TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust ("ERES" or the "REIT") (TSX: ERE.UN) announced today its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. ERES’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 can be found at www.eresreit.com or under ERES's profile at SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS Strategic Init ...

Core Insights - European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (ERES) reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, highlighting significant strategic initiatives and operational metrics [1][5][21]. Strategic Initiatives Update - ERES has sold 415 residential suites in the Netherlands for approximately €90 million and has an agreement to sell an additional 1,446 suites for about €337 million, expected to close in Q3 2025 [5][6]. - The company aims to maximize net equity returns to investors through strategic wind-up, aligning management and Board of Trustees on this objective [5][7]. Operating Metrics - The same property portfolio's Occupied Average Monthly Rent (AMR) increased by 6.2% from €1,175 in Q1 2024 to €1,248 in Q1 2025 [6][12]. - Same property occupancy for residential properties decreased to 93.6% from 99.0% year-over-year, primarily due to intentional vacancies to maximize value [6][27]. - The same property Net Operating Income (NOI) margin decreased to 75.0% from 76.4% year-over-year, driven by increased repair and maintenance costs [27][22]. Financial Performance - Total operating revenues decreased by 51.6% to €11.8 million, and NOI decreased by 53.7% to €8.8 million compared to the same period last year, largely due to strategic dispositions [20][21]. - Diluted Funds From Operations (FFO) per Unit decreased by 53.8% to €0.018, while Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per Unit decreased by 54.1% to €0.017 [32][31]. - The liquidity position remained strong at €121.3 million, down from €132.8 million at the end of the previous year [42][40]. Financial Position and Liquidity - The adjusted debt to gross book value ratio improved to 35.2% from 39.7% year-over-year, indicating a stronger balance sheet [40][42]. - Debt service coverage ratio stood at 2.7x, and interest coverage ratio was 3.2x, reflecting compliance with financial covenants [40][42]. Distributions - ERES declared monthly distributions of €0.005 per Unit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from €0.010 per Unit in the same period last year [45][46].