ARGAN: RENTAL INCOME UP +8% IN THE 1ST HALF OF 2025

Core Insights - ARGAN reported a rental income of €105.8 million in the first half of 2025, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by the impact of previous deliveries and rent indexation [2][3] Financial Performance - Rental income for Q1 2025 was €52.9 million, up 10% from €48.1 million in Q1 2024, while Q2 2025 rental income was also €52.9 million, a 6% increase from €50.0 million in Q2 2024 [1] - The company confirmed its annual target of a 6% increase in rental income for 2025, aiming for a total of €210 million, despite anticipated negative impacts from asset sales in the latter half of the year [3] Development and Investment Strategy - ARGAN has completed two new site deliveries in Q1 2025 as part of a sustained development plan, targeting around €200 million in investments for 2025-2026 [4][6] - The current development plan includes 10 secured projects, all pre-let to blue-chip clients, with two acquisitions representing approximately 50% of total investments [5] Financial Management and Debt Reduction - The company plans to self-finance its 2025-2026 developments through operational cash flow and selective asset disposals, targeting net cash from asset sales of €135 million, reduced from a previous target of €180 million [8] - ARGAN aims to maintain a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio below 40% and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of around 8X by the end of 2025 [9] Sustainability and Market Position - ARGAN's development model is supported by its Aut0nom® carbon-neutral warehouses, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability in a challenging economic environment [7] - As of December 31, 2024, ARGAN's portfolio consisted of 3.7 million square meters, appraised at €3.9 billion, generating an annual rental income of nearly €205 million [10]