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Covivio — Earnings Release 2010
Feb 22, 2011
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Earnings Release
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FONCIÈRE DES RÉGIONS
FUNDAMENTALS FURTHER STRENGTHENED AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO MOVE FORWARD IN 2011
Strong rental income € 521million + 0.6% in a like-forlike basis
Recurrent net income € 308 million + 1.3%
Loan To Value (LTV) 49% vs 56% end 2009
2010 OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED
Strong rental income: + 0.6% like-for-like
2010 was a very active year in terms of rental activity for both real estate partnerships (major agreements with France Telecom and EDF, acquisition of Eiffage Construction's headquarters) and the marketing of projects (23,500 sq.m let in the Carré Suffren building, 30,000 sq.m in the Garibaldi Towers in Milan, etc.) This sustained real estate activity has made it possible to:
- Ensure the sustainability of rental income, with a residual fi rm term on leases of 6.1 years,
- Maintain a high occupancy rate on offi ces, coming in at over 95%.
Stronger fi nancial structure and reduction in the cost of debt
The fi nancial structure has improved with net debt reduced by €1 billion, notably linked to the €300 million in additional equity resulting from the dividend being paid in shares and the warrants exercised.
In this way, the loan to value (LTV) ratio group share represents 49%, compared with 55.6% at the end of 2009, coming in ahead of schedule to meet our target for 2011 of an LTV below 50%.
Despite a context of rising interest rates, the average rate on debt improved to 4.4% versus 4.6% in 2009, while the spot rate came to 4.2% at the end of 2010.
Recurrent net income up slightly to €308 million Recurrent net income is up 1.3% to €308 million, in line with the target set for 2010. Per share, it comes out at €5.92, compared with €6.86 in 2009, refl ecting the capital increases carried out. Net income totalled €627 million in 2010, compared with a €262 million loss in 2009, benefi ting more specifi cally from the increase in the appraised values. A dividend of €4.20 per share for 2010 will be proposed at the general meeting on 6 May 2011. This payout represents 75% of recurrent net income for 2010, in line with Foncière des Régions' policy to distribute between 70 and 85%.
NAV GROWTH DESPITE AN EXCEPTIONAL DISTRIBUTION IN 2010
EPRA NAV is up 7.3% to €4,448 million, driven by 5.3% growth in the portfolio like-for-like and despite the exceptional distribution representing €472 million (six Beni Stabili shares and €3.30 per share). This exceptional distribution enabled Beni Stabili to obtain the Italian fi scal transparency regime (SIIQ) at the end of 2010. EPRA NAV per share represents €80.8, mechanically lower than at the end of 2009 as a result of this distribution and the capital increases carried out in 2010 at €65 per new share. Since 30 June 2010, EPRA NAV per share has climbed 6.2%. In 2010, EPRA triple net NAV is up 18% to €3,975 million, representing €72.2 per share.
OUTLOOK
With a new governance structure, adopted at the general meeting on 31 January 2011, as well as a stronger fi nancial structure and a pipeline for €1 billion of real estate projects, Foncière des Régions is well positioned to move forward in 2011 and expects its recurrent net income to be stable for 2011. Set against an upturn in the offi ce market, the Group is able to offer innovative real estate solutions for large companies.
Data in group share basis
A major player for offi ce real estate with an €8.6 billion portfolio, based for 74% on offi ces in sound markets, Foncière des Régions is rolling out a strategy for:
- Establishing partnerships with major tenants, ensuring lasting revenues,
- Continuously improving the portfolio through a strategy for asset rotation and property developments in line with market expectations.
FINANCIAL COMMUNICATION Tél. : +33 (0) 1 51 97 52 44 [email protected]
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Find all the fi nancial information on www.foncieredesregions.fr/fi nance FONCIÈRE PARTENAIRE