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Appraisal Values: Down by 1.3% overall, with a 2.3% decrease in offices.
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Portfolio Valuation: EUR15.4 billion, with 42% in Germany and 34% in France.
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Disposal Agreements: EUR311 million signed, totaling close to EUR500 million.
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Hotel Exposure: Increased to 52.5% ownership in Jericho hotels, equivalent to a EUR500 million acquisition.
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Occupancy Rate: Increased to above 95%.
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Like-for-Like Revenue Growth: 6.5%, driven by indexation, occupancy increase, and uplift on re-lettings.
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Recurring Earnings: EUR231 million, a 3.3% increase year-over-year.
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Net Debt to EBITDA: Reduced from 15 times in 2020 to 12 times.
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Cost of Debt: 1.7%, expected to stay below 2.5% by the end of 2028.
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Guidance for 2024: Net results targeted at EUR460 million, EUR4.02 per share.
Release Date: July 22, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Covivio SA (GSEFF) reported a strong performance in the first half of 2024, with recurring earnings growing by 3.3% year-over-year.
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The company successfully reinforced its balance sheet by reducing its Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio and maintaining a healthy debt profile.
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Covivio SA (GSEFF) achieved significant progress in its disposal program, signing new agreements worth EUR 311 million, which were 3% above 2023 appraisal values.
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The company increased its exposure to the hotel sector, now owning 52.5% of Covivio Hotels, which is expected to drive future earnings growth.
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Covivio SA (GSEFF) reported a high occupancy rate of 97.1%, reflecting strong asset management and demand for its properties.
Negative Points
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The German office market remains a weak spot for Covivio SA (GSEFF), with continued challenges in occupancy and demand.
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The company's office portfolio in Germany, accounting for 15% of the total, continues to suffer, impacting overall performance.
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Despite positive signals, the investment market remains cautious, particularly in the office sector, affecting transaction volumes.
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The departure of a major tenant in the French office market poses a challenge, requiring significant CapEx for re-letting the space.
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Covivio SA (GSEFF) faces challenges in disposing of non-core assets, particularly in the German office market, due to limited investor interest.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the current appetite for office investments in France, and what factors are influencing this? A: Christophe Kullmann, CEO, explained that the investment market is showing signs of change, with prime office assets in Paris seeing yields back to 4% or below, compared to expectations of 4.5% to 4.75% six months ago. The market is stabilizing, and Covivio's exposure in France is 34%, which is favorable compared to other countries. The recent events in France have not significantly impacted their outlook.