Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable FFO for Q2 2025 was $0.56 per share, beating analyst consensus of $0.53 per share and remaining flat compared to Q2 2024 [27] - New York office occupancy increased to 86.7% from 84.4% in the previous quarter [28] - Net debt to EBITDA improved by 1.4 turns to 7.2 times from 8.6 times [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company leased 2,700,000 square feet overall, with 2,200,000 square feet in Manhattan office space [12] - Average starting rents for Manhattan office leasing were $101 per square foot, with mark-to-markets of +11.8% GAAP and +8.7% cash [13] - PENN1 occupancy reached 90% after leasing 183,000 square feet at an average starting rent of $101 per square foot [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Manhattan office market is described as a landlord's market with tight availability and no new supply expected through the end of the decade [11] - Replacement costs for Class A towers in Manhattan have risen to approximately $2,500 per square foot, with rents in the $200s now commonplace [10] - The overall demand for office space in Manhattan is strong, with significant expansion from clients [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on its New York-centric strategy, with plans to enhance the PENN District through various development projects [20] - Future developments include a residential project and modern retail offerings along Seventh Avenue [20][21] - The company aims to capitalize on rising rents and limited supply in the Manhattan market [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong leasing activity and a robust pipeline [28] - The company anticipates significant earnings growth by 2027 as leases at PENN1 and PENN2 come online [28] - Management highlighted the importance of disciplined capital allocation and the potential for significant rental growth in the coming years [82] Other Important Information - The company completed several financing transactions to bolster liquidity, including a $450 million financing with 1535 Broadway [23] - Cash balances increased to $1.36 billion, with total immediate liquidity of $2.9 billion [24] - The company is actively managing its debt maturities and refinancing opportunities [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the pending leasing activity is geared towards PENN2? - Approximately 50% of the 560,000 square feet in the leasing pipeline is at PENN2 [32] Question: Is the company looking to sell its assets in San Francisco? - The company is open to selling assets like The Mart and 555 California if the right price and timing arise, but there are no immediate plans [35] Question: What is the physical occupancy and rent coming online over the next year? - The company expects occupancy to increase to the low 90s over the next year, with significant income ramping up in 2027 [38] Question: What are the expectations for same-store NOI in the coming years? - Positive same-store NOI is expected as leasing activity increases, but specific percentages cannot be provided at this time [92] Question: What are the plans for the Forever 21 retail space? - The timing for backfilling the Forever 21 space is uncertain, but the company is optimistic about the retail corridor's potential [73]

Financial Performance - Gross revenue for FY2025 decreased by 6.5% YoY to S$206.5 million, while net property income (NPI) fell by 10.0% YoY to S$148.8 million, primarily due to the upfront recognition of supplementary rent from lease restructuring in FY2024 [5] - On a proforma basis, after adjusting for supplementary rent, gross revenue and NPI for FY2025 were 1.1% and 0.1% higher YoY respectively [5] - Distribution per unit (DPU) for 2H FY2025 increased by 1.8% YoY to 1.80 cents, with distributions expected on 24 September 2025 [6] Capital Management - The Manager agreed to divest Jem office for S$462.0 million, which will be used primarily to repay borrowings, reducing aggregate leverage from 42.6% to approximately 35% [3][10] - As of 30 June 2025, gross borrowings stood at S$1,664.3 million with a weighted average debt maturity of 2.6 years, and approximately 86% of total committed debt facilities were sustainability-linked [7] - The interest coverage ratio (ICR) improved to 1.6 times from 1.5 times as of 31 December 2024, with a weighted average cost of debt at 3.46% per annum [8][10] Operational Performance - The portfolio's committed occupancy rate was 92.1% as of 30 June 2025, with a well-spread lease expiry profile [9] - The retail portfolio maintained a strong occupancy rate of over 99% and achieved a positive rental reversion of 10.2% [12] - Positive rental uplift of 1.7% was recorded for commercial Building 1 and 2 in Milan, reflecting annual rental escalation [14] Portfolio Valuation - As of 30 June 2025, the portfolio valuation increased by 2.2% YoY to S$3.76 billion, supported by a positive outlook for Singapore assets [11] - The core Singapore portfolio, including Jem and 313@somerset, delivered robust operational performance in FY2025 [15]

Shaftesbury Capital (SHC) H1 2025 Earnings Call July 29, 2025 03:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsIan Hawksworth - CEO & Executive DirectorSitul Jobanputra - CFO & DirectorNone - ExecutiveConference Call ParticipantsMatthew Saperia - Research AnalystZachary Gauge - Equity Research AnalystRobert Jones - Operations Oversight AnalystIan HawksworthI've got the thumbs up from the back of the room, which means the telephones are online. So I think we can kick off. Good morning. Thank you all for coming. I know you've ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 3% increase in valuation to GBP 5,200,000,000, driven by a 2.9% increase in estimated rental value (ERV) with stable valuation yields [5][6][14] - Net tangible assets (NTA) increased by 3.3%, resulting in a total accounting return of 4.2% for the period, aligning with medium-term targets [6][13] - Rental income rose by 8%, with underlying earnings up 16% for the half year [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross rents increased to GBP 98,700,000, reflecting an 8.2% like-for-like growth due to successful leasing and asset management [10] - The company achieved commercial lettings and renewals 10% ahead of ERV and 24% ahead of previous passing rents [10] - The portfolio vacancy rate is low at 2.5%, indicating strong demand across all sectors [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The West End remains a premier destination, attracting approximately 200 million visitors annually, contributing to high occupancy and reliable cash flows [5] - Customer sales are estimated to be 30% higher in nominal terms compared to 2019 levels, significantly outpacing ERVs [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for 5% to 7% rental growth in the medium term, with stable yields expected to deliver accounting returns of 8% to 10% [27] - The strategy includes enhancing liquidity to pursue accretive investment opportunities and maintaining a strong balance sheet [15][27] - The partnership with the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund highlights the attractiveness of the Covent Garden portfolio and future growth potential [4][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the West End's performance despite macroeconomic challenges, citing high footfall and low vacancy rates [26] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for its properties, supported by a robust leasing pipeline and active management strategies [26][27] Other Important Information - The company completed GBP 55,000,000 in acquisitions during the period and disposed of approximately GBP 12,000,000 worth of assets [25] - The market value of the portfolio under management increased by 3.1% like-for-like, with net debt reduced from GBP 1,400,000,000 to GBP 800,000,000 [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Importance of Charlotte Tilbury's addition to Carnaby - Management highlighted the positive response from tenants and the potential for Charlotte Tilbury to enhance the re-tenanting momentum in Carnaby, contributing to future rental growth [30][31] Question: Like-for-like rental growth and retail market performance - Management noted that the retail market is strong, and the marginally negative performance in like-for-like rental growth should not overshadow the overall positive demand in the West End [34][36] Question: Plans for refinancing and interest rates - Management indicated plans to repay the exchangeable bond next year and mentioned that the private placements are accessible, with expectations of favorable financing conditions [37][39] Question: Reversionary potential and tenant profitability - Management explained that the embedded reversionary potential is the difference between passing rent and ERV, and they are confident in capturing this reversion as leases come due [42][46] Question: Balance sheet leverage and reinvestment opportunities - Management stated that they aim to maintain net debt to EBITDA well below 10%, with current levels at 6%, allowing for flexibility in reinvestment opportunities [44][55]

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