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HAMBORNER REIT AG: Preliminary figures for 2015 show significant FFO
increase and value-creative growth
02.02.2016 / 07:00
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HAMBORNER REIT AG - Preliminary figures for 2015 show significant FFO
increase and value-creative growth
- Income from rents and leases up 12.0%
- Increase in FFO of 19.0%
- NAV per share up 5.1%
- Portfolio value as at 31 December 2015 around EUR900 million
Duisburg, 2 February 2016 - Preliminary earnings figures have confirmed a
successful 2015 financial year. According to preliminary annual financial
statement figures that have not yet been audited, income from rents and
leases amounted to EUR52.4 million in the reporting year, up by EUR5.6
million or 12.0% on 2014 as a result of new investments in particular. On a
like-for-like basis - comparing the properties that were in the portfolio
for the whole of 2014 and 2015 - income from rents and leases was EUR0.5
million or 1.0% higher than the previous year's level at EUR45.3 million in
total. At 1.9% (including rent guarantees), the average vacancy rate was
even lower than the very low level of the previous year (2.3%).
The key indicator of operating performance and the company's controlling
system, FFO (funds from operations), was EUR29.2 million for 2015 (previous
year: EUR24.6 million). At 19.0%, the increase in FFO was slightly higher
than projected in the interim report on the third quarter (16%). The
absolute increase in FFO is due in particular to higher rental income as a
result of property acquisitions in 2014 and 2015. With around 16.5 million
more shares than in the previous year, FFO per share amounted to EUR0.47.
EBIT was EUR27.1 million. After deducting the financial result, the net
profit for the year amounted to around EUR13.8 million, down on the
previous year owing to the lower earnings contribution from the disposal of
properties (EUR17.1 million).
Important news in the 2015 financial year was the two capital increases in
February and July. The gross issue proceeds from this of around EUR143
million formed the basis for further growth. Accordingly, approximately
EUR157 million was invested in the acquisition of six properties in Aachen,
Celle, Gießen, Fürth , Berlin and Neu-Isenburg in 2015. The annual
revaluation of the property portfolio revealed a like-for-like increase in
value of EUR25.6 million or 3.6%. The new investments also contributed to
this growth. With purchase prices of EUR156.7 million, their value at the
end of the year was EUR163.3 million. Overall, NAV per share was up by 5.1%
at EUR9.11 thanks to the value-creative growth.
As a result of changes in the property portfolio and the increased market
values of properties, the fair value of the portfolio as at 31 December
2015 rose by a net amount of around EUR182 million to approximately EUR900
million. Furthermore, in the financial year the company closed two further
agreements for the acquisition of properties in Ditzingen and Lübeck with a
combined purchase price volume of EUR61.8 million. These properties had not
yet been transferred as at the end of the reporting period.
The company's financial position remains very healthy as well. Cash and
cash equivalents amounted to EUR27.1 million (previous year: EUR10.4
million). The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is 35.0% (previous year: 43.3%).
The REIT equity ratio of 61.5% is still well in excess of the 45% required
under the German REIT Act.
In light of the consistently good business performance in 2015, and subject
to the final figures in the annual financial statements, the company
intends to propose to the Annual General Meeting for the 2015 financial
year to increase the dividend from 40 cents to 42 cents. The company will
publish its final figures and its forecast for the current year on 22 March
2016.
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Overview of key figures 2015 preliminary 2014 Change
figures
Income from rents and leases EUR52.4 million EUR46.8 +12%
million
EBIT EUR27.1 million EUR30.6 -11%
million
Net profit for the year EUR13.8 million EUR17.1 -19%
million
REIT equity ratio 61.5% 53.1% +8.4 percentage
points
Loan-to-value (LTV) 35.0% 43.3% -8.3 percentage
points
Funds from operations EUR29.2 million EUR24.6 +19%
million
Net asset value (NAV) EUR564.7 million EUR394.5 +43%
million
Number of shares 62,002,613 45,493,333
Funds from operations (FFO) EUR0.47 EUR0.54 -13%
per share
Net asset value (NAV) per EUR9.11 EUR8.67 +5%
share
Dividend per share (*) EUR0.42 EUR0.40 +5%
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(*) proposal to AGM
About HAMBORNER REIT AG
HAMBORNER REIT AG is a stock exchange-listed public limited company that
exclusively operates in the property sector and is positioned as a
portfolio holder for high-yielding commercial properties. The company has
sustainable rental incomes, with a nationally-dispersed substantial
property portfolio as its foundation. Attractive retail trade spaces in key
town centre sites of German cities and intermediate centres form the focal
point of the portfolio. In addition, the property portfolio includes
highly-frequented specialist stores and profitable office buildings, as
well as spaces for medical practices.
HAMBORNER REIT AG stands out due to its many years of experience in the
property and capital market, its lean and transparent corporate structure
as well as its special proximity to the tenants. Since February 18, 2010
HAMBORNER has been a registered Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and
benefits at company level from exemption from corporation and trade tax.
Investor Relations/Public Relations:
Christoph Heitmann
Tel.: +49 (0)203 54405-32
Fax: +49 (0)203 54405-49
E-Mail: c.heitmann@hamborner.de
Web: www.hamborner.de
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Language: English
Company: HAMBORNER REIT AG
Goethestraße 45
47166 Duisburg
Germany
Phone: 0203/54405-0
Fax: 0203/54405-49
E-mail: info@hamborner.de
Internet: www.hamborner.de
ISIN: DE0006013006
WKN: 601300
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg,
Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart
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