AI assistant
BWP GROUP — Interim / Quarterly Report 2024
Feb 6, 2024
64592_rns_2024-02-06_6e3fc1fc-7fe3-432a-b8ba-3e570d9ff262.pdf
Interim / Quarterly Report
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
Half-year results to 31 December 2023 February 2024
==> picture [70 x 38] intentionally omitted <==
Important Notice
The information provided in this presentation should be considered together with the financial statements for the period and previous periods, ASX announcements and other information available on the Trust’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 and 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 and 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.
All reasonable care has been taken in preparing the information contained in this presentation, however no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this presentation. Without limiting the preceding sentence, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given as to the accuracy, completeness, likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forwardlooking statements, forecasts, prospects or returns contained in this presentation. Such forward-looking statements, forecasts, prospects or returns are by their nature subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which will be outside the control of BWP Trust or BWP Management Limited. Also, past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
Before making an investment decision, you should conduct your own due diligence and consult with your own legal, tax or accounting adviser as to the accuracy and application of the information provided in this presentation and in respect of your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
2 HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands and waterways upon which we depend. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
3
Presentation outline
Mark Scatena
Managing Director BWP Management Limited
Andrew Ross
Head of Property BWP Management Limited
David Hawkins Head of Finance BWP Management Limited
Summary slides 5 - 7
Results slides 8 - 10
Optimise existing portfolio slides 11 - 16
Core portfolio slides 17 - 21
Portfolio growth slides 22 – 25
Alternative use properties slides 26 – 27 Portfolio renewal slides 28 - 29
Capital management slides 30 - 32
Outlook slides 33 - 35
Questions slide 36
Further information slide 37
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
4 PRESENTATION OUTLINE | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Summary
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE AND HOMEMAKER CENTRE BROADMEADOWS, VIC NOTE: THE SHADED AREA INDICATES AREA ACQUIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2023
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
SUMMARY |HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
5
2023/24 Half-year results HIGHLIGHTS
Value-adding acquisitions
-
Leveraged strong capital position to acquire Southport Showrooms, QLD and Broadmeadows $3.74 Homemaker Centre, VIC for $10.0 million and $20.0 million, respectivelyNTA
-
Both adjoining Trust-owned Bunnings Warehouses
Portfolio renewal
- Portfolio renewal activity demonstrated significant underlying land value, with agreements entered into for the divestment of Trust-owned ex-Bunnings Warehouses at Wollongong, NSW and Albany, WA for $40.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively
Proposed Merger of BWP and NPR
-
Bid Implementation Deed (BID) entered with Newmark Property REIT (NPR) related to a proposal to merge NPR into BWP by way of an off-market takeover
-
All-scrip transaction, with NPR securityholders to receive 0.4 BWP units for every NPR security held
-
Bidder’s Statement despatch to NPR securityholders and opening of the offer on 8 February 2024
-
Total equity value for NPR of $246.8 million[1] , with enterprise value acquired of $517.4 million[2]
-
Creates a $3.5 billion property portfolio of 84 geographically diversified properties
1 Equity value is calculated by multiplying the Merger Price by the NPR securities on issue of 177.8 million. (As announced by BWP Trust on 24 January 2024).
2 Enterprise value is calculated by adding the equity value of $246.8 million with NPR’s net debt as at 31 December 2023. (As announced by BWP Trust on 24 January 2024).
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
SUMMARY | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
6
2023/24 Half-year results OVERVIEW
==> picture [420 x 158] intentionally omitted <==
----- Start of picture text -----
4.8% 6 A- S&P rating
like-for-like rental growth market rent reviews (“MRR”)
finalised [3] A3 Moody’s rating
$4.2 million [4] 4.2% ▲ 17.1%
decrease in portfolio valuation Bunnings MRR outcome gearing
5.53% 4.4%
97.4%
portfolio cap rate cost of debt at 31 December 2023,
leased 4.2% weighted average for the period
3.6 years 2 51.5%
portfolio weighted average properties acquired during the hedging cover as at 31 December
lease expiry (“WALE”) period 2023
----- End of picture text -----
-
1 In comparison to prior corresponding period.
-
2 Source: UBS. Total returns include movement in security price and distributions (which are assumed to be reinvested). Annual compound returns.
-
3 Includes five Bunnings Warehouse properties.
-
4 Net movement including straight-lining of rent.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
SUMMARY | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
7
Results
BUNNINGS SPRINGVALE, VIC
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
8 RESULTS |HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Financial performance
| HALF-YEAR ENDED | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| INCOME & EXPENSES | ||
| Total income $m |
82.3 | 78.6 |
| Total expenses $m |
(24.9) | (21.2) |
| Profit before gains/(losses) in fair value of investment properties $m |
57.4 | 57.4 |
| Amounts released from undistributed income reserve $m |
0.5 | 0.6 |
| Distributable amount $m |
57.9 | 57.9 |
| Management expense ratio (annualised)1 % |
0.65 | 0.64 |
| PORTFOLIO VALUATION & DISTRIBUTION | ||
| Property revaluation (losses)/gains2 $m |
(4.2) | 53.9 |
| Net profit including property revaluations $m |
53.2 | 111.3 |
| Number of units on issue3 m |
642 | 642 |
| Distribution per ordinary unit cents |
9.02 | 9.02 |
| Number unitholders | 22,521 | 23,770 |
-
1 Expenses other than property outgoings and borrowing costs as a percentage of average total assets.
-
2 After adjustments made for the straight-lining of rent.
-
3 As at the respective period end rather than for six months to.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
9 RESULTS | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Financial performance (continued)
| HALF-YEAR ENDED | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENT & CASH GENERATION | |||
| Operating cash flow | $m | 56.3 | 60.2 |
| Capital expenditure (including repositioning costs) | $m | 11.2 | 4.9 |
| Acquisitions of investment properties | $m | 32.0 | 1.5 |
| Free cash flow | $m | 13.1 | 53.8 |
| CAPITAL STRUCTURE | |||
| Total assets1 | $m | 2,997.7 | 3,091.0 |
| Borrowings1 | $m | 513.5 | 472.1 |
| Unitholders’ equity1 | $m | 2,401.0 | 2,539.7 |
| Net tangible assets1 | $ per unit | 3.74 | 3.95 |
| Weighted average cost of debt2 | % pa | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Weighted average cap rate1 | % | 5.53 | 5.05 |
| Gearing (debt to total assets)1 | % | 17.1 | 15.3 |
-
1 As at the respective period end rather than for six months to.
-
2 Finance costs divided by average borrowings for the six months.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
10 RESULTS | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Optimise existing portfolio
BUNNINGS RYDALMERE, NSW
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
11 OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Bunnings market rent review
OUTCOMES
-
Five Bunnings market rent reviews were finalised during the period
-
Variance to passing rent of 4.2 per cent in HY2023/24 compares to average of prior three financial years (to 30 June 2023) of 0.7 per cent
| Property location | Passing rent ($pa) |
Reviewed rent ($pa) |
Variance (%) |
Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
-
1 The market rent review was due during the year ended 30 June 2022, but the outcome was only finalised during the current financial year
-
2 The market rent review was determined by an independent valuer.
-
3 The market rent review was agreed between the parties.
4 The market rent review was due during the year ended 30 June 2023, but the outcome was only finalised during the current financial year.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
12
Lease covenant summary
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
-
Strong lease covenant mix
-
Wesfarmers Group covenant coverage of 83.8 per cent compares to 86.4 per cent at 31 December 2022
| Covenant | % of total rent |
|---|---|
| Wesfarmers Group | 83.8 |
| Commonwealth and State Governments | 2.7 |
| Other national retailers, automotive and self-storage businesses1 | 12.2 |
| Remaining tenants | 1.3 |
| Total | 100.0 |
1 Includes Amart, AP Eagers, Autobarn, Beacon Lighting, Chemist Warehouse, Crunch Fitness, Goodlife, Harvey Norman, Jaycar, Kennards Storage, Petbarn, Petstock, Pillow Talk, Repco, Spotlight, RSEA, Snooze, Super Retail Group, Sydney Tools, Trek, The Good Guys and Total Tools.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
13
Capitalisation rate
OUTCOMES
Bunnings Collingwood is the only standalone Bunnings Warehouse transaction in the last 18 months
==> picture [678 x 347] intentionally omitted <==
----- Start of picture text -----
8.50%
8.00%
7.50%
7.00%
6.50%
6.00%
5.50%
5.00%
4.50%
4.00%
3.50%
Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23
New Bunnings Store Transactions Secondary Market Bunnings Transactions BWP Cap Rate
----- End of picture text -----
14 OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Valuation summary DECEMBER 2023
-
December 2023 weighted average capitalisation rate 5.53 per cent (Jun 2023: 5.38 per cent Dec 2022: 5.05 per cent)
-
Valuation overview (HY2023/24)
-
11 independent valuations completed (16 per cent of BWP portfolio value) with average capitalisation rate 5.34 per cent
-
64 internal valuations completed with average capitalisation rate 5.57 per cent
-
– Stand alone Bunnings Warehouses weighted average capitalisation rate of 5.37 per cent
| Properties by state 31 Dec 2023 |
No. of properties |
Rental $m/annum2 |
Cap rate (%) |
Value ($m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW/ACT | 18 | 38.2 | 5.41 | 718.9 |
| QLD SA |
19 2 |
42.6 4.8 |
5.62 6.61 |
722.7 72.2 |
| VIC | 21 | 55.7 | 5.25 | 1,029.1 |
| WA | 15 | 26.1 | 6.08 | 429.8 |
| Total/weighted average |
75 | 167.4 | 5.53 | 2,972.7 |
1 Gross movement in valuations; statutory accounts reflect a $4.2 million revaluation loss after adjustments made for straight-lining of rent.
2 Subject to rounding.
-
Capitalisation rate movement summary (seven properties decreased, 45 properties increased, no change on 21 properties) (excludes acquisitions)
-
HY2023/24 gross fair value portfolio valuation decrease of $4.5[1 ] million
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
15
Valuations - independent
DECEMBER 2023
> Income growth more than offset 14 basis point capitalisation rate expansion
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | Cap rate | Valuation | Dec 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | State | Cap Rate | Valuation | Cap Rate | Valuation | movement | movement | Term Certain |
| (%) | ($m) | (%) | ($m) | (%) | ($m) | (years) | ||
| Artarmon | NSW | 4.75 | 37.0 | 5.00 | 36.5 | 0.25 | (0.5) | 4.1 |
| Belrose | NSW | 5.00 | 43.5 | 5.00 | 44.5 | - | 1.0 | 4.1 |
| Browns Plains | QLD | 5.50 | 59.3 | 5.50 | 59.1 | - | (0.2) | 6.7 |
| Cairns | QLD | 6.50 | 10.3 | 7.75 | 11.0 | 1.25 | 0.7 | 2.9 |
| Greenacre | NSW | 4.75 | 62.2 | 5.00 | 59.1 | 0.25 | (3.1) | 3.3 |
| Hawthorn | VIC | 4.75 | 68.8 | 5.00 | 76.7 | 0.25 | 7.9 | 1.8 |
| Mt Gravatt | QLD | 5.50 | 24.8 | 5.50 | 25.3 | - | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Northland | VIC | 6.50 | 33.2 | 6.25 | 37.5 | (0.25) | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Nunawading | VIC | 4.75 | 60.1 | 4.75 | 59.6 | - | (0.5) | 1.1 |
| Rockingham | WA | 5.25 | 45.2 | 5.50 | 45.8 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 3.8 |
| Port Kennedy | WA | 8.00 | 10.0 | 8.00 | 10.0 | - | - | 8.5 |
| Total/average | 5.20 | 454.4 | 5.34 | 465.1 | 0.14 | 10.7 | 3.2 |
Figures subject to rounding.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
16 OPTIMISE EXISTING PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Core portfolio
BUNNINGS PORT MELBOURNE, VIC
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
17 CORE PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Core portfolio SUMMARY
==> picture [508 x 318] intentionally omitted <==
----- Start of picture text -----
3.2 ha
66 3.7 years
average land
core [1] properties portfolio WALE
area
66%
13,851 m [2] 83%
upgrade
average lettable metro located
properties or
area
properties
occupied <15yrs
5.4%
weighted
average cap rate
----- End of picture text -----
1 Core properties represent those properties with stable long-term leases in place. Excludes properties held for sale.
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
CORE PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
18
Core portfolio
WEIGHTED AVERAGE LEASE EXPIRY PROFILE
-
Near term expiries weighted towards Bunnings Warehouses with less than 15 years of total occupancy
-
Bunnings exercised five options during the period
==> picture [621 x 313] intentionally omitted <==
----- Start of picture text -----
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 Beyond
Showrooms BWH >15 years occupancy BWH <15 yrs occupancy or upgrades
% of Rental Income
----- End of picture text -----
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
CORE PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
19
Core portfolio
BUNNINGS LEASE EXPIRIES (CALENDAR YEARS 2024 TO 2026)
| Property | Lease expiry | Options (years) |
Rent ($’000pa) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornleigh | Sep 2024 | 2 x 5 (10) | 1,642 | Notification required by Jun 2024 |
| Maitland | Oct 2024 | 2 x 5 (10) | 1,679 | Notification required by Jul 2024 |
| Bibra Lake | Oct 2024 | 1 x 5 (5) | 1,946 | Notification required by Jul 2024 |
| Fyshwick | Dec 2024 | 1 x 5 (5) | 1,505 | Notification required by Sep 2024 |
| Nunawading | Feb 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,782 | Notification required by Nov 2024 |
| Mile End | Mar 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,862 | Notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Morayfield | Mar 2025 | 1 x 10 (10) | 2,116 | Notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Vermont South | Aug 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 2,588 | Notification required by May 2025 |
| Arundel | Sep 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,849 | First option, notification required by Sep 2024 |
| Bethania | Sep 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,317 | First option, notification required by Sep 2024 |
| Rocklea | Oct 2025 | 4 x 6 (24) | 2,571 | Notification required by Jul 2025 |
| Hawthorn | Oct 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 3,837 | Notification required by Jul 2025 |
| North Lakes | Oct 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 3,252 | First option, notification required by Oct 2024 |
| Coburg | Nov 2025 | 2 x 5 (10) | 2,166 | New 10-year lease following completion of upgrade (Mar 2024) |
| Ellenbrook | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,305 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Townsville North | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,076 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Springvale | Dec 2025 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,486 | First option, notification required by Dec 2024 |
| Mt Gravatt | Dec 2025 | 3 x 5 (15) | 1,495 | Notification required by Sep 2025 |
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
20 CORE PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Core portfolio
BUNNINGS LEASE EXPIRIES (CALENDAR YEARS 2024 TO 2026) (CONTINUED)
| Property | Lease expiry | Options (years) |
Rent ($’000pa) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydalmere | Mar 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 3,666 | First option, notification required by Mar 2025 |
| Belmont | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,584 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Cockburn | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,884 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Fairfield Waters | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,857 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Pakenham | Mar 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,637 | Second option, notification required by Sep 2025 |
| Smithfield | May 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,750 | Second option, notification required by Nov 2025 |
| Caroline Springs | May 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 2,208 | Second option, notification required by Nov 2025 |
| Sunbury | Jun 2026 | 5 x 6 (30) | 2,167 | Second option, notification required by Dec 2025 |
| Dubbo | Aug 2026 | 4 x 5 (20) | 1,339 | New 10-year lease following completion of upgrade in early 2025 |
| 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) | 2,351 | Notification required by Aug 2026 |
| Geraldton | Dec 2026 | 1 x 5 (5) | 1,480 | Notification required by Sep 2026 |
| Mornington | Dec 2026 | 1 x 5 (5) | 2,110 | 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 | Notification required by Sep 2026 |
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
21 CORE PORTFOLIO | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Portfolio growth
BUNNINGS MT GRAVATT, QLD
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
22 PORTFOLIO GROWTH | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Value-adding acquisitions
WEIGHTED AVERAGE INITIAL YIELD OF 6.8 PER CENT
NOTE: THE SHADED AREA INDICATES AREA ACQUIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2023
Southport Showrooms, QLD
Broadmeadows Homemaker Centre, VIC
-
September 2023 purchase for $10.0 million (excluding acquisition costs) from an unrelated third party
-
Gross lettable area 2,382 square metres
-
Acquisition enables restrictive easement removal to facilitate potential expansion of adjoining Trust-owned Bunnings store
-
September 2023 purchase for $20.0 million (excluding acquisition costs) from an unrelated third party
-
Gross lettable area 5,631 square metres
-
Acquisition provides surplus land for further redevelopment (retail envelope growth and potential expansion of adjoining Trust-owned Bunnings store)
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
23 PORTFOLIO GROWTH | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Extension of lease with Bunnings
SCORESBY, VIC
-
New 10-year lease on completion of works with three, five-year options exercisable by Bunnings
-
Annual rent to increase by CPI with market rent reviews every 10 years
-
No caps/collars on CPI or market rent reviews
-
No other changes to the existing lease
-
BWP to complete stay-in-business capital expenditure car park works of $1.4 million
-
Anticipated completion late 2024
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
PORTFOLIO GROWTH | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
24
Bunnings Warehouse upgrades
PROGRESS
| Property | Scope | Scope | Update | Update | Completion date (expected) |
Completion date (expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > | Upgrade cost of $14.0 million, including land acquisition of | |||||
| $1.5 million already completed (funding rate of 4.0 per cent) | ||||||
| > | Total retail area increase of 2,891 square metres (29 per cent) | |||||
| Lismore | > | On completion, new 10-year lease with 6 x 5-year options exercisable by Bunnings - Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5 per cent |
> | Construction progressing |
> | Mid-2024 |
| - Market rent review every 10 years (10 per cent cap/collar |
||||||
| on the market rent review) | ||||||
| - No other changes to the existing lease |
||||||
| > | Upgrade cost of $3.5 million (funding rate of 4.0 per cent) | |||||
| > | Total retail area increase of 918 square metres (8 per cent) | |||||
| > | On completion, new 10-year lease with 6 x 5-year options | > | Completed | |||
| Coburg | exercisable by Bunnings - Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5 per cent |
> | Awaiting practical |
> | March 2024 | |
| - Market rent review at the exercise of each option (10 per |
completion | |||||
| cent cap/collar on the market rent review) | ||||||
| - No other changes to the existing lease |
||||||
| > | Upgrade cost of $14.0 million (funding rate of 4.0 per cent) | |||||
| > | Total retail area increase of 4,673 square metres (37 per cent) | |||||
| > | On completion, new 10-year lease with 6 x 5-year options | |||||
| Dubbo | exercisable by Bunnings - Annual CPI reviews capped at 2.5 per cent |
> | Construction progressing |
> | Early 2025 | |
| - Market rent review every 10 years (10 per cent cap/collar |
||||||
| on the market rent review) | ||||||
| - No other changes to the existing lease |
||||||
| PORTFOLIO | **GROWTH | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023** |
PORTFOLIO GROWTH | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
25
Alternative use properties
MENTONE, VIC
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
26 ALTERNATIVE USE PROPERTIES | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Alternative use properties
PROGRESS
| Property | Lease expiry | Comments | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Kennedy | Expired | > > |
Development approval for large format retail centre Leasing progressing |
| Belmont North | Expired | > | Considering redevelopment/ divestment options |
| > | Development approval for large format retail centre | ||
| Hervey Bay | Expired | > > |
100 per cent lease pre-commitments to national brands Builder appointed in September 2023 |
| > | Expected completion mid-2024 | ||
| Noarlunga | Sep 2024 | > | Considering redevelopment options |
| > | Seeking development approval for large format retail centre | ||
| Fountain Gate | Feb 2025 | > | Expecting strong interest from national brands with leasing campaign underway |
| > | Expected development completion mid-2026 | ||
| Northland | Aug 2025 | > | Progressing redevelopment/rezoning options |
| Wagga Wagga | Mar 2026 | > | Considering redevelopment options |
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
27 ALTERNATIVE USE PROPERTIES | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Portfolio renewal
WOLLONGONG, NSW
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
28 PORTFOLIO RENEWAL | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Divestments
PORTFOLIO RENEWAL TO MAXIMISE VALUE AND RECYCLE CAPITAL INTO GROWTH
Wollongong, NSW
Albany, WA
-
October 2023 agreement to divest to an unrelated third-party ex-Bunnings Warehouse for $40.0 million
-
October 2023 agreement to divest to an unrelated third-party ex-Bunnings Warehouse for $7.0 million
-
All options considered with the sale deemed to be in the best interests of unitholders
-
Reflects higher and better use for high density residential redevelopment
-
Demonstration of the Trust’s ability to leverage its development capability and external networks to create value by
-
All options considered with the sale deemed to be in the best interests of unitholders
-
23 per cent premium to 30 June 2023 fair value of $5.7 million (property acquired in 1999 for $4.1 million)
-
Settlement anticipated in June 2024
-
-
progressing the site’s future development for a higher and better use
-
82 per cent premium to 30 June 2023 fair value of $22.0 million (property acquired in 2003 for $12.0 million)
-
Settlement anticipated in June 2024
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
29 PORTFOLIO RENEWAL | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Capital management
BUNNINGS SCORESBY, VIC
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
30 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Diversified debt
SOURCE & TENOR
-
Average borrowings for the period $502.4 million (up 6.1 per cent on prior corresponding period)
-
4.2 per cent weighted average cost of debt after hedging (2022: 3.3 per cent)
-
Borrowing costs for the period $10.5 million (up 35.1 per cent on prior corresponding period)
-
Tenor diversification through new $75.0 million institutional term loan (maturing November 2030)
-
Bank facilities with CBA and WBC can be extended a further year each year, subject to agreement
-
As at 31 December 2023:
-
Hedging cover of 51.5 per cent
-
Weighted average rate of 1.5 per cent (excluding margins)
-
Weighted average term to maturity of 3.0 years
-
-
Interest cover of 6.6 times (2022: 8.5 times)
-
Gearing at 17.1 per cent (2022: 15.3 per cent)
> A- / Stable S&P rating and A3 Moody’s rating
| As at 31 December 2023 | Limit ($m) | Drawn ($m) | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 110.0 | 54.9 | 31 July 2025 |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | 135.0 | 49.8 | 30 April 2026 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 110.0 | 85.0 | 15 March 2027 |
| Institutional term loan | 75.0 | 75.0 | 29 November 2030 |
| Corporate bonds – seven-year | 150.0 | 150.0 | 10 April 2026 |
| Corporate bonds – seven-year | 100.0 | 100.0 | 24 March 2028 |
| Total/weighted average | 680.0 | 514.7 | 3.1 years |
| **CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023** |
31 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Debt duration
DEBT MATURITY PROFILE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
==> picture [619 x 398] intentionally omitted <==
----- Start of picture text -----
400
140.3
300
104.7
200
150.0
100 25.0
100.0
85.0
75.0
0
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
Bonds Drawn bank facilities Undrawn bank facilities
Volume (A$M)
----- End of picture text -----
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
32
Outlook
BUNNINGS ROCKLEA, QLD
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OUTLOOK | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
33
Outlook DECEMBER 2023
Operating market & environment
-
Trust remains well positioned with rental income comprising largely the Wesfarmers Group (84 per cent), other national large format retail, automotive and self-storage businesses (12 per cent) and Commonwealth and Queensland Governments (three per cent)
-
Demand for Bunnings Warehouse properties is expected to remain stable in the near term given the continued strength of the Bunnings covenant
Portfolio
-
Primary focus for the remainder of the financial year is on leasing vacancies in the portfolio, progressing store upgrades, extending existing leases with Bunnings through the exercise of options and progressing the proposed merger with NPR
-
Trust will continue to look for opportunities to grow the portfolio that create value
Distribution & Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
Income Generation
-
24 CPI/35 fixed rent reviews in 2H FY24
-
Six Bunnings MRR’s to be finalised in FY2024
-
Subject to no major disruption of the Australian economy, the Trust provides 2H FY24 distribution guidance of 9.27 cents per ordinary unit (capital profits may be utilised to support the distribution)
-
Given the proposed merger with NPR, the DRP has been suspended in respect of the interim distribution, with all BWP unitholders to receive their distribution in the form of a direct credit into their nominated bank in February 2024
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OUTLOOK | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
34
Outlook
DECEMBER 2023
Proposed Merger of BWP and NPR
-
Proposed merger provides an opportunity to add nine high quality properties to BWP’s portfolio
-
Leverages BWP’s capital structure to profitably grow the portfolio through assets with strong location attributes and tenant covenants, resulting in a combined portfolio of $3.5 billion
-
NPR portfolio is expected to provide uplift to BWP’s sustainable earnings via addition of a secure income stream with no near-term expiries (0% of income expiring in FY24 and 3.9% in FY25) whilst increasing BWP’s WALE from 3.6 to 3.9 years
-
BWP’s strong capital position will be maintained, with pro-forma gearing expected to remain at the lower end of BWP’s target range, affording continued financial flexibility
-
Provides a platform for income and capital growth, consistent with BWP’s objective of providing unitholders with a secure and growing income stream and long-term capital growth
-
Synergies available from the combination of two listed entities and integration of the NPR portfolio into the larger BWP portfolio, as well as the opportunity, in future, to refinance NPR debt
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
OUTLOOK | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
35
Questions
BUNNINGS FOUNTAIN GATE, VIC
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
36 QUESTIONS | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Further information
Responsible entity: BWP Management Limited Tel: +61 8 9327 4356 Email: [email protected]
==> picture [60 x 32] intentionally omitted <==
FURTHER INFORMATION | HALF-YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
37