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Gazit-Globe
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FFO and FFO Per Share Grew by 19% and 18% Respectively, Same Property NOI Grew
by 3.1%
TEL-AVIV, Israel, 2013-05-28 08:11 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Gazit-Globe (TASE:GZT) (NYSE:GZT), one of the world's leading multi-national
real estate companies focused on acquisition, development and redevelopment of
supermarket-anchored shopping centers announced today its financial results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
References to the 'Group' relate to Gazit-Globe's consolidated statements.
References to the 'Company' relate to Gazit-Globe's stand-alone financial
statements. Unless otherwise stated, financial information included in this
press release relates to the 'Group'.
Highlights:
-- NOI for the quarter increased by 5% to NIS 883 million (U.S.$ 242 million),
compared to NIS 840 million (U.S.$ 230 million) in the same quarter last
year
-- FFO for the quarter increased by 19% to NIS 150 million (U.S.$ 41 million),
or NIS 0.90 per share (U.S.$ 0.25), compared to NIS 126 million (U.S.$ 35
million), or NIS 0.76 per share (U.S.$ 0.21), in the same quarter last year
-- Investments during the quarter totaled NIS 629 million (U.S.$ 172 million).
The group recycled capital from the divestitures of non-core properties in
the amount of NIS 611 million (U.S.$ 167 million)
-- Same Property NOI for the first quarter of 2013 grew by 3.1%, compared to
same quarter last year
-- Occupancy rate as of March 31, 2013 reached 94.7%, compared to 95.0% as of
December 31, 2012 and 94.3% as of March 31, 2012
-- Shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2013 totaled NIS 7,618 million (U.S.$
2,088 million), or NIS 46.1 per share (U.S.$ 12.64), compared to NIS 7,849
million (U.S.$ 2,152 million), or NIS 47.5 per share (U.S.$ 13.02), as of
December 31, 2012, and to NIS 7,395 million (U.S.$ 2,027 million), or NIS
44.9 per share (U.S.$ 12.31), as of March 31, 2012. The decrease in
shareholders' equity compared to the year-end 2012 is a result of the NIS
appreciation against foreign currencies
-- EPRA NAV per share as of March 31, 2013 was NIS 54.1 (U.S.$ 14.83) compared
to NIS 56.9per share (U.S.$ 15.60) as of December 31, 2012, and to NIS 51.6
(U.S.$ 14.15) as of March 31, 2012
-- As of March 31, 2013, the Group had cash on hand and unutilized revolving
credit facilities in the amount of NIS 8.1 billion (U.S.$ 2.2 billion) of
which NIS 2.0 billion (U.S.$ 0.55 billion) is at the Company level
-- As of March 31, 2013, net debt to total assets (LTV) was 55.6%, compared to
56.1% as of December 31, 2012, and to 57.8% as of March 31, 2012
-- The credit agency S&P Maalot upgraded Gazit-Globe's domestic credit
rating from ilA+ to ilAA- with a stable outlook
-- The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of NIS
0.43 per share (U.S.$ 0.12) payable on July 2, 2013 to shareholders of
record as of June 17, 2013, which represents an annualized projected
dividend per share of NIS 1.72 (U.S.$ 0.47)
Roni Soffer, President of Gazit-Globe: 'We continued to show steady growth
across our key operational metrics during the first quarter of 2013, including
strong growth in our FFO and FFO per share, while we deleveraged and
strengthened our balance sheet. We are pleased that credit rating agencies have
recognized these improvements as demonstrated by our most recent domestic
credit rating upgrade by S&P Maalot from ilA+ to ilAA-.'
'We are continuously looking to enhance the quality of our portfolio through
proactive management in all the countries in which we operate as well as
through the acquisition and development of selective urban assets that fit our
portfolio,' concluded Mr. Soffer.
Financial Highlights for the first quarter 2013:
-- Rental income increased by 6% to NIS 1,340 million, compared to NIS 1,259
million in the first quarter of 2012
-- NOI increased by 5% to NIS 883 million, compared to NIS 840 million in the
first quarter of 2012
-- FFO increased by 19% to NIS 150 million, or NIS 0.90 per share, compared to
NIS 126 million, or NIS 0.76 per share, in the first quarter of 2012
-- Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled NIS 345
million, or NIS 2.08 per share, compared to NIS 258 million, or NIS 1.51
per share, in the first quarter of 2012
-- Cash flow from operating activities totaled NIS 72 million, compared to NIS
112 million in the first quarter of 2012
-- Same-property NOI grew by 3.1%, resulting from an increase of 3.7% in the
same-property NOI from North America, a 2.7% increase in same-property NOI
from Europe and a 1.2% increase in same-property NOI from Israel
-- Occupancy rate as of March 31, 2013 reached 94.7%, compared to 95.0% as of
December 31, 2012 and 94.3% as March 31, 2012. Occupancy rate as of March
31, 2013 was 93.7% in North America, 96.1% in Europe and 98.6% in Israel
-- The fair value gain from investment property and investment property under
development was NIS 177 million compared to NIS 313 million in the first
quarter of 2012
Acquisition, Development and Redevelopment Activities:
-- During the quarter, the Group acquired 2 income-producing properties
totaling 14 thousand square meters and adjacent land parcels for future
development totaling NIS 264 million. The Group also invested NIS 365
million in development, redevelopment and expansion projects
-- As of March 31, 2013, the Group had 10 properties under development with a
gross leasable area of 225 thousand square meters and 25 properties under
redevelopment with a gross leasable area of 288 thousand square meters with
a total investment of NIS 4,486 million. The additional cost to complete
the properties under development and redevelopment totals NIS 1,351 million
-- During the first quarter of 2013, Citycon completed the acquisition of the
Kista Galleria shopping center in Stockholm, Sweden, together with Canada
Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) (50%) for approximately EUR 530
million
Financing Activities:
-- During the quarter, the Group raised NIS 470 million in equity and
approximately NIS 1 billion in debentures and convertible debentures
-- The average cost of debt during the first quarter of 2013 was 4.7% compared
to 4.9% during the first quarter of 2012
-- Subsequent to the quarter-end, the credit agency S&P Maalot upgraded
Gazit-Globe's domestic credit rating from ilA+ to ilAA- with a stable
outlook
-- Subsequent to the quarter-end, Citycon received an investment grade credit
rating from S&P (BBB-) and Moody's (Baa3) with a stable outlook
ACCOUNTING AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
The Company believes that publication of FFO, which is computed according to
EPRA guidance, more correctly reflects the operating results of the Company,
since the Company's financial statements are prepared in line with IFRS. In
addition, publication of FFO provides a better basis for the comparison of the
Company's operating results in a particular period with those of previous
periods and also provides a uniform financial measure for comparing the
Company's operating results with those published by other European property
companies.
In addition, pursuant to the investment property guideline issued by the Israel
Securities Authority in January 2011, FFO is to be presented in the
'Description of the Company's Business' section of the annual report of
investment property companies on the basis of the EPRA criteria.
As clarified in the EPRA and NAREIT position papers, the EPRA Earnings and the
FFO measures do not represent cash flows from operating activities according to
accepted accounting principles, nor do they reflect the cash held by a company
or its ability to distribute that cash, and they are not a substitute for the
reported net income. Furthermore, it is clarified that these measures are not
audited by the Company's independent auditors.
CONFERENCE CALL/WEB CAST INFORMATION
Gazit-Globe will host a conference call and webcast in English on Tuesday, May
28, 2013 at 5:00 pm Israel Time/ 3:00 pm UK Time/ 10:00 am Eastern Time, to
review the first quarter 2013 financial results. Shareholders, analysts and
other interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 1 866 966
9439 (U.S./Canada) or 0800 694 0257 (U.K.) or +44 (0) 1452 555 566
(International) or 1 809 216 057(Israel) or on the Company's website
www.gazit-globe.com.
For those unable to participate during the call, a replay will be available for
future review on Gazit-Globe's website under Investor Relations.
About Gazit-Globe
Gazit-Globe is one of the largest owners and operators of supermarket-anchored
shopping centers in the world. In addition, the Company is active in North
America in the healthcare real estate sector. Gazit-Globe is listed on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GZT) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE:GZT) and
is included in the TA-25 and Real-Estate 15 indices in Israel. Gazit Globe owns
and operates over 600 properties in more than 20 countries, with a gross
leasable area of approximately 6.8 million square meters and a total value of
more than $20 billion.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A comprehensive copy of the Company's annual report is available on Gazit-Globe
website at www.gazit-globe.com
Investors Contact: IR@gazitgroup.com, Media Contact: press@gazitgroup.com
Gazit-Globe Headquarters, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Tel: +972 3 6948000 / New York
Office, Tel: +1.212.897.9741
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
U.S. federal securities laws. These statements are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many
of which are outside our control, that could cause our future results,
performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include risks detailed in our public filings with the SEC. Except
as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking or
other statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Below please find excerpts from our quarterly Report. For our full first
quarter 2013 Financial Report in English, please go to
http://www.gazitglobe.com/financial-reports.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
March 31, December
31,
2013 *) 2012 2012
NIS in millions
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 1,914 924 1,683
Short-term investments and loans 422 462 538
Marketable securities at fair value through profit 65 202 87
or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets 11 36 14
Financial derivatives 96 90 81
Trade receivables 736 685 744
Other accounts receivable 275 286 216
Inventory of buildings and apartments for sale 699 641 712
Income taxes receivable 23 13 15
4,241 3,339 4,090
Assets classified as held for sale 1,267 1,040 1,482
5,508 4,379 5,572
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Equity-accounted investees 5,181 4,633 4,713
Other investments, loans and receivables 739 340 713
Available-for-sale financial assets 330 305 339
Financial derivatives 1,073 890 929
Investment property 54,193 50,635 55,465
Investment property under development 2,318 2,782 2,806
Non-current inventory 23 23 23
Fixed assets, net 183 162 187
Goodwill 97 100 100
Other intangible assets, net 15 55 17
Deferred taxes 186 188 198
64,338 60,113 65,490
69,846 64,492 71,062
*) Retrospectively adjusted due to adoption of new IFRS standards.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
March 31, December
31,
2013 *) 2012
2012
NIS in millions
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Credit from banks and others 479 314 351
Current maturities of non-current liabilities 2,591 2,927 2,382
Financial derivatives 28 5 12
Trade payables 754 740 914
Other accounts payable 1,340 1,329 1,256
Advances from customers and buyers of apartments 260 217 257
Income taxes payable 35 54 52
5,487 5,586 5,224
Liabilities attributed to assets held for sale 142 167 168
5,629 5,753 5,392
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debentures 18,750 15,749 18,500
Convertible debentures 1,341 1,381 1,197
Interest-bearing loans from financial institutions 17,928 18,674 19,433
and others
Financial derivatives 391 314 472
Other financial liabilities 355 281 346
Employee benefit liability, net 8 7 7
Deferred taxes 3,045 2,536 3,066
41,818 38,942 43,021
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE
COMPANY
Share capital 219 218 219
Share premium 3,810 3,787 3,805
Retained earnings 4,973 4,096 4,699
Foreign currency translation reserve (1,417) (820) (913)
Other reserves 54 135 60
Loans granted to purchase shares of the Company -- -- --
**)
Treasury shares (21) (21) (21)
7,618 7,395 7,849
Non-controlling interests 14,781 12,402 14,800
Total equity 22,399 19,797 22,649
69,846 64,492 71,062
*) Retrospectively adjusted due to adoption of new IFRS standards.
**) Represents an amount of less than NIS 1 million.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three months Year
ended ended
March 31, December
31,
2013 *) 2012
2012
NIS in millions (except
for per share data)
Rental income 1,340 1,259 5,249
Property operating expenses 457 419 1,705
Net operating rental income 883 840 3,544
Revenues from sale of buildings, land and construction 427 476 1,749
works performed
Cost of buildings sold, land and construction works 396 455 1,665
performed
Gross profit from sale of buildings, land and 31 21 84
construction works performed
Gross profit 914 861 3,628
Fair value gain from investment property and investment 177 313 1,913
property under development, net
General and administrative expenses (147) (162) (648)
Other income 5 90 164
Other expenses (17) (5) (47)
Company's share in earnings of equity- accounted 58 80 299
investees, net
Operating income 990 1,177 5,309
Finance expenses (477) (506) (2,214)
Finance income 213 26 120
Profit before taxes on income 726 697 3,215
Taxes on income 74 132 681
Net income 652 565 2,534
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 345 258 957
Non-controlling interests 307 307 1,577
652 565 2,534
Net earnings per share attributable to equity holders
of the Company (NIS):
Basic net earnings 2.09 1.57 5.80
Diluted net earnings 2.08 1.51 5.59
*) Retrospectively adjusted due to adoption of new IFRS standards.
FFO (EPRA Earnings)
The table below presents the calculation of the Company's FFO, computed
according to the directives of EPRA and the guidelines of the Israel Securities
Authority, and its FFO per share for the stated periods:
For the 3 For the
months year
ended ended
March 31 Decembe
r 31
2013 *) 2012
2012
NIS in millions (other
than per share data)
Net income attributable to equity holders of the 345 258 957
Company for the period
Adjustments:
Fair value gain from investment property and investment (177) (313) (1,913)
property under development, net
Capital loss on sale of investment property and 13 2 5
investment property under development
Changes in the fair value of financial instruments (189) 20 (36)
including derivatives, measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Adjustments with respect to equity-accounted investees (6) 1 (43)
Loss from decrease in interest in investees -- -- 4
Deferred taxes and current taxes with respect to 65 127 668
disposal of properties
Gain from bargain purchase -- (82) (134)
Acquisition costs recognized in profit or loss 4 3 26
Loss from early redemption of interest-bearing 3 4 147
liabilities
Non-controlling interests' share in above adjustments 62 109 685
Nominal FFO 120 129 366
Additional adjustments:
CPI and exchange rates linkage differences 3 2 94
Depreciation and amortization 4 3 16
Adjustments with respect to equity-accounted investees 15 (20) 2
Other adjustments1 8 12 55
FFO according to the management approach 150 126 533
Basic FFO according to the management approach per 0.90 0.77 3.23
share (in NIS)
Diluted FFO according to the management approach per 0.90 0.76 3.23
share (in NIS)
Number of shares used in the basic FFO calculation2 (in 165,31 164,82 164,912
thousands) 3 1
Number of shares used in the diluted FFO calculation 165,53 165,06 165,016
(in thousands) 0 5
*) Retrospectively adjusted due to the adoption of new IFRS standards.
1 Income and expenses adjusted against the net income for the purpose of
calculating FFO, which include expenses from extra-ordinary legal proceedings
not related to the reporting periods, expenses arising from one-time payments
relating to the termination of engagements with senior Group officers and also
income and expenses from operations not related to income-producing property.
2 Number of issued shares (weighted average for the period)
CONTACT: Gazit-Globe Ltd.
1 HaShalom Rd.
Tel Aviv, Israel 67892
+972 3 694 8000
For additional information:
Gil Kotler,
Senior Executive VP and CFO
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