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AROUNDTOWN PROPERTY HOLDINGS PLC
ANNOUNCES STRONG Q1 2015 FIGURES, LISTING ON EURONEXT PARIS SE AND
INTENTION TO RAISE EQUITY AND/OR BONDS
- EBITDA totaling to EUR 296 million, up by 177% from Q1 2014
- Net profit increased by 204% to EUR 285 million from Q1 2014
- Earnings per share rose to EUR 51 cent, up by 410% from Q1 2014
- Rental and operating income amounted to EUR 20 million, up 283% from Q1
2014 pro-forma rental income
- Adj. EBITDA increased to EUR 28.4 million, up 124% from Q1 2014
- FFO I increased to EUR19.5 million, up 124% from Q1 2014
- Total equity amounted to EUR 1.51 billion, up from EUR 1.22 billion at
year-end 2014, up 24%
- EPRA NAV grew to EUR 1.61 billion from EUR 1.27 billion at year-end
2014, up 26%
- Total assets increased to EUR 2.25 billion. Total Group assets
(including GCP's assets) grew to EUR 4.42 billion in March 2015
- High amount of flexibility with EUR 188 million cash and liquid assets
and 77% of investment property being unencumbered
- Conservative capital structure with an LTV of 20%, an equity ratio of
67% and Interest Coverage Ratio of 5.5x
- Listing on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange on June 3rd, 2015
- Intention to issue equity and/or bonds
01 June 2015.
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC (the "Company", "AT") announces figures
reflecting a successful start into 2015 through the fruitful implementation
of the Company's growth, operational and financing strategies. Further, the
Company exceeded its business plan with regards to growth as well as
capital market access progress.
Successful growth through acquisitions and operational improvements
Driven by the implementation of the Company's growth strategy the total
assets have increased to EUR2.25 billion in March 2015 and to EUR4.42
billion on a pro-forma bases (including GCP's assets). The acquisitions
have been taken over successfully and the fully effect of their cash
contribution will be reflected in the next reporting period.
Strong operational performance reflected in financial results with further
potential to unfold
AT's portfolio generated an EBITDA of EUR 296 million and net profit of EUR
285 million in the first quarter of 2015. The adjusted EBITDA, reflecting
the operational performance combined with the portfolio growth amounted to
EUR28.4 million, a 124% improvement to the comparable period and EUR114
million on a quarterly annualized rate (Q1 15 * 4). The FFO I increased by
124% to EUR19.5 million compared to Q1 2014, reflecting further
profitability arriving from improved financial position. The FFO I on a
quarterly annualized rate (Q1 15 * 4) amounted to EUR78 million. More of
the potential of the Company's acquisitions as well as strong pipeline are
illustrated in the FFO run rate, June 2015e annualized, of EUR 90 million.
Financial flexibility paves way for further growth
Besides the amount of cash and liquid assets of EUR 188 million, the high
amount of unencumbered assets of 77% and a low LTV of 20% provide AT with a
substantial financial flexibility. Its proven access to capital markets
will further support its continuity of acquiring properties with a
potential for value appreciation while its scalable platform is equipped
for further growth. In April 2015 AT issued a EUR 450 million convertible
bond which funds are used to support further growth.
Improving access for investors and intention to raise equity and/or debt
AT is well on its way to widen its access to capital markets and enable a
broader base of international investors to participate in its unique growth
story.
In this regard, the Company will be listed on the Euronext Paris stock
exchange on June 3rd, 2015. This step is a significant milestone in the
Company's growth and corporate development as it will provide a platform
for private and institutional investors to join in AT's success.
AT shares of 500 million at a par value of EUR0.01 per share will start
trading on June 4th, 2015 and will carry the ISIN CY0105562116 and symbol
MLATP.
Additionally, the Company intends to issue equity and/or bonds to fund the
Company's growth strategy.
About the Company
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC is a specialist real estate company
focused on investing in and managing, directly and indirectly turnaround
opportunities in the real estate property market in Germany.
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC is a public limited liability company
incorporated under the laws of Cyprus, having its registered office at 2
Faros Avenue Spyros Thalassines Alkyonides, 7560 Pervolia, Larnaca, Cyprus
(registered number HE148223).
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