Gazit-Globe Reports Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gazit-Globe (NYSE:GZT)
(TSX:GZT) (TASE:GZT), one of the world's leading multi-national real estate
companies focused on the management, acquisition, development and redevelopment
of supermarket-anchored shopping centers in major urban markets, announced today
its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
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 25% to NIS 1,043 million (US$ 277 million)
compared to NIS 832 million (US$ 221 million) in the same quarter last year.
The increase results from the consolidation of Atrium's financial reports.
* FFO for the quarter totaled NIS 162 million (US$ 43 million), or NIS 0.91
per share (US$ 0.24), compared to NIS 163 million (US$ 43 million), or NIS
0.92 per share (US$ 0.24), in same quarter last year. The number of shares
grew by 1% between the periods.
* Investments during the quarter totaled NIS 848 million (US$ 225 million).
* Same Property NOI for the first 6 months, excluding the effect of changes in
exchange rates, decreased by 0.1%, compared to same period last year. The
occupancy rate as of June 30, 2015 remained high at a level of 95.4% the
same as of June 30, 2014.
* Shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2015 totaled NIS 7,454 million (US$
1,978 million), or NIS 41.8 per share (US$ 11.1 per share), compared to NIS
7,687 million (US$ 2,040 million), or NIS 43.7 per share (US$ 11.6 per
share), as of June 30, 2014. As a result of changes in exchange rates
against the NIS, shareholders' equity decreased by NIS 855 million (US$ 85
million) during the first 6 months.
* EPRA NAV per share as of June 30, 2015 was NIS 56.9 (US$ 15.1) compared to
NIS 56.6 per share (US$ 15.0) as of June 30, 2014.
* As of June 30, 2015, the Group had liquid assets and unutilized revolving
credit facilities in the amount of NIS 10.6 billion (US$ 2.81 billion) of
which NIS 2.9 billion (US$ 0.77 billion) is at the Company level.
* As of June 30, 2015, net debt to total assets (LTV) was 50.5%, compared to
53.4% as of June 30, 2014.
* The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of NIS 0.46 per share payable
on October 14, 2015 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2015,
which represents an annualized dividend per share of NIS 1.84.
* After the quarter ended, Gazit-Globe's subsidiary, Citycon (42.8%),
completed the purchase of all of the shares of Norway's second largest
commercial real estate company, Sektor Gruppen, for consideration amounting
to approximately EUR 1.47 billion. The consideration was paid in cash
(approximately EUR 541 million) and through the assumption of debt.
Roni Soffer, President of Gazit-Globe: "We are pleased to conclude another good
quarter in which we continued to grow our business despite global economic
challenges. Once again, we believe that the advantage of having a
geographically-diverse, urban, quality portfolio in countries with high,
investment-grade credit ratings was demonstrated. Subsequent to quarter end,
Citycon completed the acquisition of Sektor and became the largest public
commercial real estate company in the Nordic region and the third largest in
Europe, further positioning the group for continued long-term growth."
Soffer added: "I have had the great privilege of being part of Gazit-Globe over
the past 19 years and I am thankful for that. I wish Rachel Lavine success in
her new role and I am confident that under her leadership, Gazit-Globe will
continue to grow and attain more of its goals."
Financial Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2015:
* Rental income increased by 23% to NIS 1,514 million compared to NIS 1,226
million in the same quarter last year. The increase results from the
consolidation of Atrium's financial reports.
* NOI for the quarter increased by 25% to NIS 1,043 million compared to NIS
832 million in the same quarter last year. The increase results from the
consolidation of Atrium's financial reports.
* FFO for the quarter totaled NIS 162 million, or NIS 0.91 per share, compared
to NIS 163 million, or NIS 0.92 per share, in same quarter last year. The
number of shares grew by 1% between the periods.
* Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled NIS 130
million, or NIS 0.70 per share, compared to net income of NIS 146 million,
or NIS 0.80 per share, in the same quarter last year.
* Occupancy rate as of June 30, 2015 remained high at a level of 95.4% the
same as of June 30, 2014. Occupancy rate as of June 30, 2015 was 94.7% in
Canada, 95.4% in the US, 96.0% in North Europe and 96.8% in Central and
Eastern Europe.
* The fair value gain from investment property and investment property under
development was NIS 373 million compared to NIS 241 million in the same
quarter last year.
* Shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2015 totaled NIS 7,454 million, or NIS
41.8 per share, compared to NIS 7,687 million, or NIS 43.7 per share, as of
June 30, 2014. As a result of changes in exchange rates against the NIS,
shareholders' equity decreased by NIS 322 million during the quarter.
* Cash flow from operating activities totaled NIS 322 million, compared to NIS
270 million in the second quarter 2014
Financial highlights for the first half 2015:
* Rental income increased by 24% to NIS 3,041 million compared to NIS 2,453
million in the same period of 2014. The increase results from the
consolidation of Atrium's financial reports.
* NOI increased by 26% to NIS 2,071 million compared to NIS 1,649 million in
the same period of 2014. The increase results from the consolidation of
Atrium's financial reports.
* Same Property NOI for the first 6 months, excluding the effect of changes in
exchange rates, decreased by 0.1%, compared to same period last year as a
result of an increase of 6.5% in the same-property NOI from Canada, a 3.3%
increase in same-property NOI from the US, a 1.6% increase in same-property
NOI from Northern Europe and a 11.9% decrease in same-property NOI from
Central and Eastern Europe.
* FFO for the period totaled NIS 323 million, or NIS 1.81 per share, compared
to NIS 313 million, or NIS 1.78 per share, in the same period of 2014. The
number of shares grew by 1% between the periods.
* Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled NIS 506
million, or NIS 2.81 per share, compared to NIS 303 million, or NIS 1.70 per
share, in the same period of 2014.
* Cash flow from operating activities totaled NIS 497 million, compared to NIS
457 million in the same period of 2014
Acquisition, Development, Redevelopment and Capital Recycling Activities:
* During the first half of 2015, the Group invested NIS 1,709 million,
including 5 income-producing property totaling 72 thousand square meters for
a total amount of NIS 924 million as well as NIS 785 million in development
and redevelopment projects. Also, Atrium completed the acquisition of a 75%
interest in the Arkády Pankrác shopping center in Prague for a total
consideration of Euro 162 million.
* During the second quarter of 2015 Gazit Brasil, a wholly-owned subsidiary,
has acquired Shopping Light, an iconic property in the heart of downtown Sao
Paulo, for R$150 million.
* Subsequent to the quarter end, ProMed completed the sale a Medical Office
Buildings for a total consideration of approximately $ 116 million. ProMed
also entered into an agreement for the sale of an additional Medical Office
Buildings for approximately $ 48 million. With the completion of this
transaction, there were no other assets owned by ProMed.
* As of June 30, 2015, the Group had 9 properties under development with a
gross leasable area of 199 thousand square meters and a total investment of
NIS 1.8 billion, and 22 properties under redevelopment with a gross leasable
area of 364 thousand square meters and a total investment of NIS 3.8
billion. The additional cost to complete the properties under development
and redevelopment totals NIS 2.5 billion.
Financing Activities:
* During the first half of 2015, the Group raised NIS 0.8 billion in equity.
In addition, the Group raised approximately NIS 2.4 billion through
debenture offerings.
* The average nominal annual cost of debt during the first half 2015 was
4.2%, compared to 4.6% in the first half of 2014.
* The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of NIS 0.46 per share payable
on October 14, 2015 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2015,
which represents an annualized dividend per share of NIS 1.84.
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 Wednesday,
August 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm Israel Time / 4:00 pm Central European Time / 10:00
am Eastern Time, to review the second quarter 2015 financial results.
Shareholders, analysts and other interested parties can access the conference
call by dialing 1877 280 2342 (U.S./Canada) or 0800 279 4992 (U.K.) or +44 (0)
20 3427 1905 (International) or 1809 212 925 (Israel), or on the Company's
website www.gazit-globe.com. (Conference ID 2616697)
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, developers and operators of
predominantly supermarket-anchored shopping centers in major urban markets
around the world. Gazit-Globe is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE:GZT), the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GZT) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
(TASE:GZT) and is included in the TA-25 and Real-Estate 15 indices in Israel. As
of June 30, 2015 Gazit-Globe owns and operates 453 properties in more than 20
countries, with a gross leasable area of approximately 6.3 million square meters
and a total value of approximately US$ 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(at)gazitgroup.com, Media Contact: press(at)gazitgroup.com
Gazit-Globe Headquarters, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Tel: +972 3 6948000
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. In the United States, 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 and the
Canadian Securities Administrators. Except as required by applicable 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 Q2 2015 financial report. For our full Q2
2015 report in English, please go to http://www.gazitglobe.com/financial-
reports.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, December 31,
2015 2014 2014
Unaudited Audited
NIS in millions
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 1,989 1,895 650
Short-term deposits and loans 301 515 368
Marketable securities 41 112 299
Financial derivatives 136 41 90
Trade receivables 560 566 536
Other accounts receivable 572 315 303
Inventory of buildings and apartments for sale 542 725 588
Income taxes receivable 33 10 14
4,174 4,179 2,848
Assets classified as held for sale 929 2,360 1,046
5,103 6,539 3,894
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Equity-accounted investees 2,686 5,807 6,213
Other investments, loans and receivables 632 423 564
Available-for-sale financial assets 528 635 383
Financial derivatives 674 784 288
Investment property 65,007 51,105 56,646
Investment property under development 3,078 2,642 1,642
Non-current inventory 2 4 2
Fixed assets, net 195 160 171
Intangible assets, net 99 99 103
Deferred taxes 89 109 78
72,990 61,768 66,090
78,093 68,307 69,984
June 30, December 31,
2015 2014 2014
Unaudited Audited
NIS in millions
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Credit from banks and others 730 575 553
Current maturities of non-current liabilities 2,102 3,259 2,711
Financial derivatives 249 37 59
Trade payables 788 867 900
Other accounts payable 1,489 1,425 1,262
Advances from customers and buyers of apartments 287 298 304
Income taxes payable 84 63 74
5,729 6,524 5,863
Liabilities attributed to assets held for sale 275 309 110
6,004 6,833 5,973
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debentures 27,955 22,838 24,433
Convertible debentures 1,005 1,210 1,254
Interest-bearing loans from financial 9,516 10,692 8,552
institutions and others
Financial derivatives 84 125 94
Other liabilities 429 181 190
Deferred taxes 4,209 3,379 3,618
43,198 38,425 38,141
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE
COMPANY
Share capital 232 229 232
Share premium 4,413 4,297 4,411
Retained earnings 5,257 5,305 4,915
Foreign currency translation reserve (2,574) (2,164) (1,641)
Other reserves 147 41 127
Loans to purchase shares -- (*-- (*--
Treasury shares (21) (21) (21)
7,454 7,687 8,023
Non-controlling interests 21,437 15,362 17,847
Total equity 28,891 23,049 25,870
78,093 68,307 69,984
*) Represents an amount of less than NIS 1 million.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Six months Three months Year ended
ended ended
June 30, June 30, December 31,
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
Unaudited Audited
NIS in millions (except for per share data)
Rental income 3,041 2,453 1,514 1,226 4,913
Property operating expenses 970 804 471 394 1,584
Net operating rental income 2,071 1,649 1,043 832 3,329
Revenues from sale of buildings,
land and construction work 662 603 313 272 1,357
performed
Cost of buildings sold, land and 694 851 339 413 1,660
construction work performed
Gross loss from sale of
buildings, land and construction (32) (248) (26) (141) (303)
work performed
Total gross profit 2,039 1,401 1,017 691 3,026
Fair value gain from investment
property and investment property 480 266 373 241 1,053
under development, net
General and administrative (378) (296) (191) (149) (619)
expenses
Other income 7 5 3 1 55
Other expenses (504) (21) (2) (16) (81)
Company's share in earnings of 83 112 48 34 12
equity - accounted investees, net
Operating income 1,727 1,467 1,248 802 3,446
Finance expenses (887) (945) (575) (566) (2,115)
Finance income 707 277 89 157 157
Income before taxes on income 1,547 799 762 393 1,488
Taxes on income 123 186 65 94 405
Net income 1,424 613 697 299 1,083
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 506 303 130 146 73
Non-controlling interests 918 310 567 153 1,010
1,424 613 697 299 1,083
Net earnings per share
attributable to equity holders of
the Company:
Basic net earnings 2.84 1.72 0.73 0.83 0.41
Diluted net earnings 2.81 1.70 0.70 0.80 0.39
FFO (EPRA Earnings)
The table below presents the calculation of the Company's FFO, calculated
according to the recommendations EPRA and the guidelines of the Israel
Securities Authority, and its FFO per share for the stated periods:
For the 6 months For the 3 months For the year
ended ended ended
June 30, June 30, December 31
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
NIS in millions (other than per share data)
Net income
attributable to equity 506 303 130 146 73
holders of the Company
for the period
Adjustments:
Fair value gain from
investment property
and investment (480) (266) (373) (241) (1,053)
property under
development, net
Capital loss on sale 5 19 -- 16 65
of investment property
Changes in the fair
value of financial
instruments, including (629) (218) (54) (120) 156
derivatives, measured
at fair value through
profit or loss
Adjustments with
respect to equity- (6) 50 (15) 30 324
accounted investees
Loss from decrease and
disposal of holding 1,531 1 -- -- 1
interest in investees
Deferred taxes and
current taxes with 92 198 51 97 399
respect to disposal of
properties
Gain from bargain (1,065) -- -- -- (47)
purchase
Acquisition costs
recognized in profit 3 3 2 2 6
or loss
Loss from early
redemption of
interest-bearing 29 65 30 68 154
liabilities and
financial derivatives
Non-controlling
interests' share in 290 25 248 26 267
above adjustments
Nominal FFO 276 180 19 24 345
Additional
adjustments:
CPI linkage (45) (15) 97 41 (5)
differences
Depreciation and 10 7 5 4 13
amortization
Adjustments with
respect to equity- (3) (3) (3) 13 (3)
accounted investees
Other adjustments((1)) 85 144 44 81 248
FFO according to the 323 313 162 163 598
management approach
FFO according to the
management approach 1.81 1.78 0.91 0.93 3.39
per share (in NIS)
Diluted FFO according
to the management 1.81 1.78 0.91 0.92 3.39
approach per share (in
NIS)
Number of shares used
in the basic FFO per 178,420 175,875 178,425 175,939 176,459
share calculation (in
thousands)((2))
Number of shares used
in the diluted FFO per 178,525 175,983 178,525 176,047 176,546
share calculation (in
thousands)((2))
(1) Income and expenses adjusted against the net income for the purpose of
calculating FFO, which include the adjustment of expenses and income from
extraordinary legal proceedings not related to the reporting periods, non-
recurring expenses arising from the termination of engagements with senior
Group officers, as well as income and expenses from operations not related to
income-producing property (including the results of Dori Group), and internal
costs (mainly salary) incurred in the leasing of properties.
(2) Weighted average for the period.
CONTACT: For additional information:
Gil Kotler,
Senior Executive VP and CFO
Gazit-Globe Ltd.
1 HaShalom Rd.
Tel Aviv, Israel 67892
+972 3 694 8000
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