Aroundtown SA Q1 2021 results in line with expectations and well-positioned to capture future recovery

Aroundtown SA (IRSH) 
Aroundtown SA Q1 2021 results in line with expectations and well-positioned to capture future recovery 
27-May-2021 / 06:56 CET/CEST 
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AROUNDTOWN Q1 2021 RESULTS IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS AND WELL-POSITIONED TO CAPTURE FUTURE RECOVERY 
- Net rental income of EUR233 million in Q1 2021, 1% lower compared to Q1 2020 primarily due to disposals. 
- 2021 YTD disposals amounting to over EUR970 million, of which over EUR420 million closed in Q1. 
- Recycling disposal proceeds into EUR500 million share buyback program at a deep discount to EPRA NTA and accretive 
impact expected in coming periods. 
- Adjusted EBITDA of EUR230 million for Q1 2021, in comparison to EUR237 million for Q1 2020. 
- FFO I before Covid adjustment of EUR125 million in Q1 2021, as compared to EUR127 million in Q1 2020. Including 
extraordinary expenses due to the Covid pandemic, FFO I for Q1 2021 was EUR87 million. 
- FFO I per share of EUR0.073 for Q1 2021. 
- Net Profit in Q1 amounted to EUR146 million with a basic EPS of EUR0.09. 
- EPRA NTA as of March 2021 at EUR11.4 billion, or EUR9.6 per share, as compared to EUR11.2 billion and EUR9.5 per share as at 
December 2020. 
- Strong equity base of EUR15.9 billion, reflecting an equity ratio of 52% as of March 2021. 
- Investment property, excluding assets held-for-sale, at EUR20.8 billion as of March 2021. 
- Robust financial platform maintained with a low cost of debt of 1.4%, long average debt maturity period of 6.0 years, 
low LTV of 34% and an ICR of 4.9x. 
- Total LFL rental growth of 0.1%, excluding hotels the LFL rental growth stood at 1.3%. 
- Strong liquidity position, sufficient to cover debt maturities in the next 3 years, further supported by a large 
level of unencumbered assets amounting to EUR15.9 billion and 80% by rent at the end of March 2021. 
- Guidance for FY 2021 confirmed. 
 
27 May 2021. 
Aroundtown ('the Company' or 'AT') began 2021 in line with expectations with a solid financial position and a strong 
portfolio that continues to benefit from its diversified nature. The Company continued its capital recycling activities 
with 2021 YTD signed disposals of over EUR970 million of which over EUR420 million were closed during the first quarter of 
2021, crystalizing gains of 52% on total costs including capex reflecting a premium of 6% over net book values. The 
disposals above book value validate portfolio valuations, free up funds for accretive share buybacks and the disposals 
of non-core assets increase the remaining portfolio's quality. 
STABLE PORTFOLIO SUPPORTED BY HIGH QUALITY ASSETS IN STRONG LOCATIONS 
AT's diversified portfolio focused on central locations in top tier cities, delivered a stable performance with net 
rental income increasing slightly by 0.1% on a like-for-like basis, and 1.3% excluding the negative impact from hotels. 
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company posted an FFO I of EUR87 million, including extraordinary provisions for 
uncollected rent related to the hotel portfolio. Excluding these expenses, FFO I for the reporting period stood at EUR125 
million, as compared to EUR127 million in the first quarter of 2020, slightly lower as a result of the strong disposal 
activity between the periods. Although different portfolio locations remained under lockdown as a result of the 
coronavirus pandemic during the first quarter of 2021, an increasing number of vaccinations being distributed in recent 
weeks and an easing of restrictions in some locations indicate that the path to recovery is encouraging. Aroundtown 
recorded a relatively small revaluation gain in the first quarter of 2021 as only a small portion of its portfolio was 
revalued. A more significant revaluation of the portfolio is expected in the second half of 2021, in light of the 
recent reliefs in lockdowns and restrictions across the portfolio's locations. As of the end of March 2021, AT recorded 
an EPRA NTA of EUR11.4 billion and EUR9.6 per share as compared to EUR11.2 billion and EUR9.5 per share respectively, at the 
end of December 2020. 
ACCRETIVE CAPITAL RECYCLING RESULTING IN SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATION 
Aroundtown has continued to implement capital recycling measures aimed at enhancing the quality of the portfolio. 
Disposal proceeds are directed towards the accretive share buyback program announced at the end of March 2021 of up to 
EUR500 million. As the 2021 buyback program only started at the end of Q1, the impact on the Q1 financials is immaterial, 
with the full impact expected over the coming periods as a larger share of the program is completed. As of 21 May 2021, 
24% of the program has been executed reflecting an amount of EUR120 million repurchased at a steep discount to NAV, 
utilizing the proceeds of disposals which were carried at a premium to book value. Accordingly, the capital recycling 
results in significant long-term shareholder value creation. AT has also completed debt repayments of higher 
interest-bearing bank loans and bonds, together amounting to over EUR500 million as at the end of March 2021 and had an 
average cost of debt of 1.4% with a long average debt maturity period of 6.0 years. 
The Interim Consolidated Report for Q1 2021 is available on the Company's website: 
https://www.aroundtown.de/investor-relations/publications/financial-reports/ 
For definitions and reconciliations of the Alternative Performance Measures, please see the relevant sections in the 
pages 38 - 41 of the Interim Consolidated Report for Q1 2021. You can find the Interim Consolidated Report for Q1 2021 
on AT's website under Investor Relations > Publications > Financial Reports or under this link: 
https://www.aroundtown.de/fileadmin/user_upload/04_investor_relations/downloads/2021/AT_Q1_2021.pdf 
About the Company 
Aroundtown SA (symbol: AT1), trading on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is the largest listed and 
highest rated (BBB+ by S&P) German commercial real estate company. Aroundtown invests in income generating quality 
properties with value-add potential in central locations in top tier European cities mainly in Germany/NL. 
Aroundtown SA (ISIN: LU1673108939) is a public limited liability company (société anonyme) established under the laws 
of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register (Registre de Commerce et 
des Sociétés, Luxembourg) under number B217868, having its registered office at 40, Rue du Curé, L-1368 Luxembourg, 
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. 
Contact 
Timothy Wright 
T: [phone] 
E: [e-mail] 
www.aroundtown.de 
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