Strong Operational Performance and Income Growth
Landsec reported high like-for-like income growth across London and retail, which make up 83% of its business, with overall like-for-like income growth up 5%.
Positive EPS Growth Outlook
The company expects a 20% growth in EPS over the next five years, even after absorbing a 10% EPS headwind from rising interest costs, supported by strong operational performance and strategic capital allocation.
Increased Occupancy Rates
Occupancy rates increased by 100 basis points to 97.2% overall, with London occupancy at 98% and retail at 97%.
Successful Capital Recycling and Investment
Landsec invested over GBP600 million into top retail destinations while selling around GBP655 million of assets in subscale sectors.
Dividend and NTA Growth
Dividend increased by 2% and NTA per share grew by 1.7%, with a positive overall return on equity of 6.4%.
Robust Balance Sheet
The company's net debt to EBITDA ratio is at 7.7 times with a long average debt maturity of 9.6 years.
Strong Leasing Activity
Landsec signed leases in retail and London averaging 8% and 7% ahead of ERV, respectively, with a strong pipeline of deals.