Palace Capital - Income and NAV growth in H1

Palace Capital has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2017. These show good progress in income, earnings, and NAV. The interim dividend had been previously announced, showing growth of 5.6% to 9.5p per share. The significant acquisition of the RT Warren portfolio and accompanying capital increase came after the period under review and is not reflected in the results. Our forecasts reflect the near-term dilution from the acquisition but not the upside from asset management, due to uncertainty as to the timing and impact. Despite that, Palace offers a highly attractive yield and discount to NAV, while the increased market capitalisation and intention to seek a Main Market listing are likely to broaden Palace’s appeal to a wider investor base.