Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
LAMDA Development: Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
PROFITABLE STATUS OF SHOPPING CENTERS CONTINUES WITH 98% OCCUPANCY AND NEW DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Following the trend from last period, Group EBITDA before fair value losses reached 22,2 million compared to 25,5 million in the first nine months of 2011, registering a manageable decrease of 13%, while operational profitability of our three Shopping Centers posted a slight decrease of 11% despite the deep recession in the retail sector in Greece.
Net Loss for the first nine months of 2012 amounts to 18,8 million compared to losses of 2,7 million in the equivalent period last year because of the increase in fair value losses of our investment portfolio by 16,6 million and the increase in net interest expense by 0,9 million, as a result of the increase in loan interest rates. The above mentioned net loss does not include the accounting impact of the 44 million cumulative impairment of our participation in Eurobank Properties as per IAS 39. The impairment was previously reflected in the groups equity account in the previous years for the same amount. It must be noted that on 21/08/2012 LAMDA Development sold to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited its participation in Eurobank Properties a total of 9.017.987 shares at a selling price of 4,75, which represents a 12% premium compared to the previous day closing price. The profit from this transaction amounting to 8,3 million has been incorporated in the Companys results in Q3 2012.
The favourable performance comparison of our shopping and entertainment centres to the rest of the retail market in Greece is attributed to the fact that they have overwhelmingly won the preference of the consumer public. Shopkeepers continue to have the advantage of lower rents compared to high streets and enjoy ample support via marketing, promotional and communication activities which procure satisfactory customer visits as evidenced by actual data. This success is also reflected in the full occupancy rate of our shopping centers as well as in the quality of services to customers.
More specifically, the operation of The Mall Athens has been quite satisfactory given that recurring profitability posted a decrease of 12,2% while shopkeepers turnover decreased by 10,6%. It is very encouraging that the Shopping Center is fully leased, while customer visits remain at last year level. Shopkeepers turnover in Golden Hall for the same period decreased by 12%, while recurring profitability dropped by 27%. It should be noted that customer visits posted a marginal decrease of 3%. In Mediterranean Cosmos, in Thessaloniki shopkeepers turnover dropped by 3,4%, customer visits dropped by 4% and recurring profitability posted a marginal decrease of 2,6%. It should be noted that, following our undertaking of the full management of Mediterranean Cosmos in December 2010, various corrective actions and improvements are being successfully implemented in order to further improve the quality of the center and to fortify the product mix with strong brand names, such as ATTICA, INTERSPORT, H&M and APPLE, among others. In addition, the second phase of architectural and aesthetic improvement of Mediterranean Cosmos has been completed, an investment that reiterates our long-term commitment to support our Shopping Centers.
Flisvos Marina, despite the economic recession posted an operational profit of 0,4 mil while office buildings had a positive contribution of 1,5 million to Group profitability. Moreover, the dividends and participations revenue, practically unchanged versus last year, since dividend collected from Eurobank Properties REIC approximates 3,6 million, a result of its continuing strong performance.
The following table summarizes the Groups EBITDA:
(amount in mil.) | 9months 2012 | 9months 2011 | % |
The Mall Athens | 10,1 | 11,4 | -12,2% |
Mediterranean Cosmos | 10,9 | 11,2 | -2,6% |
Golden Hall | 4,6 | 6,3 | -27,0% |
Retail EBITDA | 25,6 | 28,9 | -11,0% |
EBITDA before fair value losses | 22,2 | 25,5 | -13,0% |
Net Asset Value before Taxes reached 380,4 million (9,3 per share) compared to 396 million on 31/12/2011, registering a marginal decrease of 4%. Net Asset Value decrease is attributed to fair value losses of our investment portfolio.
Summary of consolidated financial figures
(amount in mil.) | 9months 2012 | 9months 2011 | % |
Recurring EBITDA | 26,8 | 31,2 | -14,0% |
EBITDA | -2,3 | 17,7 | |
Net profit | -18,8 | -2,7 | |
NET ASSET VALUE | 380,4 | 429,0 | |
Net Asset Value per share | 9,3 | 10,4 |
LAMDA Development stock is still trading at a significant discount compared to its Net Asset Value. More specifically, with a share price of 3,23 on November 2, 2012, the discount was 65% compared to the Net Asset Value per share. It must also be noted that treasury shares represent 7,9% of total share capital with an average purchase price of 4,85.
The Net Loan to Value Ratio (Net LTV) of the Groups investment portfolio was 50%, practically unchanged versus 31/12/2011. The Group still maintains significant liquidity that approximates 140 million.
Finally, LAMDA Development consolidated Group Turnover is comprised of the following segments:
(amount in mil.) | 9month 2012 | 9months 2011 | % |
Real Estate Leasing Revenues | 53,3 | 55,5 | -4,0% |
Real Estate Sales | 0 | 0 | |
Other Real Estate Services | 5,4 | 5,8 | -6,9% |
Total Turnover | 58,7 | 61,3 | -4,2% |