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Unaudited consolidated interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Lighthouse Properties p.l.c.
(Registered in Malta)
(Registration number: C 100848)
ISIN: MU0461N00015
Share code: LTE
LEI: 549300UG27SWRF0X2U62
("Lighthouse" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Unaudited consolidated interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Lighthouse is domiciled in Malta and is listed on the Main Board of the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited ("JSE"). The Group invests directly and
indirectly in dominant and defensive malls located in large and mid-sized
cities with strong economic fundamentals.
Lighthouse achieved 0,62 EUR cents of distributable earnings per share
for 1H2023.
The Lighthouse Board has declared an interim dividend of 1,350 EUR cents per
share for 1H2023 payable in cash. This represents a 16,9% decrease compared to
the 1,625 EUR cents per share for 1H2022. As previously communicated, the
dividend for this period has been supplemented from retained earnings. The
payout ratio for 1H2023 is 218,2%.
Shareholders will have the option to elect a scrip distribution instead of a
cash dividend. A circular in this regard will be released in due course.
Unaudited Unaudited
for the six for the six
months ended months ended
Jun 2023 Jun 2022 Movement
Total revenue (EUR) 41 956 820 35 246 982 6 709 838
Basic and diluted earnings per share
(EUR cents) 1,21 0,72 0,49
Headline earnings/(loss) and diluted
headline earnings/(loss) per share
(EUR cents) 0,48 0,78 (0,30)
Interim dividend/distribution
(EUR cents per share) 1,350 1,625 (0,275)
Management accounts information:
Net asset value per share (EUR cents) 40,40 36,43 3,97
Loan-to-value (%)# 21,77 31,52 (9,75)
# The loan-to-value ratio is calculated by dividing the management account
values of gross interest-bearing borrowings, adjusted for the fair value of
interest rate derivatives, restricted cash, and cash and cash equivalents; by
the total of investments in property, listed securities at fair value, and
investment in associate at fair value.
Outlook
The first half of 2023 has seen a rapid reduction in inflation and an improved
economic outlook in Europe. Best-in-class malls continue to outperform and have
comfortably achieved inflationary growth in income through indexation.
Lighthouse previously provided guidance of 2,8 EUR cents per share for FY2023.
The guidance was provided on the basis that Hammerson would distribute a
minimum of 85% of its adjusted earnings for 1H2023 in line with industry best
practice. Hammerson has announced a cash dividend of 65% of its adjusted
earnings.
Consequently, the Lighthouse Board revises its guidance for FY2023 from
2,8 EUR cents per share to 2,7 EUR cents per share, substantially utilising
the remaining distributable retained earnings.
The guidance is based on the following assumptions:
– No material change in the current macroeconomic environment
– No additional material tenant receiverships or defaults
– No further acquisitions or disposals of investment properties or listed
investments.
This forecast statement and the forecasts underlying such statement are the
responsibility of the Board and have not been reviewed or reported on by the
Company's external auditor. This announcement is the responsibility of the
directors and is only a summary of the information in the full announcement and
does not include full or complete details. The full announcement was released
on SENS on 14 August 2023 and can be accessed by visiting the Company's website
at https://www.lighthouse.mt/financials/ or by following this hyperlink:
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2023/jse/isse/LTEE/FY1H2023.pdf
The full announcement is available for inspection at the registered offices of
the Company or its JSE sponsor, at no charge, during office hours from Tuesday,
15 August 2023 to Tuesday, 22 August 2023. Any investment decision should be
based on the full announcement published on SENS and available on the Company's
website.
By order of the Board
14 August 2023
Directors: Mark Olivier (Chairperson); Stuart Bird; Karen Bodenstein;
Desmond de Beer (Alternate: Nicolaas Hanekom); Anthony Doublet; Stephen Paris;
Justin Muller (CEO)*; Edward Mc Donald (COO)*; Jacobus van Biljon (CFO)*
(*Executive director)
Registered address: 4th Floor, Office 41, Block A, IL-Piazzetta, Tower Road,
Sliema, SLM 1605, Malta
Transfer secretary in South Africa: JSE Investor Services Proprietary Limited
JSE sponsor: Java Capital, 6th Floor, 1 Park Lane, Wierda Valley, Sandton, 2196
Maltese management company and company secretary: Stonehage Fleming Malta
Limited
www.lighthouse.mt
Date: 14-08-2023 05:05:00
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