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Net Rental Income: GBP58 million, a 10% increase to GBP57.8 million.
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EPRA Cost Ratio: Improved to 13.6%, down 150 basis points from the prior period.
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Adjusted Earnings: 3p per share, up 3% versus the prior period.
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Portfolio Valuation: GBP1.8 billion, up 0.5% on a like-for-like basis.
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EPRA NTA: 88p per share, a 1% increase over the period.
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Loan to Value: 38%, including post balance sheet events.
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Finance Costs: Increased to GBP12.9 million.
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Administrative Costs: Reduced slightly to GBP7.5 million.
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Total Accounting Return: 4.1%, with 85% from income returns.
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Debt Profile: 93% of drawn debt is fixed or hedged at an average cost of 4%.
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Store Acquisitions: Sainsbury's in Huddersfield at a 7.6% net initial yield; Carrefour stores at a 6.8% net initial yield.
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Lease Renewals: Three leases renewed, extending terms from 6 to 15 years.
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Store Sales: Tesco Newmarket sold for GBP63.5 million, a 7.4% premium to book value.
Release Date: March 11, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Supermarket Income REIT PLC (LSE:SUPR) reported a 3% growth in adjusted earnings, driven by acquisitions and rent reviews.
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The company's portfolio was valued at GBP1.83 billion, reflecting a 0.5% like-for-like increase.
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The proposed internalization is expected to deliver significant cost savings of at least GBP4 million per annum.
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SUPR has one of the lowest EPRA cost ratios in the sector at 13.6%, with a target to reduce it further to below 9%.
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The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a BBB+ investment grade credit rating and a loan to value of 38%.
Negative Points
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Finance costs have risen to GBP12.9 million due to higher leverage and increased debt.
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The company operates at a higher leverage compared to previous periods, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
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Despite the growth in earnings, the discount to NAV remains a challenge that the company aims to address.
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The competitive landscape includes operators like Tesco and Sainsbury's, which could impact SUPR's acquisition opportunities.
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The transition to unsecured debt and refinancing efforts may introduce uncertainties in the short term.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide insights on the lease re-gears that are 13% above ERV and how they compare to the overall portfolio? A: Rob Abraham, Fund Manager: The transaction demonstrates that valuers are conservative, with rents 13% above their expectations. Our portfolio is generally 13% to 15% above the valuers' ERVs, indicating strong rental performance. We aim to educate valuers on the affordability and trading performance of our stores to reflect true market conditions.