High LeverageElevated debt (~€25.0B) and a historically high debt-to-equity ratio increase sensitivity to rising interest rates and refinancing risk. Such leverage constrains strategic flexibility, raises financing costs, and magnifies the impact of any property-value or rental-income deterioration over the medium term.
Declining RevenueA ~14.5% revenue decline signals top-line pressure in the retail/office portfolio, which can erode rental yields and tenant mix quality. If this trend persists, it could compress margins, reduce cash flow headroom for debt service and slow recovery from cyclical downturns over several quarters.
Softening FCF TrendA 17.7% drop in free cash flow indicates weakening conversion of operating profits to discretionary cash. Reduced FCF limits ability to pay down debt, fund redevelopment or maintain distributions, increasing the chance management must prioritize liquidity actions or asset sales if weakness continues.