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BWP GROUP — Annual Report 2024
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2024 Full-year results
14 August 2024
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Important notice
The information provided in this presentation should be considered together with the financial statements for the period & previous periods, ASX announcements & other information available on BWP’s website.
This presentation has been prepared by BWP Management Limited as the responsible entity for BWP Trust. The information provided is for information purposes only & does not constitute an offer to arrange to issue securities or other financial products, nor is it intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or opinion. The information contained in this presentation is not investment or financial product advice & is not intended to be used as the basis for making an investment decision. This presentation has been prepared without taking into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia & their continuing connection to lands & waterways upon which we depend. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging.
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Presentation outline
| Presenters | Item | Slide |
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| Mark Scatena, Managing Director | 2023/24 Portfolio highlights | 5 |
| Andrew Ross, Head of Property | Financial performance | 8 |
| David Hawkins, Head of Finance | Strategic framework | 11 |
| Portfolio optimisation | 13 | |
| Profitable growth | 25 | |
| Portfolio renewal | 32 | |
| Capital management | 34 | |
| Outlook | 37 | |
| Contact details | 40 | |
| Appendix A – Core Portfolio lease expiries summary | 41 |
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2023/24 Portfolio highlights
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Maroochydore, QLD
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FY24 performance highlights
Portfolio momentum supported by increased growth & renewal activity
Strong like-for-like rental growth (4.2%)
Five Bunnings market rent reviews completed (4.2% average increase)
Completion of repurposing of Hervey Bay property
Bunnings exercised eight (of eight) lease options
Acquisition of Newmark Property REIT ($540m)
Two properties acquired adjoining existing BWP-owned Bunnings Warehouses ($30.0m excluding transaction costs)
Completion of Bunnings upgrades at two stores
Agreement to extend lease at one Bunnings store
Divestments completed for three non-core assets (realised IRR of 11.9%)
One property sale well advanced
Debt refinancing completed (NPR debt acquired)
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FY24 key portfolio metrics
Balance sheet strength leveraged whilst maintaining high quality & high returning portfolio
| Like-for-like rental growth Market rent reviews Total income Full-year ordinary distribution |
Like-for-like rental growth Market rent reviews Total income Full-year ordinary distribution |
Like-for-like rental growth Market rent reviews Total income Full-year ordinary distribution |
Like-for-like rental growth Market rent reviews Total income Full-year ordinary distribution |
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| 4.2% 1 |
6 completed 2 |
$174.5m | 18.29c |
| 4.9% previous year | Rent up 4.4% | ↑10.3% on previous year | 9.27c final distribution |
| Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 CO2e |
Weighted average cost of debt | Weighted average lease expiry (“WALE”) |
Weighted average capitalisation rate |
| 0 tonnes 3 |
4.4% | 3.8 years | 5.54% |
| 4.6% at year end | 3.5 years previous year | 5.53% December 2023 | |
| Portfolio leased | Net tangible assets per unit | Gearing (debt/ total assets) | |
| 99.1% | $3.79 per unit | 21.5% | |
| 97.1% previous year ↑1.1% from 2023: $3.75 15.8% previous year |
1 For the 12 months to 30 June 2024, taking into account the average inflation on Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) linked leases of 5.3%.
2 Including five Bunnings Warehouse properties finalised during the year.
- 3 BWP’s net Scope 2 emissions position taking into account green electricity purchased & ACCUs surrendered for the year ended. 30 June 2024.
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Financial performance
Melton, VIC
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Financial performance
| FULL-YEAR ENDED | 30 JUNE 2024 30 JUNE 2023 |
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| INCOME & EXPENSES | ||
| Total income | $m | 174.5 158.2 |
| Total expenses | $m | (55.2) (44.6) |
| Profit before fair value movements | $m | 119.3 113.6 |
| Amounts released from undistributed income reserve | $m | 5.21 3.9 |
| Distributable amount | $m | 124.1 117.5 |
| Management expense ratio2(annualised) | % | 0.66 0.64 |
| PORTFOLIO VALUATION & DISTRIBUTION | ||
| Property & derivative revaluation gains/(losses)3 | $m | 61.0 (76.9) |
| Net profit including fair value movements | $m | 180.2 36.7 |
| Number of units on issue | m | 714 642 |
| Distribution per ordinary unit interim |
cents | 9.02 9.02 |
| final | cents | 9.27 9.27 |
| total | cents | 18.29 18.29 |
| Number of unitholders | 23,754 22,964 |
Figures above are subject to rounding
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1 Includes $3.4m of distributions attributed from Newmark Property REIT (“NPR”) out of preacquisition profits.
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2 Expenses other than property outgoings & borrowing costs as a percentage of average total assets.
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3 After adjustments made for straight-lining of rent.
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Financial performance (continued)
| FULL-YEAR ENDED | 30 JUNE 2024 30 JUNE 2023 |
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| INVESTMENT & CASH GENERATION | ||
| Capital expenditure | $m | 41.9 14.3 |
| Acquisitions of investment properties | $m | 572.0 - |
| Free cash flow | $m | 105.6 109.6 |
| CAPITAL STRUCTURE | ||
| Total assets | $m | 3,586.3 2,960.2 |
| Borrowings | $m | 771.6 468.5 |
| Unitholders’ equity | $m | 2,707.6 2,405.9 |
| Net tangible assets | $ per unit | 3.79 3.75 |
| Weighted average cost of debt | % pa | 4.4 3.6 |
| Weighted average cap rate | % | 5.54 5.38 |
| Gearing (debt to total assets) | % | 21.5 15.8 |
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Strategic framework
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Warragul, VIC
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Strategic framework & investment proposition
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Consistent objective
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Key focus areas align to strategic pillars
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Portfolio optimisation – optimising & leveraging the existing network while managing asset repurposing requirements
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Profitable growth – expanding the core portfolio & assessing adjacent growth segments & addressable markets, where feasible
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Portfolio renewal – focusing on active value creation through capital recycling & reinvestment in growth initiatives to complement the core portfolio, while maintaining a strong & flexible balance sheet
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Supporting principles of operating excellence, efficient capital structure & effective asset management underpin strategic pillars
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Enablers & values reflect foundational behaviours & ways of working that guide business approach
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Portfolio optimisation
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Hervey Bay, QLD
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Portfolio optimisation
Contracted rent escalation & balanced lease structure (fixed & CPI)
| FY24 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
3.0% 5.3% 4.2% like-for-like rental growth Average increase CPI Market/ other1 Fixed 48.6% 0.2% 51.2% 8.7%1 |
FY25 (expected) |
FY25 (expected) |
FY25 (expected) |
FY25 (expected) |
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| Rental income composition |
48.6% 51.2% |
~55.0% ~35.0% Rental income composition 35.2% 52.8% 12.0% |
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| 2018 2017 2016 2015 2.5 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.0 1.4 1.6 2.5 |
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| Year ended 30 June (%) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| Rental growth2 | 4.2 | 4.93 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.9 | ||
| CPI Growth4 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
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1 Includes only one finalised market rent review relating to the year ending 30 June 2024.
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2 Like-for-like rental growth compares the passing rent at the end of the period to the passing rent at the end of the previous corresponding period, but excludes any properties acquired, divested, vacated, developed or upgraded during or since the previous corresponding period.
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3 Amended from 5.0% to take into account market rent reviews finalised post year-end.
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4 Reflects the annual average like-for-like growth resulting from CPI rent reviews completed during each period.
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Portfolio optimisation
Continued active management of Bunnings market rent review process
FY24
- Five Bunnings market rent reviews finalised
Variance to passing rent of 4.2% (compares to average of prior three financial years of 0.7%)
FY25
Eight scheduled
Six unresolved at 30 June 2024 (carried forward)
| PROPERTY LOCATION | PASSING RENT ($PA) |
REVIEWED RENT ($PA) |
VARIANCE | EFFFECTIVE DATE |
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| Craigieburn, VIC1,2 | 1,826,683 | 1,945,000 | 6.5 | 6-May-22 |
| Scoresby, VIC1,3 | 2,007,781 | 2,100,000 | 4.6 | 1-Jun-22 |
| Artarmon, NSW3,4 | 1,759,616 | 1,825,000 | 3.7 | 9-Feb-23 |
| Belrose, NSW3,4 | 2,174,284 | 2,225,000 | 2.3 | 9-Feb-23 |
| Villawood, NSW3,4 | 2,056,305 | 2,140,000 | 4.1 | 15-May-23 |
| Total/weighted average | 9,824,669 | 10,235,000 | 4.2 |
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1 Market rent review (“MRR”) was due during FY22, with the outcome finalised in FY24.
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2 MRR was determined by an independent valuer.
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3 MRR was agreed between the parties.
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4 MRR was due during FY23, with the outcome finalised in FY24.
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Portfolio optimisation
Continued covenant mix strength driven by Wesfarmers Group & national retailers
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Wesfarmers Group covenant coverage
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82.3% (83.8% at 31 December 2023)
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National retailer coverage
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97.9% of rental income with national retailers
| COVENANT | % OF TOTAL RENT |
|---|---|
| Wesfarmers Group | 82.3 |
| Commonwealth & State Governments | 1.1 |
| Other national retailers, automotive & self-storage businesses1 |
14.5 |
| Remaining tenants | 2.1 |
| Total | 100.0 |
1 Includes Adairs, Amart, AP Eagers, Autobarn, BBQ’s Galore, Beacon Lighting, Chemist Warehouse, Crunch Fitness, Drummond Golf, Freedom, Goodlife, Harvey Norman, Jaycar, JB Hi-Fi, Kennards Storage, KFC, Petbarn, Petstock, Pillow Talk, Rebel, Repco, Reject Shop, Rivers, RSEA, Salvation Army, Savers, Snooze, Spotlight, Super Retail Group, Sydney Tools, The Good Guys, Total Tools & Trek.
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Portfolio optimisation
Limited transactions recently completed, excluding NPR portfolio acquisition
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Low transaction volume over last two years reflecting divergent buyer & seller pricing expectations
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NPR portfolio acquisition completed at implied cap rate above transaction history & BWP portfolio
Capitalisation rate
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7.00%
6.50%
6.00%
5.50%
5.00%
4.50%
4.00%
3.50%
Dec-18 Jun-19 Dec-19 Jun-20 Dec-20 Jun-21 Dec-21 Jun-22 Dec-22 Jun-23 Dec-23 Jun-24
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New Bunnings Store Transactions Secondary Market Bunnings Transactions BWP Cap Rate NPR Portfolio
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Portfolio optimisation
Portfolio capitalisation rate expansion of 16 basis points in FY24
June 2024 weighted average capitalisation (‘cap’) Revaluations by State as at 30 June 2024 rate of 5.54% (December 2023: 5.53% & June 2023 5.38%) PROPERTIES
| STATE | PROPERTIES (NO.) |
RENTAL ($M/ANNUM)1 |
CAP RATE (%) |
VALUE ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW/ACT | 18 | 43.8 | 5.41 | 817.5 |
| QLD | 21 | 51.4 | 5.62 | 865.4 |
| SA | 2 | 4.9 | 6.56 | 74.6 |
| VIC | 25 | 73.0 | 5.35 | 1,304.4 |
| TAS | 2 | 3.6 | 5.25 | 64.8 |
| WA | 14 | 25.4 | 6.06 | 417.9 |
| Total/weighted average | 82 | 202.1 | 5.54 | 3,544.6 |
Valuation overview (as at 30 June 2024)
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Eight independent valuations completed (9.2% of BWP portfolio value) with average cap rate of 5.75% (8 basis points below December 2023)
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74 internal (director) valuations completed with average cap rate of 5.52%
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Stand alone Bunnings Warehouse average cap rate of 5.33%
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Cap rate movement summary (4 properties decreased, 13 properties increased, no change on 65 properties)
1 Subject to rounding.
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NPR portfolio cap rate increased to 5.57% (December 5.37%), which compares to implied acquisition cap rate of 5.85%
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FY24 net fair value portfolio valuation gain of $61.3m
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Portfolio optimisation
Independent valuation movement reflects Bunnings site expansion activity & rental income growth
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Cohort of eight independent valuations completed in 2H FY24 (9.2% of BWP portfolio value) with average cap rate of 5.75%
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8 basis point cap rate compression (six months to 30 Jun 2024)
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Net fair value valuation gain of $1.6m
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Remaining term certain of 5.9 years (at 30 June 2024)
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Compares to 11 independent valuations completed in 1H FY24
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14 basis point cap rate expansion (six months to 31 December 2023)
Independent valuation summary (six months to 30 June 2024)
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Valuation (m) Cap rate
$60 8.00%
7.00%
$50
6.00%
$40
5.00%
$30 4.00%
3.00%
$20
2.00%
$10
1.00%
$0 0.00%
Lismore Wallsend Gladstone Southport Bayswater Balcatta Joondalup Mandurah
Note: a single data point denotes no movement in cap rate for the six months ending 30 June 2024.
Dec 23 Valuation Jun 24 Valuation Dec 23 Cap Rate (RHS) Jun 24 Cap Rate (RHS)
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Note: a single data point denotes no movement in cap rate for the six months ending 30 June 2024.
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Portfolio optimisation
Core portfolio[1] improvement driven by effective asset repurposing & renewal & growth activity
Core portfolio contribution to portfolio
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(# of total)
100
6
80 9
60
40 76
66
20
0
FY19 FY24
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WALE (years)
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4.6
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1 4.5
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.8
3.7
FY19 FY24
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Average lettable area (sqm)
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14,140 14,123
14,120
14,100
14,080
14,060 14,031
14,040
14,020
14,000
13,980
FY19 FY24
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Capitalisation rate (%)
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6.20
6.00
5.80
5.60
6.07
5.40
5.20 5.43
5.00
FY19 FY24
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Metropolitan location
(% of sites)
100
80
60
40 82 82
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0
FY19 FY24
Like-for-like rental growth (%)
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0 4.2
1.0 2.3
0.0
FY19 FY24
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1 Core properties represent those properties with stable long-term leases in place. Excludes properties held for sale.
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Portfolio optimisation Near term expiries reflect historic tranche portfolio acquisitions; option exercising supported by portfolio quality & option history
FY24
Weighted average lease expiry profile[2]
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Bunnings exercised all 5 options[1]
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Options comprised 1 x 1[st] option, 1 x 2[nd] option & 6 x 3[rd] options[1]
Outlook
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Bunnings store network decisions influenced by:
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Network location
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Physical store format
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Lease structure
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Bunnings’ potential to vacate often linked to availability of alternate site (including planning approval timeframes & complexity)
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Near term expiries weighted towards:
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Existing / current Bunnings format
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1[st] & 2[nd] options
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30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 FY34 Beyond
Showrooms BGL 1st option BGL 2nd option BGL 3rd option BGL 4th option
% of Rental Income
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1 FY24 excludes three options exercised by Bunnings that relate to FY25. 2 See Appendix A for lease expiry summaries.
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Portfolio optimisation
Term certain & lease option management supported by improved portfolio quality In year expiries (number of Bunnings leases)
In year expiries (number of Bunnings leases)
Recent history
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Leases expiring in FY22, FY23 & FY24
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14 of 18 options exercised
Lease mechanics
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FY25 lease expiries
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Options require three months’ notice
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Reflect leases executed prior to 2011
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All options expiring by end Dec 2024[1]
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FY26 & FY27 lease expiries
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Options require six to 12 months’ notice
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Largely reflect leases executed in 2011 & 2013
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Four of 19 ‘Yet to notify’ FY26 options expiring by end Dec 2024 (five by 30 Jun 2025)
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FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Exercised Not exercised Yet to notify
Number of lease
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- 1 FY25 options not exercised: Fountain Gate, Victoria; Noarlunga, South Australia & Albany, Western Australia (since divested)
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Portfolio optimisation Evolving capability in repurposing across feasibility assessment, planning approval, leasing & construction
Management of development process
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Concept to commissioning requires significant time (> 2.5 years)
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Construction costs remain elevated, albeit cost inflation moderating
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Site Analysis & Planning Approvals & Design Development Project Delivery &
Design & Planning Construction Tender
Concept Design Leasing & Leasing Cont. Closeout
3 - 4 months 3 months 6 - 9 months 6 - 9 months 3 months 9 - 12 months
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Hervey Bay repurposing completed
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Late 2020 – Bunnings notification received of site vacation
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Sep 2022 – Development approval achieved
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May 2024 – Construction completed (capital expenditure of $22.2m; net rental income of ~ $2.0m)
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Fully leased at completion (all leases commencing mid-CY24):
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BCF, Super Cheap Auto & Rebel (ASX: SUL)
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Amart Furniture
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Portfolio optimisation
Hervey Bay completion affords confidence for future repurposing activity
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Bunnings Warehouse
During construction
At completion
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Profitable growth
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Profitable growth
Successful completion of Newmark Property REIT acquisition
27 Mar 2024 1 Apr 2024 21 Jun 2024 Responsible entity Active property Compulsory Due diligence acquisition management acquisition commenced (BWPM) commenced Due diligence & announcement Path to delisting & compulsory acquisition Integration activities
24 Jan 2024 7 Feb 2024 23 May 2024 28 Jun 2024 Announcement of Bidder’s statement NPR delisted Debt refinancing off-market takeover released from ASX completion
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Profitable growth
NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE
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| NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE |
NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE |
NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE |
NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE |
NPR acquisition affords scale, complementary portfolio, growth platform, geographic diversification & increased WALE |
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| Larger $3.5b portfolio with increased scale & relevance |
Highly complementary portfolios with further exposure to quality tenants |
Platform for income & capital growth |
Enhanced diversification & improved lease expiry profile |
Leveraging & maintaining strong capital structure |
| > Nine high quality large format retailing assets > Post merger $3.5b portfolio |
> NPR assets 73.7% leased to Wesfarmers1 |
> DPU neutral to 2H FY24 > Accretive to NTA > Platform for expected future income & capital growth |
> BWP’s asset diversification broadened > WALE profile to 3.8 years (from 3.6 years)1 |
> Post merger gearing ratio at lower end of target range |
¹ By base income as at 30 June 2024.
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Profitable growth
Logical, adjacent acquisitions afford expansion potential with initial yield of 6.8%
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Southport Showrooms, QLD
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September 2023 purchase for $10.0m (excluding acquisition costs)
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GLA of 2,382sqm
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Acquisition facilitates restrictive easement removal to enable potential expansion of adjoining BWP-owned Bunnings Warehouse
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Broadmeadows Homemaker Centre, VIC
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September 2023 purchase for $20.0m (excluding acquisition costs)
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GLA of 5,631sqm
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Acquisition provides surplus land for further redevelopment (retail envelope growth & potential expansion of adjoining BWP-owned Bunnings Warehouse)
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Development approval for large format retail & pad site development secured (July 2024)
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Profitable growth
Bunnings upgrades completed at Lismore & Coburg, enabling key tenant format & range expansion
Lismore, NSW
Coburg, VIC
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Upgrade cost of $11.7m at funding rate of 4.0%
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Land acquisition $1.5m (acquired in October 2022)
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Development $10.2m
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Upgrade increases total retail area by 2,992sqm to incorporate expansion of timber trade sales & main trading floor areas
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Completed in June 2024
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Bunnings entered into a new 10-year lease with six, five-year options
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Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5%
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Upgrade cost of $2.9m at funding rate of 4.0%
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Upgrade increases total retail area by 824sqm to incorporate expansion of timber trade sales area
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Completed in June 2024
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Bunnings entered into a new 10-year lease with six, five-year options
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Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5%
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Market rent review every 10 years (10% cap/collar)
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No other changes to the existing lease
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Market rent review every 10 years (10% cap/collar)
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No other changes to existing lease
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Profitable growth
Bunnings upgrades agreed at Dubbo & Scoresby for FY25 completion
Dubbo, NSW
Scoresby, VIC
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Upgrade cost of ~$14.0m at funding rate of 4.0%
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New 10-year lease on completion of works with six, five-year options
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New 10-year lease on completion of works with three, five-year options
- Annual CPI reviews
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Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5%
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Market rent review every 10 years (10% cap/collar)
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No other changes to existing lease
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Upgrade to increase total retail area by 4,673 sqm to incorporate expansion of timber trade sales & main trading floor areas
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Market rent review every 10 years (no caps/collars)
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No other changes to existing lease
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BWP to complete stay-in-business capital expenditure for car park works ~$1.4m
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Expected completion late 1H FY25
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Expected completion late 2H FY25
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Profitable growth
Reduced alternate use activity reflecting improved portfolio quality; Hervey Bay provides template for near term repurposing activity
| PROPERTY | LEASE EXPIRY | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Port Kennedy | > Expired |
> Divestment process advanced (expected completion 1H FY25) |
| Noarlunga | > Sep 2024 |
> Development application to be lodged for large format retail (Sep 2024) > Leasing campaign commenced |
| Fountain Gate | > Feb 2025 |
> Development application lodged for large format retail centre > Leasing campaign commenced > Expected development completion 2H FY27 |
| Northland | > Aug 2025 |
> Progressing redevelopment/rezoning options |
| Wagga Wagga | > Mar 2026 |
> Considering redevelopment options > Bunnings yet to commence developing alternate site |
| Geraldton | > Dec 2026 |
> Bunnings advised of its intention to relocate to a new site, subject to planning approval – relocation site development application not yet lodged |
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Portfolio renewal
Bunnings Preston, VIC
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Portfolio renewal
Active divestment activity (to highest & best use) with proceeds recycled into growth activity
Wollongong, NSW
| OUTCOME | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Purchase date | Feb 2003 |
| Total invested capital | $14.1m |
| Internal rate of return | 12.3% |
| Sale price | $40.0m |
| Sale price (premium to fair value) | 82% |
| Sale price (premium to fair value as Bunnings Warehouse) |
52% |
| Sale price (premium to invested capital) | 184% |
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Bunnings closure at lease expiry (March 2023)
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Pursued a number of redevelopment options (retail, medical, self-storage, industrial & last mile logistics)
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Sold for high density residential redevelopment (June 2024 settlement)
Belmont North, NSW
| OUTCOME | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Purchase date | Dec 2006 |
| Total invested capital | $13.2m |
| Internal rate of return | 9.3% |
| Sale price | $20.5m |
| Sale price (premium to fair value) | 105% |
| Sale price (premium to fair value as Bunnings Warehouse) |
34% |
| Sale price (premium to invested capital) | 55% |
| > Bunnings closure at lease expiry (March 2021) |
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Pursued a number of redevelopment options (retail, large format retail, medical, self-storage, industrial & last mile logistics)
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Sold to an unrelated third party for a full-line supermarket (May 2024 settlement)
Albany, WA
| OUTCOME | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Purchase date | Nov 1999 |
| Total invested capital | $4.4m |
| Internal rate of return | 14.4% |
| Sale price | $7.0m |
| Sale price (premium to fair value) | 23% |
| Sale price (discount to fair value as Bunnings Warehouse) |
29% |
| Sale price (premium to invested capital) | 59% |
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Bunnings closure at lease expiry (October 2024)
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Pursued a number of redevelopment options (large format retail & industrial)
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Sold to an unrelated third party for large format retail (June 2024 settlement)
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Divestment yielded best unitholder outcome
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Divestment yielded best unitholder outcome
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Demonstrated ability to leverage development capability & external networks to create value by progressing site’s future development
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Capital management
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Diversified debt
Debt sources diversified including introduction of new lenders
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Average borrowings for the year $587.5m (up 24.2% on prior year, largely due to NPR debt assumed as part of the takeover)
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4.4% weighted average cost of debt after hedging (2023: 3.6%)
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Borrowing costs for the year $25.8m (up 54.5% on prior year)
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Tenor diversification through new $75.0m institutional term loan & new Bank of China facility
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Bank facilities with CBA & WBC can be extended a further year each year, subject to agreement
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As at 30 June 2024:
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Hedging cover of 56.3%
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Weighted average rate of 1.5% (excluding margins)
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Weighted average term to maturity of 1.8 years
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Interest cover of 6.5 times (2023: 7.9 times)
| AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 | LIMIT ($M) |
DRAWN ($M) |
EXPIRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Westpac Banking Corporation (“WBC”) | 135.0 | 92.3 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | 85.0 | - | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 110.0 | 85.0 | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia (“CBA”) | 150.0 | 120.4 | 31 Jul 2027 |
| Bank of China | 50.0 | 50.0 | 26 Jun 2028 |
| Institutional term loan | 75.0 | 75.0 | 29 Nov 2030 |
| Corporate bonds | |||
| Fixed term seven-year | 150.0 | 150.0 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Fixed term seven-year | 100.0 | 100.0 | 24 Mar 2028 |
| Total/weighted average | 955.0 | 772.7 | 2.8 years |
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Gearing at 21.5% (2023: 15.8%)
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A- / stable S&P rating & A3 (negative) Moody’s rating
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Debt facilities & duration
NPR debt refinanced & tenor extended
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Significant refinancing activity in FY24 (including refinancing of acquired NPR debt):
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new $75m seven-year institutional term loan, maturing in November 2030, with CBA appointed as paying agent
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increased facility with CBA by $40m to $150m, with the facility extended to July 2027
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additional new facility of $100m with SMBC, maturing in January 2026
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additional new facility of $85m with WBC, maturing in July 2026
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new four-year $50m facility with Bank of China, maturing in June 2028
Debt maturity profile as at 30 June 2024
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Outlook
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Outlook
Continued focus on BWP’s objective of providing unitholders a secure & growing income stream & long-term capital growth
FY25 focus areas
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Continued progress in repurposing vacated properties, filling vacancies, completing store upgrades, extending existing leases through exercise of options, finalising market rent reviews & rollout of energy efficiency improvements
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Active assessment & actioning of suitable opportunities to grow portfolio that will create value for BWP, with a focus on:
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Recycling proceeds from divestments of non-core assets into growth initiatives whilst maintaining a strong & flexible balance sheet
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Renewed focus on lessee relationships to support asset expansions & optimise available space
Further optimise the cost of capital
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Investing in core retail portfolio to support tenant network optimisation & expansion plans
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Partnering with existing tenants to potentially, over time, participate in adjacent parts of retail value chain
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Outlook (continued)
Continued focus on BWP’s objective of providing unitholders a secure & growing income stream & long-term capital growth
Operating market & environment
Income generation
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Trust remains well positioned with rental income comprising largely the Wesfarmers Group (82%), other national large format retail, automotive & self-storage businesses (15%) & Commonwealth/ State Governments (1%)
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Bunnings remains well positioned to provide leading customer value, supported by ongoing productivity & efficiency initiatives; housing undersupply & net inbound migration continue to support demand pipeline
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Bunnings continues to pursue opportunities to grow the addressable market & customer participation through new ranges, network optimisation, commercial strategies & digital channel growth
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FY25 rent reviews
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51 CPI (25 1H FY25) (~ 35% of FY24 income)
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101 fixed (52 1H FY25) (~ 53% of FY24 income)
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Eight Bunnings MRR’s to be finalised in FY25 (in addition to six unresolved from FY24)
Distribution
- Subject to no major disruption of the Australian economy or material change in market conditions, BWP provides distribution per unit guidance for FY25 of approximately 2.0% growth on FY24
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Q&A
Thank you
Further Information
Responsible entity:
BWP Management Limited Tel: +61 8 9327 4356 Email: [email protected]
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Appendix A Core Portfolio Lease Expiries
Core Portfolio
Bunnings lease expiries (FY25 & FY26)
| PROPERTY | LEASE EXPIRY | OPTIONS (YEARS) | RENT ($’000 PA) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fyshwick | Dec 2024 | 1 x 5 (5) | 1,505 | Fourth option, notification received Aug 2024 |
| Nunawading | Feb 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,931 | Third option, notification required by Nov 2024 |
| Mile End | Mar 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,978 | Third option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Morayfield | Mar 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,202 | Third option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Vermont South | Aug 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 2,588 | Third option, notification required by May 2025 |
| Arundel | Sep 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,849 | First option, notification received Aug 2024 |
| Bethania | Sep 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,317 | First option, notification received Aug 2024 |
| Rocklea | Oct 2025 | 4 x 6 (24) | 2,571 | First option, notification required by Jul 2025 |
| Hawthorn | Oct 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 3,837 | Second option, notification required by Jul 2025 |
| North Lakes | Oct 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 3,252 | First option, notification required by Oct 2024 |
| Ellenbrook | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,305 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
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Core Portfolio
Bunnings lease expiries (FY25 & FY26)
| PROPERTY | LEASE EXPIRY | OPTIONS (YEARS) | RENT ($’000 PA) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville North | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,076 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Springvale | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,486 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Mt Gravatt | Dec 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 1,495 | Third option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Rydalmere | Mar 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 3,776 | First option, notification required by Mar 2025 |
| Belmont | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,631 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Cockburn | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,941 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Fairfield Waters | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,912 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Pakenham | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,686 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Smithfield | May 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,803 | Second option, notification required by Nov 2025 |
| Caroline Springs | May 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 2,274 | Second option, notification required by Nov 2025 |
| Launceston | Jun 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,621 | First option, notification required by Dec 2025 |
| Sunbury | Jun 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,232 | First option, notification required by Jun 2025 |
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Core Portfolio
Bunnings lease expiries (FY27)
| PROPERTY | LEASE EXPIRY | OPTIONS (YEARS) | RENT ($’000 PA) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ipswich | Sep 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,968 | First option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Manly West | Sep 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,675 | First option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Harrisdale | Oct 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 2,055 | Second option, notification required by Apr 2026 |
| Villawood | Nov 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 2,421 | Second option, notification required by Aug 2026 |
| Chadstone | Nov 2026 | 4 x 6 (24) | 2,426 | First option, notification required by May 2026 |
| Mornington | Dec 2026 | 1 x 5 (5) | 2,110 | Third option, notification required by Sep 2026 |
| Brendale | Dec 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,450 | First option, notification required by Dec 2025 |
| Frankston | Dec 2026 | 1 x 5 (5) | 2,610 | Third option, notification required by Sep 2026 |
| Maribyrnong | Feb 2027 | 5 x 6 (30) | 3,314 | First option, notification required by Feb 2026 |
| Gladstone | Feb 2027 | 2 x 5 (10) | 1,809 | Third option, notification required by Nov 2026 |
| Minchinbury | Apr 2027 | 4 x 6 (24) | 3,460 | First option, notification required by Jan 2027 |
| Greenacre | Apr 2027 | 4 x 5 (20) | 3,045 | Second option, notification required by Oct 2026 |
| Craigieburn | May 2027 | 4 x 5 (20) | 2,063 | Second option, notification required by Nov 2026 |
| Australind | Jun 2027 | 4 x 6 (24) | 1,631 | First option, notification required by Jun 2026 |
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