Quarterly Report • Nov 6, 2014
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REGULATED INFORMATION UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 06/11/2014 – 8.45 am
NET OPERATING RESULT OF EUR 3.80 MILLION (EUR 0.43 PER SHARE), AN INCREASE OF 13.1% COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
DEBT RATIO OF 47.2%
THE DEBT RATIO WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 54% AT 31/12/2014 DUE TO THE DEBT FINANCING OF ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS MADE AFTER 30/09/2014
Today, Montea (MONT) today published its consolidated results for the period from 1st July 2014 to 30th September 2014 inclusive.
• Montea's net operating profit for the period 01/07/2014 – 30/09/2014 amounts to EUR 3.80 million (EUR 0.43 per share), an increase of 13.1% in comparison with EUR 3.36 million in the same period last year (EUR 0.51 per share) 1 .
This 13.1% rise was the result of the increase in the property result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin) of 14.5% and the rise in the net negative financial result of 15.1%.
The operating margin rose to 88.9% for the third quarter. This brings the total operating margin for the first 9 months of the financial year to 85.9%. Montea is well on the way to achieving its operating margin of 85% for the whole year.
During the third quarter of 2014, the average debt burden rose by EUR 11.7 million (+8%), while the net negative financial result increased by EUR 0.25 million (+15%). This higher rise in the financial burden results from the issue of two bond loans with an average higher financial cost and the higher hedging percentage on the variable lines of credit (as a result of the capital raising carried out on 24/6/2014).
The target remains to have an average total financial cost of under 4.00% for the whole of the 2014 financial year.
• The fair value of the property portfolio amounts to EUR 375.7 million, an increase of EUR 56.2 million (+17.6%) compared with 31/12/2013. This rise was mainly the result of the investment of EUR 15.4 million in Belgium and EUR 39.3 million in the Netherlands.
By 31/12/2014, the fair value of the property portfolio will further rise to approximately EUR 427 million as the result of four additional investments on the one hand:
and the further development of three build-to-suit projects in Belgium and the Netherlands:
The occupancy rate amounts to 96.0%. This increase of the occupancy rate compared with the previous quarter is due to the leasing of 14,000 m² at the site in Nijvel.
The average lease term amounts to 6.2 years (until the first break).
1 This increase in the net operating result results in a decrease in the net operating result per share, largely as a result of the capital increase of 24 June 2014.
| BE | FR | NL | 30/09/2014 | 31/12/2013 | 30/09/2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 12 months | 3 months | |||||
| Real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | |||||||
| Number of sites | 20 | 15 | 2 | 37 | 35 | 33 | |
| Surface of the real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Logistics and semi-industrial warehouses | M² | 320.032 | 203.375 | 42.718 | 566.125 | 535.352 | 496.295 |
| Offices | M² | 35.098 | 15.291 | 2.579 | 52.968 | 49.342 | 49.315 |
| Total surface | M² | 355.130 | 218.666 | 45.297 | 619.093 | 584.694 | 545.610 |
| Development potential | M² | 47.766 | 38.830 | 6.055 | 92.651 | 90.500 | 90.500 |
| Value of the real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 191.766 | 119.165 | 29.400 | 340.331 | 311.936 | 297.713 |
| Investment value (2) | K€ | 196.762 | 127.231 | 31.432 | 355.425 | 324.815 | 309.646 |
| Occupancy rate | |||||||
| Occupancy rate (3) | % | 94,94% | 96,59% | 100,00% | 96,0% | 94,9% | 93,81% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | |||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 7.439 | 0 | 0 | 7.439 | 7.590 | 7.639 |
| Portefeuille immobilier - Développements | |||||||
| Juste valeur (K EUR) | K€ | 3.736 | 0 | 24.230 | 27.966 | ||
| Consolidated results | |||||||
| Net current result | |||||||
| Net rental result | K€ | 6.452 | 23.659 | 5.975 | |||
| Operating result (4) | K€ | 5.735 | 19.892 | 5.006 | |||
| Operating margin (5) | % | 88,9% | 84,1% | 83,79% | |||
| Financial result | K€ | -1.887 | -6.206 | -1.640 | |||
| Net current result (6) | K€ | 3.797 | 13.494 | 3.356 | |||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 8.754.354 | 6.587.896 | 6.587.896 | ||||
| Net current result / share | € | 0,43 | 2,05 | 0,51 | |||
| Non-current result | |||||||
| Result on the real estate portfolio (7) | K€ | -477 | -3.022 | -1.760 | |||
| Result on financial derivatives (8) | K€ | -2.889 | 5.497 | 109 | |||
| Net result | K€ | 431 | 15.969 | 1.705 | |||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 8.754.354 | 6.587.896 | 6.587.896 | ||||
| Net result / share | € | 0,05 | 2,42 | 0,26 | |||
| Consolidated balance sheet | |||||||
| Equity (excl. minority participations) | K€ | 180.329 | 138.869 | 128.418 | |||
| Debts and liabilities for calculation of debt ratio | K€ | 195.905 | 179.472 | 170.548 | |||
| Balance sheet total | K€ | 414.996 | 339.797 | 321.254 | |||
| Debt ratio (9) | % | 47,2% | 52,8% | 53,1% | |||
| Net asset value / share | € | 20,60 | 20,39 | 19,49 | |||
| Net asset value / share (excl. IAS 39) | € | 23,13 | 22,43 | 21,71 | |||
| Share price (10) | € | 32,45 | 31,65 | 30,08 | |||
| Premium / (discount) | % | 40,3% | 41,1% | 38,6% |
(1) Book value according to IAS/IFRS rules.
(2) Value of the portfolio without deducting transaction costs.
(3) Occupancy rate, based on m². In calculating this occupancy rate, neither the non-lettable m2 intended for redevelopment nor the land bank was taken into account in either the numerator or the denominator.
(4) Result before the result on the property portfolio.
(5) The operating result before the result on the property portfolio divided by the net rental income.
(6) Net result excluding the result on the portfolio (codes XVI, XVII and XVIII of the profit-and-loss account) and excluding the variation in the valuations of the financial hedging instruments.
(7) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the property portfolio + any losses or gains resulting from the disposal of property.
(8) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the hedging instruments under IAS 39.
(9) Debt ratio pursuant to the Royal Decree of 13th July 2014 regarding the regulated real estate companies.
(10) Share price at the end of the financial year.
The net operating result for the third quarter 2014 amounts to EUR 3.80 million (EUR 0.43 per share), which is an increase of 13.1% (+EUR 0.44 million) compared with EUR 3.36 million during the same period last year (EUR 0.51 per share)3 .
This growth of EUR 0.44 million is the result of the EUR 0.73 million rise in the operating property result before the result on the portfolio. This was due mainly to the EUR 0.48 million increase in the net rental result, as well as the rise in the operating margin to 88.9% and the net negative financial result, up by EUR 0.25 million.
Based on the result for the third quarter of EUR 3.80 million, in addition to the forthcoming net earnings from the projects purchased and taking account of an estimate of the possible extension of certain leases, as well as the leasing of the existing vacancies, Montea is on course to achieve a net operating result of approximately EUR 14.9 million (+10.2%).
No investments were conducted during the third quarter of 2014.
Montea and Bouwbedrijf L. van de Ven / Korund have developed a build-to-suit project of approximately 14,800 m² for DocMorris, market leader in the sale of pharmaceutical products by mail order. The site is located at the European Business Park Avantis in Heerlen, on the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The site will comply with the strict standards required for storing pharmaceutical goods and will consist of approximately 7,750 m² of warehousing (which can be expanded), a mezzanine of around 1,750 m² and some 5,300 m² of office space, as well as 390 parking spaces. Montea acquired ownership of the
premise at the hand over, subject to the usual suspensive conditions, at a net initial yield of approximately 7.33%.
Doc Morris has signed a 15-year lease agreement for an ultramodern site.
Montea «Space for Growth» - Site Heerlen (NL)
2 Net result excludes the result on the property portfolio (codes XVI, XVII, XVIII and XIX of the profit-and-loss account). It also excludes
the variation in the fair value of the rate hedging instruments (code XXIII of the profit-and-loss account). 3 This rise in the net current result leads to a decrease in the net current result per share. This is mainly due to the capital raising operation.
Montea and Cordeel Hoeselt (Cordeel Group) have developed of a distribution centre for Nippon Express Belgium at Brucargo in Zaventem. The build-to-suit project consists of approximately 4,500 m² of
Montea "Space for Growth" – Site for Nippon Express – Brucargo (BE)
warehousing and some 1,500 m² of office space.
Nippon Express Belgium, a well-known freight forwarder, has signed a lease agreement with a fixed term of 10 years. Montea has obtained building rights for a period of 50 years for this project, on terms that are in line with the market. The site also offers the potential to expand by approximately 4,200 m². Montea acquired this distribution centre at a net initial yield of approximately 7.70%.
Montea and Beherman Invest have signed a partnership agreement for the development of a logistics platform at a site extending to 46,000 m² in Bornem. The site is strategically located in the "golden triangle" of Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent and is in the immediate vicinity of the A12/E17 motorways. In its search for suitable tenants, Montea focused mainly on pharma-related logistics service-providers and users but other
Montea "Space for Growth" – Site for Beherman Invest – Bornem (BE)
No divestments were conducted during the third quarter of 2014.
industries are also possible. The planned distribution centre will feature warehouse space of approximately 24,000 m².
In the meantime, Montea continues to work towards its target of maintaining the occupancy rate above the 95% mark. In this context, 2 new lease agreements were signed in Belgium, as follows:
| Total 30/09/2014 |
Beglium | France | Netherlands | Total 31/12/2013 |
Total 30/09/2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | ||||||
| Number of sites | 37 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 35 | 33 |
| Warehouse space (m²) | 566.125 | 320.032 | 203.375 | 42.718 | 535.352 | 496.295 |
| Office space (m²) | 52.968 | 35.098 | 15.291 | 2.579 | 49.342 | 49.315 |
| Total space (m²) | 619.093 | 355.130 | 218.666 | 45.297 | 584.694 | 545.610 |
| Development potential (m²) | 92.651 | 47.766 | 38.830 | 6.055 | 90.500 | 90.500 |
| Fair value (K EUR) | 340.331 | 191.766 | 119.165 | 29.400 | 311.936 | 297.713 |
| Investment value (K EUR) | 355.425 | 196.762 | 127.231 | 31.432 | 324.815 | 309.646 |
| Annual contractual rents (K EUR) | 27.692 | 15.132 | 10.427 | 2.133 | 26.048 | 23.724 |
| Gross yield (%) | 8,14% | 7,89% | 8,75% | 7,26% | 8,35% | 7,97% |
| Gross yield on 100% occupancy (%) | 8,54% | 8,45% | 8,99% | 7,26% | 8,73% | 8,43% |
| Un-let property (m²) | 22.521 | 15.075 | 7.446 | 0 | 28.981 | 32.432 |
| Rental value of un-let property (K EUR) | 1.358 | 1.068 | 290 | 0 | 1.199 | 1.360 |
| Occupancy rate (% of m²) | 96,0% | 94,9% | 96,6% | 100,0% | 94,9% | 93,8% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | ||||||
| Fair value (K EUR) | 7.439 | 7.439 | 0 | 0 | 7.590 | 7.639 |
| Real estate portfolio - Developments | ||||||
| Fair value (K EUR) | 27.966 | 3.736 | 0 | 24.230 |
The fair value of the investments in solar panels is included in section "D" of the fixed assets on the balance sheet.
Belgium: investments amounting to EUR 15.4 million, consisting of the purchase of the site at 28 Schoonmansveld, Puurs, the Metro build-to-suit project at the Humaniteitslaan site in Vorst and the ongoing investments at the site in Grimbergen, leased to Caterpillar Logistics.
Netherlands (EUR 39.3 million):
4 Calculated based on the fair value. 5 The occupancy rate is calculated based on the occupied m² in relation to the total m². In this calculation, neither projects in development nor premises placed on the list of divestments by Montea are included in the numerator or the denominator.
| ABBREVIATED CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT (EUR) Analytical |
30/09/2014 3 months |
30/09/2013 3 months |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT RESULT | ||
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 6.452 | 5.975 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 6.820 | 5.967 |
| % compared to net rental result | 105,7% | 99,9% |
| TOTAL PROPERTY CHARGES | -271 | -6 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 6.549 | 5.961 |
| General corporate expenses | -813 | -946 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -2 | -9 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 5.735 | 5.006 |
| % compared to net rental result | 88,9% | 83,8% |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -1.887 | -1.640 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT (*) | 3.847 | 3.366 |
| Taxes | -50 | -10 |
| NET CURRENT RESULT | 3.797 | 3.356 |
| per share | 0,43 | 0,51 |
| NON-CURRENT RESULT | ||
| Result on disposals of investment properties | 0 | 186 |
| Result on disposals of other non-financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value of investment properties | -477 | -1.946 |
| Other portfolio result | 0 | 0 |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | -477 | -1.760 |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | -2.889 | 109 |
| RESULT IN FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | -2.889 | 109 |
| NET RESULT | 431 | 1.705 |
| per share | 0,05 | 0,26 |
The net rental result amounts to EUR 6.45 million, a rise of 8.0% compared with the same period in 2013 (EUR 5.98 million). This increase of EUR 0.48 million was mainly due to:
The operating result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin) rose from EUR 5.01 million last year to EUR 5.74 million at 30/09/2014. This rise of 14.5% in the operating result before the result on the property portfolio of EUR 0.73 million was mainly the result of:
The operating margin6 amounts to 88.9% compared with 83.8% during the same period last year. The decrease of the operating margin was the result of the lower vacancy rate and the less increase in the company's general operating overheads compared with the growth of the property portfolio. The operating margin for the first nine months was 85.3%. Montea is well on the way to achieving its operating margin of 85% for the whole of 2014.
The financial result at 30/09/2014 amounts to EUR -1.89 million, an increase of 15.1% compared with the same period last year (EUR -1.64 million). This increase in the financial burden is attributable on the one hand to the increase in the average debt by EUR 11.7 million (8.0%) and also to the higher average financial cost as the result of issuing two bond loans in 2013 and 2014 and the higher hedging percentage on the variable lines of credit.
In the third quarter of 2014, Montea proceeded with the further restructuring of its hedging instruments, under which approximately 75% of the variable lines of credit are again covered by hedging instruments.
The non-cash result amounts to EUR -3.37 million for the third quarter, determined by the EUR -2.89 million negative variation in the valuation of the hedging instruments.
The negative variation in the valuation of the property portfolio was the result of replacement investments and renovation works at existing sites, mainly in Belgium.
The net result for the third quarter amounts to EUR 0.43 million (EUR 0.05 per share) compared with EUR 1.71 million for the same period in 2013. The variation in the net result was determined to a large extent by the non-cash result (last year in the third quarter, there was a positive variation in the valuation of the hedging instruments of EUR 0.1 million. By contrast, in the third quarter of 2014, there was a EUR -2.89 million negative variation in the valuation of the hedging instruments.
6 The operating result before the result on the property portfolio compared with the net rental result.
The net operating result for the third quarter amounts to EUR 3.80 million, which is an increase of 13.1% compared with the same period last year.
The net operating result per share amounts to EUR 0.43 – a decrease of 14.9% compared with last year. This was due to 1,945,416 additional shares being issued as a result of the capital increase of 24 June 2014.
Taking the result for the third quarter into account, the net operating result for the full nine months amounts to EUR 10.71 million (EUR 2.04 per share7 ). For the 2014 financial year, Montea expects a rise in the net operating result of approximately 10.2% to EUR 14.9 million (EUR 1.93 per share).
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (EUR) |
30/09/2014 Conso |
31/12/2013 Conso |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 376.558 | 320.347 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 38.438 | 19.450 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 414.996 | 339.797 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 180.427 | 138.967 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company | 180.329 | 138.869 |
| Minority interests | 98 | 98 |
| LIABILITIES | 234.569 | 200.831 |
| Non-current liabilities | 175.470 | 158.798 |
| Current liabilities | 59.100 | 42.032 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 414.996 | 339.797 |
7 This net operating result per share is the sum of the net operating result per share for the first and second quarters, taking 6,808,962 shares into account, and the net operating result for the third quarter, taking 8,754,378 shares into account.
The total obligations of EUR 234.6 million consisted of:
When the share price of EUR 32.45 at 30/09/2014 is taken into account, the premium amounts to 40.3% compared with the net asset value, adjusted with the negative variation in the fair value of the hedging instruments.
Montea acquired ownership of a distribution centre on a site extending to approximately 20,800 m², situated in Beuningen, at the intersection between the A73 (Nijmegen-Roermond) and the A50 (Zwolle-Eindhoven). This distribution centre is located at the Bedrijventerrein Schoenakker and consists of around 14,900 m² of
warehousing and some 3,000 m² of office space. Depa Disposables B.V. offers disposable products and packaging solutions and has signed a triple-net lease agreement for a fixed term of 10 years.
Montea has acquired this distribution centre at a net initial yield of approximately 7.60%.
Montea «Space for Growth» - site Depa Disposables - Beuningen (NL)
8 Calculated in accordance with the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 regarding the regulated real estate companies.
Montea aims to continue growing based on its existing investment pipeline. Over the coming quarter, Montea expects to see a further rise in its property portfolio to approximately EUR 427 million. These additional projects will be financed with debt.
• Occupancy rate
The occupancy rate is 96.0%. It remains Montea's aim to end 2014 with an occupancy rate above 95%.
• Operating margin
Over the past quarters, the operating margin has risen to above 85.3%. In the short term, the target remains achieving an operating margin of 85% for the year 2014.
• Financial costs
Financial costs are – and will remain – the main overhead for Montea. The average financial cost amounts to 4.00% for the year 2014.
• Net operating result
Taking into account the net operating result of EUR 3.80 million for the third quarter of 2014 (EUR 0.43 per share), the net operating result for the first 9 months of the year amounts to EUR 10.80 million (EUR 1.45 per share9 ). Including any additional investments and lease activity, Montea is aiming to achieve a net operating result for the full 2014 financial year of EUR 14.9 million (EUR 1.93 per share10). This is a rise of over 10.2% compared with last financial year.
9 This net operating result per share is the sum of the net operating result per share for the first and second quarters, taking
6,808,962 shares into account, and the net operating result for the third quarter, taking 8,754,378 shares into account. 10 This net operating result per share is the sum of the net operating result per share for the first and second quarters, taking 6,808,962 shares into account, and the net operating result for the third and fourth quarters, taking 8,754,378 shares into account.
This information is also available at our website www.montea.com.
Montea Comm. VA is a regulated public property company (RPPC) under Belgian law, that specialises in logistical and semi-industrial property in Belgium and France. The company is a leading player in this market. Montea literally offers its clients the room to grow through versatile, innovative property solutions. This enables Montea to create value for its shareholders. As of 30/09/2014, Montea's property portfolio represented a total area of 619.093 m², spread across 37 locations. Montea Comm. VA has been listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (MONT) and Paris (MONTP) since the end of 2006.
Jo De Wolf +32 53 82 62 62 [email protected]
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