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CLS Holdings tightens balance sheet as earnings fall on higher vacancy and valuation hits

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  • CLS Holdings’ 2025 earnings and asset values declined, with higher vacancy and disposals driving lower rental income, reduced EPRA NTA and a cut dividend.
  • The company is reinforcing its balance sheet through disposals, large-scale refinancing and an enhanced scrip dividend, aiming to cut leverage and lift occupancy over time.
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CLS Holdings tightens balance sheet as earnings fall on higher vacancy and valuation hits

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CLS Holdings ( (GB:CLI) ) just unveiled an update.

CLS Holdings reported weaker 2025 earnings as EPRA EPS fell 17.4% and net rental income declined 11.1%, hit by disposals, higher vacancy and portfolio valuation write-downs that resulted in a £50.3m statutory loss. The portfolio value slipped 3.8% in local currency and EPRA NTA per share dropped 6.7%, prompting a reduced full-year dividend of 4.0p per share, although the payout remains covered under the company’s policy.

Despite the downturn, CLS cut net debt by £86.2m, refinanced or repaid £373.7m of loans and kept its average cost of debt stable at 3.8%, slightly improving loan-to-value to 50.0%. Management is prioritising vacancy reduction and balance sheet strengthening, targeting £100m–£150m of asset disposals in 2026, advancing the Spring Gardens redevelopment sale and offering an enhanced scrip dividend to conserve cash while positioning the portfolio for medium-term recovery.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CLI) stock is a Sell with a £59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CLS Holdings stock, see the GB:CLI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CLI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CLI is a Neutral.

The overall stock score is primarily influenced by financial challenges, including high leverage and persistent losses. However, positive corporate events and a stable technical outlook provide some support. The high dividend yield offers income potential, but valuation concerns due to negative earnings remain significant.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:CLI stock, click here.

More about CLS Holdings

CLS Holdings is a London-listed commercial property group focused on office space in the U.K., Germany and France, managing a £1.7bn portfolio. The company positions itself as a progressive, sustainability-minded landlord, targeting high-quality, multi-let offices in Europe’s three largest economies and leveraging local market expertise for long-term growth.

Average Trading Volume: 376,265

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £232.5M

See more insights into CLI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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