Strong Leasing Activity and Occupancy
Completed ~144,000 sqm of leasing (~11% of portfolio GLA) in HY26, driving average re-leasing spreads of 44% and increasing portfolio occupancy to 95.7%. Melbourne-specific leasing of ~80,000 sqm (~20% by area) lifted Melbourne occupancy to ~99%.
Material Re-leasing Wins and Value Uplift
Secured a 10-year lease to Tesla at 346 Boundary Road with a re-leasing spread >130%, producing a ~$21m uplift in value for that asset.
Net Property Income and Like-for-Like NOI Growth
Net property income was $101.2m, up $5.0m on prior period, with like-for-like net operating income growth of 5.1% for the half.
Valuation Gains and Capital Value Metrics
Recorded a $75m like-for-like valuation uplift (fourth consecutive period of valuation growth); weighted average cap rate broadly stable at 5.81%. Management estimates portfolio value ~45% below replacement cost, and divestments since FY23 (~$270m) achieved an average 8% premium to book value.
Upgraded FY26 FFO Guidance and Distribution Guidance
Upgraded FY26 FFO guidance to $0.182–$0.185 per unit and reiterated distribution guidance of $0.168 per unit.
Prudent Capital Management and Refinancing
Refinanced approximately $450m of debt on improved terms (margins tightened by ~10–20 bps) and extended weighted average debt maturity to ~4 years; new $325m exchangeable notes settled at a 3.5% fixed coupon. Post period reduced overall facility limit to maintain $408m undrawn capacity; ~77% of debt hedged.
Buyback Activity and Evidenced Market Disconnect
Commenced $60m buyback in August, purchasing $36m of units during the period. Management highlights continued disconnect: REIT trading at ~20% discount to NTA despite recurring divestment premiums to book.
Data Center Strategy Progress
Advanced data center pipeline: DA submitted for ~40 MW data center adjacent to Clayton; acquired Tier 3 2.5 MW operational data center in Wellcamp (15-year lease, ~6% yield) and 2-hectare strategic Yarraville site (initial yield slightly >5%). CRP manages >$450m of operating data centers.
Flexible, Income-Producing Development Pipeline
One project under construction (50–64 Mirage Road, completion H2 FY26); three projects identified for commencement in 12–24 months requiring ~A$130m incremental development spend, which management believes can be funded via limited non-core asset sales.
ESG and Sustainability Targets
Sustainability framework includes target of zero Scope 2 emissions by 2028, targeting 5-star Green Star design for future industrial developments, and initiatives for rooftop solar and mental health partnerships.