Upgrade by S&P to BBB+
MERLIN Properties received an upgrade to BBB+ by S&P, marking it as one of the few companies to receive such an upgrade in the past year.
Stable Occupancy Rates
Occupancy rates remained stable at 95.8% despite the usual first-quarter renewal cycle, indicating strong lease stability.
Significant Disposals
Disposed of EUR 79.3 million worth of non-core assets at a 16.1% markup to book value, enhancing the company's cash flow and balance sheet.
Data Center Capacity Expansion
Plans to increase data center capacity to 60 megawatts by end of 2025, with substantial progress in utility supply and site readiness.
Office and Logistics Rent Growth
Office rents grew by 2.8% with a positive release spread of 3.4%, and logistics saw a 5.2% increase, showing resilience in these segments.