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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Investore (IPL) announced the sale of two regional supermarket assets and the purchase of Bunnings Westgate.</li><li>We view this transaction as positive, given: (1) the two assets sales were in line with current book values, (2) the portfolio is improved by swapping two older regional assets, with higher capex requirements, for a well-located new build with a more attractive lease structure, and (3) all with a minor impact on earnings. </li><li>The transaction does little to appease balance sheet pressure, but we are comfortable with higher gearing given the stage of the cycle. </li></ul>

Investore (IPL) announced the sale of two regional supermarket assets and the purchase of Bunnings Westgate.We view this transaction as positive, given: (1) the two assets sales were in line with current book values, (2) the portfolio is improved by swapping two older regional assets, with higher capex requirements, for a well-located new build with a more attractive lease structure, and (3) all with a minor impact on earnings. The transaction does little to appease balance sheet pressure, but we are comfortable with higher gearing given the stage of the cycle. 

<ul><li>Investore's (IPL) 1H24 distributable earnings was broadly in line with expectations.</li><li>The key surprise in the result was a reduction in dividends, with FY24 guidance reduced -9% to 7.2cps and FY25 implied distributions of at least 6.5cps.</li><li>With non-core asset sales taking longer than expected and interest rates remaining elevated, the motivation to cut distributions is twofold: (1) to retain capital and reduce gearing which is at the top end of its target range, and (2) to get ahead of higher tax to be paid and the lift in interest costs as hedging rolls off. </li></ul>

Investore's (IPL) 1H24 distributable earnings was broadly in line with expectations.The key surprise in the result was a reduction in dividends, with FY24 guidance reduced -9% to 7.2cps and FY25 implied distributions of at least 6.5cps.With non-core asset sales taking longer than expected and interest rates remaining elevated, the motivation to cut distributions is twofold: (1) to retain capital and reduce gearing which is at the top end of its target range, and (2) to get ahead of higher tax to be paid and the lift in interest costs as hedging rolls off. 

Investore - 1H24 Result—Getting Ahead of the Curve

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Following a historically strong two months in July and August, the NZ listed property vehicles (LPVs) gave back some of their gains in September.</li><li>We continue to expect the sector to perform well in what is likely to be a period of sustained interest rate cuts.</li><li>There will be some bumps along the way, as prior cycles have shown weak economic activity eventually flows through to higher vacancy and lower rents. </li></ul>

Following a historically strong two months in July and August, the NZ listed property vehicles (LPVs) gave back some of their gains in September.We continue to expect the sector to perform well in what is likely to be a period of sustained interest rate cuts.There will be some bumps along the way, as prior cycles have shown weak economic activity eventually flows through to higher vacancy and lower rents. 

Real Estate Reflections - Snakes and Ladders

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>August was another strong month for listed property vehicles (LPV) as the RBNZ cut the official cash rate mid-month.</li><li>Over the last two months the sector has returned +13%. This is the largest two month return since August 2009 (+12%).</li><li>Reported results and forward guidance delivered during the month were largely in line with expectations, though some outlook comments were tempered by the economic backdrop.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

August was another strong month for listed property vehicles (LPV) as the RBNZ cut the official cash rate mid-month.Over the last two months the sector has returned +13%. This is the largest two month return since August 2009 (+12%).Reported results and forward guidance delivered during the month were largely in line with expectations, though some outlook comments were tempered by the economic backdrop.

Real Estate Reflections - Road to Recovery

<ul><li>The NZ listed property market had a strong month in July, on the back of a more dovish stance from the RBNZ.</li><li>This comes after a torrid first six months, where the property sector underperformed the broader market by over -8%.</li><li>The property sector has historically outperformed in a falling interest rate environment, and we expect this will likely be the case again. </li></ul>

The NZ listed property market had a strong month in July, on the back of a more dovish stance from the RBNZ.This comes after a torrid first six months, where the property sector underperformed the broader market by over -8%.The property sector has historically outperformed in a falling interest rate environment, and we expect this will likely be the case again. 

New Zealand

Investore Property Limited operates as a real estate investment company. The Company invests in retail property assets. Investore Property also provides leasing services. Investore Property serves clients in New Zealand.

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Investore - 1H24 Result—Getting Ahead of the Curve

The key surprise in the result was a reduction in dividends, with FY24 guidance reduced -9% to 7.2cps and FY25 implied distributions of at least...

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