IMMOFINANZ: Rental income increases 5.7% in Q1-3 2020, FFO 1 10.1% over previous year
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IMMOFINANZ: Rental income increases 5.7% in Q1-3 2020, FFO 1 10.1% over previous year
*The first full year's coupon payment for the corporate bond 2023 in Q1 2020 (EUR 13.1 million) was straight-lined over a 12-month period for this calculation.
FFO 1 from the standing investment business (before tax) equalled EUR 89.2 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 92.8 million) and represents FFO 1 per share of EUR 0.83 (Q1-3 2019: EUR 0.86). This FFO 1 includes, for the first time, the full year's coupon payment of EUR 13.1 million for the corporate bond 2023, made in January 2020, as an expense. The straight-lining of this coupon payment results in FFO 1 of EUR 92.4 million for the first three quarters, which is 10.1% higher than the adjusted comparative amount of EUR 84.0 million. Occupancy rate stable at high level Robust balance sheet further strengthened by capital measures Average financing costs equalled 1.88% per year including derivatives at the end of September (31 December 2019: 1.91%). The hedging quota is stable at a high 90.3% (31 December 2019: 90.7%), and the unencumbered asset pool (investment property and S IMMO shares at the EPRA NAV) totals EUR 1.9 billion or 34.5% (31 December 2019: EUR 1.9 billion or 33.8%). EPRA NAV per share equalled EUR 27.96 as of 30 September 2020 (31 December 2019: diluted EUR 31.05). The calculation of EPRA NAV - in contrast to 31 December 2019 - does not include any potential diluting effects from the conversion of the IMMOFINANZ convertible bond 2024 because the bond was "not in the money" as of 30 September 2020. The absence of the dilution from the convertible bond 2024 had a positive effect of EUR 0.62 per share. The number of shares which formed the basis for the calculations was increased by the placement of 15.4 million shares (11.2 million from authorised capital and 4.2 million shares from the sale of treasury shares) in July 2020. In addition, the calculation of EPRA NAV includes the mandatory convertible bond 2023 issued in July 2020 with a total of 7.0 million shares because this bond must be converted into IMMOFINANZ shares and is classified as equity under IFRS. The book value per share equalled EUR 25.61 as of 30 September 2020 (31 December 2019: EUR 29.34). Covid-19 update Individual solutions were developed with the retail tenants to help them overcome the crisis. IMMOFINANZ has since signed agreements with all major retailers for the first lockdown and reopening period. In exchange for temporary rent reductions and deferrals, contract extensions, among others, totalling roughly 300,000 sqm were agreed during Q1-3 2020. Temporary support was also provided to individual office tenants in branches particularly hard hit by the crisis. Roughly 96% of the rents invoiced in the retail and office businesses (after rent reductions) during the first nine months of 2020 had been paid by mid-November (retail: 96%, office: 96%). This high payment rate speaks for the quality of the tenants and the appropriateness of the temporary support agreements. The temporary rent reductions granted during this period represent 11% of contract rents (retail: 18%, office: 5%), and a further 4% (retail: 4%, office: 5%) are not yet due or still outstanding. All countries in which IMMOFINANZ holds commercial properties have recorded an increase in new infections since the beginning of October. This development has led to the renewed implementation of restrictions by governments that again include temporary shutdowns in the retail sector. As of mid-November 2020, roughly 35% of the rented retail space was temporarily closed, but a reopening is expected in the coming weeks. Outlook The Covid-19 pandemic and its effects continue to have a negative influence on the capital markets. From the current point of view, the recognition of an impairment loss to the investment in S IMMO may be required at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020. The amount of this potential impairment loss is dependent, among others, on the closing price of the S IMMO share at the end of December and would be reflected in net profit or loss for 2020. IMMOFINANZ holds 19,499,437 S IMMO shares. This material investment is included in the consolidated IFRS financial statements at equity. Accounting rules require an assessment as of the closing date each quarter to determine whether there are objective indications of impairment to the investment. This decision is based on several pre-defined impairment triggers. An impairment test is carried out as soon as there are indications of impairment and - if necessary - the carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to reflect the fair value less selling costs. If the S IMMO share does not recover from the current level of roughly EUR 15.78 (closing price on 23 November 2020) by year-end, at least one impairment trigger will take effect as of 31 December and result in a write-down that would presumably amount to approximately EUR -100.0 million. Despite the first positive reports of possible approvals for Covid-19 vaccines, uncertainty remains high over the further development and duration of the pandemic and over potential future containment measures and their impact on the economy and financing environment. IMMOFINANZ has therefore decided not to issue any guidance at the present time on the development of FFO 1 in the current year or the amount of a dividend for the 2020 financial year. IMMOFINANZ is very well positioned with its real estate solutions - myhive for high-quality offices with a comfortable atmosphere and lively community as well as the cost-efficient STOP SHOP and VIVO! retail brands - and with its robust financial base and intends to return to a profitable growth course as soon as possible. In the office sector, plans include further growth with the myhive brand in the capital cities of IMMOFINANZ's core countries. The goals for the STOP SHOP retail parks include an increase from the current level of 90 to roughly 140 locations over the coming years. Results Q1-3 2020 in detail Rental income increased by 5.7%, or EUR 11.7 million, to EUR 215.1 million, above all due to acquisitions and property completions in the previous year. The Covid-19 pandemic led to a substantial rise in the write-off of receivables from asset management to EUR -19.2 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -0.8 million). Of this total, EUR -16.9 million are attributable to Covid-19 and were recorded primarily in the second quarter. In contrast, maintenance and real estate marketing costs declined to EUR -10.2 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -12.6 million), respectively EUR -3.0 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -5.3 million) based on the liquidity protection measures that were implemented immediately at the start of the crisis. Property expenses were 28.2% higher year-on-year at EUR -49.1 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -38.3 million). An adjustment for the Covid-19 effects on write-off of receivables results in a year-on-year reduction of 15.9%. The results of asset management improved by 3.3% to EUR 158.9 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 153.8 million). The results of property sales rose to EUR 9.5 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 3.7 million), supported above all by the profitable sale of an office property in Düsseldorf and the related revaluation in the third quarter. The closing for this transaction is expected to take place at the end of 2020. Properties with a volume of EUR 51.9 million were sold during the first three quarters (asset and share deals), whereby the largest transactions involved an office property in Warsaw and land in Romania. The results of property development turned negative at EUR -21.0 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 9.1 million). This decline resulted from the foreign exchange-adjusted revaluation of properties under construction, which amounted to EUR -20.5 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 15.0 million) and also reflected a Covid-19-related increase in market yields as well as cost increases on individual projects. Other operating expenses rose by 11.1% to EUR -35.8 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -32.2 million). The increase in personnel expenses included under this position is primarily attributable to a non-recurring payment related to the resignation of Oliver Schumy from the Executive Board. The results of operations equalled EUR 113.1 million and were 19.1% lower than in the previous year (Q1-3 2019: EUR 139.7 million). Results from the revaluation of standing investments and goodwill totalled EUR -144.8 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 97.4 million), chiefly due to the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This decline in value represents roughly 3.2% of the carrying amount of the standing investments as of 30 September 2020. Retail properties were written down by EUR -68.4 million (4.2% of the carrying amount) and office properties by EUR -75.5 million (2.7% of the carrying amount). The external appraisals carried out by CBRE at the half-year show a slight increase in market yields (increase of up to 0.5% in the retail segment) as well as changed assumptions concerning re-letting in the portfolio properties. Operating profit (EBIT) declined from EUR 237.1 million in the previous year to EUR -31.7 million. Financing costs totalled EUR -55.7 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -51.5 million). After an adjustment for non-recurring effects (non-cash adjustments of effective interest method), financing costs fell by MEUR 2.0. Average financing costs, including hedging, equalled 1.88% per year (31 December 2019: 1.91%). Other financial results amounted to EUR -13.4 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -21.1 million) and resulted chiefly from the valuation of interest rate derivatives in the current low-interest environment. The share of profit or loss from equity-accounted investments amounted to EUR 9.4 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 47.1 million), whereby EUR 6.3 million are attributable to the share of earnings from S IMMO. Financial results totalled EUR -60.5 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -25.3 million). Earnings before tax equalled EUR -92.2 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 211.8 million). After the deduction of EUR -6.0 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR -13.5 million) in income taxes, the net loss amounted to EUR -98.3 million (Q1-3 2019: EUR 202.6 million). This represents earnings per share (basic) of EUR -0.91 (Q1-3 2019: EUR 1.90). The interim report by IMMOFINANZ AG for the first three quarters 2020 as of 30 September 2020 will be available on the company's website under http://www.immofinanz.com/en/investor-relations/financial-reports starting on 26 November 2020.
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Company: | IMMOFINANZ AG |
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