FFO and Earnings Growth
FFO for the half was $92.4 million (FFO per unit $0.044), up from $0.043 in the prior corresponding period (management cited ~+2.5% FFO per unit growth). FY'26 FFO guidance reaffirmed at $0.09 per unit.
Distributions and Guidance
Distributions for the period were $0.043 per unit, up ~1.2% year-on-year. Management reaffirmed FY'26 distribution guidance of $0.086 per unit.
NOI and Leasing Metrics
Property NOI increased 4.6% to $148.7 million. Comparable NOI growth was ~4.0%, achieved alongside sector-leading leasing spreads of 6.2% across 97 deals, low incentives (under 4% overall), and WALE of 4.9 years.
Occupancy, Cash Collection and Portfolio Resilience
Occupancy and cash collections remained above 99%; management reports billing and collecting 99% of cash every month since IPO, demonstrating strong tenant performance and cashflow resilience.
Valuations and NTA Improvement
Fourth consecutive period of positive net valuation gains. Portfolio valuation growth since June: $212 million gross and $143 million net. NTA increased to $1.55 per unit from $1.47 at June (~+5.4%).
Balance Sheet and Capital Management
Gearing at 35.2% (34.6% adjusted post-period), at the midpoint of the 30–40% target range. Pro forma liquidity increased to $80 million following disposal of North Lakes. Weighted average cost of debt ~4.8% and weighted average cap rate 5.51%.
Hedging and Refinancing Success
Hedging increased to ~70% of debt; $810 million facility refinanced and extended to July 2028 with a margin reduction of ~42.5 bps; last tranche margin ~1.15% and group weighted margin ~1.3%—improving finance flexibility.
Scale, Location and Demand Metrics
Portfolio value ~$5.1 billion, 2.3 million sqm area, 36% site coverage enabling inbuilt growth. 84% metropolitan exposure with 40% in Sydney, 19% Melbourne, 17% Brisbane/Gold Coast. Serves ~12.7 million people within 10 km and >115 million annual customer visits. Population around centres forecast +21% over 10 years.
Development Track Record and Pipeline
Active development pipeline of ~$650 million targeting ROIC ≥7%; historic completions delivered >8.4% yield on cost. Notable wins: Warilla (forecast 10% ROIC on incremental spend and >20% economic return), Tuggerah (>7% return on cost and $18 million net valuation gain), Armstrong Creek ahead of schedule.
Retail Sales and Tenant Performance
Total MAT growth across reporting retailers +2.4%; non-supermarket tenants MAT +3.7%. Management emphasised strong retailer performance and healthy anecdotal sales momentum (noting seasonality effects).
ESG and Governance Progress
Achieved 4 Star Green Star ratings at two centres, expanded solar rollouts, maintained 50% gender diversity among independent directors, progressed Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, and recognised as a regional top-rated ESG company for fourth consecutive year.