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Urban Logistics REIT PLC
24 May 2019
Urban Logistics REIT plc
("Urban Logistics", the "Company" or the "Group")
Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2019
Asset management driving strong performance across urban
logistics portfolio
Urban Logistics, (AIM: SHED) the specialist UK logistics REIT,
issues its results for the year ended 31 March 2019.
Highlights 31 Mar 31 Mar Change
19 18
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Income Statement
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Rental income 10.8 5.6 +93.6
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EPRA Earnings 5.9 2.5 +139.7
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EPRA Earnings per share (p) 7.01p 4.91p +42.7
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Balance Sheet
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EPRA NAV per share (p) 137.96p 122.49p +12.6
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Revaluation uplift on investment properties 13.4 7.2 +85.6
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Net borrowing 71.4 47.7 +49.8
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LTV (%) 33.7 34.4
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Dividends
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Total dividend per share paid or declared
in respect of the financial year 7.00p 6.32p +10.8
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Financial Highlights
-- EPRA net asset value ("NAV") per share up 12.6% to 137.96p
-- Portfolio valuation at 31 March 2019 of GBP186.4 million
-- EPRA Earnings per share up 42.7% to 7.01p
-- Second interim dividend declared of 4.02p per share making a
total of 7.00p per share for the financial period, up 10.8%
-- GBP20.4 million of equity capital raised from new and existing investors in April 2018
-- Total Accounting Return (NAV + dividends) of 17.7%
Operational Highlights
-- Seven logistics properties acquired for GBP48.0 million with asset management potential
-- Disposals totalling GBP11.3 million, all at or above book
value, representing average Total Property Return of 25.2%
-- Portfolio fully occupied
-- WAULT of 5.5 years (2018: 5.0 years)
-- Low average rents of GBP4.83 per sq ft with significant
upside potential. Rent reviews increasing rent by average 39.6%
Market commentary
Investor interest remains strong in the UK's logistics real
estate sub-sector, with record-breaking take-up in 2018 of 31.5
million sq ft - up 8.2% on 2017's previous record of 29.4 million
sq ft(1). E-commerce continues to drive demand, particularly online
retail, which represented 32% of overall take-up.
Forward-thinking retailers and distributors are continuing to
invest in distribution centres that facilitate delivery to the
consumer. The Company sees a strong market for local delivery
driven by 10% expected population growth across major UK
conurbations by 2038(2) . Furthermore, supply in the 20,000-200,000
sq ft logistics space, where Urban Logistics is focused, has fallen
by 36.0% since 2012 and rents are expected to continue rising(2)
.
(1) CBRE H2 Logistics 2018
(2)Savills
Nigel Rich, Chairman, commented:
"The Group has delivered another strong performance over the
financial period. EPRA NAV per share has increased by 13% and
earnings per share by 43%, enabling an increase in the dividend of
11%.
"Three years on from the Company's IPO we continue to build an
increasingly diversified and high-quality urban logistics portfolio
with secure income from our tenants.
"We undertook a capital raise in April 2018 of GBP20 million and
subsequently focussed on investment and asset management
activity.
"The fundamentals of our market remain attractive and we are
confident of continuing to deliver consistent returns for our
shareholders."
Richard Moffitt, Chief Executive, added:
"Urban Logistics remain real estate's top performing
sub-sector.
"We remain focused on growing our portfolio and enabling our
diverse tenant base to meet the challenges of e-commerce, modern
logistics and evolving infrastructure demands.
"Growth of online retail continues to create yet more demand for
distribution warehousing. Supply is not keeping pace, meaning
logistics assets, especially 'last-mile' fulfilment centres, offer
investors the opportunity for capital appreciation and rental
income growth. I also note that over 80% of our tenants hold the
highest possible credit rating, demonstrating the security of our
income.
"Looking ahead, we have a high-quality acquisition pipeline and
continue to assess the potential for additional equity financing to
grow the business. Whilst capital values are falling in the retail
property sector, we are witnessing continued improvement in our
sector due to both rental growth and lease activity - our focus
being on quality tenants and the improvement of both rental and
lease terms. This translates to value increases at the asset level
and we remain confident in our ability to continue sourcing
opportunities at attractive yields."
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For further information contact:
Urban Logistics REIT plc
Richard Moffitt +44 (0)20 7591 1600
Montfort - Financial PR and IR adviser
Olly Scott +44 (0)78 1234 5205
N+1 Singer - Nominated Adviser and Broker
James Maxwell / James Moat (Corporate Finance)
Alan Geeves / James Waterlow / Sam Greatrex
(Sales) +44 (0)20 7496 3000
Radnor Capital Partners
Joshua Cryer
Iain Daly +44 (0)20 3897 1830
Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to present the Group's consolidated results for its
annual reporting period to 31 March 2019.
Overview
The Group has delivered another strong performance over the
financial period. EPRA NAV per share has increased by 12.6% and
earnings per share by 42.7%, enabling an increase in the dividend
of 10.8%. The Total Accounting Return of 17.7% has exceeded our
total return target of 10-15% per annum.
In April 2018 we raised GBP20 million via a market placement,
which was used together with bank financing for the GBP36 million
purchase of six logistics assets from LondonMetric Property
plc.
The addition of these six properties, and a site in Bedford,
meant we held 33 properties at 31 March 2019 and own a portfolio
which at 31 March 2019 was valued at GBP186 million, compared with
GBP132 million at 31 March 2018. On a like-for-like basis the
valuation uplift over the period was 10.7%.
The Group's income profile and capital values continue to
improve through successful acquisitions and asset management and
contracted rent is now GBP11.3 million, up from GBP7.6 million in
the prior year. The portfolio has also seen an increase in average
WAULT to 5.5 years (5.0 years at 31 March 2018). At 31 March 2019
the portfolio was fully occupied.
The Market
The Manager's Report describes our investment focus in the real
estate subsector that is UK logistics. Logistics is the delivery of
essential products to consumers and the portfolio is well
positioned to deal with the ongoing changing dynamics in this
market, in particular from e-commerce and e-fulfilment. This is
against a backdrop of changing fortunes on the high street with a
number of traditional retailers struggling.
Our tenants typically require warehousing near, or adjacent to,
cities with good road infrastructure. We look to buy 20,000 -
200,000 square foot properties with single tenants who are involved
in the supply of goods to an end user. The leases will usually have
an upcoming lease event such as break clauses, an impending rent
review, or a termination / vacancy which allows the Manager the
opportunity to increase rents or improve the yield and, in some
cases, develop the property.
The portfolio
In addition to the new properties purchased we have also
disposed of three properties for GBP10.9m.
In February 2019 we exchanged contracts to forward fund two
urban logistics sites in Staffordshire and Leicestershire.
Practical completion is anticipated by early 2020, these sites will
deliver new assets to our portfolio at a time when smaller urban
logistics buildings remain in short supply.
We continue to develop a high-quality pipeline of acquisition
opportunities, the purchase of which is dependent on being able to
raise new money from the equity capital markets.
Dividend
We are announcing a second interim dividend for the financial
year of 4.02 pence per share, with a record date of 7 June 2019.
This will be paid to shareholders on 28 June 2019. This dividend
takes the total dividends paid or declared in respect of the
financial year to 7.00 pence per share, which is an increase of
10.8% on the prior year.
The Manager
Our Manager, Pacific Capital Partners Limited, has continued to
serve us very well. Richard Moffitt and Christopher Turner are
responsible for asset acquisitions, disposals and asset management.
They remain very successful in finding suitable properties to
acquire, asset manage and occasionally dispose of when full value
has been extracted. Their skills are critical to the success of the
company. Following acquisition, asset management is vital in both
securing and enhancing income. Examples of both are covered in the
Manager's Report.
We were also well supported by the Manager's financial and
administrative team.
The Investment Management Agreement was extended in July 2018
such that it now runs through to April 2024. This ensures
continuity of the relationship we enjoy with the Manager. All other
key terms of the agreement remain unchanged.
Outlook
We will look to acquire further assets in line with our proven
strategy where we recycle capital but principally, we expect to
fund through equity raising and bank debt.
At this point, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the
political process surrounding Brexit. While politicians continue to
do battle, uncertainty will likely impact the equity markets and
the property market in general.
For Urban Logistics this may make it challenging to raise
equity, however, we believe that the market for last mile logistics
will remain strong due to end customer needs and our portfolio,
which comprises urban logistics assets where tenants' activities
revolve around essential everyday products, will remain attractive
as e-commerce's share of the supply chain continues to grow.
Nigel Rich CBE, Chairman
24 May 2019
Manager's Report
Overview
Our focus is the urban logistics sub-sector of the UK property
market, concentrating on a part of the market that delivers
essential products to UK businesses and consumers, usually by way
of e-commerce.
We have always avoided fashion retailers, whose fortunes can be
volatile. Our tenants typically supply everyday items such as
pharmaceuticals, ambient and frozen food, building supplies and
general merchandise.
The continued rise in online ordering continues to drive
logistics take-up to unprecedented levels in the UK with 2018
take-up 82% higher than in 2017, (Source: CBRE H2 Logistics 2018)
and exceeded 2016's previous record (31.5 million sq ft v. 29.35
million sq ft). Take up in this sector of the market, (sub-200,000
sq ft), was 8.5 million sq ft in 2018 with speculative development
for 2019 predicted to be only 2.5 million sq ft. Against this
backdrop we are developing a considerable pipeline of assets across
the logistics sector.
Retail Economics suggest that online retail in the UK might well
represent over 24% of total retail sales by 2022, totalling
approximately GBP98.5 billion of sales. It is estimated that for
every additional GBP1 billion of online sales this leads to an
additional requirement for approximately 1.125 million sq ft of
warehouse demand. Alongside population growth around major UK
cities of over 10% by 2038, according to Savills, we see a strong
market for local delivery continuing.
Supply in the 20,000-200,000 sq ft logistics space where we are
focused has fallen by 36% since 2012 and rents are expected to rise
by an average of 11.5% by 2022 across the market (source:
Savills).
The market
We are seeing a modest amount of speculative developments, but
this is typically for assets of over 300,000 sq ft. In particular,
last mile logistics businesses are struggling to find available
space in the 'mid-box' market, due to competition from other land
uses. This presents unique challenges to the future configuration
of the supply chain model. The UK Warehouse Association, for
example, is reporting capacity constraints across more than 75% of
its members, with Brexit concerns also causing some shorter-term
build-up in inventory.
Whilst automation and autonomous vehicle solutions for
distribution garner headlines, we see labour availability as a more
immediate concern for suppliers. Properties near urban locations
will benefit from improved labour pools.
According to our research commissioned from Savills, the
'mid-box' market remains compelling due to indicators demonstrating
that structural changes are continuing to stimulate occupier
demand, causing availability to fall and rents to rise. A
constrained development pipeline suggest vacancy rates in the sub
200,000 sq ft range will remain low in the medium-term. The most
significant "space race" going forward is set to be focused around
urban locations. Greater London alone is deemed to have lost one
third of its industrial land over the past 10 years.
Radius Data Exchange shows that units of approximately 45,000 sq
ft have been taken up with greater intensity recently; growing from
54% to 61% of overall letting activity in 2018.
Better supply chains will facilitate a decisive competitive
advantage for retailers who possess or control them, with further
benefits from moving to a vertically integrated model. To a large
extent we believe large-scale operators have developed their supply
chains and it is to last mile logistics where the funding needs to
be committed.
Traditional locations for logistics - alongside motorways and on
urban boundaries - will not be sufficient to cover city demands for
last mile deliveries and reverse logistics. Therefore, more
logistics facilities will be needed close to city and town centres.
We foresee an increasing growth of demand for logistics hubs or
consolidation centres to service big cities across the UK.
Financial commentary
The financial period to 31 March 2019 was focussed on portfolio
asset management and investment activity. The results demonstrate
some significant achievements and how the stated strategy of the
Group, namely adding scale whilst focusing on investment returns,
continues to prosper.
Valuation and portfolio growth
CBRE independently valued the portfolio at 31 March 2019, in
accordance with the RICS Valuation Professional Standards, at
GBP186.4 million. The Group reported a fair value uplift across the
portfolio of GBP13.4 million in the year, or 7.2%. The
like-for-like annual valuation uplift was 10.7% for properties held
at both 31 March 2018 and 31 March 2019, supporting our growth
conviction.
The valuation increase reflects our focus on asset management
and buying well-located properties. It also highlights our success
in sourcing off-market opportunities
Portfolio Activity
The Group has invested in 33 assets, currently comprising 35
different tenancies as at 31 March 2019. Some asset management
examples across the portfolio in this financial year include:
1. Bedford
Annual passing rent - GBP1,100,328, Size (sq ft) - 183,389
Rent per sq ft - GBP6.00, Tenure - Freehold
This site was purchased on 8 November 2018 for GBP17.0 million
and consisted of approximately 10 acres of land and a property with
vacant possession. It is located at Hudson Road, Bedford.
A land element of approximately four acres was sub-sold to a
local developer for GBP5.0 million at the time of acquisition.
A tenant was then secured within five days of completion of
purchase on a 15-year lease with a rent at GBP6.00 per sq ft. The
capital value at 31 March 2019 was up GBP2.8 million, or 23%.
2. Price's Candles, Bedford
Annual passing rent - GBP265,000, Size (sq ft) - 44,195
Rent per sq ft - GBP6.00, Tenure - Freehold
This is a well configured warehouse that was acquired at IPO in
April 2016. It is located in an established commercial location,
with good access to both the A1 and M1.
Following a rent review with the tenant and head lease extension
to 150 years the property was sold for GBP3.2 million, a Total
Property Return of 55%. This is a good example of the Manager
extracting value from active asset management (rent and lease
terms) and realising value created by selling into the market.
3. Komori / Pharmacy2u, Leeds
Annual passing rent - GBP207,500, Size (sq ft) - 41,494
Rent per sq ft - GBP5.15 (Komori) GBP5.24 (Pharmacy2u), Tenure -
Freehold
This is a well configured warehouse in an established strategic
location, with good access to Leeds city centre. The property was
acquired in November 2017.
The acquisition is consistent with the Company's investment
strategy of identifying attractively priced stock with asset
management potential. Two rent reviews were negotiated and both
tenants extended their leases. The property was subsequently sold,
representing a Total Property Return of 16%.
4. Nuneaton
Annual passing rent - n/a, Size (sq ft) - 130,508
Rent per sq ft - n/a, Tenure - Freehold
This building was purchased as part of a portfolio in September
2017 for GBP6.7 million and refurbished. It was subject to a rent
guarantee until September 2019.
The property was sold to an owner occupier, Cofresh Limited,
post financial period on 2 April 2019 and realised a Total Property
Return of 38%.
5. HID, Haverhill
Annual passing rent - GBP382,053, Size (sq ft) - 37,355
Rent per sq ft - GBP9.90, Tenure - Freehold
The property was acquired in September 2017 and is in an
established strategic location with good access and circulation.
During the period the tenant did not exercise a break clause and a
rent review was settled, increasing the rent by 16.5%. The capital
value increased by GBP0.8 million, or 15.9%.
6. Acquisition and forward funding
Stone (an M6 motorway location) and Hinckley (an M1/A5 motorway
location) are two sites in the Midlands where the Company is
working with a local developer to forward fund and deliver six new
high-quality urban logistics warehouses.
The Company has received strong interest from prospective
tenants and expects that both sites will be fully pre-let by the
time of practical completion. The gross development value of the
sites is GBP15.4 million.
The intention is for the sites to be built and let by early
2020. They are both well located and near key arterial routes.
The Company will benefit from a 6% interest rate coupon on the
forward funding provided for construction. An element of financing
will be sought from the Group's financing partners - Barclays and
Santander.
Financial results
EPRA earnings for the period were GBP5.9 million, up from GBP2.5
million in the prior year. There were two principal drivers of this
positive performance. The first was the impact of acquisitions and
related property income. The second was the successful asset
management undertaken during the period, including rent reviews and
lease extensions. This resulted in EPRA NAV per share increasing by
12.6% to 137.96p at 31 March 2019.
Administrative and other expenses, which include the Manager's
fee (excluding the LTIP charge) and other costs of running the
Group, were GBP1.8 million, equivalent to 1.3% of the total assets
at 31 March 2019.
Financing and hedging
As at 31 March 2019, the Group has a senior debt facility with
Santander and Barclays totalling GBP72.6 million with a term of
five years. The loan to value (LTV) of 33.7% was slightly below the
Group's target range of 35-40%. Net financing costs were GBP2.2
million for the period. We had a cash balance at 31 March 2019 of
GBP9.8 million which has now been fully committed to further
property investments.
Investment Activity
Acquisitions and disposals across the financial year
included:
Acquisitions
The Group acquired a total of seven logistics properties in the
year for GBP48.0 million. Six logistics assets were purchased in
portfolios for GBP36.0 million from LondonMetric in July and
September 2018. This acquisition was sourced off-market at a net
initial yield of 5.9%. A single asset in Bedford was also acquired
in December 2018 for GBP12.0m.
The portfolios' logistics occupiers include DHL, NNR Global
Logistics, Encon and Hillary's Blinds. The assets are close to
established regional transport hubs in urban or last-mile
locations.
Disposals
The Company sold three properties in Bedford, Newport and Leeds
for GBP10.9 million. In addition to Leeds and Bedford, mentioned
above, the Group also sold a non-core office in Newport for GBP4.3
million realising a Total Property Return of 7.8%.
Post period end
In April 2019, a property was sold in Nuneaton for GBP8.1
million, representing a Total Property Return of 21.2%. A property
was also sold in May 2019 in Bedford for GBP9.2 million,
representing a Total Property Return of 74.2%. At the same time as
the Nuneaton disposal a property was purchased in Thatcham for
GBP3.4 million, let to DHL's UK Mail, offering reversionary
potential given its South East location.
Market Outlook
We believe that the logistics sector continues to show
resilience in a context of wider economic uncertainty. Underlying
market conditions remain favourable for domestic UK business and we
see ongoing activity across our occupier base which is centred
proportionately across SMEs, Third Party Logistics operators and
FTSE listed entities.
Investment volumes remain high at over GBP4 billion per annum
and despite the sector's popularity there is no dominant player.
The sector's superior returns in 2018 allied to projected rental
growth prospects have proven highly attractive.
With alternative real estate assets generally providing low
returns there is continued search for yield and growth, with the
pricing gap between logistics and 10-year gilt yields remaining
wide. We are well positioned to continue to achieve our target
returns for our investors.
Richard Moffitt
24 May 2019
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Year ended Year ended
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
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Rental income 5 10,771 5,564
Property operating expenses (694) (561)
Net rental income 10,077 5,003
Administrative and other expenses (1,833) (1,074)
Other income - 133
Long-term incentive plan charge 11 (119) (657)
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Operating profit before changes in fair value of
investment properties and interest rate derivatives 8,125 3,405
Changes in fair value of investment property 13 13,352 7,194
Profit on disposal of investment property 160 57
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Operating profit 21,637 10,656
Finance income 29 4
Finance expense 8 (2,210) (929)
Changes in fair value of interest rate derivatives 19 (709) 134
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Profit before taxation 18,747 9,865
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Tax credit/(charge) for the period 9 - -
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Profit and total comprehensive income (attributable to the shareholders) 18,747 9,865
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Earnings per share - basic 10 22.12p 19.54p
Earnings per share - diluted 10 22.10p 19.51p
EPRA earnings per share - diluted 10 7.01p 4.91p
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
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Non-current assets
Investment property 13 186,420 131,850
Intangible assets 22 -
Interest rate derivatives 19 - 19
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Total non-current assets 186,442 131,869
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 15 1,531 585
Cash and cash equivalents 16 9,760 3,280
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Total current assets 11,291 3,865
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Total assets 197,733 135,734
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 17 (1,808) (1,490)
Deferred rental income (2,388) (1,694)
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Total current liabilities (4,196) (3,184)
Non-current liabilities
Long term rental deposits (951) (672)
Interest rate derivatives 19 (690) -
Bank borrowings 18 (71,420) (47,672)
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Total non-current liabilities (73,061) (48,344)
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Total liabilities (77,257) (51,528)
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Total net assets 120,476 84,206
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Equity
Share capital 22 877 681
Share premium 23 93,877 71,832
Share warrant reserve 24 14 89
Other reserves 194 75
Retained earnings 26 25,514 11,529
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Total equity 120,476 84,206
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Net Asset Value per share basic 28 137.39p 123.62p
Net Asset Value per share diluted 28 137.18p 122.51p
EPRA Net asset Value - diluted 28 137.96p 122.49p
Company Statement of Financial Position
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
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Non-current assets
Investment in subsidiaries 14 93,800 11,800
Intangible assets 22 -
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Total non-current assets 93,822 11,800
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 15 1,897 62,816
Cash and cash equivalents 16 1,702 41
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Total current assets 3,599 62,857
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Total assets 97,421 74,657
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (744) (346)
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Total current liabilities (744) (346)
Total liabilities (744) (346)
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Total net assets 96,677 74,311
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Equity
Share capital 22 877 681
Share premium 23 93,877 71,832
Share warrant reserve 24 14 89
Other reserves 194 75
Retained earnings 26 1,715 1,634
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Total equity 96,677 74,311
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The Company has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive
Income, as permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. The
Company made a profit of GBP4.84 million.
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Year ended Year ended
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period (attributable to equity shareholders) 18,747 9,865
Add: amortisation of intangible assets 4 -
Less: changes in fair value of investment property (13,352) (7,194)
Add/less: changes in fair value of interest rate derivatives 709 (134)
Less: profit on disposal of investment property (160) (57)
Less: finance income (29) (4)
Add: finance expense 2,210 929
Long-term investment plan 119 657
Increase in trade and other receivables (946) (45)
Increase in trade and other payables 1,291 1,443
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Cash generated from operations 8,593 5,460
Net cash flow generated from operating activities 8,593 5,460
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Investing activities
Purchase of investment properties (52,088) (12,236)
Disposal of investment properties 11,030 5,542
Purchase of intangible assets (26) -
Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired - (74,031)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (41,084) (80,725)
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Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital 20,400 53,053
Proceeds from issue of warrant shares 2,430 -
Cost of share issue (664) (1,826)
Bank borrowings drawn 28,931 32,582
Bank borrowings repaid (4,930) (2,394)
Loan arrangement fees paid (610) (860)
Interest paid (1,853) (781)
Interest received 29 4
Dividends paid to equity holders (4,762) (2,913)
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Net cash flow generated from financing activities 38,971 76,865
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period 6,480 1,600
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Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 3,280 1,680
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 9,760 3,280
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Company Cash Flow Statement
Year ended Year ended
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period (attributable to equity shareholders) 4,843 2,393
Add: amortisation of intangible assets 4 -
Less: finance income (3) (2)
Long-term investment plan 119 657
Increase in trade and other receivables (10) (4)
Increase in trade and other payables 397 114
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Cash generated from operations 5,350 3,158
Net cash flow generated from operating activities 5,350 3,158
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Investing activities
Increase in loan due from group undertakings (21,070) (51,499)
Purchase of intangible assets (26) -
Net cash flow used in investing activities (21,096) (51,499)
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Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital 20,400 53,053
Proceeds from issue of warrant shares 2,430 -
Cost of share issue (664) (1,826)
Interest received 3 2
Dividends paid to equity holders (4,762) (2,913)
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Net cash flow generated from financing activities 17,407 48,316
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period 1,661 (25)
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Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 41 66
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,702 41
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share capital Share premium Share warrant Other reserves Retained earnings Total
reserves
Year ended 31 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
March 2019
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1 April 2018 681 71,832 89 75 11,529 84,206
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Profit for the
period - - - - 18,747 18,747
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Total
comprehensive
income - - - - 18,747 18,747
Dividends to
shareholders - - - - (4,762) (4,762)
Long term
incentive plan - - - 119 - 119
Issue of Ordinary
Shares 171 19,565 - - - 19,736
Redemption of
Warrant Shares 25 2,480 (75) - - 2,430
31 March 2019 877 93,877 14 194 25,514 120,476
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Year ended 31
March 2018
1 April 2017 215 20,454 91 34 4,577 25,371
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Profit for the
period - - - - 9,865 9,865
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Total
comprehensive
income - - - - 9,865 9,865
Dividends to
shareholders - - - - (2,913) (2,913)
Long term
incentive plan - - - 657 - 657
Crystallisation of
long-term
incentive plan 5 611 - (616) - -
Issue of Ordinary
Shares 461 50,767 - - - 51,228
Redemption of
Warrant Shares - - (2) - - (2)
31 March 2018 681 71,832 89 75 11,529 84,206
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
Share capital Share premium Share warrant Other reserves Retained earnings Total
reserves
Year ended 31 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
March 2019
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1 April 2018 681 71,832 89 75 1,634 74,311
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Profit for the
period - - - - 4,843 4,843
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Total
comprehensive
income - - - - 4,843 4,843
Dividends to
shareholders - - - - (4,762) (4,762)
Long term
incentive plan - - - 119 - 119
Issue of Ordinary
Shares 171 19,565 - - - 19,736
Redemption of
Warrant Shares 25 2,480 (75) - - 2,430
31 March 2019 877 93,877 14 194 1,715 96,677
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Year ended 31
March 2018
1 April 2017 215 20,454 91 34 2,154 22,948
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Profit for the
period - - - - 2,393 2,393
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Total
comprehensive
income - - - - 2,393 2,393
Dividends to
shareholders - - - - (2,913) (2,913)
Long term
incentive plan - - - 657 - 657
Crystallisation of
long-term
incentive plan 5 611 - (616) - -
Issue of Ordinary
Shares 461 50,767 - - - 51,228
Redemption of
Warrant Shares - - (2) - - (2)
31 March 2018 681 71,832 89 75 1,634 74,311
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Notes to the Results
Financial information contained in this document does not
constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 435 of
Companies Act 2006 (the "Act").
The financial information set out in this announcement does not
comprise the Group's statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March
2019.
The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019 have not
yet been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, nor have the
auditors yet reported on them.
1. Corporate information
Urban Logistics REIT plc, previously Pacific Industrial &
Logistics REIT plc, (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (the
"Group") carry on the business of property lettings throughout the
United Kingdom. The Company is a public limited company
incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales and listed on the
AIM Market of The London Stock Exchange. The registered office
address is 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW.
2. Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
IFRS as adopted by the European Union and, as regards the parent
company financial statements, applied in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
The Group's financial information has been prepared on a
historical cost basis, except for investment property and
derivative interest rate caps which have been measured at fair
value.
The functional currency of the Group is considered to be pounds
sterling as this is the currency of the primary environment in
which the company operates.
The Company has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive
Income, as permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. The
Company made a profit of GBP4.84 million.
Going concern
The Directors have reviewed the current and projected financial
position of the Group, making reasonable assumptions about future
trading performance. As part of the review, the Group has
considered its cash balances, its debt maturity profile, including
undrawn facilities, and the long-term nature of the tenant
leases.
On the basis of this review, and after making due enquiries, the
Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the
Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis is preparing the Annual Report and financial
statements.
Standards in issue and effective from 1 April 2018
The Group and the Company have adopted IFRS 15: Revenue from
Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9: Financial instruments for the
year ended 31 March 2019. The Group earns revenue from rental
income, therefore IFRS 15 is not significant for the Group or
Company. In respect of IFRS 9, the Group and Company adopted the
expected credit loss model when calculating impairment losses on
financial assets carried at amortised cost. Details of these are
provided in note 15 to the financial statements.
Standards issued but not yet effective
The company has not yet applied the following new and revised
IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective:
-- IFRS 16 "Leases" will be effective for the year ending March 2020 onwards.
The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of these
standards and interpretations will have a material impact on the
Group's financial statements in the period of initial application,
other than on presentation and disclosure.
3. Significant accounting judgements, estimates and
assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
the generally accepted accounting practices requires management to
make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities as well as the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the statement of financial position date
and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period.
Critical accounting judgements
Business combinations
The Group acquires subsidiaries that own real estate. At the
time of acquisition, the Group considers whether each acquisition
represents the acquisition of a business or the acquisition of an
asset. The Group accounts for an acquisition as a business
combination where an integrated set of activities is acquired in
addition to the property.
Where such acquisitions are not judged to be the acquisition of
a business, they are not treated as business combinations. Rather
the cost to acquire the corporate entity is allocated between
identifiable assets and liabilities of the entity based upon their
relative fair values at the acquisition date. Accordingly, no
goodwill or additional deferred tax arises.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Fair value of investment property
The market value of investment property is determined by real
estate valuation experts, to be the estimated amount for which a
property should exchange on the date of the valuation in an arm's
length transaction. Each property has been valued on an individual
basis. The valuation experts use recognised valuation techniques
and the principles of IFRS 13.
The valuations have been prepared in accordance with RICS
Valuation - Global Standards July 2017 (the "Red Book"). Factors
reflected include current market conditions, annual rentals, lease
lengths and location. The significant methods and assumptions used
by the valuers in estimating the fair value of investment property
are set out in note 13.
4. Principal accounting policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of
these interim financial statements are set out below. These
policies, which are also applicable to the financial statements of
the Company, have been consistently applied to all the years
presented.
Basis of consolidation
The financial statements consolidate the accounts of the Company
and all subsidiary undertakings drawn up to the same year end.
Business combinations
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the
acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the
aggregate of the fair values of assets given, liabilities incurred
or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange
for control of the acquiree. At the Group level, acquisition costs
are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive income as
incurred.
The acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3
are recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date.
Subsidiaries are entities which the Group has the power to
govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying
a shareholding of more than 50% of the voting rights. The existence
and effect of potential voting rights that are currently
exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether
the Group controls another entity.
Subsidiary entities are consolidated from the date on which
control is transferred to the Group and are deconsolidated from the
date on which control ceases. In respect of subsidiaries,
inter-company transactions and unrealised gains on intra-group
transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
The financial information of the subsidiaries is prepared for
the same reporting periods as the parent company, using consistent
accounting policies.
Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less any
provision for permanent diminution in value. Realised gains and
losses are dealt with through the Statement of Comprehensive
Income. A review for impairment is carried out if events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable, in which case an impairment provision is recognised
and charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs in relation to interest charges on bank
borrowings are expensed in the period to which they relate. Fees
incurred in relation to the arrangement of bank borrowings are
capitalised and expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of
the loan.
Segmental reporting
IFRS 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis
of internal reports that are regularly reported to the Board to
allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.
The directors consider there to be only one reportable segment,
being the investment in the United Kingdom into small logistics
warehouses.
Investment properties
Investment properties comprises completed property that is held
to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both.
Investment properties are initially recognised at cost including
transactions costs. Transaction costs include transfer taxes and
professional fees for legal services. Subsequent to initial
recognition investment properties are carried at fair value, as
determined by real estate valuation experts. Gains or losses
arising from change in fair value is recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.
On disposal of an investment property, the difference between
the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the
Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes a party to
the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets
Investments other than investments in subsidiaries are
classified as either held-for-trading or not at initial
recognition. At the year-end date all investments are classified as
not held f or trading. An irrevocable election has been made to
recognise changes in fair value in other comprehensive income.
Trade receivables are held in order to collect the contractual
cash flows and are initially measured at the transaction price as
defined in IFRS 15, as the contracts of the Group do not contain
significant financing components. Impairment losses are recognised
based on lifetime expected credit losses in profit or loss.
Other receivables are held in order to collect the contractual
cash flows and accordingly are measured at initial recognition at
fair value, which ordinarily equates to cost and are subsequently
measured at cost less impairment due to their short-term nature. A
provision for impairment is established based on 12-month expected
credit losses unless there has been a significant increase in
credit risk when lifetime expected credit losses are recognised.
The amount of any provision is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities, equity instruments and warrant
instruments issued by the Group are classified in accordance with
the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the
definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An
equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual
interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its
liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at
the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value,
and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate method.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments, comprising interest rate caps
and swaps for hedging purposes, are initially recognised at cost
and are subsequently measured at fair value being the estimated
amount that the Group would receive or pay to terminate the
agreement at the period end date, taking into account current
interest rate expectations and the current credit rating of the
Group and its counterparties.
The gain or loss at each fair value measurement date is
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Premiums
payable under such arrangements are initially capitalised into the
statement of financial position, subsequently they are remeasured
and held at their fair values.
Hedge accounting has not been applied in these financial
statements.
Revenue recognition
Rental income from operating leases on properties owned by the
Group is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term on
the lease. Rental income excludes service charges and other costs
directly recoverable from tenants.
Lease incentives are amortised on a straight-line basis over the
term of the lease.
Leases
Leases where substantially all of the risks and rewards of
ownership are transferred to the lessee are classified as finance
leases. All others are deemed operating leases. Property interests
held under operating leases which meet the definition of investment
properties are carried, as such, at fair value with the related
lease treated as a finance lease.
Long-term incentive plan
There is a long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") in place whereby
Pacific Industrial LLP, an affiliate of Pacific Capital Partners
Limited (the "Manager") has subscribed for B Ordinary Shares and C
Ordinary Shares issued in Pacific Industrial & Logistics
Limited, a subsidiary of Urban Logistics REIT plc (the "Company").
Under the terms of the LTIP, the Company is obliged to acquire the
B Ordinary Shares and C Ordinary Shares in Pacific Industrial &
Logistics Limited, in return for services provided by Pacific
Industrial LLP, subject to certain conditions.
The fair value of the LTIP is calculated at the grant date using
the Monte Carlo Model. The resulting cost is charged to the
Statement of Comprehensive Income over the vesting period. The
value of the charge is adjusted to reflect expected and actual
levels of vesting. Further details have been provided in note
11.
Taxation
Taxation on the profit or loss for the period not exempt under
UK REIT regulations comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax
is expected tax payable on any non-REIT taxable income for the
period, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the
period end date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of
previous years.
Dividends
Dividends on equity shares are recognised when they become
legally payable. In the case of interim dividends, this is when
paid. In the case of final dividends, this is when approved by the
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Revenue
The Group is involved in UK property ownership and letting and
is considered to operate in a single geographical and business
segment. The total revenue of the Group for the year was derived
from its principal activity, being that of property lettings.
For the year to 31 March 2019, there were two tenants who
accounted for 13% and 10% of the Group's gross rental income.
6. Operating profit
Operating profit is stated after charging:
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Directors' remuneration (note 7) 162 128
Long-term incentive plan (note 11) 119 657
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Auditor's fees
- Fees payable for the audit of the Company's annual accounts 18 15
- Fees payable for the ISRE 2410 review of the Company's interim accounts 13 13
- Fees payable for the audit of the Company's subsidiaries 51 56
- Fees payable for other services 59 4
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Total Auditor's fee 141 88
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In addition to the above, Smith & Williamson also received
GBP15k in respect of providing reporting accountant services in
connection with the Company's public offering in April 2018. These
fees have been treated as share issue expenses and offset against
share premium.
7. Directors' remuneration
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Directors' fees 145 114
Employer's National Insurance 17 14
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162 128
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A summary of the Directors' emoluments, including the
disclosures required by the Companies Act 2006, is set out in the
Directors' Report. Two directors are also set to benefit from the
Long-term incentive plan (LTIP). For further information refer to
related party transactions in note 28.
8. Finance expense
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Interest on bank borrowings 1,853 781
Amortisation of loan arrangement fees 357 148
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2,210 929
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9. Taxation
As a REIT, the Group is exempt from corporation tax on the
profits and gains from its property investment business, provided
it continues to meet certain conditions as per REIT regulations.
For the year ending 31 March 2019, the Group did not have any
non-qualifying profits and accordingly there is no tax charge in
the period. Any non-qualifying profits and gains however will
continue to be subject to corporation tax.
10. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic earnings per share ("EPS") was
based on the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders divided
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the period, in accordance with IAS 33.
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Profit attributable to Ordinary Shareholders
Total comprehensive income (GBP'000) 18,747 9,865
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Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue 84,734,355 50,473,801
Basic earnings per share (pence) 22.12p 19.54p
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Number of diluted shares under option/warrant 89,866 88,860
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares for the purpose of dilutive earnings per share 84,824,221 50,562,661
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Diluted earnings per share (pence) 22.10p 19.51p
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Adjustments to remove:
Changes in fair value of investment property (GBP'000) (13,352) (7,194)
Changes in fair value of interest rate derivatives (GBP'000) 709 (134)
Profit on disposal of investment properties (160) (57)
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EPRA earnings (GBP'000) 5,944 2,480
EPRA diluted earnings per share 7.01p 4.91p
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Adjustments to add back:
LTIP crystallisation - 616
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Adjusted earnings (GBP'000) 5,944 3,096
Adjusted earnings per share 7.01p 6.12p
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The ordinary number of shares is based on the time weighted
average number of shares throughout the period.
At 31 March 2019, the Company had 457,250 warrant shares in
issue. Each warrant holder has the right to subscribe for new
Ordinary shares on the basis of one new Ordinary share for each
warrant held at a strike price of 97.0 pence per Ordinary share.
The dilutive nature of the share is 3.0 pence per share.
11. Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP")
The Company has a LTIP, accounted for as an equity settled
share-based payment. At 31 March 2019, Pacific Industrial LLP, an
affiliate of Pacific Capital Partners Limited, has subscribed for
1,000 B Ordinary Shares of GBP0.01 each and 1,000 C Ordinary Shares
of GBP0.01 each issued in Urban Logistics Holdings Limited
(formerly Pacific Industrial & Logistics Limited), a subsidiary
of the Company.
Date options granted Class of Share Fair Value at Grant Charge for the Year
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------
April 2016 B Ordinary 307 98
August 2017 C Ordinary 131 21
119
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The LTIP has an EPRA NAV element and a share price element and
will be assessed on: i) 30 September 2020 (the "First Calculation
Date") and ii) 30 September 2023 (the "Second Calculation Date").
The EPRA NAV element will be 10 per cent. of the excess of the EPRA
NAV per Ordinary Share return, including dividends, over an
annualised 9 per cent. hurdle, multiplied by the number of Ordinary
Shares in issue at the relevant calculation date. The share price
element will be 10 per cent. of the excess of the share price
return, including dividends, over an annualised 9 per cent. hurdle,
multiplied by the number of Ordinary Shares in issue at the
relevant calculation date.
At the First Calculation Date, the share price element and the
EPRA NAV element hurdle will be calculated by reference to the
Placing Price of 115.0 pence.
At the Second Calculation Date, if a payment has been made at
the First Calculation Date under either element, the hurdle for
that element at the Second Calculation Date will be re-set to be
based on the prevailing EPRA NAV per Ordinary Share/share price as
at the First Calculation Date (as applicable). If no payment is
made under an element at the First Calculation Date, then the
hurdle for that element will continue to be calculated by reference
to the Placing Price of 115.0 pence.
The LTIP will be paid in shares of Urban Logistics REIT plc or,
at the Board's discretion, in cash.
12. Dividends
Year ended Year ended
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Ordinary dividends paid
2017 Second interim dividend: 3.00p per share - 644
2017 Third interim dividend: 0.23p per share - 157
2018 Interim dividend: 1.00p per share - 681
2018 Special interim dividend: 2.10p per share - 1,430
2018 Third interim dividend: 3.20p per share 2,180 -
2018: Fourth interim dividend: 0.02p per share 17 -
2019: First interim dividend: 2.98p per share 2,565 -
Total dividends paid 4,762 2,912
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The Company has declared a second interim dividend of 4.02 pence
per Ordinary Share in respect of the financial year ended 31 March
2019. The dividend will be paid as a property income distribution
("PID") on 28 June 2019 to shareholders on the register at the
close of business on 7 June 2019. The ex-dividend date will be 6
June 2019.
13. Investment properties
In accordance with IAS 40 "Investment Property", investment
property is carried at its fair value as determined by an external
valuer. This valuation has been conducted by CBRE and has been
prepared as at 31 March 2019, in accordance with the RICS valuation
- Global Standards July 2017 (the "Red Book").
The valuations have been prepared in accordance with those
recommended by the International Valuation Standards Committee and
are consistent with the principles in IFRS 13.
Investment properties freehold Investment properties leasehold Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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As at 1 April 2018 106,100 25,750 131,850
Property additions through acquisitions 51,960 128 52,088
Disposals in year (7,700) (3,170) (10,870)
Change in fair value during the period 10,970 2,382 13,352
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As at 31 March 2019 161,330 25,090 186,420
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Total rental income for the year recognised in the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income amounted to GBP10.77 million (Mar
2018: GBP5.56 million).
Further information relating to property valuation techniques
have been disclosed in note 20.
14. Investments
Investments are analysed as follows:
Group Company
GBP'000 GBP'000
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At 1 April 2018 - 11,800
Increase in investments via share purchase - 82,000
At 31 March 2019 - 93,800
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Details of the Group's subsidiary undertakings as at 31 March
2019, all of which are included in the consolidated financial
statements, are given below:
Company Name Country of Incorporation Principal Activity Effective Group Interest
---------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
Pacific Industrial & Logistics Limited England and Wales Holding Company 99.99%
Pacific Industrial & Logistics
Acquisitions (1) Limited England and Wales Holding Company 99.99%
Pacific Industrial & Logistics
Acquisitions 2 Limited England and Wales Property Investment 99.99%
Alanchoice Limited England and Wales Property Investment 99.99%
Sheds General Partner 2 Limited * England and Wales Dormant 99.99%
Sheds GP Nominee Co. 1 Limited * England and Wales Dormant 99.99%
Sheds GP Nominee Co. 2 Limited * England and Wales Dormant 99.99%
Sheds Prop 4 S.a.r.l Luxembourg Dormant 99.99%
Sheds YPL (Investments) Limited * Guernsey Dormant 99.99%
Sheds YPL (Investments II) Limited * Guernsey Dormant 99.99%
Sheds YPL (Investments III) Limited * Guernsey Dormant 99.99%
Registered office address for companies incorporated in England
and Wales; 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1 X9BW
Registered office address for companies incorporated in Guernsey
companies; 11 New Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2PF.
Registered office address for companies incorporated in
Luxembourg companies: 14, Rue Edward Steichen, L-2540
Luxembourg
Pacific Industrial LLP, an affiliate of the Manager, owns 0.02%
of the issued share capital in Pacific Industrial & Logistics
Limited. These shares have no right to dividends, therefore, no
amounts have been recognised within non-controlling interests.
* At 31 March 2019, these companies were in liquidation.
15. Trade and other receivables
Group Company Group Company
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Trade receivables 644 7 194 -
Other receivables 459 - 34 -
Amounts due from group undertakings - 1,877 - 62,807
Prepayments 428 13 357 9
1,531 1,897 585 62,816
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Trade receivables are due within 30 days of the date at which
the invoice is generated and are not interest bearing in nature.
All trade receivables relate to amounts that are less than 30 days
overdue as at the year end date. Due to their short maturities, the
fair value of trade and other receivables approximates their fair
value.
Amounts due from group undertakings have been issued without
terms and are interest free, therefore, the full amount has been
recognised within trade and other receivables due within one
year.
Trade receivables comprise rental income which is due on
contractual quarter days. At 31 March 2019, GBP644,028 (2018:
GBP194,226) was due from tenants. A provision for impairment of
trade receivables is established using an expected credit losses
model. Expected loss is calculated from a provision matrix based on
the expected lifetime default rates and estimates of loss on
default. The calculation resulted in no allowance for bad debt
needing to be recognised in the accounts.
Included within Other receivables is GBP344,673 (2018:
GBP18,370) in relation to the unamortised lease incentives
associated with entering into tenant leases. The year on year
increase is a result of an increased number of new lettings for the
current financial year.
16. Cash and cash equivalents
Group Company Group Company
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Cash and cash equivalents 9,760 1,702 3,280 41
9,760 1,702 3,280 41
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Group cash and cash equivalents available include GBP0.95
million (Mar 2018: GBP0.67 million) of restricted cash in the form
of rental deposits held on behalf of tenants.
17. Trade and other payables
Group Company Group Company
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Falling due in less than one year
Trade and other payables 406 352 693 302
Social security and other taxes 450 173 110 10
Accruals 746 178 647 34
Other creditors 206 41 40 -
1,808 744 1,490 346
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The Group has financial risk management policies in place to
ensure that all payables are paid within the credit timeframe. Due
to their short maturities, the fair value of trade and other
payables approximates their fair value.
Social security and other taxes relate solely to the Group's net
VAT position with HMRC at the balance sheet date. At 31 March 2019,
the Group owed GBP450,057 (2018: GBP110,461) to HMRC. The year on
year increase is largely driven by the increased VAT arising on
contractual rental income.
18. Bank borrowings and reconciliation of liabilities to cash
flows from financing activities
Bank borrowings
GBP'000
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Balance at 1 April 2018 47,672
Bank borrowings drawn in the year 28,931
Bank borrowings repaid in the year (4,930)
Loan arrangement fees paid (610)
Non-cash movements:
Amortisation of loan arrangement fees 357
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Total bank borrowings per the Consolidated Group Statement of Financial Position 71,420
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Being:
Drawn debt 72,594
Unamortised loan arrangement fees (1,174)
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Total bank borrowings per the Consolidated Group Statement of Financial Position 71,420
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On 5 December 2018, the Group, Santander UK plc and Barclays
Bank plc entered into a facility agreement pursuant to which
Santander UK plc has agreed to provide the Group with a loan
facility of GBP72.6 million for a term of five years.
19. Interest rate derivatives
The Group has used interest rate swaps to mitigate exposure to
interest rate risk. The total fair value of these contracts are
recorded in the statement of financial position. The interest rate
derivatives are marked to market by the relevant counterparty banks
on a quarterly basis. Any movement in the fair value of the
interest rate derivatives are taken to finance costs in the
statement of comprehensive income.
Year ended Year ended
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Non-current liabilities: derivative interest rate swaps:
At beginning of period 19 (115)
Change in fair value in the period (709) 134
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(690) 19
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20. Financial risk management
Financial instruments - Group
The Group's financial instruments comprise financial assets and
liabilities that arise directly from its operations; cash and cash
equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables,
interest rate derivative and bank borrowings. The main purpose of
these financial instruments is to provide finance for the
acquisition and development of the Group's investment property
portfolio.
Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Financial assets
Trade receivables 651 651 194 194
Cash and short-term deposits 9,760 9,760 3,280 3,280
Interest rate derivatives - - 19 19
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Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables (2,309) (2,309) (2,052) (2,052)
Bank loans (71,420) (72,594) (47,672) (48,593)
Interest rate derivatives (690) (690) - -
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Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a
client or counterparty fails to meet it contractual
obligations.
The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade
receivables. The Group has implemented policies that require
appropriate credit checks on potential tenants before lease
agreements are signed. The amount of exposure to any individual
counterparty is subject to a limit, which is reassessed annually by
the board.
Outstanding trade receivables are regularly monitored. The
maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the
carrying value of each class of financial asset.
Interest rate risk
The Group has both interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing
liabilities. Interest bearing assets comprise only cash and cash
equivalents which earn interest at a variable rate. The Group's
debt strategy is to minimise the effect of a significant rise in
underlying interest rates by utilising interest rate swaps.
The directors will revisit the appropriateness of this policy
should the Group's operations change in size or nature.
Details of the terms of the Group's borrowings are disclosed in
note 18.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair values of financial
instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market prices. The
financial instruments held by the Group that are affected by market
risk are principally the Group's cash balances along with an
interest rate cap entered into to mitigate interest rate risk.
Liquidity risk
The Group actively maintains a medium-term debt finance that is
designed to ensure it has sufficient available funds for operations
and committed investments. The Group monitors its levels of working
capital to ensure that it can meet its debt repayments as they fall
due.
The following table shows the contractual maturities of the
Group's financial liabilities, all of which are measured at
amortised cost:
6 months or less 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-5 years More than 5 years Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------------ --------
31 March 2019
Bank borrowings 1,075 1,075 2,219 79,259 - 83,628
Trade and other payables 1,808 - - 951 - 2,759
2,883 1,075 2,219 80,210 - 86,387
-------------------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------------ --------
31 March 2018
Bank borrowings 733 734 1,436 52,858 - 55,761
Trade and other payables 1,490 - - 672 - 2,162
-------------------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------------ --------
2,223 734 1,436 53,530 - 57,923
-------------------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------------ --------
Included within the contracted payments is GBP11.03 million bank
interest payable up to the point of maturity across the
facility
Included in trade and other payables is GBP951k (2018: GBP672k)
in relation to rent deposits held with respect to three
tenants.
Financial instruments - Company
The Company's financial instruments comprise amounts due from
group undertakings, cash and cash equivalents and trade and other
payables.
Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables 1,884 1,884 62,807 62,807
Cash and short-term deposits 1,702 1,702 41 41
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Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables (744) (744) (346) (346)
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Fair value hierarchy
The company uses the following hierarchy for determining the
fair value of financial instruments:
Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for
identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly.
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are derived from
formal valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or
liability that are not based on observable market data.
Investment property - level 3
The Group's investment property assets are classified as level
3, as defined by IFRS 13, in the fair value hierarchy. Level 3
inputs for the asset or liability that are derived from formal
valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability
that are not based on observable market data.
The valuation has been prepared on the basis of Fair Value (FV),
in accordance with IFRS 13, which is defined as:
"The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date."
Fair value, for the purpose of financial reporting under IFRS
13, is effectively the same as Market Value, which is defined
as:
"The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should
exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a
willing seller in an arm's length transaction, after proper
marketing and where the parties had acted knowledgeably, prudently
and without compulsion."
Various assumptions were made in the determination of the Market
Value, namely; tenure, letting, taxation, town planning and the
condition and repair of the properties and sites.
A 5% increase in Estimated Rental Value ("ERV") would increase
the property portfolio valuation by GBP9.33m and a 5% decrease
would decrease the property portfolio valuation by GBP9.33m.
Similarly, a decrease in Net Initial Yield ("NIY") by 0.25% would
increase the property portfolio valuation by GBP8.30m and an
increase of 0.25% would decrease the property portfolio valuation
by GBP7.62m.
21. Capital risk management
The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard
the Group's ability to continue as a going concern in order to
provide returns for shareholders and continues to qualify for UK
REIT status.
The Group defines capital as being share capital plus reserves.
The Board of Directors monitors the level of capital as compared to
the Group's debt facility and adjusted the ratio of debt to capital
as is determined to be necessary, by issuing new shares, reducing
or increasing debt, paying dividends and returning capital to
shareholders.
The Directors intend that the Group will maintain a conservative
level of aggregate borrowings with a medium-term target of 35-40%
of the Group's gross assets.
22. Share capital
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19
Number GBP'000
------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------
Issued and fully paid up at 1p each 87,690,604 877
------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------
At beginning of period 68,114,724 681
Issued and fully paid - 26 April 2018 17,071,130 171
Issued and fully paid - 1 May 2018 521,964 5
Issued and fully paid - 12 September 2018 373,000 4
Issued and fully paid - 22 November 2018 20,000 -
Issued and fully paid - 12 March 2019 106,750 1
Issued and fully paid - 27 March 2019 1,483,036 15
At 31 March 2019 87,690,604 877
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On 26 April 2018, the Company raised GBP20.4 million through the
issue of 17,071,130 Ordinary Shares at an issue price of 119.50
pence per share.
On 1 May 2018, 521,964 warrant shares were redeemed for an issue
price of 97.0 pence per share.
On 12 September 2018, 373,000 warrant shares were redeemed for
an issue price of 97.0 pence per share.
On 22 November 2018, 20,000 warrant shares were redeemed for an
issue price of 97.0 pence per share.
On 12 March 2019, 106,750 warrant shares were redeemed for an
issue price of 97.0 pence per share.
On 27 March 2019, 1,483,036 warrant shares redeemed for an issue
price of 97.0 pence per share.
At 31 March 2019, there were 457,250 warrant shares in issue.
Each warrant holder has the right to subscribe for Ordinary Shares
on the basis of one new Ordinary Share for each warrant held at a
strike price of 97.0 pence per Ordinary Share.
23. Share premium
Share premium relates to amounts subscribed for share capital in
excess of nominal value less any associated issue costs that have
been capitalised.
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Balance brought forward 71,832 20,454
Share premium on the issue of ordinary shares 22,709 52,593
Crystallisation of LTIP - Ordinary A shares - 611
Share issue costs (664) (1,826)
----------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
93,877 71,832
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24. Share warrant reserve
This reserve relates to the warrant shares issued upon admission
to the AIM Market of The London Stock Exchange in April 2016.
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19
Number GBP'000
------------------------------ ------------ ----------
At beginning of the year 2,962,000 89
Redeemed - 1 May 2018 (521,964) (16)
Redeemed - 12 September 2018 (373,000) (11)
Redeemed - 22 November 2018 (20,000) (1)
Redeemed - 12 March 2019 (106,750) (3)
Redeemed - 27 March 2019 (1,483,036) (44)
At 31 March 2019 457,250 14
------------------------------ ------------ ----------
At 31 March 2019, there were 457,250 (2018: 2,962,000) warrant
shares in issue. Each warrant holder has the right to subscribe for
new Ordinary shares on the basis of one new Ordinary share for each
warrant held at a strike price of 97.0 pence per Ordinary
share.
Post year end, a further 61,000 warrant shares were exercised
for a strike price of 97.0 pence per Ordinary Share. The remaining
396,250 warrant shares expired on 13 April 2019.
25. Operating leases
The Group as lessor
Future aggregate minimum rentals receivable under
non-cancellable operating leases are:
< 1 year 2 - 5 years > 5 years Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------- --------- ------------ ---------- --------
31 March 2019 11,151 27,387 23,957 62,495
--------------- --------- ------------ ---------- --------
< 1 year 2 - 5 years > 5 years Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------- --------- ------------ ---------- --------
31 March 2018 7,599 23,082 7,020 37,701
--------------- --------- ------------ ---------- --------
26. Retained earnings
Retained earnings relates to net gains and losses less
distributions to owners not recognised elsewhere.
Group Company
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 19
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Balance at the beginning of the period 11,529 1,634
Retained profit for the period 18,747 4,843
Third interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2018 (2,180) (2,180)
Fourth interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2018 (17) (17)
First interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2019 (2,565) (2,565)
Balance at end of period 25,514 1,715
---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
27. Related party transactions
The terms and conditions of the Investment Management Agreement
are described in the Management Engagement Committee Report. During
the year, the amount paid for services provided by Pacific Capital
Partners Limited (the "Manager") totalled GBP1.05 million. The
total amount outstanding at the year end relating to the Investment
Management Agreement was GBP0.34 million.
Long-term incentive plan
Under the terms of the Company's long-term incentive plan, at 31
March 2019 Pacific Industrial LLP, an affiliate of Pacific
Investments Limited had subscribed for shares in Pacific Industrial
& Logistics Limited, a subsidiary of Urban Logistics REIT plc.
Further details have been provided in note 11.
M1 Agency LLP
During the year, the Group incurred fees totalling GBP679,665
from M1 Agency LLP, a partnership in Richard Moffitt is a member.
These fees were incurred in the acquisition of investment
properties, sale of three investment properties and two
re-lettings.
For the transactions listed above, Richard Moffitt's benefit
derived form the profit allocation he receives from M1 Agency LLP
as a member and not from the transaction.
The Board, with the assistance of the Manager, excluding Richard
Moffitt, review and approve each fee payable to M1 Agency LLP, and
ensure the fees are in line with market rates and on standard
commercial property terms.
Transactions with subsidiaries
Under IFRS, we are required to disclose all inter-company
transactions that took place for all subsidiary undertakings of the
Company. Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are
in the normal course of business. Such transactions are eliminated
on consolidation.
During the year fees of GBP1,743,805 were charged to Pacific
Industrial & Logistics Acquisitions (1) Limited, a subsidiary
undertaking incorporated in England and Wales, from Urban Logistics
REIT plc. At 31 March 2019, GBPnil was due from Pacific Industrial
& Logistics Acquisitions (1) Limited.
During the year, Urban Logistics REIT plc carried out
transactions with Pacific Industrial & Logistics Limited, a
subsidiary undertaking incorporated in England and Wales. The total
amount of these transactions was a net loan decrease of
GBP60,930,021 (2018: increase of GBP51,499,288). At 31 March 2019,
Urban Logistics REIT plc was due GBP1,876,858 (2018: GBP62,806,879)
from Pacific Industrial & Logistics Limited.
During the year, Urban Logistics REIT plc received a dividend of
GBP5,000,000 from Pacific Industrial & Logistics Limited.
28. Net asset value per share (NAV)
Basic NAV per share is calculated by dividing net assets in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position attributable to
Ordinary shareholders by the number of Ordinary shares outstanding
at the end of the period.
Net Asset Values have been calculated as follows:
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
Net assets per Condensed Statement of Financial Position (GBP'000) 120,476 84,206
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Add:
Cash received from issued share warrants (GBP'000) 444 2,873
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Diluted NAV (GBP'000) 120,920 87,079
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Adjustment for:
Fair value of interest rate derivatives (GBP'000) 690 (19)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
EPRA NAV (GBP'000) - basic 121,166 84,187
EPRA NAV (GBP'000) - diluted 121,610 87,060
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Ordinary shares:
Number of Ordinary shares in issue at period end 87,690,604 68,114,724
Number of Ordinary shares for the purposes of dilutive Net Asset Value per share at period
end 88,147,854 71,076,724
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Basic NAV 137.39p 123.62p
EPRA NAV - basic 138.17p 123.60p
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Diluted NAV 137.18p 122.51p
EPRA NAV - diluted 137.96p 122.49p
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29. Post Balance Sheet Events
On 5 April 2019, the Group completed the sale of a property
located in Nuneaton for GBP8.1 million. The property was sold to an
owner occupier, Cofresh Limited, and realised a Total Property
Return of 38%.
On 5 April 2019, the Group purchased a logistics property in
Thatcham for a total consideration of GBP3.4 million, representing
a net initial yield of 5.9%. The site has a rent of GBP7.97 per sq.
ft. and a reversionary yield of c. 7.0%.
Post year end, a further 61,000 warrant shares were exercised
for a strike price of 97.0 pence per Ordinary Share. The remaining
396,250 warrant shares expired on 13 April 2019.
On 17 May 2019, the Group completed the sale of a site located
on Postley Road, Bedford for GBP9.2 million realising a Total
Property Return of 74.2%.
Supplementary information
i. EPRA performance measures summary
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
EPRA earnings per share (diluted) 7.01p 4.91p
EPRA net asset value per share (diluted) 137.96p 122.49p
EPRA triple net asset value per share (diluted) 137.18p 122.51p
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
EPRA net initial yield 5.9% 5.9%
EPRA 'topped up' net initial yield 6.1% 6.1%
EPRA vacancy rate 0.0% 6.7%
EPRA cost ratio (including vacant property costs) 23.5% 29.0%
EPRA cost ratio (excluding vacant property costs) 17.5% 20.1%
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
ii. Income statement
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Gross rental income 10,771 5,564
Property operating costs (694) (561)
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Net rental income 10,077 5,003
Administrative expenses (1,833) (1,074)
Other income - 133
Long-term incentive plan charge (119) (657)
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Operating profit before interest and tax 8,125 3,405
Net finance costs (2,181) (925)
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Profit before tax 5,944 2,480
Tax on EPRA earnings - -
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
EPRA earnings 5,944 2,480
------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
iii. Balance sheet
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Investment property 186,420 131,850
Other net assets/(liabilities) 6,166 9
Net borrowings (71,420) (47,672)
-------------------------------- ---------- ----------
EPRA net assets 121,166 84,187
-------------------------------- ---------- ----------
iv. EPRA net initial yield and 'topped up' net initial yield
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Investment property - wholly owned 186,420 131,850
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Completed property portfolio 186,420 131,850
Add:
Allowance for estimated purchasers' costs 12,332 8,646
EPRA property portfolio valuation (A) 198,752 140,496
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Annualised passing rent 11,883 8,960
Less irrecoverable property costs (247) (714)
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Annualised net rents (B) 11,636 8,246
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Contractual rental increased for rent free period 503 380
'Topped up' annualised net rent ('C) 12,139 8,626
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
EPRA net initial yield (B/A) 5.9% 5.9%
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
EPRA 'topped up' net initial yield (C/A) 6.1% 6.1%
--------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
v. EPRA vacancy rate
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Annualised potential rental value of vacant properties - 649
Annualised potential rental value for the completed property portfolio 12,847 9,665
EPRA vacancy rate 0.0% 6.7%
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vi. EPRA cost ratio
31 Mar 19 31 Mar 18
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Costs
Property operating expenses 694 561
Administrative expenses 1,833 1,074
Less:
Ground rents (1) (34)
Total costs including vacant property costs (A) 2,526 1,601
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Group vacant property costs (638) (492)
Total costs excluding vacant property costs (B) 1,888 1,109
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Gross rental income 10,771 5,564
Less:
Ground rents (1) (34)
Total gross rental income (C') 10,770 5,530
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Total EPRA cost ration (including vacant property costs) (A/C) 23.5% 29.0%
Total EPRA cost ration (excluding vacant property costs) (B/C) 17.5% 20.1%
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Property Summary at 31 March 2019:
Acquisition Net Book Size
Tenant Location Acquired Cost (GBP000)* Value (GBP000) (sq ft)
-------------------------- -------------- ---------- --------------- --------------- ----------
Bowman Ingredients Bedford Apr 16 2,675 3,975 39,306
The BSS Group Northampton Apr 16 750 930 13,633
ACO Technologies Bedford Apr 16 1,675 3,650 38,762
Blackburn Metals Bedford Apr 16 1,250 2,370 24,380
Ball and Young Bedford Apr 16 1,100 1,900 22,535
Ideal Industries Bedford Apr 16 2,850 5,400 38,512
Dymatec Dunstable Apr 16 600 1,050 10,051
Winit Corporation Bardon Apr 16 6,000 6,500 73,791
Greenmill Supply Company Bedford Apr 16 1,393 2,096 21,139
Professional Fulfilment Bedford Apr 16 1,394 2,100 21,182
Arqadia Bedford Apr 16 2,813 4,233 42,691
Strata Products Chesterfield Jan 17 4,659 5,950 108,873
PUMA United Kingdom Leeds Mar 17 6,050 5,750 63,979
HID Corporation Haverhill Sep 17 4,090 5,970 37,355
Culina Logistics Haverhill Sep 17 14,150 18,550 194,965
XPO Transport Solutions Leigh Sep 17 3,340 3,570 39,720
XPO Transport Solutions Motherwell Sep 17 2,420 2,920 100,832
Void (1) Nuneaton Sep 17 6,710 8,000 130,508
XPO Supply Chain UK Hinckley Sep 17 3,280 3,280 62,082
XPO Transport Solutions Normanton Sep 17 6,110 6,100 94,102
J Sainsburys Plc Hoddesdon Sep 17 3,950 5,210 45,018
Travis Perkins Hoddesdon Sep 17 1,480 1,680 10,935
Panther Warehousing Northampton Dec 17 3,025 3,100 42,553
Manitowoc Crane Group Buckingham Dec 17 6,286 9,000 29,378
DHL Supply Chain Hebburn Dec 17 3,157 3,320 77,430
DHL Supply Chain Norwich Dec 17 2,176 2,250 31,410
OTC Direct Leigh Dec 17 7,154 7,740 103,268
Unipart Group Runcorn Dec 17 8,083 8,000 122,478
Unipart Group Alfreton Jul 18 8,900 9,230 136,383
DHL Supply Chain Leicester Jul 18 6,300 6,575 65,164
NNR Global Logistics Northampton Jul 18 4,300 4,600 65,554
Encon Northampton Sep 18 3,800 3,900 45,243
Cogne UK Ltd Sheffield Sep 18 3,450 3,520 54,682
Hillary's Blinds Nottingham Sep 18 9,250 9,250 129,915
Your Farmer Produce Bedford Dec 18 12,000 14,750 183,388
-------------------------- -------------- ---------- --------------- --------------- ----------
Total 156,620 186,420 2,321,197
*Excluding purchaser costs
(1) Void from 28 September 2017 - rental guarantee in place
until 27 September 2019. Sold post period end on 5 April 2019
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