16.08.2018
DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG DE000A0XFSF0
DGAP-News: DEMIRE: Successful first half-year 2018
DGAP-News: DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG / Key word(s): Half
Year Results
DEMIRE: Successful first half-year 2018
16.08.2018 / 07:15
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DEMIRE: Successful first half-year 2018
* Rental income of EUR 36.6 million in 1H 2018 (1H 2017: EUR 37.2 million)
following the sale of non-strategic real estate and reduction of vacant
space
* EPRA vacancy rate declines 160 basis points to 7.8 %
* Valuation result increases to EUR 70.1 million in the first half of
2018; portfolio's rental yield at 6.6 %
* Net loan-to-value ratio (net LTV) declines by 760 basis points to 52.5 %
* EPRA NAV per share (diluted) increases significantly by 75 cents to EUR
5.69
* FFO I (after taxes, before minorities) rises to EUR 11.4 million (1H
2017: EUR 4.9 million)
* Executive Board confirms forecast for the 2018 financial year
Langen, 16 August 2018 - DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG (ISIN:
DE000A0XFSF0) continued its positive performance in the second quarter of
2018. The DEMIRE Group's real estate portfolio consisted of 87 commercial
properties as of the 30 June 2018 reporting date (31 December 2017: 86
properties) with a total lettable floor space of roughly 1 million square
metres and a market value totalling roughly EUR 1,105 million (31 December
2017: EUR 1,034 million). The annualised contractual rent rose to EUR 72.5
million during the reporting period from EUR 72.1 million as of 31 December
2017. Taking into account real estate already sold, the EPRA vacancy rate of
the portfolio was reduced by a further 160 basis points to 7.8 % (31
December 2017: 9.4 %) as a result of the solid letting performance in the
first half-year.
In the first half of 2018, the DEMIRE Group's rental income amounted to EUR
36.6 million (1H 2017: EUR 37.2 million), which declined slightly by 1.8 %
year-on-year following the sale of non-strategic real estate in the
preceding 12 months. A majority of this decline was offset by the successful
reduction of vacant space. Profit / loss from the rental of real estate was
up 2.7 % year-on-year and amounted to EUR 28.1 million in the reporting
period (1H 2017: EUR 27.3 million).
High valuation result leads to considerable increase in EBIT
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came to EUR 84.4 million in the
first half-year of 2018 (1H 2017: EUR 24.1 million). The valuation result
rose sharply to EUR 70.1 million (1H 2017: EUR 6.8 million) due to a strong
operating letting performance and the continued positive environment in the
rental markets. Due to these factors, among others, profit / loss before
taxes (EBT) grew approximately to EUR 62.4 million (1H 2017: EUR 10.8
million). Taking into account a higher tax expense compared to the same
period of the previous year, which was mainly due to higher deferred taxes
from positive real estate valuation effects, net profit / loss for the
period in the first half of 2018 was EUR 44.7 million compared to EUR 5.6
million in the same period last year.
Net loan-to-value ratio falls by 760 basis points
As of 30 June 2018, the DEMIRE Group's total assets amounted to around EUR
1.24 billion. The equity ratio rose to 32.5 % compared to a level of 27.8 %
as of the end of the 2017 financial year. Basic EPRA NAV per share declined
slightly during the first half of 2018 to EUR 5.75 per share (31 December
2017: EUR 5.96 per share) due to a higher share capital resulting from the
placement of a 10 % capital increase in February and conversions of
convertible bonds. Diluted EPRA NAV per share rose strongly to EUR 5.69 (31
December 2017: EUR 4.94). The net loan-to-value ratio improved sharply by
760 basis points to 52.5 % compared to the end of 2017 (31 December 2017:
60.1 %). A positive impact as of the balance sheet date resulted primarily
from the conversion of convertible bonds in the amount of roughly EUR 10.3
million in June 2018 by DEMIRE's major shareholders, the positive result
from the valuation of the real estate portfolio in the first half of 2018
and the high level of cash and cash equivalents, among others, from the
proceeds of the 10 % capital increase in April 2018.
The financial result in the first half-year amounted to EUR -22.0 million
(1H 2017: EUR -13.3 million) due to lower interest expenses, which were
partially offset by higher minority interests at Fair Value REIT. The
average interest rate on financial debt was unchanged at 3.0 % p.a. versus
the end of 2017.
Sharp increase in FFO I to EUR 11.4 million
FFO I (after taxes, before minorities) totalled EUR 11.4 million as of the
30 June 2018 reporting date (1H 2017: EUR 4.9 million) due to lower interest
expenses and a lower tax burden resulting from the optimised Group
structure. After minorities and taxes, FFO I amounted to EUR 9.1 million (1H
2017: EUR 0.9 million). In the first half of the year, funds from operations
were still affected by relatively low capital expenditures compared to the
total planned investment expenditures for the 2018 financial year. Taking
into account the profit / loss from the sale of real estate, funds from
operations (FFO II) after taxes and before minorities amounted to EUR 11.4
million (1H 2017: EUR 4.5 million) and EUR 9.1 million (1H 2017: EUR 0.5
million) after taxes and after minorities.
CEO/CFO Ralf Kind in his comments on the quarterly results said: "The good
results in the first half of 2018 confirm the positive effects of our DEMIRE
2.0 strategy. Among others, as of the balance sheet date, we were
considerably closer to reaching a key objective, which is to reduce the net
loan-to-value ratio to around 50 %. Our particular focus in the second half
of 2018 and beyond will be on implementing the planned growth of our real
estate portfolio. To achieve this, we are working hard to expand our
acquisition pipeline and our real estate network in a competitive investment
market. Further reducing our net LTV and optimising our Group structure are
also important building blocks and goals in growing DEMIRE into a leading
listed commercial real estate platform in Germany."
Full-year 2018 outlook confirmed
In light of the positive development during the first half-year, the
Executive Board confirms the forecasts for the 2018 financial year of FFO I
(after taxes, before minorities) in a range of EUR 16 million to EUR 18
million based on the current real estate portfolio. DEMIRE also expects to
generate rental income of EUR 71 million to EUR 73 million in the 2018
financial year.
The strategy "DEMIRE 2.0" signifies the Company's next growth phase. With
the implementation of an integrated action plan - which, among others,
targets a reduction in financing costs, cost optimisation and streamlining
the Group's structure - is a key cornerstone of the plan to further expand
the current portfolio to a volume of EUR 2 billion. The business model's
focus remains on acquiring commercial property in German secondary
locations. The cost base will continue to be optimised under this programme
through permanent improvements in efficiency and economies of scale in real
estate management resulting from the Company's growth. By further optimising
the financing mix and, specifically, through continuously examining
potential refinancing options in the debt and equity markets, average
interest costs should fall over the medium term, and the loan-to-value ratio
is expected to drop to around 50 % over the medium term. In addition to
increasing its market capitalisation, DEMIRE also aims to position its risk
profile in the area of "investment grade" in order to secure long-term and
sustainable financing on favourable terms for future growth.
The half year result 2018 is available on the Company's website under
Investor Relations at: www.demire.ag/investor-relations
Invitation to the conference call on 16 August 2018
DEMIRE will announce its half year 2018 results on Thursday, 16 August 2018.
On the same day at 10.00 AM (CET) / 09.00 AM (UK), we cordially invite you
to participate in a conference call hosted by Ralf Kind (CEO/CFO).
Please call one of the dial-in numbers below approximately ten minutes prior
to the start of the call.
Dial-in #:
+49 (0)69 2222 2018 (from Germany)
+44 (0)330 336 9411 (from UK)
+1 929 477 0402 (from USA)
+33 (0)1 76 77 22 57 (from France)
+41 (0)44 580 1022 (from Switzerland)
The operator will ask you for a confirmation number, which is:
Confirmation no.: 1180727#
Please note that the accompanying presentation can be followed live via
webcast under the following link
https://webcasts.eqs.com/demire20180816/no-audio
In addition, the presentation is also available for download on our homepage
on Thursday, 16 August 2018, using the following link:
www.demire.ag/investor-relations
There will be a replay available after the call (please follow the link
above).
Selected consolidated key performance indicators for DEMIRE Deutsche
Mittelstand Real Estate AG
01.01.2018- 01.01.2017-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017
Consolidated income
statement (EUR m)
Rental income 36,6 37,2
Net letting income 28,1 27,3
Fair value 70,1 6,8
adjustments in
investment
properties
General 13,9 11,9
administrative and
other operating
expenses
EBIT 84,4 24,1
Net finance cost -22,0 -13,3
Earnings after taxes 44,7 5,6
- of which 39,5 3,8
attributable to
shareholders of the
parent company
FFO I (after taxes, 11,4 4,9
before
non-controlling
interests)
FFO II (after taxes, 11,4 4,5
before
non-controlling
interests)
Basic/diluted 0,66/0,65 0,07/0,07
earnings per share
(EUR)
Consolidated 30.06.2018 31.12.2017
statement of
financial position
(EUR m)
Total assets 1.238 1.147
Investment property 1.092 1.022
Cash funds 93,8 74,0
Property held for 12,7 12,3
sale
Equity (including 402,8 319,1
non-controlling
interests)
Equity ratio (% of 32,5 27,8
total assets)
Basic/diluted EPRA 420,4/420,- 323,6/335,-
NAV 6 6
EPRA NAV per share 5,75/5,69 5,96/4,94
(EUR, basic/diluted)
Net financial 579,8 621,0
liabilities
Net Loan-to-Value 52,5 60,1
ratio in %
Portfolio key 30.06.2018 31.12.2017
performance
indicators
Properties (number) 87 86
Market value (EUR m) 1.104,7 1.034,1
Annualised 72,5 72,1
contractual rent
(EUR m)
Rental yield (in %) 6,6 7,0
EPRA vacancy rate 7,8 9,4
(in %)*
WALT (in years) 4,7 4,9
* non including properties held for sale
Press Contact
RUECKERCONSULT GmbH
Nikolaus von Raggamby
Phone: +49 30 28 44 987 40
[email protected]
Investor Relations
DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
Peer Schlinkmann
Phone: +49 6103 372 49 44
[email protected]
About DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
DEMIRE - First in Secondary Locations
DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG has commercial real estate
holdings in mid-sized cities and up-and-coming locations bordering German
metropolitan areas. The company's specific forte is its focus on these
second-tier cities - its claim being "First in Secondary Locations" - and on
a range of assets that appeals to both internationally active and regionally
rooted tenants. Having expanded rapidly between 2013 and 2016 both by buying
single properties and by acquiring equity interests, DEMIRE held a portfolio
with a combined lettable area of around 1 million sqm and a fair market
value of more than EUR 1.1 billion by the end of the half-year 2018.
The portfolio focus on office, retail and logistics assets results in
exactly the kind of risk/reward structure that DEMIRE considers appropriate
for the business line of commercial real estate. The Company puts a premium
on long-term contracts with solvent tenants in anticipation of stable and
sustainable rent revenues. DEMIRE has set itself the goal to keep optimising
its corporate structure. To this end, it pursue an active property
management approach out of the conviction that it is the best way to achieve
economies of scale and portfolio optimisations.
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Language: English
Company: DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
Robert-Bosch-Straße 11 im 'the eleven'
63225 Langen (Hessen)
Germany
Phone: +49 6103 37249-0
Fax: +49 6103 37249-11
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.demire.ag
ISIN: DE000A0XFSF0
WKN: A0XFSF
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart,
Tradegate Exchange
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