February 14, 2025 07:40 GMT
REAL ESTATE: Gecina (GFCFP: A3/A-): FY24 Results
REAL ESTATE
A good set of results. Name already trades tightest in sector.
- 3rd year of growth with +6.7% recurrent income & +6.3% rental like-for-like
- LTV 35.4% will be at a low of 32.7% when agreed disposals are completed. Was 34% back in April
- EBITDA €565m +5.7% yoy
- Rental growth is driven by indexation in Office sector with 5.7% of 6.6% growth due to Index moves. Paris also benefitting from return to office (3.5 days /wk) and shortage of supply. Indexation will slow down next year.
- Central Paris appraisal values +2.6% vs -6.9% for La Defense
- Occupancy 93.4% slightly down -0.5%
- Interest Cover 6.3x
- Sold 5 residential assets + 1 student housing at 14% premium to valuation
- Average cost of debt is just 1.2%; no significant maturities until Jun 27
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