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PEET LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Feb 24, 2021
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1H21 FINANCIAL RESULTS
25 FEBRUARY 2021
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ǀ 20 NOVEMBER 2019 ǀ PAGE 1
PEET IS WELL POSITIONED TO LEVERAGE MARKET RECOVERY

INTEGRATED MODEL WITH PROVEN CAPITAL PARTNERING CAPABILITY LARGEST 'PURE PLAY' RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER IN AUSTRALIA

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Property development company established in 1895
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Listed on the ASX in 2004
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Significant and diversified land bank encompassing more than 45,800 lots across 52 projects
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Integrated platform with broad product expertise across land, medium density townhouses and low rise apartments
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Flexible and unique funding model underpinned by proven capital partnering capability of c.34,000 lots held in capital efficient arrangements
SCALE PIPELINE WITH LOW COST BASE BROAD CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT REACH

UNIQUE FUNDS MANAGEMENT MODEL
SIGNIFICANT FUNDS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM VALUE NOT CAPTURED IN NTA


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- Gross Development Value
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- NTA before application of AASB 16 Leases.
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- Based on book value of assets at 31 December 2020 5
DELIVERING AGAINST OUR STRATEGY PORTFOLIO WELL POSITIONED FOR POSITIVE MEDIUM TO LONG TERM GROWTH AND VALUE CREATION

RESULTS OVERVIEW



GROUP 1H21 FINANCIAL RESULTS
IMPROVING RESULTS WITH MARKET RECOVERY
| KEY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS | 1H21 | 1H20 | VAR (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sales1 | 1,522 | 1,012 | 50% |
| Lot settlements1 | 1,254 | 773 | 62% |
| Revenue2 | $100.6m | $90.5m | 11% |
| EBITDA3 | $20.9m | $12.7m | 65% |
| EBITDA3margin | 21% | 14% | 7% |
| 4Operating profit after tax | $10.1m | $5.1m | 101% |
| KEY METRICS | 1H21 | 1H20 | VAR (%) |
| EPS (operating) | 2.10c | 1.05c | 100% |
| DPS5 | 1.0c | 0.5c | 100% |
| DEC 20 | JUN 20 | VAR (%) | |
| per share6Book NTA | $1.09 | $1.09 | - |
Group sales were up due to improving market conditions and government stimulus
Group settlements increased due to FY20 contracts on hand and increased sales volumes
Increased revenue was due to FM fees and equity accounted earnings
Group EBITDA3 margin higher due to improved FM/JV performance and cost reduction initiatives during 1H21, despite completion of Aston (Vic) project during FY20
Group NTA does not fully reflect:
- Value uplift on co-investment stakes in funds and joint ventures
- Value of Funds Management business
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- Includes equivalent lots
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- Includes share of net profit from associates and JVs
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- EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that includes effects of non-cash movements in investments in associates and joint ventures
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- Operating profit is a non-IFRS measure that is determined to present the ongoing activities of the Group in a way that reflects its operating performance. Operating profit excludes unrealised fair value gains/(losses) arising from the effect of revaluing assets and liabilities and adjustments for realised/unrealised transactions outside the core ongoing business activities
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Fully franked
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NTA before application of AASB 16 Leases.
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
| CAPITAL MANAGEMENT METRICS | 1H21 | FY20 | |
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| Cash at bank1 | $21.8m | $46.8m | |
| Bank debt2 | $57.7m | $59.3m | |
| Peet bonds/convertible notes3 | $225.0m | $225.0m | |
| Gearing4 | 30.0% | 28.8% | |
| Interest coverratio5 | 1.9x | 1.6x | |
| Weighted average debt maturity | 1.7 years | 2.1 years | |
| Debt fixed/hedged | 92% | 91% | |
| Weighted average cash cost of debt | 7.3% | 7.3% |
- Cash and debt facility headroom of $122m provides capacity to fund current portfolio and consider growth opportunities
- All bank debt financial covenants waived until 30 June 2021
- Refinancing of $100m bond process commenced. The Group is currently assessing several alternatives
- Gearing of 30% expected to trend lower in 1H22 resulting from Medium Density settlements and non-core asset divestments
- Cash cost of debt expected to reduce post refinancing of bonds
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- 1 Includes cash at bank of syndicates consolidated under AASB10
- 2 Includes bank debt of syndicates consolidated under AASB10
- 3 Excluding transaction costs
- 4 (Total interest bearing liabilities (including land vendor liabilities) less cash) / (Total assets less cash, less intangible assets)
- 5 12 month rolling EBIT (excluding restructuring and divestment-related provisions) / Total interest cost (including capitalised interest). 1H21 RESULTS | FEBRUARY 2021 |
GROUP CASH FLOW SUMMARY
| CASH FLOWS RELATED TO OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 1H21$M | 1H20$M | |
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| Receipts from customers | 98.6 | 90.8 | Receipts primarily higher due to increased project management fees and settlements |
| Payments for development and infrastructure | (49.7) | (61.3) | from new project commencements |
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (22.1) | (27.3) | Development and infrastructure outlays impacted by the following: |
| Borrowing costs | (11.2) | (10.7) | •completion of Aston project (Owned) in FY20•construction of townhouses and low rise apartments during 1H21 |
| Distributions and dividends from associates and joint ventures | 6.8 | 1.0 | •stock required to meet strong sales demand |
| Net taxes paid | (2.4) | (5.2) | Substantial capital expected to be recycled from townhouse settlements during2H21 and FY22 |
| Operating cash flow before acquisitions | 20.0 | (12.7) | |
| Payments for land acquisitions –Term payments | (6.9) | - | Distributions from funds and joint ventures increased due to higher settlements |
| Payments for land acquisitions –Land & Medium Density Sites | (35.8) | (11.3) | Acquired threenew development sites |
| Net operating cash flow | (22.7) | (24.0) |
OPERATING PERFORMANCE

GROUP OPERATING PERFORMANCE
IMPROVED RESULTS ACROSS NATIONAL PORTFOLIO

- Group EBITDA up 65% on significant increase in sales and settlement volumes
- Contribution from eastern states' projects represented 84% of EBITDA1,2 during the first half
- WA and QLD contribution improving on the back of government stimulus
- FM/JV business provided solid capital-lite earnings base representing c.74% of Group EBITDA1,2
- Continued focus on overhead management and other operational efficiencies
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Notes: 1 EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that includes effects of non-cash movements in investments in associates and joint ventures
1 EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that includes effects of non-cash movements in investments in associates and joint ventures 2 Pre-overheads
GROUP SALES AND SETTLEMENT ACTIVITY
MARKET IMPROVEMENT DRIVING SALES PERFORMANCE

- Group sales1 for 1H21 of 1,522 lots up 50%
- Group sales were up due to improving WA and QLD market conditions and government stimulus
- Cancellation rates are moderating towards more normalised levels
- Vic sales activity during the first half were impacted by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
- Credit availability and continuing low interest rates remain positive
- Group settlements1 of 1,254 lots up 62%
CONTRACTS ON HAND
CONTRACTS ON HAND1 (LOTS)

Notes: 1. Includes equivalent lots.
CONTRACTS ON HAND REFLECT IMPROVING MARKET CONDITIONS
Contracts on hand1 have increased by 15% since 30 June 2020 to 2,054 lots
• Reflects improving market conditions and government stimulus
Contracts value of $488m – up 14% since 30 June 2020
• Cancellation rates continue to moderate towards more normalised levels
OUTLOOK

NEW PROJECTS PROVIDE MEDIUM TERM EARNINGS VISIBILITY
PIPELINE OF APPROXIMATELY 45,800 LOTS PROVIDING VISIBILITY OF FUTURE EARNINGS
Up to four new land community projects and nine townhouse/apartment sites to commence development within the next three years
• Approximately 60% of the lots in these projects sit within the FM/JV business
Planned project releases will be fully funded from internally generated cash flows, existing debt facilities and third party capital
FY21 – FY23 NEW PROJECT RELEASE SCHEDULE
| PROJECT | STATE | SEGMENT | PROJECTSTART1 | LOTS2/UNITS | GDV | PROJECT LIFE(YEARS) |
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| Communities | ||||||
| University of Canberra3 | ACT | JV | FY22 | 3,300 | $1,856m | 20 |
| Fort Largs | SA | Owned | FY22 | 335 | $90m | 6 |
| Jumping Creek | NSW | Owned | FY22 | 219 | $88m | 3 |
| Aston West | VIC | Owned | FY23 | 1,134 | $360m | 8 |
| Townhouses | ||||||
| Strathpine | QLD | Owned | FY21 | 76 | $31m | 2 |
| Nudgee | QLD | Owned | FY21 | 84 | $40m | 2 |
| Rochedale | QLD | Owned | FY21 | 36 | $23m | 1 |
| Acacia | VIC | Owned | FY21 | 80 | $36m | 2 |
| Lightwood | VIC | Owned | FY21 | 81 | $34m | 2 |
| South Morang | VIC | Owned | FY22 | 71 | $37m | 3 |
| Keysborough | VIC | Owned | FY23 | 130 | $100m | 4 |
| Apartments | ||||||
| Pier Street | WA | JV | FY21 | 188 | $103m | 3 |
| Glyde Street | WA | Owned | FY22 | 44 | $35m | 3 |
| Total | 5,778 | $2,833m |
MARKET CONDITIONS: BY STATE
PEET'S SUMMARY
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Significant lots under contract after strong 1Q21 as a result of government stimulus
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New development stages now completed enabling stimulus sales to proceed to settlement, with relaxation of bank credit conditions assisting
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First home buyers remain the most active segment
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Net pricing improved due to strength of demand
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Sales cancellation rate in line with medium term rates
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1H21 resulted in solid sales and settlement volumes
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Volume and net pricing improvements experienced across the portfolio
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New stage releases to meet increased demand continue to sell but capacity constraints are being experienced by some builders and contractors, that may result in delayed settlements
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WA QLD VIC SA ACT/NSW • Positive economic rebound post COVID-19 lockdown
- Significant Government investment in infrastructure continues
- Greenfield markets performing strongly compared to inner ring markets
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Strong new home and allotment sales in 2020 on back of HomeBuilder
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Market strength underpinned by low interest rates, which will continue into foreseeable future
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Owner occupier market is most active
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Detached home market is most active
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Rental vacancy rates are improving (impacted by lack of rental supply)
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Rents are increasing
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Solid employment conditions and tight supply supporting a strong market
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Volumes up materially in 1H21 due to Government stimulus and accommodating lending conditions
MARKET OUTLOOK
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Land sales strong in 1H21 with focus on converting to settlements
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Relative affordability & strength of the local economy will continue to support this market.
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Established housing market continues to strengthen with positive growth
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Strength of mining sector helping employment & overall confidence
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2H21 sales activity expected to moderate due to a bring forward of demand from stimulus
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Rental vacancy rates lowest since 2007
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SEQ continues to benefit from solid interstate migration throughout COVID-19 at >25,000 persons annualised
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NSW and Victoria contribute ~89% of net interstate migration by state due to relative affordability and lifestyle.
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Population growth offset by negative overseas migration in June 20 quarter ABS period
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Softer sales conditions originally expected in 2H21 as a result of bringing forward demand, likely to be delayed until 4Q21 as stimulus ends
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Elevated volumes expected to continue through the course of FY21 due to HomeBuilder impact
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Prices showing early signs of recovery
• Current volumes and price growth expected to be maintained throughout FY21, subject to any negative impact from end of HomeBuilder and Jobkeeper
• Market in "modest growth mode" and expected to continue throughout CY21
WA QLD VIC SA ACT/NSW
- Limited competition to underpin demand in the short to medium term
- Modest price growth forecast to continue through FY21 and into FY22

GROUP OUTLOOK
FOCUSED ON POSITIONING FOR AN IMPROVING MARKET THROUGH A CONSERVATIVE APPROACH TO PROJECT DELIVERY AND IDENTIFYING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
- Consider opportunistic acquisitions to restock pipeline when appropriate
- Currently accelerating production to meet current demand
- Sales momentum continuing into 2H21
- Improving market conditions due to Government stimulus and improving consumer confidence has contributed to strong sales in 1H21
- Residential markets are expected to remain positive over the medium term supported by low interest rates, accommodative credit conditions and an improving employment outlook
- The Group enters 2H21 with positive momentum supported by contracts on hand, improving sales activity, as well as new project commencements planned in the coming 2 years
APPENDICES

FM OPERATING PERFORMANCE
| KEY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS | 1H21 | 1H20 | VAR (%) | |
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| Lot sales1 | 710 | 566 | 25% | |
| Lot settlements1 | 769 | 408 | 88% | |
| Revenue | $16.6m | $10.5m | 58% | |
| Share of net profit of equity accounted investments | $2.5m | $1.1m | 127% | |
| EBITDA2 | $12.3m | $5.8m | 112% | |
| EBITDA2 margin | 64% | 50% | 14% | |
| DEC 20 | JUN 20 | VAR (%) | ||
| Contracts on hand1 | 1,114 | 1,173 | (5%) |
FM sales were up due to improving market conditions and government stimulus
Reflects the strong contracts on hand at 30 June 2020 and increased sales activity
1H21 revenue higher due to settlement volumes and performance fees
Improved earnings due to higher settlement volumes and performance fees

2 Includes effects of non-cash movements in investments in associates

20 1H21 RESULTS | FEBRUARY 2021 |
JV OPERATING PERFORMANCE
1 Includes equivalent lots
2 Includes effects of non-cash movements in investments in JVs
| KEY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS | 1H21 | 1H20 | VAR (%) | |
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| Lot sales1 | 477 | 194 | 146% | |
| Lot settlements1 | 312 | 197 | 58% | |
| Revenue | $20.3m | $19.5m | 4% | |
| Share of net profit of equity accounted investments | $2.8m | $1.3m | 115% | |
| EBITDA2 | $7.1m | $5.0m | 42% | |
| EBITDA2 margin | 31% | 24% | 7% | |
| DEC 20 | JUN 20 | VAR (%) | ||
| Contracts on hand1 | 569 | 404 | 41% | |
| 16%20%JV SALES1GEOGRAPHY (LOTS)13%QLDWANSW/ACTSA51%Notes: | 13%14% | 7%JV EBITDA2COMPOSITION BYGEOGRAPHY (%)QLDWANSW/ACTSANT41% | 25% |
Reflects the strong contracts on hand at 30 June 2020 and increased sales activity
Earnings up due to increased sales and settlement volumes
DEVELOPMENT OPERATING PERFORMANCE
| KEY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS | 1H21 | 1H20 | VAR (%) |
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| Lot sales1 | 335 | 252 | 33% |
| Lot settlements1 | 173 | 168 | 3% |
| Land only | 155 | 168 | (8%) |
| Medium Density product | 18 | - | - |
| Completed Homes2 | 33 | 71 | (54%) |
| Revenue | $56.5m | $56.1m | 1% |
| EBITDA | $6.7m | $7.2m | (7%) |
| EBITDAmargin | 12% | 13% | (1%) |
| DEC 20 | JUN 20 | VAR (%) | |
| Contracts on hand1 | 371 | 209 | 78% |
| 7%22%DEVELOPMENTSETTLEMENTS124%COMPOSITION BYGEOGRAPHY (LOTS)VICQLDWASA47%Notes: | 28%DEVELOPMENTEBITDA COMPOSITIONBY GEOGRAPHY (%)40% | 3%16% |
Higher sales due to government stimulus
Earnings impacted by completion of Aston (Vic) project
1 Includes equivalent lots
2 Includes settlements of both Completed Homes built on Company-managed third-party owned land and Completed Homes built on company-owned land
SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT
| 1H21 | 1H20 | Var | |
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| $M | $M | (%) | |
| Funds Management | 16.6 | 10.5 | 58% |
| Development | 56.5 | 56.1 | 1% |
| Joint Venture | 20.3 | 19.5 | 4% |
| Share of net profit of equity accounted investments | 5.3 | 2.4 | 121% |
| Other1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | (5%) |
| Revenue | 100.6 | 90.5 | 11% |
| EBITDA | 20.9 | 12.7 | 65% |
| Finance costs2 | (5.8) | (4.4) | (32%) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (1.5) | (1.7) | 12% |
| NPBT | 13.6 | 6.6 | 106% |
| Income tax expense | (3.7) | (1.7) | (118%) |
| Non-controlling interest | 0.2 | 0.2 | - |
| NPAT3 | 10.1 | 5.1 | 101% |
1 Includes AASB10 Syndicates, unallocated and elimination entries
2 Finance costs includes interest and finance costs expensed through cost of sales
3 Attributable to the owners of Peet Limited
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET
| 1H21 | FY20 | |
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| $M | $M | |
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 21.8 | 46.8 |
| Receivables | 114.0 | 119.4 |
| Inventories | 507.2 | 478.5 |
| Investments accounted for using the equity method | 230.9 | 232.1 |
| Other | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Total assets | 886.4 | 890.9 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Payables | 32.9 | 33.1 |
| Land vendor liabilities | - | 6.4 |
| Borrowings | 280.9 | 282.2 |
| Other | 53.1 | 54.4 |
| Total liabilities | 366.9 | 376.1 |
| Net assets | 519.5 | 514.8 |
| Book NTA per share1 | $1.09 | $1.09 |

LAND BANK FUNDS MANAGEMENT KEY PROJECTS
PROJECT LIFECYCLE PROJECT NAME STATE GDV1 LOTS REMAINING2 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Alkimos WA $1,124m 2,230 Brabham WA $691m 3,168 Burns Beach WA $168m 292 Eglinton WA $240m 1,012 Golden Bay WA $115m 561 Lakelands WA $155m 900 Yanchep Golf Estate WA $387m 1,526 Oakford WA $136m 924 Forrestdale WA $199m 955 Movida WA $142m 640 Mundijong WA $239m 930 Yanchep (Wholesale) WA $172m 889 Spring Mountain QLD $56m 168 Caboolture QLD $109m 480 Palmview DMA QLD $120m 561 Flagstone City QLD $3,427m 10,942 Cornerstone VIC $129m 467 Newhaven VIC $313m 1,056 Cranbourne VIC $10m 79 Mt Barker SA $75m 357 Total Funds Management 8,007m 28,137
LEGEND Planning Selling

LAND BANK DEVELOPMENT KEY PROJECTS
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
| PROJECT NAME | STATE | GDV1 | LOTS REMAINING2 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Brigadoon | WA | $30m | 80 | |||||
| Greenlea | WA | $39m | 257 | |||||
| Mundijong | WA | $187m | 781 | |||||
| Glyde Street | WA | $35m | 44 | |||||
| Other | WA | $651m | 4,037 | |||||
| Gladstone | QLD | $85m | 330 | |||||
| Flagstone North | QLD | $385m | 1,680 | |||||
| Palmview | QLD | $104m | 385 | |||||
| Strathpine | QLD | $45m | 123 | |||||
| Nudgee | QLD | $40m | 84 | |||||
| Rochedale | QLD | $23m | 36 | |||||
| Other | QLD | $99m | 872 | |||||
| Aston West | VIC | $360m | 1,134 | |||||
| Summerhill | VIC | $10m | 23 | |||||
| Acacia | VIC | $36m | 80 | |||||
| Lightwood | VIC | $34m | 81 | |||||
| Lumeah | VIC | $20m | 45 | |||||
| South Morang | VIC | $37m | 71 | |||||
| Keysborough | VIC | $100m | 130 | |||||
| Lightsview | SA | $34m | 97 | |||||
| Tonsley | SA | $184m | 697 | |||||
| Fort Largs | SA | $90m | 335 | |||||
| Jumping Creek | NSW | $88m | 219 | |||||
| Total Company-Owned | $2,716m | 11,621 |
LEGEND Planning Selling
LAND BANK JOINT VENTURE KEY PROJECTS
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
| PROJECT NAME | STATE | GDV1 | LOTS REMAINING2 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellard | WA | $77m | 365 | ||||||
| Pier Street | WA | $103m | 188 | ||||||
| Redbank Plains | QLD | $171m | 721 | ||||||
| Googong3 | NSW | $622m | 1,368 | ||||||
| Atria Apartments | ACT | $40m | 65 | ||||||
| University of Canberra4 | ACT | $1,856m | 3,300 | ||||||
| Lightsview | SA | $21m | 69 | ||||||
| Total Joint Venture | $2,890m | 6,076 | |||||||
| TOTAL PIPELINE | $13,613m | 45,834 | |||||||
| LEGEND | Planning | Selling |

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