Strong Profit and Valuation Uplift
Statutory profit after fair value movements and tax of $221.8 million vs $157.1 million in the prior period (up 41.2%); net fair value gains of $155.9 million driven by improved rental income and cap rate compression of 13 basis points to a weighted average cap rate of 5.27%.
Improved Lease Duration and Leasing Outcomes
Portfolio weighted average lease expiry (WALE) extended to 7.5 years, an increase of 3.1 years year-on-year; occupancy at 96.7% despite repurposing activity; large format retail (LFR) leasing spreads averaged +7.6% across 8 tenancies; like-for-like rental growth of 2.6% for the 12 months to 31 December 2025.
FFO Growth and Distribution Progression
Funds from operations increased to $70.4 million, up 6% year-on-year; interim distribution declared of $0.0958 per security; full-year distribution guidance reaffirmed at $0.1941 per security, a 4.1% increase on prior year; half distributions represented ~98.6% of FFO with a target payout range of 90%–110% of FFO.
Accretive Acquisition and LFR Portfolio Expansion
Completed acquisition of HomeCentre Morayfield in Queensland for $48 million at a market cap rate of 5.75%; fully leased and earnings accretive from settlement. Since 2020 BWP's LFR portfolio has grown to approx. $1.2 billion and BWP cites a ~ $100 million tenant-led expansion/repurposing pipeline.
Stronger Capital Position and Credit Upgrade
Completed a $300 million 5-year Australian medium-term note issuance, diversifying funding; Moody's upgraded credit rating to A3 (stable); gearing at 24.7% (within Board preferred 20%–30% range); weighted average cost of debt stable at 4.4%.
Active Portfolio Renewal and Capital Recycling
Divestments of non-core assets (Morley $19.5 million, Port Kennedy $14.3 million) both at premiums to book; unconditional contract to sell Chadstone Homeplus for $86.0 million with settlement expected June 2026 and a realized IRR of 15.2% since acquisition; proceeds earmarked to reduce drawn debt.
Progress on Repurposing and Development Pipeline
Construction commenced at Fountain Gate and Noarlunga and progress at Broadmeadows; capex guidance for FY2026 of $60 million–$70 million to support repurposing and tenant-led expansions; management expects repurposing yield-on-cost of 10%+ for priority projects.