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MIRVAC GROUP Interim / Quarterly Report 2016

May 2, 2016

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MIRVAC GROUP 3 MAY 2016

OPERATIONAL UPDATE

3Q16

Mirvac released its third quarter operational update today, reporting solid performance across its business units and revising FY16 earnings and distribution guidance to the top end of previous guidance.

Commenting on the quarterly update, Mirvac’s CEO & Managing Director, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, said, “We have maintained positive metrics across our office, retail and industrial portfolios, and we expect to deliver around 25 per cent growth in residential lot settlements this year.

“We have achieved a significant amount across the business since the start of the financial year. The residential team completed 682 lots settlements valued at over $300 million in the third quarter, in line with expectations, while maintaining a default rate of less than one per cent.

“We continue to accelerate releases to capture current demand, and I am pleased to report the residential team achieved approximately $320 million of new sales in the quarter, maintaining $2.6 billion

of exchanged pre-sales contracts. This provides us with a significant level of development earnings visibility over the next few years.”

As at 31 March 2016, 93 per cent of expected Development EBIT[1] for FY16 was secured and 72 per cent secured for FY17.

“Our investment portfolio continued to perform well, with our in-house asset management teams maintaining strong portfolio metrics during the quarter, leasing approximately 34,400 square metres of lettable space, which brings our leasing total year to date to over 267,900 square metres.

“Importantly, we remain on track to achieve our asset sales target of between $400 to $600 million by the end of this financial year. 1 Woolworths Way, valued

at approximately $336 million, settled in March 2016, and we have received strong levels of enquiry for Como Centre in Melbourne, 16 Furzer Street in Canberra and Rider Boulevard in Rhodes, Sydney, which are currently marketed for sale,” added Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz.

The Group’s balance sheet remained strong, with gearing maintained within the target range of between 20 and 30 per cent.

Further, the Group expects to achieve a Development ROIC of over 12 per cent by 30 June 2016, one year ahead of its target.

Mirvac has narrowed its FY16 operating EPS guidance to 12.9 to 13.0 cents per stapled security (“cpss”) and has revised its FY16 distribution guidance to 9.9 cpss, which is at the top end of previous guidance.

“Overall, the Group remains well-placed to achieve its FY16 targets, with a focus on the delivery of key projects expected to settle in the second half of this financial year, as well as executing our strategy in order to deliver value to our securityholders over the long term.” Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO & Managing Director

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SUSTAINABILITY
During the quarter, Mirvac continued to > Launched Mirvac’s Social Return on
excel in sustainability initiatives across the Investment tool: in an industry first,
business including: Mirvac, together with KPMG, have
created a framework and tool to
> 23 Furzer Street, Canberra, ACT:
measure the social impacts of new
achieved a 6 Star Green Star –
communities, and have demonstrated
Performance V1 rating in the Canberra
real savings for residents and the wider
office asset, Sirius. Sirius is the first
community across the areas of improved
building in Australia to increase
safety, sense of community, active living
its Green Star rating from a 5 Star
and sense of place.
Green Star – Office Design rating
to the 6 Star Performance rating. “These sustainability initiatives position
In recognition of its outstanding Mirvac as a leader in the industry and are
environmental performance, Sirius a testament to the commitment of the
was recently awarded the Facility team and their continued focus to our
Management Award at the Charted This Changes Everything Strategy,”
23 Furzer Street, Canberra, ACT
Institute of Building Services added Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz.
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  • 23 Furzer Street, Canberra, ACT: achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Performance V1 rating in the Canberra office asset, Sirius. Sirius is the first building in Australia to increase its Green Star rating from a 5 Star Green Star – Office Design rating to the 6 Star Performance rating. In recognition of its outstanding environmental performance, Sirius was recently awarded the Facility Management Award at the Charted Institute of Building Services Engineers Awards in London; and

“These sustainability initiatives position Mirvac as a leader in the industry and are a testament to the commitment of the team and their continued focus to our This Changes Everything Strategy,” added Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz.

1) Development EBIT before overheads and sales and marketing.

MIRVAC I FY16 Q3 OPERATIONAL UPDATE I 3 MAY 2016 I 1

Office & Industrial

Office

Positive business conditions continued to drive leasing activity in both Sydney and Melbourne, with each CBD market recording above average levels of net absorption in the third quarter of FY16. This was largely driven by professional and financial services firms, as well as education and digital service providers. Net absorption in Brisbane is positive, but still below long-term average levels of tenant demand, while conditions in Perth remain challenging. Mirvac’s overweight position to Sydney and Melbourne in the office sector means it is well-placed in this environment.

Office Highlights:

  • occupancy of 95.4 per cent[1,2] (94.5 per cent at 31 December 2015), with a WALE maintained at 6.1 years[3] ;

  • leased approximately 19,700 square metres across the portfolio[4] , including:

  • Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA: signed a lease renewal with Francis Burt Chambers for approximately 6,000 square metres for a 15-year term. Together with the Treasury Building, which is 99 per cent leased to the WA Government for 25 years, Mirvac’s office portfolio in Perth is now 96 per cent leased with a WALE of 16.7 years;

  • 5 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes, NSW: leased approximately 4,200 square metres, including 2,500 square metres to technology services provider Kordia Solutions for a five-year term; and

Industrial

Demand for quality industrial space in Sydney continues to be supported by increasing business investment across New South Wales, in addition to strong housing activity and a growing population. With 90 per cent of its industrial portfolio weighted to Sydney, Mirvac continues to be well-placed to benefit from ongoing positive conditions in this market.

Industrial Highlights:

occupancy remained high at 99.5 per cent[1] with a long WALE of 7.6 years[3] , up from 7.2 years at 31 December 2015;

10-20 Bond Street, Sydney, NSW: leased over 1,500 square metres to Insurance Networks Australia for a five-year term;

commenced management of the LAT Portfolio (previously the Investa Property Trust) in February 2016, having reached an agreement with a subsidiary of China Investment Corporation in December 2015 to become the asset manager; and

  • progressed the $2.1 billion active office development pipeline, which is 89 per cent pre-leased, with highlights including:

200 George Street, Sydney NSW: signed an agreement for lease with leading energy company, AGL, for three floors of office space, taking the building to 94 per cent pre-leased. A further 2,060 square metres has been committed under heads of agreement, which, once executed, will take the office component to 99 per cent pre-leased. Mirvac has also signed a lease with the Commonwealth Bank for 40 per cent of retail space on the ground level. The building is on track for practical completion in mid-2016, with EY expected to move in late June 2016 and Mirvac anticipated to move in July 2016;

  • 2 Riverside Quay, Melbourne VIC:

construction works are progressing to schedule with topping off achieved in April 2016. Fender Katsalidis Architects signed an agreement for lease on the remaining space in April 2016, taking the office component to 100 per cent pre-leased, well ahead of expected

47-67 Westgate Drive, Altona North, VIC: signed a heads of agreement for approximately 26,900 square metres for a seven-year term; and

Calibre, 60 Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek NSW: received a State Significant Development Approval and commenced a leasing campaign for the site, which is expected to deliver over 120,000 square metres of state-of-the-art industrial space.

completion in FY17. Community consultation on the public realm is also progressing well, with a planning application to upgrade the retail space and lobbies on the ground plane submitted during the quarter;

664 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC: design development is nearing finalisation, with construction works expected to commence in July 2016. The building’s office area is currently 33 per cent pre-leased to Pitcher Partners; and

Australian Technology Park,

Sydney NSW: achieved settlement of the acquisition in April 2016, with a Development Application lodged and detailed design development underway. Mirvac intends to deliver approximately 97,500 square metres of office and retail space, including a childcare centre, with the Commonwealth Bank to lease 93,000 square metres of office space for a 15-year term.

OFFICE LEASE EXPIRY PROFILE[ 3]

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53%
10% 10% 12% 9%
5%
1%
Vacant 4Q16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21+
Sydney / Melbourne / ACT Brisbane / Perth
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INDUSTRIAL LEASE EXPIRY PROFILE[ 3]

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65%
16%
9%
6%
3%
1% <1%
Vacant 4Q16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21+
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“Our outlook for the office portfolio remains positive, supported by improved tenant demand in Sydney and Melbourne, where approximately 80 per cent of our portfolio is located, and minimal near-term expiries in Brisbane and Perth. “Our office development pipeline is also progressing well and tracking to schedule and budget.

“We have maintained strong metrics within our industrial portfolio, with high occupancy and a long WALE. We remain focused on securing pre-commitments at Calibre and identifying new opportunities that leverage our asset management and creation capabilities.” Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO & Managing Director

  • 1) By area.

  • 2) Includes approximately 16,100 square metres at 275 Kent Street under licence agreement until 1 April 2017 (not income generating). 3) By income.

  • 4) Excludes leasing of assets under development.

MIRVAC I FY16 Q3 OPERATIONAL UPDATE I 3 MAY 2016 I 2

Retail

Retail sales have shown a widening divergence at a state level, with New South Wales continuing to record the strongest levels of moving annual turnover, which is further supported by strong population growth in Sydney. Retail spend in Brisbane, where 27 per cent of the retail portfolio is located, is expected to be boosted by strengthening tourist demand. Key data indicating higher net wealth and housing equity in Australia’s capital cities, particularly Sydney, highlights the strength of Mirvac’s urban retail strategy.

Retail Highlights:

  • high occupancy maintained at 99.2 per cent[1] ;

  • solid comparable MAT sales growth of 6.9 per cent driven by apparel and services, with specialty MAT growth of 5.8 per cent;

  • comparable specialty sales productivity increased by 1.6 per cent to $9,437 per square metre, with occupancy costs down to 15.0 per cent;

  • executed over 100 leasing deals across approximately 13,400 square metres, with leasing spreads remaining positive;

  • Broadway Shopping Centre ranked No.1 in Shopping Centre News’ Big Guns Awards 2016 for annual turnover per square metre (“MAT/m2”) for the fourth consecutive year; and

  • progressed with active retail developments across the portfolio, including:

  • Orion Springfield Central, QLD: achieved practical completion of the Stage 2 expansion in March 2016, with the official opening held in April 2016. The retail space is 95 per cent pre-leased;

  • Greenwood Plaza, NSW: progressed with development works on the enhanced casual dining precinct, with completion expected in July 2016. The project is 88 per cent pre-leased;

  • Harold Park Tramsheds, NSW: progressed with the restoration of the historic tram sheds, with completion expected in 1H17. The 6,000 square metre boutique retail space is now 100 per cent pre-leased; and

  • Broadway Shopping Centre, NSW: progressed with construction of the Level 2 expansion which is expected to complete in 1H17. The new casual dining precinct and enhanced fashion offering will be anchored by international fashion brand H&M, along with two further international retailers. The project is 90 per cent pre-leased.

“Mirvac’s retail portfolio continues to go from strength to strength, with all key metrics remaining strong. We were thrilled to have Broadway Shopping Centre in Sydney ranked number one for moving annual turnover per square metre for the fourth year in a row, a significant achievement during an active development phase, and a testament to the team’s strong centre management and leasing expertise.” Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO & Managing Director

RETAIL SALES BY CATEGORY

RETAIL ALES BY CATEG ORY
Category 3Q16 total MAT 3Q16 comparable MAT Growth 1H16 comparable MAT Growth
Supermarkets $563.8m 6.1% 6.6%
Discount department stores $114.2m 6.5% 6.0%
Mini-majors2 $343.7m 10.6% 11.4%
Specialties $701.6m 5.8% 6.9%
Other retail $110.8m 6.7% 0.9%
Total $1,834.1m 6.9% 7.3%
SPECIALTY SALES BY CATEGORY
Category Category 3Q16 total MAT 3Q16 total MAT 3Q16 comparable MAT Growth 3Q16 comparable MAT Growth 3Q16 comparable MAT Growth 1H16 comparable MAT 1H16 comparable MAT Growth
Food Retail $89.4m 5.1% 6.4%
Food Catering $167.8m 2.9% 4.8%
Jewellery $12.7m 1.4% (3.5)%
Mobile Phones $11.4m 35.2% 32.5%
Homewares $31.9m (1.6)% 0.6%
Retail Services $64.6m 11.8% 14.1%
Leisure $29.5m 1.4% 3.1%
Apparel $243.2m 8.3% 9.5%
General Retail $51.1m 1.3% (0.2)%
Total Specialties $701.6m 5.8% 6.9%

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Orion Springfield Central, QLD
1) By area.
2) Includes other majors.
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Greenwood Plaza, Sydney, NSW
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Harold Park Tramsheds, Sydney, NSW
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MIRVAC I FY16 Q3 OPERATIONAL UPDATE I 3 MAY 2016 I 3

Residential

that attracts a high level of repeat buyers and quality product priced at or around the median price-point in each sub-market.

  • continued to see strong sales activity across residential projects during the quarter, with sales up 7 per cent on the prior corresponding period. Key projects included: Rockbank, VIC (131 lots); Googong, NSW (68 lots); and Lucid, Hope Street, QLD (46 lots);

Residential conditions remain mixed nationally. In Sydney, auction clearance rates improved during the period, and although down on the corresponding period last year, are still comfortably above the long-term average of 60 per cent. Buyer sentiment has improved in Sydney, reflecting steadier price growth, a competitive lending environment and increasing urban populations. With dwelling requirements in Sydney higher than the average annual completions over the past five years, the supply and demand imbalance is likely to be a feature for some time. Sentiment in other capital cities remained neutral to positive over the first few months of 2016.

Residential Highlights:

  • expect to achieve approximately 2,850 lot settlements in FY16, with 91 per cent of target lot settlements secured:

  • maintained a high level of residential pre-sales at $2.6 billion[1] , providing strong visibility over the next few years:

  • FY16 lot settlement targets reduced, reflecting expected completion of Harold Park Precinct 4A in early FY17 (49 lots);

  • 21 per cent (or $548 million) of secured pre-sales expected to settle in the last quarter of FY16;

  • completed 1,430 lot settlements in the financial year to date:

  • 46 per cent expected to settle in FY17; and

  • 682 residential lots settled in the third quarter valued at $315 million, including major contributions from Harold Park, Precinct 3, NSW (262 lots); Googong, NSW (88 lots); and Woodlea in Victoria (141 lots);

  • 33 per cent expected to settle in FY18+;

Mirvac’s residential business continues to be resilient against this backdrop, supported by an overweight to Sydney and Melbourne, strong brand recognition

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— default rate maintained at less than
one per cent;
PRE-SALES: EXPECTED SETTLEMENT PROFILE PRE-SALES: EXPECTED SETTLEMENT PROFILE
(BY VALUE) (BY LOTS)
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3Q16 SETTLEMENTS – BUYER PROFILE

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2,335
$1.5bn 2,000 lots
46%
1.0
1,172
1,000
21% 21% 714
0.5
12% 448
0 0
Owner Occupier [2] : 53% 4Q16 FY17 FY18 FY19+ 4Q16 FY17 FY18 FY19+
Investor: 26%
FIRB: 21%
2H16 EXPECTED MAJOR SETTLEMENTS
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Investor: 26%
FIRB: 21%
Investor: 26%
FIRB: 21%
Investor: 26%
FIRB: 21%
2H16 EXPECTED MAJOR SETTLEMENTS
Pre-sales secured 3Q16 settlements Pre-sales secured Revenue secured1
Project at 31 Dec 15 (lots) (lots) at 31 Mar 16(lots) at 31 Mar 16
Harold Park,NSW 581 262 265 $277m
Alex Avenue,NSW 114 11 106 $51m
Jack Road,VIC 66 66 $47m
Tullamore,VIC 62 62 $41m
Brighton Lakes,NSW 60 60 $39m
Googong,NSW 257 88 184 $23m
Harcrest,VIC 169 7 207 $19m
Woodlea,VIC 203 141 62 $6m
Other 207 173 160 $45m
Total 1,719 682 1,172 $548m
1) Adjusted for Mirvac’s share of JVA and Mirvac
managed funds.

1) Adjusted for Mirvac’s share of JVA and Mirvac managed funds. 2) Includes first home buyers. Note: Buyer profile information approximate only and based on customer surveys.

MIRVAC I FY16 Q3 OPERATIONAL UPDATE I 3 MAY 2016 I 4

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Residential
> continued to take advantage of
favourable market conditions by
accelerating the release of residential
lots and on track to release over 3,800
lots in FY16 (FY15: over 4,000 lots).
New project launches expected in 4Q16
include: The Eastbourne in Melbourne;
The Finery, Waterloo in Sydney; and
Artist’s impression
Ascot Green in Brisbane; Ascot Green (Brisbane Racing Club)
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  • completed the 50 per cent sale of The Finery, Waterloo to Ping An Real Estate (“Ping An”), a subsidiary of the Ping An Insurance Group of China. The Finery is the first project to seed the joint venture relationship established between Mirvac and Ping An in December 2015 to develop residential projects in key cities in Australia; and

“Our residential business continues to perform well, and we are pleased to have achieved settlements valued at over $300 million in the third quarter of FY16. Settlements have been completed by purchasers in line with expectations, with 340 out of 345 settlements completed at Harold Park Precinct 3, as at 2 May 2016. The Group’s long-term average default rate has been maintained at less than one per cent, with no defaults experienced at our Harold Park project in the financial year to date.

“Although residential market conditions remain varied across the country, we continue to see solid demand from all buyer segments for well-located, well-priced product, with FY16 third quarter activity slightly above the prior corresponding period.

  • construction works progressing well at major projects due for settlement in the last quarter of FY16.

“With over 2,300 lots secured and expected to settle in FY17, we have a high level of visibility for the year ahead.” Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO & Managing Director

MAJOR PROJECTS DUE FOR SETTLEMENT IN 4Q16: CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

2H16 MAJOR RELEASES SCHEDULE

3Q16 4Q16 expected 4Q16 expected
Project Completed Project releases (lots) releases(lots)
Harold Park,Precinct 3,NSW 100% St Leonards,NSW 220
Harold Park,Precinct 4B,NSW 90% Woodlea,VIC 196 236
Harold Park,Precinct 6B,NSW 90% Gainsborough Greens,QLD 123 208
Alex Ave,NSW 95% The Eastbourne,VIC 258
Jack Road,VIC 90% The Finery,Waterloo, NSW 118
Tullamore,VIC 85% Claremont On The Park,WA 92
Brighton Lakes, NSW 60% Ascot Green, QLD 91
INNOVATION AT MIRVAC
Following the successful trial of CSR Velocity panels in Mirvac’s
masterplanned communities business last year, Mirvac has
commenced its frst project using Velocity panels at Brighton
Lakes in Sydney.
The CSR Velocity panels are prefabricated wall panels (including
all cladd ing timber fra mes ins ulation door s and win dows) and

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INNOVATION AT MIRVAC
Following the successful trial of CSR Velocity panels in Mirvac’s
masterplanned communities business last year, Mirvac has
commenced its first project using Velocity panels at Brighton
Lakes in Sydney.
The CSR Velocity panels are prefabricated wall panels (including
all cladding, timber frames, insulation, doors and windows) and
floor cassettes, manufactured and assembled offsite in quality
controlled conditions, then transported to site and erected.
There are significant benefits of using the panels, including an
approximate 40 per cent reduction in the overall construction
time, waste reduction and a reduction in HSE risks. December 2015 March 2016
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Media enquiries: Marie Festa Investor enquiries: Narelle Checchin
Head of Culture and Reputation Group GM, External Communications
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Media enquiries: Marie Festa Head of Culture and Reputation +61 2 9080 8956

Group GM, External Communications and Investor Relations +61 2 9080 8315

Mirvac Group comprises Mirvac Limited (ABN 92 003 280 699) and Mirvac Property Trust (ARSN 086 780 645). This document has been prepared by Mirvac Limited and Mirvac Funds Limited (ABN 70 002 561 640, AFSL number 233121) as the responsible entity of Mirvac Property Trust (collectively “Mirvac” or “the Group”). Mirvac Limited is the issuer of Mirvac Limited ordinary shares and Mirvac Funds Limited is the issuer of Mirvac Property Trust ordinary units, which are stapled together as Mirvac Group stapled securities. All dollar values are in Australian dollars (A$). This document is not financial advice or a recommendation to acquire Mirvac stapled securities and has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of individuals. Before making an investment decision prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information in this document and the Group’s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange having regard to their own objectives, financial situation and needs and seek such legal, financial and/or taxation advice as they deem necessary or appropriate to their jurisdiction. Mirvac Funds Limited is entitled to receive ongoing fees in connection with the authorised services provided under its Australian Financial Services licence to Mirvac Property Trust. Mirvac directors and employees do not receive specific payments of commissions for the authorised services provided under Mirvac Funds Limited’s Australian Financial licence. The information contained in this document is current as at 31 March 2016, unless otherwise noted.

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