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GPT GROUP Annual Report 2018

Feb 10, 2019

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2018 ANNUAL RESULT

AGENDA
Annual Result 2018
SECTION
SPEAKER
SLIDE
2018 Annual Result Highlights
Bob Johnston
3
Financial Summary & Capital Management
Anastasia Clarke
6
Retail
Mark Fookes
10
Office & Logistics
Matthew Faddy
16
Funds Management
Nicholas Harris
23
Summary & Outlook
Bob Johnston
26

A high quality portfolio of Australian real estate in the best markets

OUR VISION

To be the most respected property company in Australia in the eyes of our Investors, People, Customers and Communities

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OUR FOCUS

Focus on quality assets and markets that we believe will provide long term growth for our investors

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2018 Annual Result Financial Highlights

Consistently delivering strong returns

3.5% 3.5% FFO GROWTH DISTRIBUTION GROWTH PER SECURITY PER SECURITY

$ 5.58 15.8% NTA PER SECURITY TOTAL UP 10.7 PER CENT RETURN

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The GPT Group 2018 Annual Result

Progress on Strategic Priorities

Investment Portfolio

    • Portfolio occupancy of 97.8%
    • Like for like income growth 3.8%
    • Revaluation gains of $911 million
    • Weighted Average Capitalisation Rate 5.02%

Development Pipeline

    • Sunshine Plaza 97% leased
    • 4 Murray Rose Avenue completed
    • 32 Smith Street pre-commitment for 51% of NLA + Cockle Bay Park (Darling Park 4) DA progressed + Rouse Hill Town Centre revised DA lodged Q4 2018

Balance Sheet & Capital Management

    • Net gearing at 26.3%
    • Interest rate hedging at 83%
    • Credit ratings unchanged at A / A2
    • Weighted Average Debt Maturity of 6.3 years

Funds Management

    • Market leading wholesale platform
    • Assets Under Management of $12.6 billion
    • 12 month total return of 11.3%
    • Development pipeline of over $1.2 billion
    • Office Fund raised $275 million of new equity
    • Melbourne Central Office and Retail expansion

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FINANCE & TREASURY

Financial Summary

12 MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER($ MILLION)
2018
2017
CHANGE
Funds From Operations (FFO)
574.6
554.2
3.7%
Valuation increases
910.7
717.7
Treasury items marked to market
(39.6)
(2.9)
Other items
6.0
(1.0)
Net Profit After Tax (NPAT)
1,451.7
1,268.0
14.5%
Funds From Operations (cents per stapled security)
31.84
30.77
3.5%
Funds From Operations (FFO)
574.6
554.2
3.7%
Maintenance capex
(53.2)
(54.4)
Lease incentives
(60.9)
(53.5)
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)
460.5
446.3
3.2%
Distribution (cents per stapled security)
25.46
24.60
3.5%
$1,451.7M
STATUTORY NET PROFIT
AFTER TAX
3.5%
FFO PER SECURITY GROWTH
99.8%
PAYOUT RATIO

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Segment Result

12 MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER
($ MILLION)
2018
2017
Retail
326.2
318.4
Office
268.7
248.9
Logistics
109.9
94.0
Funds Management
42.6
37.0
Net Income
747.4
698.3
Net interest expense
(124.4)
(102.4)
Corporate overheads
(34.2)
(30.6)
Tax expense
(14.2)
(11.1)
Corporate
(172.8)
(144.1)
Funds From Operations
574.6
554.2
▲2.4%
Strong contribution from Melbourne Central, Charlestown and
Rouse Hill
▲8.0%
▲16.9%
Acquisition of Eclipse Tower, plus strong contribution from MLC,
1 Farrer Place and Australia Square
Acquisition of Sunshine Business Estate plus development
completions at Huntingwood, Eastern Creek and Seven Hills
▲15.1%
AUM increased to $12.6 billion
▲21.5%
Higher debt balance; cost of debt flat at 4.2%

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Capital Management

    • Diversified sources of debt
    • Gearing policy of 25 – 35%
    • Targeting ‘A-space’ credit ratings

Sources of Drawn Debt

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CPI Bonds
2%
Domestic bank
debt
20%
USPP
25%
Bank Debt
40%
Foreign bank
Debt Capital
debt
Markets
Foreign 17%
60%
MTNs
7%
Secured bank
debt
Domestic 3%
Commecial
MTNs
Paper
21%
5%
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KEY STATISTICS KEY STATISTICS KEY STATISTICS
DEC 2018 JUN 2018
Net tangible assets per security $5.58 $5.31
Net gearing 26.3% 24.7%
Weighted average cost of debt 4.2% 4.3%
Weighted average term to maturity 6.3 years 6.6 years
Interest cover ratio 5.7x 6.0x
Credit ratings (S&P / Moody’s) A / A2 A / A2
Weighted average term of hedging 4.4 years 4.6 years
Drawn debt hedging 83% 79%

Debt Maturity Profile

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RETAIL

Retail Highlights

2.2%

3.6%

99.6% PORTFOLIO OCCUPANCY

LIKE FOR LIKE TOTAL SPECIALTY INCOME GROWTH MAT GROWTH

  • $6.2 billion retail portfolio + Like for like income growth of 2.2% led by strong results from Charlestown, Melbourne Central and Rouse Hill

Key Outcomes

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Retail Portfolio
Quality & NT
Exposure
QLD 6%
9%
NSW
41%
44%
VIC
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  • Retail segment FFO contribution of $326.2 million, 2.4% growth on 2017

  • Revaluation uplift of $161.0 million, WACR[1] of 4.88% + Total Portfolio Return of 8.2%

  • Specialty Sales Productivity at $11,460psm

  • Sunshine Plaza development stage one opening fully leased

85%

99%

70%

exposure to prime of portfolio located NSW and VIC regional in markets with assets household income above Australian average

  1. Weighted average capitalisation rate

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Retail Sales

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Portfolio MAT
12.6%
Growth by Category
11.4%
9.7%
7.3%
6.5%
6.1%
3.6%
3.6%
3.2%
2.4%
Total Specialty MAT Growth
0.7%
Specialties >400sqm Specialties <400sqm
-1.1%
-2.1% -2.4%
6.9% 2.5% -3.7%
-6.6%
Specialty Sales Productivity (<400sqm)
-10.2%
$
11,460 2.5%
Specialty Sales Specialty Sales
per sqm per sqm growth
Statistics exclude development impacted centres (Sunshine Plaza, Macarthur Square, Wollongong)
Total centre Dept Stores DDS Supermarkets Cinemas Total Specialties Tech & Appliances General Retail Homewares Food Retail Leisure Health & Beauty Dining Fashion,Footwear&Accessories Retail Services Jewellery
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Retail Leasing

    • High quality portfolio is well positioned with low vacancy and fixed increases of 4.7% achieved on deals completed in 2018
    • Introduction of new retail concepts and remixing to growth categories at Highpoint as part of the re-leasing program in 2018
    • Delivered positive leasing spreads with holdovers reducing to 5.9%
    • Continuing to remix the portfolio, responding to customer demand and focused on driving sales productivity

Portfolio Leasing Statistics

DEC 2018 JUN 2018
Portfolio Occupancy 99.6% 99.7%
Retention Rate 71.3% 71.0%
Avg. Annual Fixed Increase1,2 4.7% 4.8%
Avg. Lease Term1,2 4.7 years 4.8 years
Leasing Spread2 0.2% 0.6%
Specialty Occupancy Cost2 16.9% 17.0%
  1. New leases

  2. Specialties <400sqm

Expanding growth retailers

Conversion of apparel into food/lifestyle

First to market retailers

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Statistics exclude development impacted centres (Sunshine Plaza, Macarthur Square, Wollongong) & holdovers

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Retail Development

Retail Offer

  • 40 retail brands new to the Sunshine Coast market including a number of international brands and national flagship stores

+ Destination

Leading entertainment, dining and leisure destination, including the highest outdoor zip line course in Australia, a first for a major

regional shopping centre Customer Insights (opening mid 2019)

Investment Summary

    • $216 million of capital invested (GPT’s 50% interest)
  • Approx. 6% stabilised incremental yield

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Retail Development

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Melbourne Central

    • Progressive enhancement of the existing asset | $50 million during 2019 and 2020
    • Proposed Retail Expansion | $70 million, approximately 7,000sqm of retail over two levels
    • Expansion of leisure and entertainment precinct showcasing the best of Melbourne’s “laneways and high streets” including dining, education, wellness and retail markets
    • Forecast Return | over 6.5% stabilised yield
    • Target Commencement – late 2019 | Completion – late 2021

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Rouse Hill Town Centre

    • Proposed $170 million expansion, including additional 16,300sqm of retail and 4,500sqm of commercial space
    • Responding to demand and retail undersupply in this strong growth market introducing food, leisure, entertainment, health & wellness and international retailers
    • Opportunity for residential to be integrated within retail scheme
    • Development Applications lodged in December 2018
    • Forecast Return | over 6.5% stabilised yield
    • Target Commencement – early 2020 | Completion – early 2022

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OFFICE & LOGISTICS

Office Highlights

$ 5.8%% 598.5MM

$ 5.8%% 598.5MM 16.9% PORTFOLIO VALUATION TOTAL LIKE FOR LIKE UPLIFT RETURN INCOME GROWTH

  • $5.9 billion office portfolio

Key Outcomes

  • Office valuation gains driven by Sydney assets, WACR of 4.95%

  • Leases signed totalling 158,400sqm and 19,400sqm at terms agreed

  • Portfolio occupancy of 97.1% and WALE of 5.2 years

  • Operations Net Income up 8.0% to $267.7 million as result of strong underlying portfolio growth and the acquisition of Eclipse Tower, Parramatta

Office Portfolio Geographic Exposure

Premium 54% Sydney - 62% Melbourne – 28% Brisbane - 10% A Grade 46%

  • Delivered 4 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park and commenced construction of 32 Smith Street, Parramatta

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Office Valuation & Market Fundamentals

    • Valuation uplift for 12 months of $598.5 million for the Office portfolio, representing an increase of 11%
    • Sydney experienced greatest valuation growth, delivering uplift of $485.0 million
    • Positive effective rental growth forecast across Eastern Seaboard markets in 2019
    • Strong 12 month net absorption in Melbourne of ~168,000sqm

Valuation Uplift - Sydney CBD

1 Year to 31 December 2018

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Australia Square 22%
2 Park Street 20%
1 Farrer Place 16%
MLC Centre 14%
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Net Supply vs Vacancy Rate by Market

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sqm Net Supply (LHS) Vacancy Rate (RHS) Vacancy Rate - 10y Avg.
400,000 20%
13.2%
300,000 12.6% 15%
200,000 10%
8.0% 7.6%
100,000 3.7% 5%
4.1%
0 0%
-100,000 -5%
Syd CBD Melb CBD Bris CBD
Sydney CBD Melbourne CBD Brisbane CBD
Source: Data summarises all grades; JLL, GPT Research – Q4 2018
Prime Net Effective Rental Growth by Market 1 year growth
$800 $826
6.4%
Sydney
$700
$600
$500
$400 $432 Melbourne $382 8.0%
$319
$300
$263 $268
$200 Brisbane
3.7%
$100
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 Dec-17 Jun-18 Dec-18 Jun-19
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Source: JLL, GPT Research – Q4 2018

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Office Leasing

    • 158,400sqm of signed leases with a further 19,400sqm terms agreed
    • Increased occupancy to 97.1% with limited vacancy in Melbourne
    • Renewals secured with Mills Oakley, Baker McKenzie, AusNet Services and Microsoft
    • New leases agreed with CUB, Westpac and NIB

Customer Focus

2018 Leasing Success

OFFICE SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE PORTFOLIO Leases 158,400sqm 78,600sqm 54,100sqm 25,700sqm Signed Occupancy Incl. Signed 97.1% 96.1% 98.6% 94.8% Leases WALE 5.2 years 5.2 years 5.0 years 5.8 years by Income

  • Customer #1 85% 82% Satisfaction Survey by independent consultant GPT portfolio Customer Response Campbell Scholtens ranking to surveyed satisfaction score rate peers

Customer Insights

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19% 28% expected to need more office space

23%

are utilising flexible space on an as-needed basis, with 17% likely to adopt in next 3 years

have already adopted activity based working with a further 16% likely to adopt in the next 3 years

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Office Portfolio Growth

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Eclipse Tower, 60 Station St, Parramatta

Acquisition Date September 2018
Asset Area 25,700sqm
Purchase Price $277.6 million
Initial Yield 5.34%
    • 100% leased to blue chip occupiers
    • High profile quality A-grade asset, completed in 2012
    • Central Parramatta location adjacent to train station

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4 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park

Completed October 2018 Asset Area 15,800sqm Yield on Cost* 7.75%

    • Valued at $125 million
    • 81% leased, with NSW Rural Fire Service (9,300sqm) now in occupation
  • Forecast yield on cost at full occupancy.

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300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Central

    • Seeking pre-commit for ~20,000sqm complex above retail centre
    • Unique opportunity to further enhance Melbourne Central as a dominant mixed use precinct
    • Expected yield on cost for office component over 6.50% and end value in excess of $200 million

32 Smith, Parramatta

    • QBE pre-commitment across 13,600sqm, representing 51% of NLA
    • Target completion in late 2020
    • Expected yield on cost of ~6.75% and an end value in excess of $300 million
    • Parramatta office market experiencing record low vacancy rates, limited uncommitted supply

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Logistics Highlights

2.8% PORTFOLIO LIKE FOR LIKE INCOME GROWTH

Key Outcomes

$ 151.2M 15.2% VALUATION TOTAL UPLIFT RETURN

VALUATION UPLIFT

    • $1.9 billion logistics portfolio
    • High portfolio occupancy of 97.2% and long WALE of 7.1 years
    • 164,300 sqm of leases signed and 39,700 sqm of terms agreed
  • Operations Net Income up 12.3% to $104.8 million as a result of underlying portfolio growth, acquisitions and developments

    • Significant valuation uplift and WACR of 5.78%

Logistics Portfolio Geographic Exposure

Sydney - 64% Melbourne - 26% Brisbane - 10%

  • Two developments commenced in 2018 have delivered an uplift of $17.6 million, now valued at $85.7 million

  • Strong uplift for long WALE assets in Sydney

    • Three investment acquisitions and development land purchased in Melbourne’s west

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Logistics Portfolio Growth

    • Three prime logistics assets acquired, totalling $102 million, in Sunshine, Derrimut and Truganina in Melbourne’s West
    • Replenishing the Logistics land bank through the acquisition of 8.9 hectares of land in Truganina with capacity to deliver 48,000sqm of GLA
    • Completion of logistics developments at Huntingwood 1B and 50 Old Wallgrove Road at Eastern Creek
    • Six new developments completed over past 18 months, delivering $240 million of investment assets
Huntingwood 1B
Sydney
End Value $26 million
Asset Area 11,300sqm
Yield on Cost 6.7%

Leased to Cahill
Transport Group
50 Old Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek
Sydney
Forecast End Value $66 million
Asset Area 30,100sqm
Yield on Cost* 6.6%

Leased to ACR Supply Partners1
* Forecast yield on cost at full occupancy.
~~1 Includes leasing completed post-balance date~~
  • Forecast yield on cost at full occupancy. ~~1. Includes leasing completed post-balance date.~~

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Sunshine Business Estate
Melbourne
Sunshine Business Estate
Melbourne
Located approximately 6km from Port Melbourne
Acquisition Price $74 million
Initial Yield 6.1%

Four assets fully leased to ASX listed IVE Group for a remaining 8 years

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FUNDS MANAGEMENT

Funds Management Highlights

$ 12.6B

11.3%%

11.3%% 15.1% TOTAL PROFIT RETURN GROWTH

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

  • Funds Management business delivered a strong total Key return of 11.3% for the full year Outcomes +

  • Total Assets Under Management increased by 5% to $12.6 billion

FUNDS MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2018 2017 CHANGE ($M) Segment Result 42.6 37.0 15.1%

AUM and EBIT Growth (5 Year CAGR)

  • Operating EBIT grew by 15.1% to $42.6 million

  • Result demonstrates scalable platform as earnings growth exceeds AUM growth

15.3% 12.2% Assets Under Management

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Fund Update

GPT
Wholesale
Office Fund

Achieved a 4.8% total return for the year to 31 December 2018

Leading its unlisted retail fund peers with a 9.6% total return over
three years

Progressed its strategy to re-weight portfolio towards super-
regional shopping centres

Maribyrnong Homemaker Centre was sold for $67.1 million, a
12% premium to book value

Achieved a 12.7% total return for the year to 31 December 2018

Leading its unlisted office fund peers over five, seven and ten
years

Acquired 32 Flinders Street, Melbourne, as a medium-term
precinct development opportunity

Successfully completed a long-dated US Private Placement
(USPP) for US$250m (A$351m) at a low margin of 167 bps

Raised $275 million of equity from a mix of existing and new
investors, with funds initially used to reduce gearing to 15.5%
GPT
Wholesale
Shopping
Centre
Fund
FUND
TOTAL
ASSETS
GWOF
$7.8b
GWSCF
$4.8b
Total
$12.6b

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Summary & Outlook

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

  • Economic outlook has softened but expected to remain healthy

  • Sydney & Melbourne beneficiaries of public & private investment, low unemployment and population growth

  • Fiscal and monetary policy remains accommodative and flexible

SECTOR OUTLOOK

  • Retail assets in strong catchments with a compelling proposition will grow productivity

  • Sydney and Melbourne office market fundamentals remain robust

  • Logistics values will continue to benefit from strong investor demand

GROUP OUTLOOK

  • Office and logistics sectors will continue to outperform

  • Strategic investment will ensure our retail assets remain preferred destinations

  • Developments on-track and provide growth opportunities

  • Disciplined capital allocation and strong capital position

2019 GUIDANCE FFO per security growth of 4% DPS growth of 4%

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this presentation has been prepared by The GPT Group comprising GPT RE Limited (ACN 107 426 504) AFSL (286511), as responsible entity of the General Property Trust, and GPT Management Holdings Limited (ACN 113 510 188).

The information provided in this presentation is for general information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal or other advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should make your own assessment of, or obtain professional advice about, the information in this presentation to determine whether it is appropriate for you.

You should note that returns from all investments may fluctuate and that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. While every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information, The GPT Group does not represent or warrant that the information in this presentation is free from errors or omissions, is complete or is suitable for your intended use. In particular, no representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy, likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forecasts, prospects or returns contained in this presentation - such material is, by its nature, subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. To the maximum extent permitted by law, The GPT Group, its related companies, officers, employees and agents will not be liable to you in any way for any loss, damage, cost or expense (whether direct or indirect) howsoever arising in connection with the contents of, or any errors or omissions in, this presentation.

Information is stated as at 31 December 2018 unless otherwise indicated.

All values are expressed in Australian currency unless otherwise indicated.

Funds from Operations (FFO) is reported in the Segment Note disclosures which are included in the financial report of The GPT Group for the 12 months ended 31 December 2018. FFO is a financial measure that represents The GPT Group’s underlying and recurring earnings from its operations. This is determined by adjusting statutory net profit after tax under Australian Accounting Standards for certain items which are non-cash, unrealised or capital in nature. FFO has been determined based on guidelines established by the Property Council of Australia. A reconciliation of FFO to Statutory Profit is included in this presentation. Key statistics for the Retail and Office divisions include GPT Group’s weighted interest in the GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund (GWSCF) and the GPT Wholesale Office Fund (GWOF) respectively.

The images for Melbourne Central and Rouse Hill Town Centre on page 15, and for 32 Smith Street and Melbourne Central on page 20, represent artist impressions.

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