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GPT GROUP — Interim / Quarterly Report 2005
Aug 3, 2005
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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2005 MID YEAR RESULTS PRESENTATION


Mid Year financial results
Internalisation update
Joint Venture update
Portfolio update
Group strategy



Application of A-IFRS results in less transparency
Cash flows and distributions unchanged, income statement materially different
Increases volatility in income statement


RESULT RECONCILIATION



| Reconciliation of distributable amount | Actuals (\$m) |
|---|---|
| Profit after tax (A-IFRS) | 66.2 |
| Plus | |
| Finance Costs | 205.5 |
| Internalisation costs and Other | 44.3 |
| Less | |
| Fair Value and Revenue Adjustments | (76.4) |
| Net gain on disposal of properties | (9.3) |
| Equals | |
| Amounts payable to security holders | 230.3 |

STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE



| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 ** $(6 \text{ mths})$ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution (cps) | 20.4 | 21.2 | 22.0 | 11.4 |
| Growth | 3.5% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Earnings (cps) | 20.4 | 21.6 | 21.3 | 11.4 |
| Underlying growth* | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| NTA per security | \$2.60 | \$2.73 | \$3.02 | \$3.03 |
| 1 Yr Return | 12.8% | $8.2\%$ | 33.6% | 11.2% |
* Excludes the impact of the change in fee, performance fees paid and costs associated with the Lend Lease merger proposal, the Stockland takeover offer and internalisation proposal.
2005 MND YEAR RESULTS
** Growth based on previous corresponding period. Excludes the impact of the adoption of A-IFRS on the financial statements. Earnings per security is before fair value adjustments, recognition of rent frees, amortisation of lease incentives, profit on disposal of properties, costs associated with internalisation and finance costs to securityholders.

TRANSITION UPDATE



Internalisation
Management team established in MLC Centre 6 June
Continuity of management
All senior roles filled (existing GPT team)
General Manager, JV appointed
Systems/premises in place
Transaction costs in line with forecasts
Transition of retail centres/business 15 August
Retail team of approximately 180 retail specialists
(majority transfer 15 August)
Full inhouse capability across property management,
leasing & development
Recruitment commenced





*Note: from 30 June, Voyages will be consolidated in Group result


GPT BOARD



Board comprised of 8 members
Peter Joseph OAM (Chair)
Eric Goodwin
Malcolm Latham AM
Ken Moss
Brian Norris
Elizabeth Nosworthy AO
Ian Martin (new)
Nic Lyons (new)
Committees
Audit & Risk Management
Nomination and Remuneration Committee

JOINT VENTURE: ASSET UPDATE


\$1.1 billion of seed assets acquired on 30 June
A\$450m capital committed
Assets performing to expectations
German Residential Portfolio
Stable occupancy
Strong capital flows into the sector
Opportunities to recycle capital
Prague Retail
Soft opening March 2005
Vacancy reduced
Cologne Technology Park
Income guarantee on vacant space

JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENT STRATEGY



- Stable cashflows, with strong covenants
- Leveraged to 75%, non recourse debt, hedged
- Locked in yield spread
- IRR on ordinary equity 15%, after tax
- Upside potential
- Cap rate compression (market, portfolio premium)
- Management 'value add'
- Exit Options
- Trading
- Securitisation
- Re-Financing


JV PIPELINE

\$1.1 billion assets acquired
Extensive pipeline of opportunities
Focussing on portfolios / assembling portfolios
High level of involvement in portfolio investment strategies
Approval processes / protocols agreed and understood
Strong alignment between GPT and B&B
Joint Venture target - \$5.6 billion
Confident of fully investing by Dec 2006 \$1.5 billion (approx) acquisitions under negotiation Anticipate use of top up Dec 2005 Market update fourth quarter


JOINT VENTURE OPERATING PLATFORM



Appointed
Appointed
Short Listed
GPT Team
General Manager, JV appointed Investment Manager, Europe Investment Analyst GPT portfolio teams assisting where appropriate
Joint Venture Committee
3 GPT and 3 Babcock & Brown appointments Operating processes / protocols established
Corporate entity
European (Luxembourg) entity established People, systems being put in place Secondments from both entities (GPT $-1$ : B&B $-2$ ) Administrative staff being recruited locally

GPT: ASSET BREAKDOWN


JV investment represents 5% total investment assets*
Core Portfolio \$8.7 billion



KEY RESULTS: RETAIL PORTFOLIO



Income up 4% like with like (10.4% overall)
Strong sales and operating results*
Total centre MAT/sqm up 3.4%
Specialty MAT/sqm up 6.5%
Regional specialty sales/sqm at \$9,520
Regional specialty occupancy costs at 14.5%
Occupancy high and arrears low
Vacancy less than 1% GLA
Arrears 0.1% of billings
*Excluding centres impacted by development


Strong Development Pipeline



| LANG S | 2004 | COO | 2005 | 12007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malbourne Central |
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MELBOURNE CENTRAL CONTRACT








WARRELL 2005 MID YEAR RESULTS

Strong Development Pipeline



| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Central |
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| Penrith Plaza | ||||||
| Macarthur Square |
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| Rouse Hill Regional Centre |
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| Charlestown Square |






KEY RESULTS: OFFICE



Income up 0.4% like with like (4.3% overall)
Occupancy increased to 94%
61,000 sqm leased to June 05
Terms agreed over 15,000 sqm
Agreed terms with Rabo Australia for 9,000 sqm (DP3)
Manageable lease expiry profile
Average lease term 6.1 years
Darling Park Stage 3
Completion ahead of schedule (end 2005)
Leasing underway (three floors remaining)



Office Lease Expiry Profile by Area 30 June 2005*




STRONG OPERATING RESULTS


Portfolio income up 13.5% like with like (46% overall)
Ayers Rock Resort
| Revenue | $+13.1%$ |
|---|---|
| Room Nights Sold | $+9.7%$ |
| Room Rate | $+6.0%$ |
| GPT Income | $+16.9%$ |
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
| Revenue | $+4.1%$ |
|---|---|
| Room Nights Sold | $(4.8\%)$ |
| Room Rate | $+9.9%$ |
| GPT Income | $+3.1%$ |


RECENT ACQUISITIONS



Lodges Portfolio
| Revenue | $(5.3\%)$ |
|---|---|
| Room Nights Sold | $(7.4\%)$ |
| Room Rate | $+1.0%$ |
Portfolio successfully integrated
Impacted by weak domestic conditions
Portfolio enhanced with El Questro acquisition


INDUSTRIAL/ BUSINESS PARK





KEY RESULTS: INDUSTRIAL/ BUSINESS PARK



Income up 4.3% like with like (15.9% overall) High occupancy - 98.5% (incl. land leases) Long average lease term - 5.4 years Austrak, Somerton Coles Myer National Distribution Centre (74,700 sqm) Labelmakers (22,200 sqm) P&O Terminal lease Quad 4 and 5 Figtree Drive


MASTERPLANNED URBAN COMMUNITIES





CAPITAL MANAGEMENT



Total assets \$9.3 billion
Gearing of 30.5% (limit 40%)
Total borrowings \$2.8 billion
\$2,320 million AUD
300 million Euro (AUD equivalent approx \$480 million)
Current effective interest rate 6.2%
Strategy to extend duration
\$300m MTN issue
600m Euro facility established
Note: Figures adjusted for the sale of interests in Penrith and Woden Plazas


GPT STRATEGY

Core portfolio
Ongoing active management to drive returns
Expansion through acquisitions and developments
Joint Venture
Continued focus on converting pipeline assets, stable cashflows /
locked in funding spreads
Establishment of funds management platform
GPT positioning
Identify additional growth opportunities (businesses/sectors)


IN SUMMARY

Core portfolio performance strong
Smooth transition proceeding
JV investment well progressed
Growth opportunities domestically and offshore
On track to deliver on strategy and forecasts


QUESTIONS
