Grand City Properties S.A. announces Q1 2021 results

Grand City Properties S.A. (IRSH) 
Grand City Properties S.A. announces Q1 2021 results 
18-May-2021 / 06:51 CET/CEST 
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GRAND CITY PROPERTIES S.A. STARTS 2021 IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE, SUPPORTED BY SOUND OPERATIONS AND ENHANCED PORTFOLIO 
QUALITY 
- EUR270 million share buyback program, of which EUR89 million completed in Q1 2021, supports accretive growth on a per 
share basis. 
- Net rental income for Q1 2021 at EUR90.6 million as compared to EUR94.5 million in Q1 2020, lower due to disposals at 
gains over book value. 
- Adjusted EBITDA of EUR73 million for Q1 2021, as compared to EUR74 million for Q1 2020. 
- FFO I at EUR47 million for Q1 2021, stable in comparison to Q1 2020, as a result of strong operational efficiencies. 
- FFO I per share for Q1 2021 was EUR0.27, against EUR0.28 for the corresponding period in 2020. FFO I yield of 4.9% (based 
on a share price of EUR22). 
- Disposals of EUR220 million at a significant gain of 16% over net book values. 
- Profit for the period amounted to EUR51 million, basic EPS of EUR0.20 and diluted EPS of EUR0.19. 
- EPRA NTA as of March 2021 amounted to EUR4.5 billion and EUR27.0 per share, as compared to EUR4.6 billion and EUR26.5 per 
share as of year-end 2020. 
- Strong equity base maintained with total equity amounting to EUR5.4 billion, reflecting an equity ratio of 50%. 
- Conservative nature of the credit profile retained with a low LTV of 33%, larger level of unencumbered investment 
properties amounting to EUR7.6 billion (92% of total portfolio value), complemented with a robust capacity for profit 
generation reflected in the ICR of 6.2x. Cost of debt reduced to 1% coupled with 7-year average debt maturity. 
- Robust organic growth sustained with net rental income increasing by 1.8% on a like-for-like basis, with 1.1% 
increase attributable to in-place rent increases and 0.7% as a result of occupancy increases. 
- FY 2021 guidance confirmed. 
Luxembourg, May 18, 2021 - Grand City Properties S.A. ("GCP" or the "Company") reported results for the first quarter 
of 2021, with net rental income marginally decreasing to EUR91 million as a result of disposals of non-core assets. This 
decrease was partially offset by the like-for-like net rental income increase of 1.8%. During the first quarter of 
2021, GCP posted an adjusted EBITDA of EUR73 million, marginally lower as compared to Q1 2020. FFO I of EUR47 million, 
remaining stable as compared to the same period in 2020. 
GCP completed disposals amounting to EUR220 million during the first quarter of 2021, generating a high profit margin of 
35% over total costs (including capex). These disposals comprised mainly of assets held-for-sale and other non-core 
assets, located in Eastern Germany and secondary cities, and were carried at a multiple of 17x. The Company also 
repurchased shares amounting to EUR89 million, at a discount to NAV, which will support increasing shareholder value in 
the following periods. Additionally, GCP also acquired quality assets amounting to EUR100 million, predominantly located 
in London, at a multiple of 18x. 
The Company implemented several debt optimisation measures during the first quarter of 2021 with the issuance of its 
largest ever straight bond of EUR1 billion, at a record low coupon of 0.125%, while also prepaying debt of over EUR750 
million. As a result of these measures, GCP's average cost of debt at the end of March 2021 decreased to 1%, from 1.3% 
as of December 2020. The Company continues to maintain a long average debt maturity period of 7 years. Furthermore, the 
robust capacity for profit generation resulted in a strong ICR of 6.2x. 
Refael Zamir, CEO of Grand City Properties: "We begin the year with a solid financial and business platform, 
positioning us well to deliver on our goals for the year and to create further growth in the years to come." 
Financial statements for Q1 2021 are available on the Company's website: 
https://www.grandcityproperties.com/investor-relations/publications/financial-reports/ 
For definitions of the alternative performance measures please see the relevant section in the pages 26 - 29 of the 
financial statements for Q1 2021, which you can find on the website under investor relations > publications > financial 
reports or follow this link: 
https://www.grandcityproperties.com/fileadmin/user_upload/03_investor_relations/Downloads/2021/GCP_Q1_2021.pdf 
About the Company 
The Company is a specialist in residential real estate, value-add opportunities in densely populated areas primarily in 
Germany. The Company's strategy is to improve its properties by repositioning and intensive tenant management, and then 
create value by subsequently raising occupancy and rental levels. Further information: www.grandcityproperties.com 
Grand City Properties S.A. (ISIN: LU0775917882) is a public limited liability company (société anonyme) incorporated 
under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, having its registered office at 1, Avenue du Bois, L-1251 Luxembourg, 
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and being registered with the Luxembourg trade and companies register (Registre de Commerce 
et des Sociétés Luxembourg) under number B 165 560. The shares of the Company are listed on the Prime Standard segment 
of Frankfurt Stock Exchange. 
Contact: 
Grand City Properties S.A. 
1, Avenue du Bois 
L-1251 Luxemburg 
T: [phone] 
E: [e-mail] 
www.grandcityproperties.com 
Press Contact: 
Katrin Petersen 
Grand City Properties S.A. 
T: [phone] 
E: [e-mail] 
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ISIN:          LU0775917882, XS1130507053, XS1191320297, XS1220083551, XS1491364953, XS1373990834, XS1654229373, 
               XS1811181566, XS1706939904, XS1763144604, XS1781401085, CH0401956872 
Category Code: QRF 
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