Earnings Release • May 16, 2013
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INTERIM STATEMENT FROM 01/01/2013 TO 31/03/2013
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 16/05/2013 – 8.45 AM
NET CURRENT RESULT OF EUR 3.33 MILLION (EUR 0.52 PER SHARE), AN INCREASE OF 7.6% COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
2 MAJOR NEW LEASE AGREEMENTS SIGNED IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE
FAIR VALUE OF THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO WAS EUR 291.5 MILLION
DEBT RATIO WAS 50.8%
INVESTMENT CAPACITY OF EUR 30 MILLION UNTIL A DEBT RATIO OF 55% IS REACHED
• Montea's net operating result was EUR 3.33 million (EUR 0.52 per share), an increase of 7.6% compared with EUR 2.64 million in the same period last year (EUR 0.47 per share).
The 7.6% rise was due mainly to the increase in the property result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin) of 4.4%, while the financial result fell by 0.9%.
The operating margin rose to 83.9%, compared with 81.4%1 for the same period last year.
Although average indebtedness rose by over 30% (EUR 35.6 million), the financial result fell due to the reduction in financial costs to 3.6% during the first quarter of 2013.
• Montea signed 2 major lease agreements. The first of these was a long-term lease, signed with Le Piston Français, for 12 years and 8 months for the final available warehouse space of 8,850 m² at the site in Savigny-le-Temple. For the second new lease, Montea and Geodis signed a long-term agreement for a fixed term of 9 years at the Brucargo site in Zaventem.
These leases represent an annual rental income of EUR 680,000.
• The fair value of the property portfolio was EUR 291.5 million. The fair value of the property portfolio remained virtually unchanged during the first quarter.
The occupancy rate was 96.0%2 , thereby keeping it above the target level of 95%. The average lease term (until the first break) was 5.5 years. Montea is aiming to achieve an average term of 6 years.
1 The operating margin for the first quarter of 2012 was 85.6%, but this was impacted by one-off items of revenue. Excluding these
one-off items, the operating margin was 81.4%. Also see point 3.2. 2 This occupancy rate already takes the lease of 7,446 m² at the site in Savigny-le-Temple into account (see section 4 for more information).
| BE | FR | 31/03/2013 | 31/12/2012 | 31/03/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 12 months | 3 months | ||||
| Real estate portfolio | ||||||
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | ||||||
| Number of sites | 17 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 31 | |
| Surface of the real estate portfolio | ||||||
| Logistics and semi-industrial warehouses | M² | 262.667 | 203.375 | 466.042 | 466.042 | 410.477 |
| Offices | M² | 33.434 | 15.291 | 48.725 | 48.725 | 43.391 |
| Total surface | M² | 296.101 | 218.666 | 514.767 | 514.767 | 453.868 |
| Development potential | M² | 54.500 | 36.000 | 90.500 | 90.500 | 90.500 |
| Value of the real estate portfolio | ||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 165.276 | 118.520 | 283.796 | 283.678 | 243.467 |
| Investment value (2) | K€ | 169.978 | 125.442 | 295.420 | 295.039 | 253.439 |
| Occupancy rate | ||||||
| Occupancy rate (3) | % | 92,77% | 100,00% | 96,00% | 96,27% | 91,10% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | ||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 7.732 | 0 | 7.732 | 7.777 | 7.902 |
| Consolidated results | ||||||
| Net current result | ||||||
| Net rental result | K€ | 5.617 | 19.927 | 4.773 | ||
| Operating result (4) | K€ | 4.711 | 16.756 | 4.083 | ||
| Operating margin (5) | % | 83,87% | 84,08% | 85,54% | ||
| Financial result | K€ | -1.376 | -5.469 | -1.422 | ||
| Net current result (6) | K€ | 3.329 | 11.248 | 2.641 | ||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 6.448.274 | 5.634.126 | 5.634.126 | |||
| Net current result / share | € | 0,52 | 2,00 | 0,47 | ||
| Non-current result | ||||||
| Result on the real estate portfolio (7) | K€ | -191 | -6.330 | -2.267 | ||
| Result on financial derivatives (8) | K€ | 1.291 | -8.023 | -1.051 | ||
| Net result | K€ | 4.429 | -3.106 | -677 | ||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 6.448.274 | 5.634.126 | 5.634.126 | |||
| Net result / share | € | 0,69 | -0,55 | -0,12 | ||
| Consolidated balance sheet | ||||||
| Equity (excl. minority participations) | K€ | 128.048 | 123.663 | 116.194 | ||
| Debts and liabilities for calculation of debt ratio | K€ | 157.852 | 157.836 | 134.533 | ||
| Balance sheet total | K€ | 310.705 | 307.498 | 268.378 | ||
| Debt ratio (9) | % | 50,80% | 51,33% | 50,13% | ||
| Net asset value / share | € | 19,86 | 19,18 | 20,62 | ||
| Net asset value / share (excl. IAS 39) | € | 22,65 | 22,17 | 22,82 | ||
| Share price | € | 30,80 | 28,40 | 25,70 | ||
| Premium / (discount) | % | 35,95% | 28,07% | 12,64% |
(1) Book value in accordance with 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 were 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 result.
(6) Net result excluding the result on the portfolio (code XVI, XVII and XVIII of the profit-and-loss account) and excluding the variation in the values of the financial hedging instruments.
(7) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the property portfolio + any losses or profits resulting from the realisation of property.
(8) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the rate hedging instruments in accordance with IAS 39.
(9) Debt ratio in accordance with the Royal Decree of 7th December 2010.
(10) Share price at the end of the financial year.
| Total 31/12/2012 |
Belgium | France | Total 31/12/2012 |
Total 31/03/2012 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | |||||
| Number of sites | 32 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 30 |
| Warehouse space (m²) | 466.042 | 262.667 | 203.375 | 466.042 | 410.477 |
| Office space (m²) | 48.725 | 33.434 | 15.291 | 48.725 | 43.391 |
| Total space (m²) | 514.767 | 296.101 | 218.666 | 514.767 | 453.868 |
| Development potential (m²) | 90.500 | 54.500 | 36.000 | 90.500 | 90.500 |
| Fair value (EUR) | 283.796.000 | 165.276.000 | 118.520.000 | 283.678.000 | 243.467.000 |
| Investment value (EUR) | 295.419.780 | 169.977.511 | 125.442.269 | 295.039.331 | 253.440.277 |
| Annual contractual rents (EUR) Gross yield (%) |
22.419.989 7,90% |
12.018.281 7,27% |
10.401.708 8,78% |
22.641.245 7,98% |
18.804.337 7,72% |
| Gross yield on 100% occupancy (%) | 8,28% | 7,76% | 9,02% | 8,25% | 8,22% |
| Un-let property (m²) | 26.993 | 19.547 | 7.446 | 18.260 | 25.687 |
| Rental value of un-let property (EUR) | 1.091.939 | 801.545 | 290.394 | 772.425 | 1.200.828 |
| Occupancy rate (% of m²) | 96,00% | 92,77% | 100,00% | 96,27% | 94,06% |
| Occupancy rate (% of rental value) | 95,36% | 93,75% | 97,28% | 96,71% | 94,00% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | |||||
| Fair value (EUR) | 7.731.960 | 7.731.960 | 0 | 7.777.132 | 7.901.946 |
The fair value of the investment in solar panels is shown in section "D" of the fixed assets in the balance sheet.
3 The occupancy rate is calculated based on the m² occupied in relation to the total m². In this calculation, projects in development are not taken into account in either the numerator or the denominator. This occupancy rate already takes the lease of 7,446 m² at the site in Savigny-Le-Temple into account (see section 4 for more information).
3.1. Abbreviated consolidated profit-and-loss account (analytical) for the first quarter ending 31/03/2013
| ABBREVIATED CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT (EUR) Analytical |
31/03/2013 3 months |
31/03/2012 3 months |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT RESULT | ||
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 5.617 | 4.773 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 5.686 | 4.951 |
| % compared to net rental result | 101,2% | 103,7% |
| TOTAL PROPERTY CHARGES | -196 | -225 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 5.490 | 4.725 |
| General corporate expenses | -792 | -670 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 12 | 27 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 4.711 | 4.083 |
| % compared to net rental result | 83,9% | 85,6% |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -1.376 | -1.423 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT (*) | 3.335 | -657 |
| Taxes | -6 | -19 |
| NET CURRENT RESULT | 3.329 | 2.641 |
| per share | 0,52 | 0,47 |
| NON-CURRENT RESULT | ||
| Result on disposals of investment properties | 0 | 79 |
| Result on disposals of other non-financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value of investment properties | -191 | -2.346 |
| Other portfolio result | 0 | 0 |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | -191 | -2.267 |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 1.291 | -1.051 |
| RESULT IN FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | 1.291 | -1.051 |
| NET RESULT | 4.429 | -677 |
| per share | 0,69 | -0,12 |
The net rental result was EUR 5.62 million, an increase of 4.4% compared with the same period in 2012 (EUR 4.77 million). This rise of EUR 0.84 million was attributable mainly to the rental income in relation to the 3 investments made in 2012. i.e.:
The operating result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin) rose from EUR 4.08 million last year to EUR 4.71 at 31/03/2013. This increase of 4.3% in the operating result before the result on the property portfolio of EUR 0.63 million was mainly the result of:
The operating margin4 was 83.9% compared with 85.6% during the same period last year. In the first quarter of last year, there was a one-off item of revenue of EUR 0.2 million in relation to an insurance matter. Excluding this one-off item of revenue, the operating margin was 81.4% in the first quarter of 2012.
The investments made in the structure of Montea during 2011 and 2012 (strengthening of the team in Belgium and the establishment of an operating structure in France) are beginning to bear fruit. As a result, Montea is on the way in 2013 to reaching its target operating margin of >85%.
The financial result (excluding the value of the hedging instruments) was EUR -1.38 million, a fall of 0.9% compared with the same period last year. This was determined strongly by lower financial costs, notwithstanding the higher financial debt.
The financial result at 31/03/2013 was EUR -1.38 million, a fall of 0.9% compared with the same period last year (EUR -1.43 million). Average indebtedness rose by EUR 35.6 million. By contrast, the average financial cost (in %) fell during the first quarter from 4.2% to 3.6%5 . Since the lower financial cost made up for the high level of indebtedness, total financial charges fell by EUR 0.06 million.
4 The operating result before the result on the property portfolio compared with the net rental result. 5 This financial cost is an average over the period, including the lease debts in France and Belgium, and was calculated based on the total financial cost compared with the average of the starting balance and final balance for the period.
The reduction in financial costs (in %) is due to:
The non-cash result was EUR 1.10 million at 31/03/2013. This was determined mainly by the positive variation in the value of the hedging instruments.
The net result at 31/03/2013 was EUR 4.43 million (EUR 0.69 per share), compared with EUR -0.68 million for the same period in 2012. The variation in the net result was determined strongly by the non-cash results (last year in the first quarter there was a negative variation in value of the property portfolio of EUR -2.35 million. In addition, in the first quarter of 2013, there was a positive variation in the value of the hedging instruments. These latter negative and positive variations are non-cash costs and have no impact whatsoever on the net operating result.
The net operating result at 31/03/2013 was EUR 3.33 million, which was an increase of 7.6% compared with the same period last year.
Montea confirms its aim to achieve its target net operating result of EUR 2.10, an increase of 5% compared with last year.
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (EUR) |
31/03/2013 Conso |
31/12/2012 Conso |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 290.212.151 | 290.229.600 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 20.492.584 | 17.268.629 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 310.704.734 | 307.498.229 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 128.146.580 | 123.763.016 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company | 128.047.535 | 123.663.108 |
| Minority interests | 99.045 | 99.908 |
| LIABILITIES | 182.558.154 | 183.735.212 |
| Non-current liabilities | 140.058.081 | 141.897.714 |
| Current liabilities | 42.500.073 | 41.837.498 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 310.704.734 | 307.498.229 |
The total commitment of EUR 182.56 million consisted of:
If we take account of a share price of EUR 30.80 at 31/03/2013, the premium is 35.95% compared with the net asset value, adjusted by the negative variation in the fair value of the hedging instruments.
6 Calculated in line with the Royal Decree of 7th December 2010.
Montea and LPF (Le Piston Français) have signed a long-term lease agreement for a fixed term of 12 years and 8 months for the final space of 8,850 m² available at the site in Savigny-le-Temple. LPF has been established historically in this region and was looking for a building that met its current quality standards. The site in Savigny-le-Temple has "1510" classification and also enjoys an excellent location to the south of Paris, close to the A5 motorway between Paris and Lyon.
The LPF (Le Piston Français) group established its precision engineering business in 1947, developing to become a leading player in the aviation industry. CBRE was the advisor during negotiations.
Within the framework of the acquisition in December 2012 regarding the new distribution centre of DHL Global Forwarding at Brucargo, Montea also signed an agreement with DHL to purchase the building 765 at Brucargo. The building consists of 4,860 m² of warehouse space and 1,420 m² of office space. Montea will become - under the usual conditions - owner of the building as from July 2013.
In the meantime, Montea has already signed a lease agreement with Geodis for a fixed term of 9 years. The Geodis group worldwide is in the top ten logistics service-providers in the area of distribution, logistics, road, air and sea freight, bulk transport, express service, freight forwarding and reverse logistics. The negotiations with Geodis, based since years at Brucargo, were managed by CBRE Antwerp.
• Investment pipeline
Before it reaches a debt ratio of 55%, Montea still has an investment capacity of approximately EUR 30 million. Montea also aims to grow based on its existing investment pipeline. Montea is investigating various funding options to finance these projects further.
• Occupancy rate
As of 31/03/2013, Montea's occupancy rate was 96.0%. The aim is to end 2013 with an occupancy rate in excess of 95%.
As of 31/03/2013, the average lease term was 5.5 years. Montea continues to strive towards increasing the average term of its leases to 6 years.
• Operating margin
Throughout recent quarters, and without taking one-off items into account, Montea's operating margin has risen to above 83%. This year the aim remains to achieve an operating margin of 85%.
• Financial costs
Financial charges are Montea's most significant costs. At the present time, the average financial cost is 3.6%. Montea aims to keep its financial costs below 4%.
• Net operating result
Taking account of any additional investments and leasing activity, Montea will try and increase its net operating result per share in 2013 by 5%, thereby reaching a net operating result of EUR 2.10 per share.
This information is also available at our website www.montea.com.
Montea Comm. VA is a property trust (Sicafi – SIIC) specialising in logistical and semi-industrial property in Belgium and France, where the company is a benchmark player. Montea literally offers its customers room to grow by providing versatile, innovative property solutions. In this way, Montea creates value for its shareholders. As of 31/03/2013, Montea's portfolio of property represented total space of 514,767 m² across 32 locations. Montea Comm. VA has been listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (MONT) and Paris (MONTP) since 2006.
Jo De Wolf +32 53 82 62 62 [email protected]
www.montea.com
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