New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

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<ul><li>Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.</li><li>Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.</li><li>Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields</li></ul>

Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields

Real Estate Reflections: Gearing Up for Reporting Season

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Munroe Lane is the last asset standing: APL announced that Stoddard Road has been conditionally sold for NZ$36.8m or a c.7.5% passing yield.</li><li>Portfolio valuation falls: The portfolio devaluation of -NZ$13m was driven by (1) Munro Lane now being valued on an as complete cap rate of 6.0% (was c.5.2% and 5.5% yield on cost), and adjusted for remaining cost to complete (May completion), and (2) reducing Stoddard Rd's book value to its conditional sale price less divestment costs</li><li>What might a 'return of capital' scenario look like?: The contracted sale of Graham St dictates the timing of any capital return, with first potential settlement date 1 December 2023, and the second a year later.</li></ul>

Munroe Lane is the last asset standing: APL announced that Stoddard Road has been conditionally sold for NZ$36.8m or a c.7.5% passing yield.Portfolio valuation falls: The portfolio devaluation of -NZ$13m was driven by (1) Munro Lane now being valued on an as complete cap rate of 6.0% (was c.5.2% and 5.5% yield on cost), and adjusted for remaining cost to complete (May completion), and (2) reducing Stoddard Rd's book value to its conditional sale price less divestment costsWhat might a 'return of capital' scenario look like?: The contracted sale of Graham St dictates the timing of any capital return, with first potential settlement date 1 December 2023, and the second a year later.

<ul><li>Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.</li><li>Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in May</li><li>Balance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios</li></ul>

Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in MayBalance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios

Real Estate Reflections: Cap Rates Creep Higher

<ul><li>Dust settles on February reporting season: Four property companies reported in February; Precinct Properties (PCT), Property for Industry (PFI), Winton (WIN) and Vital Healthcare (VHP). </li><li>Solid month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was up +1.6% in February, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -0.6%</li><li>Relative valuations looking attractive but only back to fairer value vs bond yields</li></ul>

Dust settles on February reporting season: Four property companies reported in February; Precinct Properties (PCT), Property for Industry (PFI), Winton (WIN) and Vital Healthcare (VHP). Solid month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was up +1.6% in February, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -0.6%Relative valuations looking attractive but only back to fairer value vs bond yields

Real Estate Reflections: Refurbishing the Monthly

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<li>Last year was a turbulent time for listed property vehicles (LPVs) - the sector was down -26% in the year as it adjusted to the higher interest rate environment</li>
<li>Valuations remain above historical relationships with bond yields, and the growth outlook has moderated</li>
<li>The sector is trading c-30% below its net asset backing but we consider this largely priced in.</li>
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Last year was a turbulent time for listed property vehicles (LPVs) - the sector was down -26% in the year as it adjusted to the higher interest rate environment
Valuations remain above historical relationships with bond yields, and the growth outlook has moderated
The sector is trading c-30% below its net asset backing but we consider this largely priced in.


Real Estate Reflections: Five Themes for the Year Ahead

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Asset Plus Limited carries on the business of a property company that invests in and manages commercial, industrial and retail properties. The Company's investment property portfolio consists of retail, commercial, and industrial properties located in New Zealand.

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Real Estate Reflections: Five Themes for the Year Ahead

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