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Gross Rental Income:207 million, up 5% year-on-year.
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Recurring Earnings:111 million, 4% growth year-on-year.
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EPRA EPS:0.178, up 4% year-on-year.
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Occupancy Rate:Increased by 200 basis points to 94%.
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Net Tangible Assets:6.0 billion, with a per share value of 9.82, up 1% in six months.
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Loan-to-Value Ratio:36.7%, down 39 basis points since December.
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Liquidity:2.5 billion.
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Disposal Program:440 million confirmed, 87% of the 500 million target.
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Like-for-Like Gross Rental Income Growth:4% overall, with 10% in Barcelona, 6% in Madrid, and 3% in Paris.
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Release Spread:9% overall, with 26% in Paris.
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Gross Asset Value:12.1 billion, up 3.4% like-for-like year-on-year.
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Valuation Yields:4.2% in Paris, 4.7% in Madrid, and 4.2% in Barcelona.
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Cost of Debt:Average cost at 1.9% for the first half of the year.
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Release Date: July 23, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Colonial Sfl Socimi SA ( WBO:COL ) reported a robust 5% year-on-year growth in gross rental income, with a 4% like-for-like increase, placing it among the top performers in European real estate.
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The company achieved a 4% growth in recurring earnings, reaching EUR 111 million, and confirmed its full-year guidance for 2026.
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Occupancy rates improved by 200 basis points, reaching 94%, with significant contributions from prime CBD operations.
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The disposal program is on track, with 87% of the EUR 500 million target already confirmed, often at or above appraisal values.
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The acquisition of a super prime Berlin CBD portfolio is expected to yield an ungeared IRR of 8% to 9%, demonstrating strategic growth in key markets.
Negative Points
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The increase in annualized rent-free periods, particularly in Paris, raised concerns, with incentives rising from EUR 19 million to EUR 45 million.
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There is confusion regarding the EPRA loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, with discrepancies noted between reported and pro forma figures.
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The company's EPRA LTV, including transfer taxes, appears higher than expected, suggesting potential errors in reporting.
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The disposal program, while progressing, still requires completion of the remaining 13% to meet the initial EUR 500 million target.
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Concerns were raised about the impact of financial costs and disposals on earnings growth, with an offset of EUR 8 million in higher financial costs.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details on the increase in annualized rent-free periods, particularly in Paris? A: The increase in annualized rent-free periods from EUR19 million to EUR45 million is primarily driven by new contracts in Paris. The incentives are in line with market averages, with Paris averaging 16% incentives for new lettings, which is consistent with the CBD market standards.
Q: There seems to be a significant difference between your reported LTV and EPRA LTV. Can you explain this discrepancy? A: The EPRA LTV includes net payables such as dividends that were not paid by the closing date, which accounts for the higher percentage. The reported LTV does not include these payables, hence the difference. The EPRA LTV is expected to align with our framework of around 45% once all disposals and dividends are accounted for.
Q: Could you provide an update on the progress of the Scope building and its leasing activity? A: The Scope building is currently at about 15% occupancy, with ongoing conversations that could potentially double this figure in the short term. There is significant interest in the asset, and we are optimistic about future leasing activity.
Q: Regarding your disposal program, should we expect most of the disposals to occur in Spain, or are there opportunities in Paris as well? A: While we are focusing on residential disposals in Spain and secondary locations, we are also open to opportunities in Paris if they align with our strategic goals. However, the priority for the second half remains Spanish non-core assets.
Q: Can you provide more details on the Berlin assets and the expected returns? A: The Berlin portfolio consists of 42,000 square meters of urban mixed-use space. Current rents are in the high 20s, with potential for 25% to 30% reversion by renewing contracts. With light renovations, we aim to achieve superprime rents close to the 50s, targeting an ungeared IRR of 8% to 9%.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
