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Pre-close update
RESILIENT REIT LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2002/016851/06)
JSE share code: RES ISIN: ZAE000209557
Bond company code: BIRPIF
(Approved as a REIT by the JSE)
(“Resilient” or “Company”)
PRE-CLOSE UPDATE
In anticipation of Resilient’s results for the year ended 30 June 2020, the following pre-close update is
provided. The financial information on which this update is based has not been reviewed or reported
on by the Company’s external auditors.
South Africa
Since the previous update of 8 May 2020, the trend of non-metropolitan shopping centres trading better
than those in metropolitan areas has been sustained. Trading conditions in Resilient’s portfolio have
improved since the easing of the national lockdown provisions, however, consumers remain cautious
and there has been a noticeable trend of support for value retailers. Conveniently located and easily
accessible retail centres have been favoured.
Resilient’s policy has been to be supportive of tenants, particularly SMMEs and entertainment-related
tenants such as cinemas and restaurants. Although the lockdown was relatively short, the impact on
tenants was severe and recovery to pre-COVID trading levels will take time. For this reason, in excess
of 95% of tenant relief provided is in the form of discounts rather than deferments. To date, Resilient’s
pro rata share of tenant relief since 27 March 2020 amounts to c. R160 million which is c. 90% of a
normalised month’s rental and rates billing. No relief was provided on utility charges or essential
categories.
Agreement for rentals over the lockdown period has been reached with over 90% of tenants. Although
arrears have increased, it is anticipated to decline as settlement is reached with the remaining tenants.
Resilient’s retail centres achieved strong comparable sales growth of 4,7% for the eight months to
February 2020. Following the impact of the lockdown, comparable sales declined by 3,2% for the
eleven months to May 2020. The figures exclude Mams Mall and The Crossing as they are not
comparable.
Vacancies in the portfolio increased marginally from 1,9% at December 2019 to 2,1% at June 2020.
Edcon’s business rescue practitioners have advised that they are expecting to receive binding offers for
the individual components of the business by the end of June 2020. Due to the quality of its property
portfolio and the low vacancies, Resilient is confident that the impact of any changes by new owners
will be manageable.
Nigeria
The three malls in Nigeria were in complete lockdown for the month of April 2020. Entertainment,
including cinemas and restaurants, remain in lockdown. Trading hours remain restricted to between
08h00 and 17h00 due to the national curfew. This has had a material negative impact on tenants’
turnover. There is no certainty on when the curfew or remaining restrictions will be lifted.
Listed holdings
NEPI Rockcastle and Lighthouse Capital have published separate market updates.
Treasury
In view of increased currency volatility and the associated treasury risk, the remaining EUR110 million
cross-currency swap position has been terminated.
30 June 2020
Sponsor
Java Capital
Date: 30-06-2020 12:15:00
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