Vitura: 2021 Annual Results

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  • No. 1 worldwide for its sustainable development strategy in 2021 GRESB ranking
  • 100% collection rate
  • Acquisition of an asset with high value-creation potential
  • Green loan signed for €525 million
  • Portfolio value up 7.7%
  • EPRA NTA stable at €49.0 per share
  • Dividend payout of €1.25 per share

Regulatory News:

Vitura (Paris:VTR):

Jérôme Anselme, Chief Executive Officer of Vitura, commented: "Despite the ongoing global pandemic and uncertain environment, 2021 was a very active year for Vitura, with the acquisition of our second Parisian real estate asset, solid rental transactions and the success of our CSR strategy rewarded by the GRESB and marked by the signature of a €525 million green loan. Driven by the new Vitura identity, we are reimagining sustainable, flexible office spaces of the future that will continue to meet the high expectations of our users. We are confident that 2022 will be another very dynamic year for our teams, with plans to carry out extensive work on our properties in order to improve the quality of our assets and create long-term value for our shareholders."

A new identity that reflects Vitura's asset management strategy

In 2021, shareholders approved Vitura's new identity, a name that conveys the notions of vitality, agility, and sustainability – the values that guide the Company on a daily basis. The accompanying brand vision, “Workplaces for People. By people.” emphasizes the trust-based partnerships Vitura forges with its stakeholders, who share its goal of long-term value creation.

This goal was illustrated throughout the year, in particular with the acquisition of the Office Kennedy property, an iconic 10,000-sq.m asset with strong value creation potential. Adjacent to the Passy Kennedy building acquired in 2018, it gives the Company the opportunity to offer modern amenities and connected spaces redesigned as living areas where lessees can meet and interact.

Strong letting activity

In 2021, leases were signed, extended or renewed on 26,500 sq.m, i.e., 15% of the portfolio's total surface area. Thanks to these lettings, the average remaining lease term was unchanged at 4.9 years and rental income remained stable over the period, totalling 63.3 million in 2021. This amount takes into account termination indemnities paid by lessees, covering the rental income due under their lease. Excluding termination indemnities, rental income amounted to €55.4 million, compared with €63.0 million in 2020.

The momentum has continued into 2022, with leases signed on 16,000 sq.m since September 30, 2021 (of which 9,000 sq.m in early 2022). In particular, the Arcs de Seine building will welcome two new tenants: the Idex group, a leader in the local and renewable energy market, and BaByliss, a subsidiary of the Conair group. Existing tenant Huawei, a world leader in telecoms currently accounting for 7.5% of the portfolio's surface area, has chosen to extend the non-cancellable term of its lease to 2026.

Vitura's portfolio occupancy rate stood at 78.5% at December 31, 2021, with the Office Kennedy building fully let, and 77.3% on a like-for-like basis, compared with 90.1% at December 31, 2020. This decrease is mainly attributable to Canal+'s departure from the Arcs de Seine building, Vinci's departure from the Hanami campus and Crédit Foncier de France's partial departure from Rives de Bercy. Crédit Foncier de France will continue to occupy half the surface area of Rives de Bercy until December 31, 2022, having extended its lease for an additional year. Potential tenants have already expressed an interest in the vacant units, which are either recently renovated or currently undergoing redevelopment, reflecting the properties' attractiveness and the portfolio's solid fundamentals.

Vitura places the continuous improvement of its assets at the heart of its asset management strategy. Following the repositioning of the Europlaza tower, the Arcs de Seine building’s entrance hall has been completely redesigned to provide trendy new spaces where tenants can meet and interact.

The estimated value (excluding transfer duties) of Vitura's assets stood at €1,560 million at December 31, 2021, up 7.7% as reported and 0.6% like for like from €1,448 million at December 31, 2020, reflecting the portfolio's resilience.

EPRA "topped-up" NIY stood at 4.0% at December 31, 2021.

Solid financial fundamentals

Vitura’s EPRA earnings totaled €38.7 million for 2021 and €39.0 million like for like, down €3.4 million as reported. This decrease was mainly attributable to refinancing costs and the impact of the temporary vacancy of certain units.

Recurring cash flow, supported by the financial strength of our tenants who have paid 100% of their rent, stood at €45.7 million at December 31, 2021, compared with €46.6 million in 2020.

IFRS net attributable income rose sharply, coming in at €36.9 million in 2021, compared with €16.1 million in 2020. The increase mainly results from an increase in property values in 2021, after a decrease in 2020.

EPRA NTA stood at €824.1 million at December 31, 2021, up from €779.3 million one year earlier. The increase reflects growth in IFRS consolidated net income (positive €35.6 million impact), the dividend payout (negative €31.8 million impact) and capital increase carried out in October 2021 (positive €33.4 million). At December 31, 2021, EPRA NTA stood at €49.0 per share.

The Group's IFRS consolidated net debt stood at €830 million at December 31, 2021, up €62 million compared to the previous year. This change is mainly due to €66 million in financing taken out for the acquisition of the Office Kennedy building. A €525 million sustainable refinancing agreement was also signed in November 2021 extending the maturity of the Group's debt and strengthening its financial structure. The loan-to-value ratio remains stable at 53.2%, with an average maturity of nearly 4 years, and an average interest rate of 1.6%.

Strong commitment to sustainable development

Vitura has always been firmly committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

This year, Vitura stood out once again for its high quality sustainable development approach, which was recognized by renowned ESG organizations. In 2021, the Company was named Global Sector Leader in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark's (GRESB) listed office property companies category, with a score of 96/100, up two points versus last year's ranking.

More recently, Vitura's commitment to the energy transition was illustrated by its decision to connect its Hanami campus to the geothermal energy network currently under construction and set to go live from 2023. Hanami will then be able to provide its tenants with competitive renewable energy while at the same time eliminating 430 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Vitura has also decided to officially demonstrate its commitment to the environment by gaining AFNOR (the French International Organization for Standardization member body) certification for its property business’ environmental management system under ISO 14001.

2022 distribution: €1.25 per share

At the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, on May 18, 2022, Vitura will propose a dividend of 1.25 euro per share. This dividend will enable the Company to continue its continuous improvement process by maintaining a high level of investment in its assets.

Key figures

In € millions (as reported)

2021

2020

Change

Rental income (IFRS)

55.4

63.0

-12.2%

Adjusted rental income(1)

63.3

63.0

0%

EPRA earnings

38.7

42.1

-8.0%

Portfolio (excl. transfer duties)

1560

1448

+7.7%

Occupancy rate

78.5%

90.1%

-11.6 pts

LTV ratio

53.2%

53.0%

+0.2 pts

EPRA NTA (in €)

49.0

49.0

0%

(1)

Taking into account termination indemnities paid by lessees covering the rental income due under their lease, rental income came to €63.3 million in 2021.

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Vitura’s Board of Directors met on March 2, 2022 to approve the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements for issue. The annual results presentation can be viewed on the Company’s website: www.vitura.fr

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Investor Calendar

- May 18, 2022: General Shareholders’ Meeting
- May 19, 2022: First-quarter 2022 revenue
- May 25, 2022: Dividend payment date

About Vitura

Created in 2006, Vitura is a listed real estate company ("SIIC") that invests in prime office properties in Paris and Greater Paris. The total value of the portfolio was estimated at €1,560 million at December 31, 2021 (excluding transfer duties).

Thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable development, Vitura was named the number one Global Sector Leader in the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark’s (GRESB) listed office property companies category and received two Gold Awards from the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) for the quality and transparency of its financial and non-financial reporting.

Vitura is a REIT listed on Euronext Paris since 2006, in compartment B (ISIN: FR0010309096). The Company had a market capitalization of €`559 million at March 2, 2022.

Visit our website to find out more: www.vitura.fr

APPENDICES

IFRS Income Statement (consolidated)

In thousands of euros, except per share data

 

 

 

2021

2020

 

12 months

12 months

 

Rental income

55,362

63,032

Income from other services

29,558

21,845

Building-related costs

(21,249)

(21,552)

Net rental income

63,671

63,324

Sale of building

0

0

Administrative costs

(18,204)

(8,983)

Other operating expenses

40

(61)

Other operating income

0

600

Increase in fair value of <<investment property

24,694

29,129

Decrease in fair value of investment property

(23,346)

(55,103)

Total change in fair value of investment property

1,348

(25,974)

 

Net operating income

46 855

28 906

 

Financial income

5,487

230

Financial expenses

(15,409)

(13,042)

Net financial expense

(9,922)

(12,812)

 

Corporate income tax

0

0

 

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME

36,932

16,094

of which attributable to owners of the Company

36,932

16,094

of which attributable to non-controlling interests

0

0

 

Other comprehensive income

0

0

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

36,932

16,094

of which attributable to owners of the Company

36,932

16,094

of which attributable to non-controlling interests

0

0

Basic earnings per share (in euros)

2.29

1.00

Diluted earnings per share (in euros)

2.21

0.97

 

IFRS Balance Sheet (consolidated)

In thousands of euros

 

 

 

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

 

Non-current assets

 

Property, plant and equipment

17

25

Investment property

1,559,790

1,448,170

Non-current loans and receivables

14,741

17,780

Financial instruments

5,330

8

Total non-current assets

1,579,878

1,465,983

 

Current assets

 

Trade accounts receivable

11,634

11,474

Other operating receivables

14,032

11,459

Prepaid expenses

432

366

Total receivables

26,098

23,299

 

Cash and cash equivalents

57,480

62,836

Total cash and cash equivalents

57,480

62,836

 

Total current assets

83,578

86,135

TOTAL ASSETS

1,663,456

1,552,118

 

Shareholders' equity

 

Share capital

64,000

60,444

Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital

71,445

74,206

Consolidated reserves and retained earnings

600,558

583,574

Net attributable income

36,932

16,094

Total shareholders’ equity

772,935

734,318

 

Non-current liabilities

 

Non-current borrowings

727,855

671,322

Other non-current borrowings and debt

9,429

8,585

Non-current corporate income tax liability

0

0

Financial instruments

0

658

Total non-current liabilities

737,284

680,565

 

Current liabilities

 

Current borrowings

96,205

96,821

Financial Instruments

453

0

Trade accounts payable

22,319

10,056

Corporate income tax liability

0

0

Other operating liabilities

15,459

8,916

Prepaid revenue

18,801

21,442

Total current liabilities

153,237

137,235

 

Total liabilities

890,521

817,800

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1,663,456

1,552,118

 

IFRS Statement of Cash Flows (consolidated)

In thousands of euros

 

 

 

2021

2020

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Consolidated net income

36,932

16,094

 

 

 

Elimination of items related to the valuation of buildings:

 

 

Fair value adjustments to investment property

(1,348)

25,974

Restatement of depreciation and amortization

0

0

Indemnity received from lessees for the replacement of components

0

0

 

 

 

Elimination of other income/expense items with no cash impact:

 

 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (excluding investment property)

9

13

Free share grants not vested at the reporting date

0

0

Fair value of financial instruments (share subscription warrants, interest rate caps

and swaps)

(5,527)

2

Adjustments for loans at amortized cost

1,393

2,265

Contingency and loss provisions

0

0

Corporate income tax

0

0

Penalty interest

0

0

 

Cash flows from operations before tax and changes in working capital requirements

31,459

44,347

Other changes in working capital requirements

9,440

(1,708)

Working capital adjustments to reflect changes in the scope of consolidation

 

 

 

Change in working capital requirements

9,440

(1,708)

 

 

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

40,899

42,639

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Acquisition of fixed assets

(110,272)

(10,224)

Net increase in amounts due to fixed asset suppliers

6,965

650

 

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(103,307)

(9,573)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Capital increase

34,526

0

Capital increase transaction costs

(659)

0

Change in bank debt

62,615

(1,500)

Issue of financial instruments (share subscription warrants)

0

0

Refinancing/financing transaction costs

(7,378)

(102)

Net increase in liability in respect of refinancing

0

0

Purchases of hedging instruments

0

0

Net increase in current borrowings

(713)

38

Net decrease in current borrowings

0

0

Net increase in other non-current borrowings and debt

844

(1,502)

Net decrease in other non-current borrowings and debt

0

0

Purchases and sales of treasury shares

(411)

(124)

Dividends paid

(31,770)

(11,919)

 

 

 

Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities

57,053

15,110)

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

(5,355)

17,956

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period*

62,836

44,880

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

57,480

62,836

* There were no cash liabilities for any of the periods presented above.

 

French GAAP Income Statement

In euros

 

 

 

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

 

12 months

12 months

Sales of services

299,500

248,600

NET REVENUE

299,500

248,600

Reversal of depreciation and amortization charges, impairment and expense transfers

0

0

Other revenue

37,713

33,083

Total operating revenue

337,213

281,683

Purchases of raw materials and other supplies

0

0

Other purchases and external charges

2,475,567

1,602,280

Taxes, duties and other levies

50,333

36,536

Wages and salaries

408,558

254,999

Social security charges

194,170

163,553

Fixed assets: depreciation and amortization

8,536

3,435

Contingency and loss provisions

0

0

Other expenses

195,203

200,131

Total operating expenses

3,332,368

2,260,934

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

(2,995,155)

(1,979,251)

Financial income from controlled entities

5,639,541

802,677

Other interest income

3,287

0

Foreign exchange gains

0

0

Total financial income

5,642,828

802,677

Interest and charges on bank borrowings

944

634

Depreciation, amortization, provisions for impairment and other provisions

55,782

0

Foreign exchange losses

0

0

Total financial expenses

56,726

634

 

 

 

NET FINANCIAL INCOME

5,586,102

802,042

 

RECURRING LOSS BEFORE TAX

2,590,947

(1,177,208)

Non-recurring income on capital transactions

56,974

6,619

Reversal of impairment, provisions and non-recurring expense transfers

0

0

Total non-recurring income

56,974

6,619

Non-recurring expenses on management transactions

0

0

Non-recurring expenses on capital transactions

21,001

98,759

Total non-recurring expenses

21,001

98,759

 

 

 

NET NON-RECURRING INCOME (LOSS)

35,973

(92,140)

Corporate income tax

0

0

TOTAL INCOME

6,037,015

1,090,979

TOTAL EXPENSES

3,410,096

2,360,327

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

2,626,920

(1,269,348)

 

French GAAP Balance Sheet

In euros

ASSETS

Gross amount

Depr., amort.

& prov.

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

Other property, plant and equipment

34,218

(17,676)

16,542

25,078

 

 

 

Financial fixed assets

 

 

 

Receivables from controlled entities

194,448,994

-

194,448,994

201,434,031

Loans

-

-

-

-

Other financial fixed assets

1,236,047

55,782

1,180,265

748,879

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

195,719,259

(73,459)

195,645,800

202,207,988

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

393,639

-

393,639

298,320

Other receivables

91,477,562

-

91,477,562

63,242,363

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

1,210,697

-

1,210,697

21,628,362

Short-term investment securities

9,000,000

-

9,000,000

-

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

102,081,898

-

102,081,898

85,169,045

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

48,380

-

48,380

26,587

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

297,849,537

(73,459)

297,776,078

287,403,620

 

In euros

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

 

 

Share capital (including paid-up capital: 66,862,500)

64,000,026

60,444,472

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

66,212,886

67,055,023

Revaluation reserve

 

 

152,341,864

152,341,864

 

 

 

 

Reserves

 

 

 

Legal reserve

 

 

6,694,261

7,953,220

Other reserves

 

 

-

-

Earnings

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

43,010

10,389

Net income (loss) for the year

 

 

2,626,920

(1,269,348)

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

291,918,966

286,535,620

 

 

 

 

OTHER EQUITY

 

 

-

-

 

 

 

 

Loss provisions

 

 

-

-

 

 

 

 

CONTINGENCY AND LOSS PROVISIONS

 

 

-

-

 

 

 

 

Borrowings

 

 

 

Miscellaneous borrowings and debt

4,711,000

0

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

732,328

541,635

Tax and social liabilities

413,784

325,306

Amounts owed to fixed asset suppliers

-

-

Other debts

-

1,059

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

5,857,112

868,000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

297,776,078

287,403,620

 

Reconciliation of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Vitura recurring cash flow APM

In thousands of euros

2021

2020

Net income under IFRS

36,932

16,094

Restatement of changes in fair value of investment property

(1,348)

25,974

Other restatements of changes in fair value

(5,527)

2

Restatement of other fees (1)

8,648

0

EPRA earnings

38,706

42,070

Restatement of deferred lease incentives (IAS 17)

5,644

2,373

Restatement of deferred finance costs

1,312

2,163

Recurring cash flow

45,662

46,606

(1) Non-recurring fees due under the Asset Management Agreement.

 

EPRA NTA APM

In thousands of euros

2021

2020

Shareholders’ equity under IFRS

772,935

734,318

Portion of rent-free periods (1)

(21,973)

(26,241)

Elimination of fair value of share subscription warrants

453

502

Fair value of diluted NAV

751,416

708,579

Transfer duties (2)

75,494

70,228

Fair value of financial instruments

(2,850)

541

EPRA NTA

824,059

779,347

EPRA NTA per share

49.0

49.0

(1) Lease incentives recorded in assets in the IFRS consolidated financial statements under “Non-current loans and receivables” and “Other operating receivables”.

(2) Transfer duties of 5% applied to the net assets of the subsidiaries holding the properties to allow for the sale of the shares in these entities. 2020 EPRA NTA has been adjusted accordingly.

 

IAP Taux de rendement EPRA

In millions of euros

2021

2020

Gross up completed property portfolio evaluation (B)

1,691,709

1,556,783

Net value of investment property

1,559,787

1,448,170

Expenses and transfer duties

131,922

108,613

Annualized net rents (A)

62,683

64,099

EPRA NIY (A)/(B)

3.7%

4.1%

Add: notional rent expiration of rent free periods or other lease incentives (C)

5,195

8,312

EPRA "topped-up" NIY" [(A)+(C)]/(B)

4.0%

4.7%

 

LTV ratio APM

In millions of euros

2021

2020

Gross amount of balance sheet loans (statutory financial statements) (1)

830

768

Fair value of investment property (excl. transfer duties)

1,560

1,448

LTV ratio (%)

53.2%

53.0%

(1) Consolidated gross debt at December 31, 2021 recorded in the statutory financial statements.

 

 

 

Occupancy rate APM

The occupancy rate is the ratio of space for which the Company receives rent under a lease agreement to the total amount of available space.

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