RCM Beteiligungs - Moving on

Having reported a bumper first quarter, RCM Beteiligungs has predictably met H118 expectations of €2.4m PBT, which alone exceeded full-year 2017 (€2.1m). Favourable macro factors and scope for efficiencies and asset development encourage continued confidence, even if this risks being tempered by a quiet Q2 (lower profit) and the lack of elaboration on post-Q1 guidance of €3m+ 2018 PBT. Sound finances (high interest cover and an above industry average equity ratio of 45% at June 2018) should allow a resumption in property expansion after a pause in 2017 and subsequent disposals.