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FLLYR: NPT: NPT FY16 Annual Results
NPT LIMITED ANNUAL RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016
NPT Limited is pleased to report its results for the year ending 31 March
2016 delivering a solid operating performance and a 31.5% lift in Net Profit
after Tax as it continues to unlock value within its property portfolio
through selective development works.
Highlights
o Net Profit after Taxation up 31.5%
o Distributable profit after income tax of $6.1m or 3.79 cps up 1.0% on the
prior period
o Net Tangible Asset backing (NTA) increased to $0.74, up 2.0% on prior
period
o Cash dividend maintained at 3.50 cps for the full year ended 31 March 2016.
o Major development works at Eastgate remain on budget and timeline
Financial Performance Highlights (31 March 2015 figures in brackets)
o Net Rental income of $11.5m ($11.4m) up 0.4%
o Corporate Expenses of $2.3m ($2.1m) up 9.7%
o Gross Operating Profit before Other Gains/(Losses) of $6.8m ($7.0m) down
2.1%
o Net Profit after Taxation of $8.4m ($6.4m) up 31.5%
o Distributable Profit before income tax of $7.3m ($7.4m) down 1.0%
o Distributable profit after income tax of $6.1m or 3.79 cps ($6.0m or 3.75
cps) up 1.0%
o Cash dividend maintained at 3.50 cps for the full year ended 31 March 2016.
o 0.875 cps cash dividend for the fourth quarter (0.1544 cps imputation
credits attached)
o Record date 10 June 2016 , payment date 24 June 2016
o Loan to value ratio 28.3% (25.6%)
o Net Tangible Asset backing (NTA) increased to $0.74 ($0.725) up 2.0%
Property Portfolio Highlights (31 March 2015 figures in brackets)
o Net valuation gain of $3.1m, up 2.0% on prior comparable period
o Occupancy at 97.1% (97.0%)
o Weighted Average lease term (WALT) 5.4 years (5.9 years)
Major Projects
At Eastgate Shopping Centre, the development of a Restaurant Brands outlet
and The Loft continues towards completion mid-year. Costs and timing are in
line with what has been reported previously with the initial return on cost
expected to be greater than 9%. The Loft encompasses the cluster of health
and wellbeing services that will occupy around 2,000m2 of the first floor
space that has been vacant since the February 2011 earthquake.
Post balance date NPT moved its corporate office to the AA Centre after a
complete refurbishment of Level 13. This is the first floor to undergo
refurbishment as we work to reposition the building in the strong Auckland
office leasing market. Intended to be a showcase of the quality of office
space that can be created within the building, market feedback so far has
endorsed our approach as being the correct path to bringing about a
step-change in rental rates. We are now focused on marketing for lease the
balance of the space on Level 13 not occupied by NPT, as well as the next
floor that is likely to become vacant later this year.
Capital Management
NPT's LVR as at 31 March 2016 was 28.3%, well below the banking covenant
limit of 50%, with 62.5% of drawn debt hedged. The weighted average cost of
debt (including margin and line fees) was 5.60%, a reduction of 69bps on the
prior comparable period. Subsequent to balance date NPT entered into a
further series of swaps totaling $20m at an average rate of 2.73% (excluding
line fee and margins).
Dividend
Shareholders will receive a dividend of 0.875 cps for the fourth quarter
ended 31 March 2016. This brings the total cash dividend for the FY16 year
to 3.50 cents per share, consistent with guidance given at the beginning of
the financial year. The record date will be 10th June 2016 with payment
being made on 24th June 2016.
Looking ahead to the FY17 year, the Directors are expecting to pay a cash
dividend of 3.60 cps, up 2.9%, based on current projections for the
portfolio.
Outlook
NPT continues to focus on unlocking the value within its portfolio with the
development of The Loft medical and social services centre and a Restaurant
Brands outlet at Eastgate Shopping Centre on target for completion in the
second quarter of FY17. Further repositioning of the AA Centre will continue
across the year as NPT looks to take advantage of the strong office leasing
market in the Auckland CBD. The Balance Sheet remains with capacity to
complete our capital works programme and add to the portfolio should a
suitable opportunity arise. Management continues to focus on keeping
corporate costs to a minimum and the management expense ratio is expected to
significantly reduce in FY17.
ENDS
For more information, please contact:
Tony Osborne T 09 302 4586
Acting Chief Executive M 021 606 088
NPT Limited E [email protected]
Stephen Reid T 09 302 4584
Chief Financial Officer M 021 766 636
NPT Limited E [email protected]
www.npt.co.nz
Key Facts about NPT Limited
o NPT Limited is an NZX-listed company; its code is NPT.
o The Board is comprised of Sir John Anderson (Chairman), Jim Sherwin and
Carol Campbell.
o NPT has a diversified portfolio of retail, commercial and industrial
properties located in Auckland, Hawke's Bay and Christchurch.
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