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Patrimoine et Commerce Earnings Release 2021

Feb 23, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE

2021 ANNUAL RESULTS

Paris - February 23, 2022

At its meeting on February 22, 2022, the Patrimoine & Commerce Supervisory Board reviewed the Company's operations and approved the 2021 financial statements (1), prepared by Management.

  • Group share of net profit increasing by +77% at € 31.5m
  • Collection rate at 97% on rents and service charges
  • Portfolio valuation of € 807m
  • Dividend payment of € 1.25 per share, implying a 7.1% yield on share price, as well as a 4.7% yield on NAV

Key figures

Key financials 31/12/2021
12 months
31/12/2020
12 months
Var. %
Gross Rental Income € 43.7m € 45.8m (4.5%)
Funds from operations € 26.7m € 30.1m (11.3%)
Group share of net profit € 31.5m € 17.8m +77.2%
Alternative Performance Measures 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Var. %
Asset appraisal value (excluding transfer taxes) (2) € 807.0m € 804.2m +0.4%
Capitalization rate (3) 7.2% 7.2% n.a
LTV ratio (4) 45.2% 46.8% n.a
NAV (excluding transfer taxes - €/share) 26.7 € 25.9 € +2.8%

Eric Duval, Managing Director and Founder of Patrimoine & Commerce declared: « The sound results for fiscal year 2021, thanks to a dynamic leasing activity and a high collection rate on rents, confirm the attractiveness of the Group's development model as the leader of low-cost retail park market players in France. The quality of our portfolio, aligned with current consumption trends, and the robust financial structure, allow to deliver long-term growth to our shareholders. »

2021 was affected again by the sanitary crisis of Covid-19

The 2021 financial year, particularly during the first half, was once again affected by the sanitary crisis and the restrictive measures enforced by the government to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictive measures ran from February 1, 2021, to June 9, 2021.

The first quarter of 2021 saw the introduction of curfews and administrative closures of retail stores considered as « non-essential ». Starting on February 1, 2021, the administrative closures

Operational performance

Financial performance

support them in this crisis. In fact, in addition to the €5.4 million in rent abatements already
negotiated in 2020, the company granted nearly €0.6 million in additional rent abatements in
2021 (100% recognized as a cost during the financial year 2021).
The retail park model proved its performance and alignment with current trends in consumption.
Besides core strengths of the model (human-sized stores, easy car parking, limited service
in millions of euros - 12 months
31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Var. %
38.3 38.1 +0.4%
Covid-19 negotiations with tenants 2.9 3.2 n.a
0.3 - n.a
1.4
0.8
1.9
2.6
n.a
n.a
to 100% excluding lockdown periods. charges, adapted rents), retail parks stand out with an activity not very dependent on tourism,
focused on local consumption, open spaces and high attractivity for discount stores.
In this uncertain economic context, Patrimoine & Commerce had a sustained leasing activity and
signed 109 leases (of which 60 renewals). The financial occupancy rate stood at 93% (5) on the
portfolio. The collection rate on rents and service charges invoiced in 2021 stands at 97% (6), close
In 2021, Patrimoine & Commerce continued to deliver a solid financial performance.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, Patrimoine & Commerce reported consolidated
gross rental income of € 43.7m, against € 45.8m for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020:
31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Gross rental income *
Entry fees
43.7 45.8
Gross rental revenue 0.2
43.9
0.1
45.9
Unrecovered rental expenses
Other building expenses (2.4) (2.7)
Net rental income (0.7)
40.8
(0.2)
43.0
* incl. rental guarantees
Operating expenses and other revenues remained under control at € 4.5m (vs. € 4.3m in 2020).
Net cost of debt amounted to € 9.4m in 2021, up by +4.0% compared to last year. The Company
was able to take advantage of the low interest rate environment. The average interest rate on debt
is 2.04% for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021 (versus 2.15% in 2020), the increase in
financial expenses derives from the full-year effect of renegotiated terms on finance leases
negotiated in 2020.
Recurring net result (FFO) amounted to € 26.7m in 2021, compared to € 30.1m in 2020:
in millions of euros - 12 months 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Restated current operational result 36.3 38.7
Restated net cost of debt (9.4) (9.1)
Current taxes
Funds from operations (FFO) (7)
(0.2) 0.5
Diluted FFO per share 26.7
1.78
30.1
2.05
The external appraisal valuation campaign resulted in a fair value adjustment of +€ 2.5m in 2021,
reflecting the resilience of the portfolio in this crisis context.
Including the share of the result of companies accounted for using the equity method (+€ 0.9m)
and the fair value adjustment on financial instruments (+€ 1.1m), the net profit amounted to
€ 31.2m for the fiscal year 2021 and € 31.5m in group share, increasing by +77.2% compared to
last year.
Decrease of the LTV ratio and increase of the NAV per share at € 26.7 (+2.8%)
The Group consolidated restated net debt of € 358.4m as of December 31, 2021, implies a Loan
to-Value ratio of 45.2%, leaving a significant investment capacity compared to the target of 50%
set by Patrimoine & Commerce.
in millions of euros - 12 months 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Restated Net Debt 358.4
o/w cash and bank overdraft (50.7) 370.7
(66.1)
o/w deposits on real estate projects (0.3) (1.5)
o/w financial instruments 1.3 2.4
Net debt excl. Financial instruments 357.1 368.4
Property valuation (excl. Transfer taxes) 789.9
Loan To Value 45.2% 787.4
46.8%
in millions of euros - 12 months 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Var. %
Restated current operational result 36.3 38.7 (6.1%)
Restated net cost of debt (9.4) (9.1) +4.0%
Current taxes (0.2) 0.5 n.a.
Funds from operations (FFO) (7) 26.7 30.1 (11.3%)
Diluted FFO per share 1.78 2.05 (13.1%)

Decrease of the LTV ratio and increase of the NAV per share at € 26.7 (+2.8%)

in millions of euros - 12 months 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Restated Net Debt 358.4 370.7
o/w cash and bank overdraft (50.7) (66.1)
o/w deposits on real estate projects (0.3) (1.5)
o/w financial instruments 1.3 2.4
Net debt excl. Financial instruments 357.1 368.4
Property valuation (excl. Transfer taxes) 789.9 787.4
Loan To Value 45.2% 46.8%
in millions of euros 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
NAV, excl. Transfer taxes 400.2 381.6
NAV per share, excl. Transfer taxes (in euros) 26.67 25.94
Number of shares (excl. Treasury shares) 15 006 681 14 708 389

Development and optimization of the portfolio

As of December 31, 2021, the portfolio valuation (excluding transfer taxes and including properties accounted for using the equity method), reached € 807.0m, increasing by +0.4% compared to 2020. The capitalization rate of the properties in operation remains stable at 7.2%.

in millions of euros Variation
Net balance as of January 1, 2021 804.2
Acquisitions 16.2
Disposals (16.3)
Fair value impact 2.9
Net balance as of December 31, 2021 807.0

4 Press release Net asset value per share amounted to € 26.67 (€ 400.2m) in 2021, an increase of +2.8% versus Over 2021, Patrimoine & Commerce continued its development through the delivery of several projects in Échirolles (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), Annemasse (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), Limoges (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Wittenheim (Grand Est) and through the acquisition of an additional retail property in Échirolles (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), currently in refurbishment. Those investments totalled € 13.5m in 2021. Other investments were made on the existing portfolio, for a global amount of € 2.7m.

Patrimoine & Commerce also completed the disposal of several assets in Saint-Gaudens (Occitanie), Pont-de-Beauvoisin (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), Creusot (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), Perpignan (Occitanie), Frouard (Grand Est) as well as in Guadeloupe for a total consideration of € 16.3m, in line with external appraisers' valuations.

Dividend payment of € 1.25 per share

The distribution of a dividend of € 1.25 per share, with an option for the payment in additional shares, will be proposed to the Annual General Meeting of Patrimoine & Commerce. The proposed dividend is stable compared to last year and implies a 4.7% yield on net asset value per share as of December 31, 2021, and of 7.1% on the current stock price as of February 21, 2022.

April 13, 2022 First-Quarter 2022 activity
June 26, 2022 Annual General Meeting
September 8, 2022 First-Half 2022 results
October 6, 2022 Third-Quarter 2022 activity

About Patrimoine & Commerce

5 Press release Agenda Patrimoine & Commerce owns and operates a real estate portfolio, largely comprising retail property, covering a total surface area of 500,000 sqm. The assets are mainly located in retail parks near midsized towns throughout France. Patrimoine & Commerce benefits from a significant identified deal flow that will enable it to feed its growth, in terms of both assets under development and operating assets.


  • Notes :1 The consolidated financial statements have been subject to audit procedures. The Statutory Auditors' report is to be issued shortly
  • 2 Incl. Group share of Cherbourg and Studio Prod and assets held for sale.
  • 3Based on annualized rents (or market rental value for vacant spaces) and on property valuation excl. transfer taxes
  • 4 Adjusted for security deposits and hedging instruments
  • 5 Excluding strategic vacancy
  • 6After deduction of abatements granted
  • 7As of December 31, 2021, the current operational result and the net cost of debt are restated from operating expenses, other income and financial expenses of the real estate development activity (+€ 0.1m)

Patrimoine & Commerce is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris. ISIN code: FR0011027135 – Mnémo code: PAT

For further information, go to : www.patrimoine-commerce.com

For information, please contact :

Eric DUVAL Managing Director +33 (0)1 46 99 47 79

PATRIMOINE & COMMERCE KEIMA COMMUNICATION Emmanuel DOVERGNE +33 (0)1 56 43 44 63 [email protected]

THE LOW-COST RETAIL PARK SPECIALIST

Recurring net result

Gross rental income
Net rental income
Operating expenses and other income
43.7
40.8
45.8 31/12/2020
Var. %
(4.5%)
43.0 (5.1%)
(4.5) (4.3) +3.9%
Adjusted EBITDA 36.3 38.7 (6.1%)
Net cost of debt (9.4) (9.1) +4.0%
Current taxes (0.2) 0.5 n.a.
Funds from operations (FFO) 26.7 30.1 (11.3%)
FFO per share € 1.78 € 2.05 (13.1%)
Change in fair value of properties 2.5 (9.7) n.a.
Change in fair value of financial instruments 1.1 0.6 n.a.
Equity method investees 0.9 (0.6) n.a.
Other income and expenses (0.0) (1.0) n.a.
19.4 +60.5%
Net income 31.2
Minority interest 0.4 (1.6)
Net profit, group share
Consolidated Net debt
in millions of euros
31.5
31/12/2021
17.8
31/12/2020
Bond loans 30.0 n.a.
+77.2%
42.4
Borrowings from financial institutions 340.8 354.7
Lease liabilities connected to finance leasing 41.1 47.3
Other lease liabilities 0.6 0.7
Accrued interest 1.5 1.5
Financial liabilities on hedging instruments 1.4 2.5
Bank overdraft 0.0 0.2
Financial liabilities - Partners' current accounts 4.2 4.2
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
Total Financial Debt
4.1 0.5
423.8 454.1
Cash and others 50.8
0.1
66.3
0.1
Financial assets on hedging instruments
Financial assets - Partners' current accounts
13.7 15.4

Consolidated Net debt

in millions of euros 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Bond loans 30.0 42.4
Borrowings from financial institutions 340.8 354.7
Lease liabilities connected to finance leasing 41.1 47.3
Other lease liabilities 0.6 0.7
Accrued interest 1.5 1.5
Financial liabilities on hedging instruments 1.4 2.5
Bank overdraft 0.0 0.2
Financial liabilities - Partners' current accounts 4.2 4.2
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 4.1 0.5
Total Financial Debt 423.8 454.1
Cash and others 50.8 66.3
Financial assets on hedging instruments 0.1 0.1
Financial assets - Partners' current accounts 13.7 15.4
Consolidated Net Debt 359.2 372.2
Assets
in millions of euros 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Non current assets
Investment properties 771.0
Tangible and intangible assets 0.6
Investment in equity-accounted companies 7.4
Non-current financial assets 1.1
Non-current deferred tax assets 0.1
Total - Non current assets 780.2
Current assets
Current financial assets 0.0
Trade and other receivables 23.0
Other receivables 9.3
Cash and cash equivalents 50.8
Total - Current assets 83.1
Assets held for sale 18.9
Total assets 882.1
Equity and Liabilities
in millions of euros 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Share capital 150.8
Additional paid-in capital 40.7
Legal reserves 2.2
Consolidated reserves 174.9
Consolidated earnings 31.5
Total - Equity attributable to owners of the parent 400.2
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 14.6
Total equity 414.7
Non current liabilities
Non current financial liabilities 370.0
Deposits 7.5
Deferred tax liabilities 0.0
Other long-term liabilities 3.8
Total - Non current liabilities 381.2
Current liabilities
Current financial liabilities 50.1
Payroll and tax liabilities 9.8
Trade payables 7.2
Other liabilities 14.9
Total - Current liabilities 82.0
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 4.1
882.1
Total Equity and Liabilities
in millions of euros - 12 months
Gross rental revenues
31/12/2021 31/12/2020
43.9 45.9
Service charge income 10.0 9.1
Service charge expenses (12.4) (11.8)
Other building expenses (0.7) (0.2)
Net rental income 40.8 43.0
External expenses and other taxes (4.3) (4.2)
Payroll expenses (0.9) (0.9)
Amortization and provisions (0.1) (0.1)
Other current operating income and expenses 0.7 0.2
Total - Operating income and expenses (4.6) (5.0)
Current operating income 36.2 38.0
Other operating income and expenses (0.1) (0.5)
Change in the fair value of investment properties 2.5 (9.7)
Share in earnings of equity-accounted companies 0.9 (0.6)
Operating income 39.4 27.2
Financial income 0.4 0.4
Financial expenses (9.8) (9.5)
Cost of net debt (9.4) (9.0)
Other financial income and expenses 1.1 0.7
Income tax benefit (expense) 0.0 0.5
Net income 31.2 19.4
Minority interests (0.4) 1.6
Net profit, group share 31.5 17.8
Net income, per share 2.13 1.25
Diluted net income, per share 2.13 1.25
Net income 31.2 19.4
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss -
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss -
Total comprehensive income 31.2 19.4
of which : - Group share 31.5 17.8
- Non controlling interest (0.4) 1.6
Average number of shares outstanding 14 804 270 14 181 582
in millions of euros 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income from consolidated companies 31.2
Restatements :
Share in earnings of equity-accounted companies (0.9)
Dividends received from equity-accounted companies 0.3
Depreciation, amortization and provisions 0.1
Change in value of investment properties (2.5)
Change in value of other assets and liabilities (1.1)
Capital gains and losses on asset disposals (0.1)
Net cost of debt 9.4
Income tax benefit (including deferred tax) (0.0)
Gross cash flow from consolidated companies 36.4
Income tax paid (0.1)
Change in operating working capital (0.2)
Net cash flow from operating activities 36.1
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of investment properties and other fixed assets (16.0)
Proceeds from sales of investment properties 16.0
Movements in loans and other financial assets 1.2
Movements in current accounts of equity-accounted companies 2.2
Impact of changes in scope (0.2)
Net cash flow from investing activities 3.2
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid to owners of the parent (12.3)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (0.1)
Acquisitions / disposals of treasury shares (1.2)
New loans, borrowings and hedging instruments 14.3
Repayment of loans, borrowings, hedging instruments and lease
liabilities
(42.8)
Repayment of loans, borrowings and hedging instruments on
assets held for sale
(1.0)
Repayment linked to rental liabilities (0.1)
Interest paid (9.3)
Transactions with non-controlling interests (1.9)
Changes in partner's current accounts (0.3)
Net cash flow from financing activities (54.6)
Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents (15.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 66.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 50.7
Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents (15.4)