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Net Rental Income:EUR429 million, driven by strong like-for-like rental growth and acquisitions.
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Adjusted EBITDA:Increased by 1% to EUR340 million.
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FFO I:EUR188 million, stable year-over-year.
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FFO II:EUR351 million, up from EUR205 million in 2024.
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Profit:EUR588 million, compared to EUR242 million in 2024.
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Basic Earnings Per Share:EUR2.67.
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Like-for-Like Rental Growth:3.5% as of December 2025.
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Vacancy Rate:Reduced to a historic low of 3.6%.
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Portfolio Value:Increased to EUR8.9 billion from EUR8.6 billion in 2024.
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Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio:Decreased to 31% from 33% in December 2024.
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Interest Coverage Ratio:5.2 times.
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Net Debt to EBITDA:8.2 times.
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EPRA NTA:Increased, driven by property valuation and operational growth.
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Annualized Net Rent:EUR429 million as of December 2025.
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Rental Yield:Stable at 4.9%.
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Average Value Per Square Meter:Increased to EUR2,335 from EUR2,203 in 2024.
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Disposals:Approximately EUR340 million completed, with a yield of 5.1%.
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Acquisitions:Around EUR300 million deployed, with a yield of 7.7%.
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Cash and Liquid Assets:EUR1.6 billion as of December 2025.
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Cost of Debt:2.1% with an average debt maturity of 4.3 years.
Release Date: March 04, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Grand City Properties SA ( GRNNF ) achieved a like-for-like rental growth of 3.5% in 2025, supported by a 3.3% increase in in-place rent and a reduction in vacancy to a historic low of 3.6%.
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The company's portfolio value increased to EUR8.9 billion, with a like-for-like revaluation gain of 3.2%, reflecting strong operational performance.
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Grand City Properties SA ( GRNNF ) successfully executed a capital recycling strategy, completing EUR340 million of disposals and EUR300 million of acquisitions, enhancing portfolio quality and yield.
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The company maintained a strong financial profile with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio reduced to 31% and an interest coverage ratio of 5.2 times, indicating solid financial health.
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Grand City Properties SA ( GRNNF ) improved its ESG ratings, with upgrades from S&P and Sustainalytics, and received a gold award from EPRA for financial and sustainability reporting for the ninth consecutive year.
Negative Points
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The geopolitical instability in the Middle East poses potential risks to market volatility and investor sentiment, which could impact Grand City Properties SA ( GRNNF ).
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The company anticipates higher net financing expenses in 2026 due to lower interest income and expected refinancing of perpetual notes.
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Grand City Properties SA ( GRNNF ) faces potential regulatory changes in Germany, such as the Bau-Turbo-Pakt and new tenancy laws, which could impact operations, although the company views them as broadly supportive.
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The company's FFO I guidance for 2026 is slightly lower than 2025, primarily due to the refinancing of perpetual notes and timing impacts of capital recycling.
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Liquidity concerns may arise if Aroundtown's ownership increases to around 90%, potentially affecting the company's listing status and governance structure.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is your latest assessment of the macroeconomic environment, and how do you see transaction activity for German residential assets? A: Christian Windfuhr, Executive Chairman of the Board, stated that the environment remains supportive with strong demand and constrained supply. Recent regulatory changes have increased permits, but supply constraints persist. Transaction activity has improved, aiding capital recycling and supporting rental growth.
Q: Can you comment on the potential implications of the war in the Middle East on GCP and its business? A: Christian Windfuhr noted that geopolitical instability could increase market volatility and affect investor sentiment. However, GCP's strong balance sheet and high cash reserves provide protection against potential market downturns.
Q: How do you assess the impact of regulatory developments like the Bau-Turbo-Pakt and new tenancy laws on your operations? A: Christian Windfuhr explained that these developments are broadly supportive. The Bau-Turbo-Pakt aims to streamline processes, while the tenancy law changes are expected to have minimal impact due to the small portion of indexed leases in GCP's portfolio.
Q: Could you elaborate on the like-for-like rental growth and expectations for future performance? A: Refael Zamir, CEO, reported a 3.5% like-for-like rental growth in 2025, driven by in-place rental and occupancy growth. Growth was consistent across regions, with notable increases in Berlin and London. Future growth is expected to remain above 3%.
Q: How are you approaching acquisitions and disposals in the current market environment? A: Refael Zamir stated that GCP focuses on disciplined capital recycling and selectivity. While opportunities in Germany are limited, London offers attractive acquisitions. The strategy remains opportunistic, guided by asset quality and value creation potential.
Q: Could you provide details on your revaluation results for FY 2025? A: Refael Zamir highlighted a 3.2% like-for-like value growth, driven by strong operational performance. Yields and capitalization rates remained stable, reflecting conservative valuation and positioning for future growth.
Q: How do you view your current leverage position? A: Idan Hadad, CFO, mentioned that leverage improved with an LTV of 31%. The company plans to continue unlocking growth through capital recycling while maintaining a conservative financial profile.
Q: Have you seen changes in your financing conditions recently? A: Idan Hadad noted strong access to capital markets with low bond spreads. The company has no immediate need for new debt due to strong liquidity, but may consider issuing debt for liability management if conditions remain favorable.
Q: Can you provide more details on the 2026 guidance drivers? A: Christian Windfuhr explained that the 2026 guidance reflects expected rental growth and capital recycling impacts. The refinancing of perpetual notes will affect FFO I, but operational momentum remains strong.
Q: Can you comment on the offer from Aroundtown and its implications for GCP? A: Christian Windfuhr stated that the offer allows GCP shareholders to join a larger, more dynamic company with better growth prospects. The Board supports the offer, which is expected to enhance shareholder value.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
