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Eurocommercial boosts balance sheet and Swedish footprint on solid 2025 results

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  • Eurocommercial strengthened its European retail portfolio with a major Swedish mall acquisition, targeted disposals and remerchandising projects across Italy and France.
  • Robust leasing, low vacancy and nearly €1 billion in refinancing improved rental income, reduced leverage and underpinned higher earnings and dividends for 2025.
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Eurocommercial boosts balance sheet and Swedish footprint on solid 2025 results

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An update from Eurocommercial Properties NV ( (NL:ECMPA) ) is now available.

Eurocommercial Properties reported solid full-year 2025 results, underpinned by resilient operational performance and targeted portfolio reshaping. The group announced the €110 million acquisition of the Avion Shopping Centre in Umeå, Sweden, anchored by IKEA and certified BREEAM Excellent, while disposing of Eko Stormarknad in Växjö, and pushing major remerchandising projects in Italy and France to bring in full-concept stores for tenants such as Primark and Inditex.

Like-for-like rental growth reached 3.4% and retail sales rose by the same rate, with standout gains at several flagship centres, while strong leasing activity across 297 transactions delivered an average rental uplift of 4.8% and reduced the EPRA vacancy rate to 1%, alongside a low 9.4% occupancy cost ratio and 99% rent collection. Financially, the company completed almost €1 billion in long-term refinancing, cutting its loan-to-value to 39.8%, extending average debt maturity to nearly five years, slightly lowering interest expenses, and lifting EPRA NTA and portfolio values, supporting a higher direct investment result per share, a proposed €1.83 dividend, and strengthened balance-sheet resilience as it enters 2026.

More about Eurocommercial Properties NV

Eurocommercial Properties NV is a listed real estate investment company focused on owning and managing dominant shopping centres in Europe. Its portfolio is concentrated in countries such as Sweden, Italy and France, with assets anchored by major international retailers and emphasising strong ESG credentials and high-traffic regional locations.

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