. Therefore, if legislation does not change in the meantime and no major changes happen in the Group's portfolio, Aedifica estimates that its shareholders will continue to benefit from the reduced withholding tax rate of 15% on dividends paid or attributed until 31 December 2025.
Aedifica's CSR approach is paying off, as evidenced by the scores of several ESG assessments. In the GRESB19 , the Group achieved an excellent score of 75/100 for the 2022 reference year, highlighting Aedifica's efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. This seven-point improvement over last year is significant, especially considering that the average GRESB score of all participants improved by only one point.
In addition, Aedifica's reporting on its efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility in 2022 (published in the Annual Report of April 2023 and the Environmental Data Report of June 2023) was awarded a 4 th consecutive 'EPRA sBPR Gold Award'.
| Awards and CSR benchmarks | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPRA sBPR | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| GRESB | 75 ** | 68 ** | 66 ** | 57* |
| Sustainalytics Risk Rating | Low (11.1) | Low (11.1) | Low (11.9) | Low (17.8) |
| MSCI | A | A | BBB | BB |
Visit Aedifica's website to find out more about its sustainability scores.
19 GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is an independent real estate benchmark that assesses the sustainability policy of real estate companies. Each year GRESB evaluates the sustainability performance of real estate in terms of environmental, social and governance aspects (ESG) on the basis of international reporting frameworks and regional guidelines.
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For the third year in a row, Aedifica conducted an employee survey in collaboration with Great Place to Work. The third participation further expanded the scope of the survey: although the team in Finland has been participating on its own for much longer, this was the first time their survey was fully integrated into that of the Aedifica group. With a 90% participation rate, our third survey was again a success. It resulted in an excellent Trust Index score of 82% for the whole Group. Moreover, 89% of staff reported that they would recommend Aedifica as a great place to work. Following the survey and an in-depth analysis of the company's culture, Aedifica was once again recognised as a 'Great Workplace', allowing it to carry the Great Place to Work® Certified label in 2024 as well.
In September, after being recognised earlier this year20 as the best workplace in Finland (category of small organisations) as part of the Great Place to Work survey, Hoivatilat achieved seventh place in the competition at European level. The team has earned this recognition after years of working to create a thriving work environment and a warm and trusting corporate culture. Discover more about Hoivatilat's achievement on Aedifica's website.
Aedifica's CSR strategy is not only reflected in good scores on ESG assessments. The Group was also rewarded for its efforts with inclusion in the new BEL ESG index. That index comprises the 20 shares on Euronext Brussels that perform best on ESG criteria, based among other things on their Sustainalytics Risk Rating.
A few years ago, Aedifica launched its Community Days programme, offering employees the opportunity to spend one working day a year volunteering at one of our care properties, allowing them to connect with our various stakeholders. In 2023, the Group took its Community Days to the next level by further rolling out the concept to its Finnish team. A total of 51 employees performed 218 hours of volunteering in eight care residences.
In 2023, Aedifica organised two Operator Days in Ghent and Leuven to support its Belgian tenants with their real estate issues. Once every three years in each of the countries in which it operates, Aedifica invites its tenants to participate in Operator Days to exchange knowledge and best practices about topics like efficient property management, investments in innovation, new real estate-related care solutions and climate change risks and opportunities. These two editions in Belgium – focusing on the
20 See Aedifica's Q1 interim financial report published on 10 May 2023.
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opportunities of sustainability in residential elderly care – were a success with over 300 representatives attending.
Aedifica also conducted a new operator engagement survey to better understand areas where it can further improve the collaboration with its tenants. With a response rate that was 32% higher than in 2021, tenants were again interested in participating in the survey. The top priorities for operators remained largely the same: finding qualified staff and improving occupancy rates remain the biggest concerns for our tenants.
| Financial calendar | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Annual Financial Report | Early April 2024 | |||||||
| Interim results 31/03/2024 | 02/05/2024 | |||||||
| Annual General Meeting 2024 | 14/05/2024 | |||||||
| Ex-date coupon no. 34 | 16/05/2024 | |||||||
| Payment dividend relating to the 2023 financial year | As from 22/05/2024 | |||||||
| Environmental Data Report | June 2024 | |||||||
| Half year results 30/06/2024 | 31/07/2024 | |||||||
| Interim results 30/09/2024 | 30/10/2024 | |||||||
| Annual press release 31/12/2024 | February 2025 |
The statutory auditor, EY Bedrijfsrevisoren BV, represented by Mr Joeri Klaykens, confirms that its audit activities on the consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted for use in the European Union, have been substantially completed and that these have not resulted in any significant corrections to be made to the accounting figures, resulting from the consolidated financial statements and included in this press release.
21 These dates are subject to change.
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Aedifica is a Regulated Real Estate Company under Belgian law specialised in European healthcare real estate, particularly in elderly care. Aedifica has developed a portfolio of approx. 620 sites in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Ireland and Spain, worth more than €5.8 billion.
Aedifica is listed on Euronext Brussels (2006) and Euronext Amsterdam (2019) and is identified by the following ticker symbols: AED; AED:BB (Bloomberg); AOO.BR (Reuters).
Since 2020, Aedifica has been part of the BEL 20, Euronext Brussels' leading share index. Moreover, since 2023, Aedifica has been part of the BEL ESG, the index tracking companies that perform best on ESG criteria. Aedifica is also included in the EPRA, Stoxx Europe 600 and GPR indices. Aedifica's market capitalisation was approx. €2.6 billion as at 20 February 2024.
This document contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about Aedifica's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Aedifica. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or contingencies materialise, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, expected, estimated or projected. As a result, Aedifica does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of these forward-looking statements.
Ingrid Daerden Chief Financial Officer
T +32 494 573 115 [email protected] Delphine Noirhomme Investor Relations Manager
T +32 2 210 44 98 [email protected]
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| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. | Rental income | 314,174 | 273,132 | |
| II. | Writeback of lease payments sold and discounted | 0 | 0 | |
| III. | Rental-related charges | -1,134 | -1,589 | |
| Net rental income | 313,040 | 271,543 | ||
| IV. | Recovery of property charges | 0 | 0 | |
| V. | Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally paid by tenants on let properties | 7,193 | 3,934 | |
| VI. | Costs payable by the tenant and borne by the landlord on rental damage and repair at end of lease |
0 | 0 | |
| VII. | Charges and taxes not recovered by the tenant on let properties | -7,205 | -3,979 | |
| VIII. | Other rental-related income and charges | -90 | 355 | |
| Property result | 312,938 | 271,853 | ||
| IX. | Technical costs | -3,169 | -3,373 | |
| X. | Commercial costs | -58 | -29 | |
| XI. | Charges and taxes on unlet properties | -114 | -53 | |
| XII. | Property management costs | -6,452 | -4,655 | |
| XIII. | Other property charges | -1,424 | -1,110 | |
| Property charges | -11,217 | -9,220 | ||
| Property operating result | 301,721 | 262,633 | ||
| XIV. | Overheads | -35,740 | -33,556 | |
| XV. | Other operating income and charges | -171 | 597 | |
| Operating result before result on portfolio | 265,810 | 229,674 | ||
| XVI. | Gains and losses on disposals of investment properties | -856 | 787 | |
| XVII. | Gains and losses on disposals of other non-financial assets | 0 | 0 | |
| XVIII. | Changes in fair value of investment properties | -143,636 | 84,877 | |
| XIX. | Other result on portfolio | -26,072 | -18,103 | |
| Operating result | 95,246 | 297,235 | ||
| XX. | Financial income | 3,006 | 1,606 | |
| XXI. | Net interest charges | -45,004 | -30,651 | |
| XXII. | Other financial charges | -5,181 | -7,194 | |
| XXIII. | Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | -50,878 | 123,242 | |
| Net finance costs | -98,057 | 87,003 | ||
| XXIV. | Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method |
-256 | 2,168 | |
| Profit before tax (loss) | -3,067 | 386,406 | ||
| XXV. | Corporate tax | 25,565 | -54,345 | |
| XXVI. | Exit tax | 54 | -330 | |
| Tax expense | 25,619 | -54,675 | ||
| Profit (loss) | 22,552 | 331,731 | ||
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Non-controlling interests | -1,983 | -47 | ||
| Owners of the parent | 24,535 | 331,778 | ||
| Basic earnings per share (€) | 0.56 | 8.71 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 0.56 | 8.71 |
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| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Profit (loss) 22,552 |
||||||||
| II. Other comprehensive income recyclable under the income statement |
||||||||
| A. Impact on fair value of estimated transaction costs resulting from hypothetical disposal of investment properties |
0 | 0 | ||||||
| B. Changes in the effective part of the fair value of authorised cash flow hedge instruments as defined under IFRS |
-2,293 | 17,972 | ||||||
| D. Currency translation differences linked to conversion of foreign activities |
14,242 | -38,498 | ||||||
| H. Other comprehensive income, net of taxes |
-2,484 | 5,369 | ||||||
| Comprehensive income | 32,017 | 316,574 | ||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | -1,983 | -47 | ||||||
| Owners of the parent | 34,000 | 316,621 |
| ASSETS | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | ||||
| I. | Non-current assets | |||
| A. | Goodwill | 117,597 | 143,669 | |
| B. | Intangible assets | 1,663 | 1,857 | |
| C. | Investment properties | 5,790,357 | 5,619,701 | |
| D. | Other tangible assets | 2,184 | 2,573 | |
| E. | Non-current financial assets | 98,665 | 132,322 | |
| F. | Finance lease receivables | 0 | 0 | |
| G. | Trade receivables and other non-current assets | 0 | 0 | |
| H. | Deferred tax assets | 3,023 | 4,662 | |
| I. | Equity-accounted investments | 35,985 | 40,824 | |
| Total non-current assets | 6,049,474 | 5,945,608 | ||
| II. | Current assets | |||
| A. | Assets classified as held for sale | 58,158 | 84,033 | |
| B. | Current financial assets | 0 | 0 | |
| C. | Finance lease receivables | 0 | 0 | |
| D. | Trade receivables | 23,290 | 23,577 | |
| E. | Tax receivables and other current assets | 9,384 | 10,273 | |
| F. | Cash and cash equivalents | 18,253 | 13,891 | |
| G. | Deferred charges and accrued income | 18,252 | 8,158 | |
| Total current assets | 127,337 | 139,932 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 6,176,811 | 6,085,540 |
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| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | |||
| EQUITY | |||
| I. | Issued capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent | ||
| A. | Capital | 1,203,638 | 1,006,881 |
| B. | Share premium account | 1,719,001 | 1,516,108 |
| C. | Reserves | 628,688 | 428,018 |
| a. Legal reserve | 0 | 0 | |
| b. Reserve for the balance of changes in fair value of investment properties | 481,914 | 389,859 | |
| d. Reserve for the balance of changes in fair value of authorised hedging instruments qualifying for hedge accounting as defined under IFRS |
4,344 | 8,945 | |
| e. Reserve for the balance of changes in fair value of authorised hedging instruments not qualifying for hedge accounting as defined under IFRS |
113,177 | -11,193 | |
| f. Reserve of exchange differences relating to foreign currency monetary items | -294 | -451 | |
| g. Foreign currency translation reserves | 64 | -13,629 | |
| h. Reserve for treasury shares | -31 | -31 | |
| j. Reserve for actuarial gains and losses of defined benefit pension plans | -244 | -99 | |
| k. Reserve for deferred taxes on investment properties located abroad | -112,367 | -71,715 | |
| m. Other reserves | -3,277 | 250 | |
| n. Result brought forward from previous years | 136,909 | 117,023 | |
| o. Reserve- share NI & OCI of equity method invest | 8,493 | 9,059 | |
| D. | Profit (loss) of the year | 24,535 | 331,778 |
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 3,575,862 | 3,282,785 | |
| II. | Non-controlling interests | 5,039 | 6,564 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 3,580,901 | 3,289,349 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| I. | Non-current liabilities | ||
| A. | Provisions | 0 | 0 |
| B. | Non-current financial debts | 1,958,750 | 2,017,256 |
| a. Borrowings | 1,166,915 | 1,240,399 | |
| c. Other | 791,835 | 776,857 | |
| C. | Other non-current financial liabilities | 90,943 | 82,232 |
| a. Authorised hedges | 9,760 | 3,858 | |
| b. Other | 81,183 | 78,374 | |
| D. | Trade debts and other non-current debts | 251 | 375 |
| E. | Other non-current liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| F. | Deferred tax liabilities | 138,658 | 164,117 |
| Non-current liabilities | 2,188,602 | 2,263,980 | |
| II. | Current liabilities | ||
| A. | Provisions | 0 | 0 |
| B. | Current financial debts | 321,549 | 435,164 |
| a. Borrowings | 78,949 | 172,164 | |
| c. Other | 242,600 | 263,000 | |
| C. | Other current financial liabilities | 2,798 | 3,487 |
| D. | Trade debts and other current debts | 57,177 | 66,853 |
| a. Exit tax | 44 | 5,990 | |
| b. Other | 57,133 | 60,863 | |
| E. | Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| F. | Accrued charges and deferred income | 25,784 | 26,707 |
| Total current liabilities | 407,308 | 532,211 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,595,910 | 2,796,191 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 6,176,811 | 6,085,540 | |
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| Projects and renovations (in € million) 1 |
Operator | Current budget |
Invest. as at 31/12/2023 |
Future invest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects in progress | 347 | 168 | 179 | |
| Completion 2024 | 228 | 140 | 88 | |
| BE | 11 | 5 | 6 | |
| Résidence Véronique | Vulpia | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| In de Gouden Jaren | Emera | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DE | 35 | 28 | 7 | |
| Seniorenquartier Gera 2 | Specht Gruppe | 16 | 14 | 1 |
| Haus Marxloh 3 | Procuritas | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fredenbeck 2 | Specht & Tegeler | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| NL | 13 | 7 | 6 | |
| De Volder Staete | Amado Zorg & Stichting Pinahuis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| UK | 33 | 15 | 18 | |
| North Bay Group projects | North Bay Group | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St Mary's Lincoln | North Bay Group | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| York Bluebeck Drive | Torwood Care | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| FI | 60 | 42 | 18 | |
| Finland – pipeline 'elderly care homes' | Multiple tenants | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Finland – pipeline 'other' | Multiple tenants | 51 | 35 | 16 |
| SE | 21 | 15 | 7 | |
| Sweden – pipeline 2024 | Multiple tenants | 21 | 15 | 7 |
| IE | 43 | 22 | 21 | |
| Altadore | Virtue | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dublin Stepaside 2 | Virtue | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| Sligo Finisklin Road 2 | Coolmine Caring Services Group | 16 | 4 | 12 |
| ES | 12 | 6 | 6 | |
| Tomares Miró | Neurocare Home | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Completion 2025 | 83 | 25 | 58 | |
| BE | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Militza Gent | My-Assist | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| DE | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bavaria Senioren- und Pflegeheim | Auriscare | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| St. Joseph's | LV Care Group | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FI | 49 | 23 | 26 | |
| Finland – pipeline 'childcare centres' | Multiple tenants | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Finland – pipeline 'elderly care homes' | Multiple tenants | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Finland – pipeline 'other' | Multiple tenants | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| ES | 13 | 1 | 12 | |
| Zamora Av. de Valladolid 2 | Neurocare Home | 13 | 1 | 12 |
| Completion 2026 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
| DE | ||||
| 5 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Am Parnassturm | Vitanas | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Sz Berghof | Azurit | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Completion 2027 | 30 | 1 | 29 | |
| DE | 30 | 1 | 29 | |
| Seniorenquartier Gummersbach 2 | Specht Gruppe | 30 | 1 | 29 |
| Projects subject to outstanding conditions/forward purchases | 67 | 0 | 67 | |
| Completion 2024 | 67 | 0 | 67 | |
| BE | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Résidence le Douaire | Vulpia | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| UK | 42 | 0 | 42 | |
| Dawlish 3 | Maria Mallaband | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Spaldrick House | LV Care Group | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Biddenham St James | Maria Mallaband | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| FI | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| Finland – pipeline 'childcare centres' | Multiple tenants | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME | 413 | 168 | 245 | |
| Changes in fair value | -2 | |||
| Roundings & other | 3 | |||
| On balance sheet | 169 |
1 The figures in this table are rounded amounts. The sum of certain figures might therefore not correspond to the stated total. Amounts in £ and SEK were converted into € based on the exchange rate of 31 December 2023 (0.86632 €/£ and 11.14082 €/SEK).
2 Although still under construction, development projects often already generate limited rental income, in particular for the plots of land that have already been acquired. Their values are therefore no longer mentioned in the table above. This explains why the estimated investment values differ from those mentioned earlier.
3 This project has already been completed after 31 December 2023 (see section 2.3 above).
Of the total investment budget, approx. €34 million has already been carried out since 31 December 2023, given the completion of six projects (see section 2.3 above).
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Aedifica has used Alternative Performance Measures in accordance with ESMA (European Securities and Market Authority) guidelines published on 5 October 2015 in its financial communication for many years. Some of these APMs are recommended by the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) and others have been defined by the industry or by Aedifica in order to provide readers with a better understanding of the Company's results and performance. The APMs used in this annual press release are identified with an asterisk (*). Performance measures defined by IFRS standards or by Law are not considered to be APMs, neither are those that are not based on the consolidated income statement or the balance sheet. The definition of APMs, as applied to Aedifica's financial statements, may differ from those used in the financial statements of other companies.
Aedifica uses the performance measures presented below to determine the value of its investment properties; however, these measures are not defined under IFRS. They reflect alternate clustering of investment properties with the aim of providing the reader with the most relevant information.
| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketable investment properties | 5,529,564 | 5,365,071 |
| + Right of use of plots of land | 73,172 | 70,335 |
| + Development projects | 168,950 | 184,295 |
| + Land reserve | 18,671 | - |
| Investment properties | 5,790,357 | 5,619,701 |
| + Assets classified as held for sale | 58,158 | 84,033 |
| Investment properties including assets classified as held for sale, or real estate portfolio |
5,848,515 | 5,703,734 |
| - Development projects | -168,950 | -184,295 |
| Marketable investment properties including assets classified as held for sale*, or investment properties portfolio |
5,679,565 | 5,519,439 |
Aedifica uses the net rental income on a like-for-like basis* to reflect the performance of investment properties excluding the effect of scope changes.
| (x €1,000) | 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023 |
01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental income | 314,174 | 273,132 |
| - Scope changes | -36,939 | -9,546 |
| = Rental income on a like-for-like basis* | 277,235 | 263,586 |
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Aedifica uses operating charges* to aggregate the operating charges*. It represents items IV. to XV. of the income statement.
Aedifica uses the operating margin* and the EBIT margin* to reflect the profitability of its rental activities. They represent the property operating result divided by net rental income and the operating result before result on portfolio divided by net rental income, respectively.
| 31/12/2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | BE | DE | NL | UK | FI | SE | IE | ES | Non allocated |
TOTAL |
| SEGMENT RESULT | ||||||||||
| Rental income (a) | 73,250 | 61,160 | 38,203 | 64,793 | 54,269 | 4,226 | 18,006 | 267 | - | 314,174 |
| Net rental income (b) | 72,700 | 60,969 | 38,186 | 64,439 | 54,247 | 4,226 | 18,006 | 267 | - | 313,040 |
| Property result (c) | 72,691 | 60,955 | 38,148 | 64,434 | 54,249 | 4,187 | 18,007 | 267 | - | 312,938 |
| Property operating result (d) |
71,307 | 58,457 | 35,793 | 61,758 | 52,677 | 3,784 | 17,757 | 188 | - | 301,721 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO (e) |
71,307 | 58,457 | 35,793 | 61,758 | 52,677 | 3,784 | 17,757 | 188 | -35,911 | 265,810 |
| Operating margin* (d)/(b) | 96.4% | |||||||||
| EBIT margin* (e)/(b) | 84.9% | |||||||||
| Operating charges* (e)-(b) | 47,230 |
| 31/12/2022 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | BE | DE | NL | UK | FI | SE | IE | ES | Non allocated |
TOTAL |
| SEGMENT RESULT | ||||||||||
| Rental income (a) | 67,432 | 56,738 | 33,571 | 57,472 | 44,725 | 3,917 | 9,245 | 32 | - | 273,132 |
| Net rental income (b) | 67,080 | 56,369 | 32,884 | 57,324 | 44,695 | 3,914 | 9,245 | 32 | - | 271,543 |
| Property result (c) | 67,092 | 56,295 | 32,928 | 57,318 | 45,180 | 3,763 | 9,245 | 32 | - | 271,853 |
| Property operating result (d) |
66,448 | 54,745 | 30,883 | 55,359 | 42,624 | 3,435 | 9,107 | 32 | - | 262,633 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO (e) |
66,448 | 54,745 | 30,883 | 55,359 | 42,624 | 3,435 | 9,107 | 32 | -32,959 | 229,674 |
| Operating margin* (d)/(b) | 96.7% | |||||||||
| EBIT margin* (e)/(b) | 84.6% | |||||||||
| Operating charges* (e)-(b) | 41,869 |
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Aedifica uses the financial result excl. changes in fair value of financial instruments* to reflect its financial result before the non-cash effect of financial instruments; however, this performance measure is not defined under IFRS. It represents the total of items XX., XXI. and XXII. of the income statement.
| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| XX. Financial income | 3,006 | 1,606 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -45,004 | -30,651 |
| XXII. Other financial charges | -5,181 | -7,194 |
| Financial result excl. changes in fair value of financial instruments* | -47,179 | -36,239 |
Aedifica uses average cost of debt* and average cost of debt* (incl. commitment fees) to reflect the costs of its financial debts; however, these performance measures are not defined under IFRS. They represent annualised net interest charges deducted by reinvoiced interests and IFRS 16 (and commitment fees) divided by weighted average financial debts.
| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average financial debts (a) | 2,395,149 | 2,263,976 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -45,004 | -30,651 |
| Reinvoiced interests (incl. in XX. Financial income) | 2,181 | 1,183 |
| Interest cost related to leasing debts booked in accordance with IFRS 16 | 1,393 | 951 |
| Annualised net interest charges (b) | -41,430 | -28,517 |
| Average cost of debt* (b)/(a) | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Commitment fees (incl. in XXII. Other financial charges) | -3,514 | -3,437 |
| Annualised net interest charges (incl. commitment fees) (c) | -44,944 | -31,954 |
| Average cost of debt* (incl. commitment fees) (c)/(a) | 1.9% | 1.4% |
The interest cover ratio* is used to measure the ability to meet interest payments obligations related to debt financing and should be at least equal to 2.0x. The ICR* is calculated based on the definition set out in the prospectus of Aedifica's Sustainability Bond: 'Operating result before result on the portfolio' (lines I to XV of the consolidated income statement) divided by 'Net interest charges' (line XXI) on a 12 month rolling basis.
| (x €1,000) | 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023 |
01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating result before result on portfolio | 265,810 | 229,674 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -45,004 | -30,651 |
| Interest Cover Ratio* | 5.9 | 7.5 |
This APM indicates how long a company would have to operate at its current level to pay off all its debts. It is calculated by dividing net financial debts, i.e., long-term and current financial debts minus cash and cash equivalents (numerator) by the EBITDA of the past twelve months (TTM) (denominator). EBITDA is the operating result before result on portfolio plus depreciation and amortisation.
| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current and current financial debts | 2,280,299 | 2,452,420 |
| - Cash and cash equivalents | -18,253 | -13,891 |
| Net debt (IFRS) | 2,262,046 | 2,438,529 |
| Operating result before result on portfolio (TTM) 1 | 265,810 | 229,674 |
| + Depreciation and amortisation of other assets (TTM) 1 | 2,180 | 1,868 |
| EBITDA (IFRS) | 267,990 | 231,542 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.4 | 10.5 |
1 TTM (trailing 12 months) means that the calculation is based on financial figures for the past 12 months.
Aedifica uses equity excl. changes in fair value of hedging instruments* to reflect equity before non-cash effects of the revaluation of hedging instruments; however, this performance measure is not defined under IFRS. It represents the line 'equity attributable to owners of the parent' without cumulated noncash effects of the revaluation of hedging instruments.
| (x €1,000) | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 3,575,862 | 3,282,785 |
| - Effect of the distribution of the 2022 dividend | 0 | -141,163 |
| Sub-total excl. effect of the distribution of the 2022 dividend | 3,575,862 | 3,141,622 |
| - Effect of the changes in fair value of hedging instruments | -63,908 | -118,908 |
| Equity excl. changes in fair value of hedging instruments* | 3,511,954 | 3,022,714 |
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| EPRA Earnings* | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| x €1,000 | ||
| Earnings (owners of the parent) per IFRS income statement | 24,535 | 331,778 |
| Adjustments to calculate EPRA Earnings*, exclude: | ||
| (i) Changes in value of investment properties, development properties held for investment and other interests |
143,636 | -84,877 |
| (ii) Profits or losses on disposal of investment properties, development properties held for investment and other interests |
856 | -787 |
| (iii) Profits or losses on sales of trading properties including impairment charges in respect of trading properties |
0 | 0 |
| (iv) Tax on profits or losses on disposals | 0 | 0 |
| (v) Goodwill impairment | 26,072 | 18,103 |
| (vi) Changes in fair value of financial instruments and associated close-out costs | 50,878 | -123,242 |
| (vii) Acquisition costs on share deals and non-controlling joint venture interests (IFRS 3) | 0 | 0 |
| (viii) Deferred taxes in respect of EPRA adjustments | -24,314 | 42,705 |
| (ix) Adjustments (i) to (viii) above in respect of joint ventures | 574 | -1,806 |
| (x) Non-controlling interests in respect of the above | -2,658 | -488 |
| Roundings | 0 | 0 |
| EPRA Earnings* (owners of the parent) | 219,579 | 181,386 |
| Number of shares (Denominator IAS 33) | 43,706,129 | 38,113,384 |
| EPRA Earnings per Share (EPRA EPS - in €/share) | 5.02 | 4.76 |
| EPRA Earnings diluted per Share (EPRA diluted EPS - in €/share) | 5.02 | 4.76 |
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| Situation as per 31 December 2023 | EPRA Net Reinstatement |
EPRA Net Tangible |
EPRA Net Disposal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value* | Assets* | Value* | |
| x €1,000 | |||
| NAV per the financial statements (owners of the parent) | 3,575,862 | 3,575,862 | 3,575,862 |
| NAV per the financial statements (in €/share) (owners of the parent) | 75.20 | 75.20 | 75.20 |
| (i) Effect of exercise of options, convertibles and other equity interests (diluted basis) |
1,366 | 1,366 | 1,366 |
| Diluted NAV, after the exercise of options, convertibles and other equity interests |
3,574,496 | 3,574,496 | 3,574,496 |
| Include: | |||
| (ii.a) Revaluation of investment properties (if IAS 40 cost option is used) | - | - | - |
| (ii.b) Revaluation of investment properties under construction (IPUC) (if IAS 40 cost option is used) |
- | - | - |
| (ii.c) Revaluation of other non-current investments | - | - | - |
| (iii) Revaluation of tenant leases held as finance leases | - | - | - |
| (iv) Revaluation of trading properties | - | - | - |
| Diluted NAV at Fair Value | 3,574,496 | 3,574,496 | 3,574,496 |
| Exclude: | |||
| (v) Deferred taxes in relation to fair value gains of IP | 135,907 | 135,907 | |
| (vi) Fair value of financial instruments | -63,908 | -63,908 | |
| (vii) Goodwill as a result of deferred taxes | 45,161 | 45,161 | 45,161 |
| (vii.a) Goodwill as per the IFRS balance sheet | -162,758 | -162,758 | |
| (vii.b) Intangibles as per the IFRS balance sheet | -1,663 | ||
| Include: | |||
| (ix) Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | 128,732 | ||
| (ix) Revaluation of intangibles to fair value | - | ||
| (xi) Real estate transfer tax | 310,623 | - | |
| Include/exclude: | |||
| Adjustments (i) to (v) in respect of joint venture interests | - | - | - |
| Adjusted net asset value (owners of the parent) | 4,002,279 | 3,527,234 | 3,585,631 |
| Number of shares on the stock market Adjusted net asset value (in €/share) (owners of the parent) |
47,550,119 84.17 |
47,550,119 74.18 |
47,550,119 75.41 |
| (x €1,000) | Fair value | as % of total portfolio |
% of deferred tax excluded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio that is subject to deferred tax and intention is to hold and not to sell in the long run |
4,484,235 | 79% | 100% |
| Situation as per 31 December 2022 | EPRA Net Reinstatement Value* |
EPRA Net Tangible Assets* |
EPRA Net Disposal Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| x €1,000 | |||
| NAV per the financial statements (owners of the parent) | 3,141,622 | 3,141,622 | 3,141,622 |
| NAV per the financial statements (in €/share) (owners of the parent) | 78.83 | 78.83 | 78.83 |
| (i) Effect of exercise of options, convertibles and other equity interests (diluted basis) |
772 | 772 | 772 |
| Diluted NAV, after the exercise of options, convertibles and other equity interests |
3,140,850 | 3,140,850 | 3,140,850 |
| Include: | |||
| (ii.a) Revaluation of investment properties (if IAS 40 cost option is used) | - | - | - |
| (ii.b) Revaluation of investment properties under construction (IPUC) (if IAS 40 cost option is used) |
- | - | - |
| (ii.c) Revaluation of other non-current investments | - | - | - |
| (iii) Revaluation of tenant leases held as finance leases | - | - | - |
| (iv) Revaluation of trading properties | - | - | - |
| Diluted NAV at Fair Value | 3,140,850 | 3,140,850 | 3,140,850 |
| Exclude: | |||
| (v) Deferred taxes in relation to fair value gains of IP | 159,238 | 159,238 | |
| (vi) Fair value of financial instruments | -118,908 | -118,908 | |
| (vii) Goodwill as a result of deferred taxes | 45,161 | 45,161 | 45,161 |
| (vii.a) Goodwill as per the IFRS balance sheet | -188,830 | -188,830 | |
| (vii.b) Intangibles as per the IFRS balance sheet | -1,857 | ||
| Include: | |||
| (ix) Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | 206,173 | ||
| (ix) Revaluation of intangibles to fair value | - | ||
| (xi) Real estate transfer tax | 288,748 | - | |
| Include/exclude: | |||
| Adjustments (i) to (v) in respect of joint venture interests | - | - | - |
| Adjusted net asset value (owners of the parent) | 3,515,088 | 3,035,653 | 3,203,353 |
| Number of shares on the stock market | 39,855,243 | 39,855,243 | 39,855,243 |
| Adjusted net asset value (in €/share) (owners of the parent) | 88.20 | 76.17 | 80.37 |
| (x €1,000) | Fair value | as % of total portfolio |
% of deferred tax excluded |
| Portfolio that is subject to deferred tax and intention is to hold and not to sell in the long run |
4,258,625 | 77% | 100% |
The EPRA NRV*, EPRA NTA* and EPRA NDV* values in euro and euro per share as at 31 December 2022 (presented in the table above) were adjusted by €141,163 k (or €3.54 per share) in comparison to the figures published in the 2022 Annual Report, so that they can be compared with the values as at 31 December 2023. This adjustment corresponds to the 2022 gross dividend, which was distributed in May 2023.
21 February 2024 – before opening of markets
| EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) | 31/12/2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| and EPRA Topped-up NIY | BE | DE | NL | UK | FI | SE | IE | ES | Total |
| x €1,000 | |||||||||
| Investment properties – wholly owned |
1,229,591 | 1,174,890 | 657,630 | 1,027,150 | 1,096,970 | 89,823 | 412,685 | 9,775 | 5,698,514 |
| Investment properties – share of JVs/Funds |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trading properties (including share of JVs) |
11,612 | 11,420 | - | 35,126 | - | - | - | - | 58,158 |
| Less: developments | -5,285 | -29,016 | -6,450 | -16,476 | -69,890 | -15,035 | -19,601 | -7,197 | -168,950 |
| Completed property portfolio | 1,235,918 | 1,157,294 | 651,180 | 1,045,800 | 1,027,080 | 74,788 | 393,084 | 2,578 | 5,587,722 |
| Allowance for estimated purchasers' costs |
31,140 | 78,479 | 68,536 | 69,455 | 20,629 | 3,178 | 39,112 | 94 | 310,623 |
| Gross up completed property portfolio valuation |
1,267,058 | 1,235,773 | 719,716 | 1,115,255 | 1,047,709 | 77,966 | 432,196 | 2,672 | 5,898,345 |
| Annualised cash passing rental income |
70,748 | 60,318 | 38,531 | 66,232 | 59,486 | 4,578 | 19,535 | 124 | 319,552 |
| Property outgoings 1 | -856 | -1,767 | -1,786 | -1,438 | -1,547 | -466 | -22 | -84 | -7,966 |
| Annualised net rents | 69,892 | 58,551 | 36,745 | 64,794 | 57,939 | 4,112 | 19,513 | 40 | 311,586 |
| Add: notional rent expiration of rent free periods or other lease incentives |
-525 | 1,698 | 1,716 | 318 | - | - | 2,455 | - | 5,662 |
| Topped-up net annualised rent | 69,367 | 60,249 | 38,461 | 65,112 | 57,939 | 4,112 | 21,967 | 40 | 317,248 |
| EPRA NIY (in %) | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| EPRA Topped-up NIY (in %) | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| and EPRA Topped-up NIY | 31/12/2022 | ||||||||
| BE | DE | NL | UK | FI | SE | IE | ES | Total | |
| x €1,000 | |||||||||
| Investment properties – wholly owned |
1,290,741 | 1,193,837 | 654,940 | 960,611 | 1,016,577 | 79,010 | 348,670 | 4,980 | 5,549,366 |
| Investment properties – share of JVs/Funds |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trading properties (including share of JVs) |
12,197 | 38,360 | - | 33,476 | - | - | - | - | 84,033 |
| Less: developments | -3,548 | -34,631 | -14,838 | -34,347 | -31,777 | -2,130 | -59,544 | -3,480 | -184,295 |
| Completed property portfolio | 1,299,390 | 1,197,566 | 640,102 | 959,740 | 984,800 | 76,880 | 289,126 | 1,500 | 5,449,104 |
| Allowance for estimated purchasers' costs |
32,764 | 84,833 | 52,834 | 63,715 | 24,620 | 1,171 | 28,781 | 30 | 288,748 |
| Gross up completed property portfolio valuation |
1,332,154 | 1,282,399 | 692,936 | 1,023,455 | 1,009,420 | 78,051 | 317,907 | 1,530 | 5,737,852 |
| Annualised cash passing rental income |
70,104 | 59,932 | 34,805 | 57,264 | 50,588 | 3,866 | 14,023 | 75 | 290,658 |
| Property outgoings 1 | -611 | -1,596 | -1,976 | -1,965 | -2,070 | -479 | -138 | - | -8,835 |
| Annualised net rents | 69,494 | 58,336 | 32,830 | 55,298 | 48,518 | 3,387 | 13,885 | 75 | 281,822 |
| Add: notional rent expiration of rent free periods or other lease incentives |
776 | 1,171 | 1,237 | 4,065 | 1,191 | - | 1,356 | - | 9,795 |
| Topped-up net annualised rent | 70,269 | 59,507 | 34,067 | 59,363 | 49,708 | 3,387 | 15,241 | 75 | 291,618 |
| EPRA NIY (in %) | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| EPRA Topped-up NIY (in %) | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.1% |
1 The scope of the real-estate charges to be excluded for calculating the EPRA Net Initial Yield is defined in the EPRA Best Practices and does not correspond to 'real-estate charges' as presented in the consolidated IFRS accounts.
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| Investment properties – | 31/12/2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental data | Gross rental income¹ |
Net rental income² |
Lettable space (in m²) |
Contractual rents³ |
Estimated rental value (ERV) on empty spaces |
Estimated rental value (ERV) 4 |
EPRA Vacancy rate (in %) |
| x €1,000 | |||||||
| Segment | |||||||
| Belgium | 67,230 | 65,871 | 507,949 | 70,223 | - | 63,987 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 59,695 | 57,212 | 564,024 | 62,016 | - | 62,636 | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | 37,950 | 35,567 | 345,576 | 40,247 | 75 | 40,897 | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | 62,421 | 59,753 | 312,658 | 66,550 | - | 70,965 | 0.0% |
| Finland | 53,464 | 51,894 | 270,261 | 59,486 | 257 | 60,315 | 0.4% |
| Sweden | 4,226 | 3,784 | 17,305 | 4,578 | - | 4,552 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 18,001 | 17,752 | 117,193 | 21,990 | - | 20,365 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 106 | 27 | 15,449 | 124 | - | 125 | 0.0% |
| Total marketable investment properties |
303,093 | 291,860 | 2,150,415 | 325,213 | 332 | 323,842 | 0.1% |
| Reconciliation to income statement |
|||||||
| Properties sold during the 2023 financial year |
5,190 | 5,154 | |||||
| Properties held for sale | 3,835 | 3,786 | |||||
| Land reserve | 921 | 920 | |||||
| Other Adjustments | - | - | |||||
| Total marketable investment properties |
313,040 | 301,721 | |||||
| Investment properties – | |||||||
| Rental data | 31/12/2022 | ||||||
| Gross rental income¹ |
Net rental income² |
Lettable space (in m²) |
Contractual rents³ |
Estimated rental value (ERV) on empty spaces |
Estimated rental value (ERV) |
EPRA Vacancy rate (in %) |
|
| x €1,000 | |||||||
| Segment | |||||||
| Belgium | 66,273 | 65,641 | 534,633 | 70,880 | - | 65,644 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 54,204 | 52,580 | 570,274 | 61,103 | - | 58,542 | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | 32,884 | 30,883 | 355,370 | 36,043 | 692 | 37,287 | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | 54,820 | 52,855 | 310,210 | 61,328 | - | 58,474 | 0.0% |
| Finland | 44,555 | 42,484 | 257,350 | 51,779 | 561 | 55,513 | 1.0% |
| Sweden | 3,914 | 3,435 | 17,323 | 3,866 | - | 4,030 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 9,245 | 9,107 | 96,816 | 15,379 | - | 14,743 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 32 | 32 | 8,449 | 75 | - | 75 | 0.0% |
| Total marketable investment properties |
265,927 | 257,017 | 2,150,425 | 300,453 | 1,253 | 294,308 | 0.4% |
| Reconciliation to income statement |
|||||||
| Properties sold during the 2022 financial year |
330 | 330 | |||||
| Properties held for sale | 5,286 | 5,286 |
Total marketable investment properties
1 The total 'gross rental income' defined in EPRA Best Practices, reconciled with the consolidated IFRS income statement, corresponds to the 'net rental income' of the consolidated IFRS accounts.
2 The total 'net rental income' defined in EPRA Best Practices, reconciled with the consolidated IFRS income statement, corresponds to the 'property operating result' of the consolidated IFRS accounts.
3 The current rent at the closing date plus future rent on leases signed as at 31 December 2023 or 31 December 2022.
271,543 262,633
Land reserve - - Other Adjustments - -
4 In Belgium, ERV levels are based on the day prices charged in care homes, which are expected to increase with a time gap compared to the indexation of rents.
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| EPRA Cost ratios* | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| (x €1,000) | ||
| Administrative/operating expense line per IFRS statement | -48,364 | -43,458 |
| Rental-related charges | -1,134 | -1,589 |
| Recovery of property charges | - | - |
| Charges and taxes not recovered by the tenant on let properties | -12 | -45 |
| Other rental-related income and charges | -90 | 355 |
| Technical costs | -3,169 | -3,373 |
| Commercial costs | -58 | -29 |
| Charges and taxes on unlet properties | -114 | -53 |
| Property management costs | -6,452 | -4,655 |
| Other property charges | -1,424 | -1,110 |
| Overheads | -35,740 | -33,556 |
| Other operating income and charges | -171 | 597 |
| EPRA Costs (including direct vacancy costs)* (A) | -48,364 | -43,458 |
| Charges and taxes on unlet properties | 114 | 53 |
| EPRA Costs (excluding direct vacancy costs)* (B) | -48,250 | -43,405 |
| Gross Rental Income (C) | 314,174 | 273,132 |
| EPRA Cost Ratio (including direct vacancy costs)* (A/C) | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs)* (B/C) | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| Overhead and operating expenses capitalised (including share of joint ventures) | 1,085 | 422 |
As explained in Note 2.2 of Aedifica's 2022 Annual Report (summary of significant accounting policies): Aedifica capitalises overhead costs and operational expenses (project management fees, marketing costs, legal fees, etc.) that are directly linked to development projects.
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| Capital expenditure |
Group (excl. joint ventures) |
Joint venture (proportionate share) |
Total group |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x €1,000 | 31/12/2023 | BE | DE | NL | UK | FI | SE | IE | ES | 31/12/2023 | |
| Property related capex |
|||||||||||
| (1) Acquisitions | 59,282 | 1,697 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 12,502 | 5,227 | 38,333 | 1,495 | - | 59,282 |
| (2) Development | 258,333 | 6,290 | 29,109 | 30,057 | 29,668 | 102,518 | 12,906 | 41,485 | 6,300 | - | 258,333 |
| (3) Investment properties |
3,106 | 49 | 2,975 | -959 1 | 642 | 63 | -40 | 376 | - | - | 3,106 |
| Incremental lettable space |
959 | 3 | 28 | 244 | 489 | 46 | - | 149 | - | - | 959 |
| No incremental lettable space |
2,147 | 46 | 2,947 | -1,203 | 153 | 17 | -40 | 227 | - | - | 2,147 |
| Capex related incentives |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| (4) Capitalised interests |
5,722 | 100 | 1,383 | 779 | 451 | 1,060 | 142 | 1,804 | 3 | - | 5,722 |
| Total capex | 326,443 | 8,136 | 33,467 | 29,905 | 30,761 | 116,143 | 18,235 | 81,998 | 7,798 | - | 326,443 |
| Conversion from accrual to cash basis |
-7,398 | -100 | -1,383 | -1,411 | -451 | -2,104 | -142 | -1,804 | -3 | - | -7,398 |
| Total capex on cash basis |
319,045 | 8,036 | 32,084 | 28,494 | 30,310 | 114,039 | 18,093 | 80,194 | 7,795 | - | 319,045 |
| Capital expenditure |
Group (excl. joint ventures) |
Joint venture (proportionate |
Total group |
||||||||
| x €1,000 | 31/12/2022 | BE | DE | NL | UK | FI SE |
IE ES |
share) | 31/12/2022 | ||
| Property related capex |
|||||||||||
| (1) Acquisitions | 467,081 | 59,960 | 16,687 | 14,405 | 150,793 | 9,315 | 2,977 | 211,354 | 1,590 | - | 467,081 |
| (2) Development | 305,359 | 4,399 | 67,055 | 36,041 | 56,436 | 88,546 | 3,021 | 48,783 | 1,078 | - | 305,359 |
| (3) Investment properties |
4,388 | 453 | 2,022 | 360 | 1,866 | -655 | 143 | 199 | - | - | 4,388 |
| Incremental lettable space |
3,097 | 406 | 1,192 | 30 | 1,981 | -655 | 143 | - - |
- | 3,097 | |
| No incremental lettable space |
1,291 | 47 | 830 | 330 | -115 | - - |
199 | - | - | 1,291 | |
| Capex related incentives |
- | - | - | - | - | - - |
- - |
- | - | ||
| Other | - | - | - | - | - | - - |
- - |
- | - | ||
| (4) Capitalised interests |
3,953 | 62 | 1,507 | 424 | 279 | 927 41 |
713 | - | - | 3,953 | |
| Total capex | 780,781 | 64,874 | 87,272 | 51,230 | 209,373 | 98,133 | 6,182 | 261,049 | 2,668 | - | 780,781 |
| Conversion from accrual to cash basis |
-4,753 | -62 | -1,506 | -424 | -279 -1,718 |
-51 | -713 | - | - | -4,753 | |
| Total capex on cash basis |
776,028 | 64,812 | 85,766 | 50,806 | 209,094 | 96,415 | 6,131 | 260,336 | 2,668 | - | 776,028 |
1 Following the payment of an insurance reimbursement, capital expenditure was reduced by €1.8 million.
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| EPRA LTV* | 31/12/2023 Proportionate consolidation |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group – as reported |
Share of joint |
Share of material |
Non controlling |
Combined | |
| x €1,000 | ventures | associates | interest | ||
| Include: | |||||
| Borrowings from Financial Institutions | 1,452,945 | - | 17,704 | 27,204 | 1,443,445 |
| Commercial paper | 242,600 | - | - | - | 242,600 |
| Hybrids (including convertibles, preference shares, debt, options and forwards) |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Bond loans | 584,754 | - | - | - | 584,754 |
| Foreign currency derivatives (futures, swaps, options and forwards) |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Net payables | 24,503 | - | - | 1,456 | 23,047 |
| Owner-occupied property (debt) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current accounts (equity characteristics) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Exclude: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18,253 | 39 | 4,675 | 142 | 22,825 |
| Net debt (A) | 2,286,549 | -39 | 13,029 | 28,518 | 2,271,021 |
| Include: | |||||
| Owner-occupied property | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investment properties at fair value | 5,529,564 | - | 22,373 | 38,785 | 5,513,152 |
| Properties held for sale | 58,158 | - | 20,195 | 686 | 77,667 |
| Properties under development | 168,950 | 465 | 6,408 | 1,434 | 174,389 |
| Land reserve | 18,671 | - | - | 528 | 18,143 |
| Intangibles | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net receivables | - | 5 | 375 | - | 380 |
| Financial assets | 24,402 | - | - | - | 24,402 |
| Total property value (B) | 5,799,745 | 470 | 49,351 | 41,433 | 5,808,133 |
| LTV (A/B) | 39.42% | 39.10% |
| EPRA LTV* | 31/12/2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportionate consolidation | |||||
| Group – as reported |
Share of joint |
Share of material |
Non controlling |
Combined | |
| x €1,000 | ventures | associates | interest | ||
| Include: | |||||
| Borrowings from Financial Institutions | 1,604,966 | - | 16,129 | 24,525 | 1,596,570 |
| Commercial paper | 263,000 | - | - | - | 263,000 |
| Hybrids (including convertibles, preference shares, debt, options and forwards) |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Bond loans | 584,454 | - | - | - | 584,454 |
| Foreign currency derivatives (futures, swaps, options and forwards) |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Net payables | 33,003 | - | 11 | 1,952 | 31,062 |
| Owner-occupied property (debt) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current accounts (equity characteristics) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Exclude: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13,891 | - | 7,002 | 121 | 20,772 |
| Net debt (A) | 2,471,532 | - | 9,138 | 26,356 | 2,454,314 |
| Include: | |||||
| Owner-occupied property | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investment properties at fair value | 5,365,071 | - | 43,070 | 36,625 | 5,371,516 |
| Properties held for sale | 84,033 | - | 4,624 | 1,137 | 87,520 |
| Properties under development | 184,295 | - | 3,060 | 3,107 | 184,248 |
| Land reserve | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intangibles | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net receivables | - | - | 150 | - | 150 |
| Financial assets | 8,900 | - | - | - | 8,900 |
| Total property value (B) | 5,642,299 | - | 50,904 | 40,869 | 5,652,334 |
| LTV (A/B) | 43.80% | 43.42% |
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