Earnings Release • Oct 20, 2022
Earnings Release
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o Occupancy rate progressing, reflecting active demand for Gecina's assets in central sectors, as well as the improvement in residential letting processes and a very good start to the 2022 academic year for student residences

Like-for-like rental income growth that is accelerating, reflecting the improvement in occupancy rates and the growing impact of indexation
| Gross rental income | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In million euros | Current basis | Like-for-like | ||
| Offices | 370.9 | 368.9 | -0.5% | +4.0% |
| Traditional residential | 79.0 | 79.7 | +0.9% | +1.7% |
| Student residences (Campus) | 11.9 | 14.6 | +22.4% | +17.8% |
| Total gross rental income | 461.8 | 463.2 | +0.3% | +4.0% |
Like-for-like, the acceleration in performance levels can clearly be seen with the changes between the different quarters. The first quarter recorded growth of +2.2%, with +3.2% in the second quarter, while the third quarter saw like-for-like rental income growth of +6.0% compared with the third quarter of 2021.
For the nine months to end-September, the organic trend therefore accelerated (+4% for nine months to end-September, vs. +3% at end-June and +2.2% at end March). Half of this performance reflects the gradual impacts of the reduction in vacancy levels, primarily for offices and student residences. The impacts of the increase in indexation are starting to be seen, further strengthening the factors contributing to the upturn in organic rental income growth.
On a current basis, rental income is stable (+0.3%), with the impact of the office sales completed in 2021 offset by the pipeline's positive net contribution and strong like-for-like performance.
For reference, the sales completed or secured in 2021 achieved a premium of around +9% versus the end-2020 appraisal values, with +9% also for the 2022 sales versus the latest appraisals from end-2021. The loss of rental income for the first nine months represents nearly -€12m.

| Gross rental income - Offices | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In million euros | Current basis | Like-for-like | ||
| Offices | 370.9 | 368.9 | -0.5% | +4.0% |
| Central areas | 267.2 | 269.0 | +0.7% | +3.7% |
| Paris City | 213.2 | 215.0 | +0.8% | +3.7% |
| - Paris CBD & 5-6-7 | 132.7 | 132.1 | -0.4% | +3.0% |
| - Paris - Other | 80.6 | 82.9 | +2.9% | +4.8% |
| Core Western Crescent | 54.0 | 54.0 | +0.0% | +3.7% |
| La Défense | 41.9 | 47.6 | +13.4% | +11.2% |
| Other locations (Peri-Défense, Inner / Outer Rims, Other regions) | 61.7 | 52.4 | -15.1% | -0.2% |
Improvement in the average financial occupancy rate by +130bp and positive reversion of +16%
Since the start of the year, Gecina has let, relet or renegotiated nearly 73,000 sq.m, representing almost €51m of headline rent.
Among the latest rental transactions secured since the start of 2022, some major operations confirm the very good performance by high-quality buildings in the most central markets.
Like-for-like office rental income growth came to +4.0% year-on-year (vs. +2.7% for the first half of the year), benefiting for +2% from an improvement in the occupancy rate across our buildings, reflecting the robust lettings performances achieved since the second quarter of 2021, as well as a positive indexation effect which is ramping up (+1.6%), passing on - with a delayed impact - the return of an inflationary context.
In the most central sectors (84% of Gecina's office portfolio) in Paris City, Neuilly-Levallois and Boulogne-Issy, like-for-like rental income growth came to +3.7%, benefiting from:
On the La Défense market (8% of the Group's office portfolio), Gecina's rental income is up +11.2% like-for-like, factoring in the impact of a significant increase in the occupancy rate for the Group's buildings, resulting from the major transactions secured recently on buildings that were previously vacant (Carré Michelet, Adamas), with indexation and reversion having only a very marginal impact on this sector.
The -0.5% contraction on a current basis is linked primarily to the asset disposals completed in 2021, including the sales of the Les Portes d'Arcueil (Arcueil), Louise Michel (Levallois) and Orion (Montreuil) buildings in the third quarter of 2021.
Lastly, note that the pipeline's contribution to rental income growth (contribution from deliveries net of transfers to the pipeline) is now positive, benefiting from the leases signed recently for the Anthos (Boulogne), 157 Charles de Gaulle (Neuilly) and Sunside (La Défense) buildings. This contribution is expected to be further strengthened with the delivery of the "l1ve-CBD" building in the third quarter.
Like-for-like, rental income from traditional residential properties is up +1.7%. This performance takes into account a level of indexation that is starting to be gradually passed on (+1.2%)
and the impact of positive reversion (+0.5%) on the apartments relet, with the rent for new tenants around +9% higher than levels for the previous tenants on average since the start of the year.
On a current basis, rental income is up +0.9%, reflecting the impact of the few disposals completed since the start of the year.
Rental income from student residences shows strong growth, with +18% like-for-like and +22% on a current basis.
This performance is linked primarily to the marked increase in the occupancy rate for residences (contributing +10.8%), as well as the significant reversion captured (contributing +6.2%).
| Average financial occupancy rate | Sep 30, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 91.0% | 90.7% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 92.3% |
| Traditional residential | 96.6% | 96.8% | 96.9% | 96.8% | 96.5% |
| Student residences | 72.8% | 79.0% | 92.6% | 86.3% | 82.7% |
| Group total | 91.2% | 91.2% | 92.0% | 92.3% | 92.5% |
The Group's average financial occupancy rate has progressed each quarter for the past year and now represents 92.5%, up +130bp from end-September 2021, reflecting the robust level of lettings.
The spot occupancy rate is up +200bp year-on-year to 93.6%, +110bp higher than the average rate, reflecting the robust trends underway, which are expected to benefit the change in the average financial occupancy rate over the coming quarters, thanks in particular to the leases that were signed recently, but have not yet come into effect, such as the Carré Michelet building. If they were taken into account, they would represent a theoretical increase in the occupancy rate by nearly +120bp.
For offices, the average occupancy rate reached 92.3%, up +130bp year-on-year and +50bp over three months.
With a breakdown per geographical area, the occupancy rate in Paris City reached over 94% at end-September, progressing since end-June 2021. For La Défense, the average financial occupancy rate is up +7.4pts year-on-year (to nearly 90%) thanks to the strong volume of lettings recorded over the last 12 months. For the other sectors, the financial occupancy rates are stable or down slightly, at around 90%.
For the student residences scope, the financial occupancy rate shows strong growth of +10pts year-onyear to 82.7%, reflecting a normalization of this business. The spot occupancy rate at end-September was close to 95%.
| Covenant | Jun 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| ICR | > 2.0x | 5.5x |
| Outstanding secured debt / net asset value of portfolio (block, excl. duties) | < 25% | 0.0% |
| LTV (excluding duties) | < 60% | 33.8% |
| LTV (including duties) | 31.9% | |
| Sept 30, 2022 | ||
| Average maturity of debt (in years, restated for available credit lines) | 7.4 years | |
| Available liquidity (cash + unused credit lines) | €4.8bn |
The levels of available or undrawn liquidity (€3.2bn net of commercial paper) enable Gecina to have around €1bn of surplus liquidity compared with its financial policy, which targets a minimum liquidity (net of commercial paper) of €2.0bn. These levels of surplus liquidity therefore cover all of the maturities for drawn debt through to 2027.
Since the start of the year, the Group has therefore set up €1.8bn of new responsible credit lines, including €0.6bn during the third quarter, with an average maturity of seven years in exchange for the early cancellation of €1.6bn with a margin that is consistent with the credit lines that were cancelled, which had a residual average maturity of 1.5 years.
As a result, all of the bank maturities for 2023 and a large part of the maturities for 2024 and 2025 have already been renewed with longer maturities, primarily in 2029 and 2030.
Gecina's rate hedging policy stands out through its long maturity (7.1 years), making it possible to sustainably protect the average cost of Gecina's debt.
Nearly 90% of current debt is hedged in 2023 and 2024, with 75% on average through to 2028.

The performance levels achieved at end-September 2022 reflect the good level of Gecina's preferred rental markets, with an increase in both rental values and occupancy rates for assets, as well as the gradual upturn in indexation.
In a context of interest rates rising more quickly than expected, which requires a cautious approach and supports the Group's precautionary management of its balance sheet, Gecina is able to confirm its objectives for 2022.
Gecina is able to confirm its recurrent net income (Group share) target of €5.55 per share1 for 2022, (versus €5.50 expected at the start of the year), up +4.3% compared with 2021.
As a specialist for centrality and uses, Gecina operates innovative and sustainable living spaces. The Group owns, manages and develops Europe's leading office portfolio, with over 97% located in the Paris Region, and a portfolio of residential assets and student residences, with over 9,000 apartments. These portfolios are valued at 20.6 billion euros at end-June 2022.
Gecina has firmly established its focus on innovation and its human approach at the heart of its strategy to create value and deliver on its purpose: "Empowering shared human experiences at the heart of our sustainable spaces". For our 100,000 clients, this ambition is supported by our client-centric brand YouFirst. It is also positioned at the heart of UtilesEnsemble, our program setting out our solidarity-based commitments to the environment, to people and to the quality of life in cities.
Gecina is a French real estate investment trust (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris, and is part of the SBF 120, CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60 and Euronext 100 indices. Gecina is also recognized as one of the top-performing companies in its industry by leading sustainability benchmarks and rankings (GRESB, Sustainalytics, MSCI, ISS ESG and CDP).
Financial communications Press relations Samuel Henry-Diesbach Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 52 22 [email protected]
Virginie Sterling Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 62 48 [email protected] Glenn Domingues Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 63 86 [email protected]
Armelle Miclo Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 51 98 [email protected]
Gecina – Business at September 30, 2022 – Paris, October 20, 2022 6
1 This target excludes potential acquisitions or sales that have not been secured to date, and could be revised up or down depending on changes in the scope that could be seen during the year.
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