Strong Operational Performance
Landsec reported high like-for-like income growth across both London and retail sectors, which constitute 83% of the business. Like-for-like income growth was up 5%, with uplifts on relettings and renewals in retail and London rising to 8%.
Positive EPS Growth Outlook
The outlook for EPS growth in the near term is positive, with an expected 20% growth in EPS over the next five years. This is despite a projected 10% EPS headwind from rising interest costs and a finance lease expiry.
Record Occupancy Levels
Occupancy increased by 100 basis points to 97.2%, reflecting strong demand for high-quality spaces in both London and major retail portfolios.
Strategic Investments in Retail
Invested over GBP600 million into top retail destinations Liverpool ONE and Bluewater, while selling around GBP655 million of assets, mostly in subscale sectors.
Dividend Increase
Dividend increased by 2%, in line with guidance, and NTA per share increased by 1.7%, resulting in a 6.4% return on equity.