Record New Headline Rent
Signed a record GBP 99 million of new headline rent in 2025 (including GBP 33 million of development signings), the highest in the company's history.
Strong Like‑for‑Like and Earnings Growth
Like‑for‑like net rental income grew 6%; adjusted earnings per share increased 6.1%; full year dividend up 6.1% to 31.1p.
Net Rental Income and Profitability
Net rental income increased by 8.6% (EUR 47 million growth); adjusted profit before tax rose 8.3%; EPRA cost ratio improved and administrative expenses reduced by EUR 3 million.
Valuation and NAV Improvements
Portfolio valuation rose by 1% on a like‑for‑like basis (first year both U.K. and Continental Europe positive since 2022); adjusted NAV per share increased 2%; portfolio value EUR 19 billion (at share) with equivalent yield 5.5%.
Occupancy, Reversions and Asset Management
Group occupancy increased to 94.9% (+90 bps); U.K. occupancy 93.1% (+50 bps); achieved GBP 37 million of reversion uplifts and a 36% uplift on rent reviews/renewals (46% in the U.K.); 82% customer retention at break/expiry; over 250 standing‑stock transactions completed.
Continental Europe Outperformance and Development Momentum
Continental Europe occupancy reached 98%; signed over 180 deals in Europe; H2 2025 was the best half for development in Continental Europe with 9 pre‑lets >300,000 sqm and multiple large lettings (e.g., GXO, Primark).
Disciplined Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Loan‑to‑value (LTV) 31%; net debt/EBITDA reduced from 8.6x to 8.4x; average debt maturity 6 years; undrawn RCFs and term facilities ~EUR 1.9 billion; EUR 650 million bond refinance planned using signed term loan and RCF.
Attractive Development Economics
Development yields targeted at 7%–8% on total costs (>=10% on new CapEx basis); invested GBP 413 million into development in 2025 (GBP 387m development CapEx + GBP 26m land); on‑site pipeline represents GBP 53 million of potential headline rent (47% already leased).
Strategic Data Center Platform and Land/Power Pipeline
Established a material data center platform: >2.5 GW of powered land (0.5 GW operational), clear route to 1.1 GW pre‑leaseable in next 3 years and a further 900 MW defined; formed JV with Pure; completed powered shell for Iron Mountain; secured building permit in France; Slough SPZ provides preapproved planning and additional 0.4 GW by 2029.
ESG, People and Community Progress
Reduced carbon intensity, refreshed SBTi‑approved net zero targets, record employee/community volunteering, 54 community projects delivered, and ongoing investment in talent and operating platform.