お知らせ • Apr 25
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Announces Board and Committee Changes The Board of Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced the appointment of Rachel Kentleton as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company and Chair of the Audit Committee, and the retirement of Ruth Anderson from the Board of Directors. Rachel will be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2026 (‘2026 AGM’). Ruth Anderson will step down as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM. Accordingly, the resolution to re-elect Ruth as a Director of the Company at the 2026 AGM will be withdrawn. Rachel Kentleton is an experienced finance director and non-executive director. She was Chief Financial Officer of St Modwen Properties Ltd. from 2021 to 2023 and prior to that was Group Finance Director at PayPoint plc. Rachel has held various senior financial and strategic positions including Group Director of Strategy and Implementation at easyJet plc. Rachel is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of JET2 plc, a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Trustpilot Group plc and a Non-executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of Travelodge. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 24
CEO & Executive Director recently sold R33m worth of stock On the 21st of April, Ian Hawksworth sold around 1m shares on-market at roughly R30.88 per share. This transaction amounted to 24% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Ian's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 30
Non-Executive Chairman recently sold R2.8m worth of stock On the 26th of March, Jonathan Nicholls sold around 96k shares on-market at roughly R29.08 per share. This transaction amounted to 50% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Jonathan's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. New Risk • Mar 09
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 3.1% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 3.7% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Declared Dividend • Mar 01
Final dividend of UK£0.021 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.021. Ex-date: 22nd April 2026 Payment date: 22nd May 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 9.2%. Reported Earnings • Feb 26
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.19 (vs UK£0.14 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.19 (up from UK£0.14 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£238.9m (up 3.2% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£340.2m (up 35% from FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.7% decline forecast for the REITs industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. お知らせ • Feb 26
Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2026 Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2026. お知らせ • Jan 23
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 25, 2026 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 25, 2026 お知らせ • Nov 12
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Announces Michelle McGrath Stepping Down as Executive Director Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that Michelle McGrath, Executive Director, will be stepping down from her role to pursue other opportunities. Michelle joined the business in 2014 and has undertaken a number of significant initiatives and senior leadership roles across the Company. She has played an important part in shaping the Company's real estate strategy and, following the merger, in positioning the combined portfolio for long-term growth. Michelle will remain with the Company until the end of the year to enable an orderly transition of her responsibilities. お知らせ • Oct 27
Shaftesbury Capital plc Announces Board and Committee Changes Shaftesbury Capital PLC announces that Richard Akers will step down as Senior Independent Director with effect from December 31, 2025, and as Chair of the Remuneration Committee at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM. Sian Westerman will become Senior Independent Director with effect from December 31, 2025, and Madeleine Cosgrave will become Chair of the Remuneration Committee following the 2026 AGM. Richard will continue as a Non-executive Director and member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 14
Upcoming dividend of R0.45 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 August 2025. Payment date: 01 October 2025. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (8.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.6%). Declared Dividend • Jul 31
First half dividend of UK£0.019 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.019. Ex-date: 20th August 2025 Payment date: 1st October 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 8.1%. お知らせ • Jul 31
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Declares an Interim Cash Dividend for 2025, Payable October 1, 2025 On 28 July 2025, Shaftesbury Capital PLC declared an interim cash dividend for 2025 of 1.9 pence per ordinary share of which 1.5 pence per ordinary share will be paid as a PID and 0.4 pence per ordinary share will be paid as a non-PID. The interim cash dividend will be paid on 1 October 2025 to shareholders on the register on 22 August 2025. お知らせ • Jul 02
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Jul 29, 2025 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Jul 29, 2025 お知らせ • May 22
Shaftesbury Capital plc Approves Final Cash Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC at its AGM held on 22 May 2025 approved to declare a final cash dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024 of 1.80 pence per ordinary share. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 02
Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought R1.2m worth of stock On the 28th of March, Madeleine Cosgrave bought around 40k shares on-market at roughly R30.23 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. お知らせ • Apr 01
Norges Bank Investment Management completed the acquisition of 25% stake in Covent Garden estate from Shaftesbury Capital PLC for £570 million. Norges Bank Investment Management agreed to acquire 25% stake in Covent Garden estate from Shaftesbury Capital PLC for £570 million on March 19, 2025. The Transaction is expected to be earnings-enhancing and neutral to 2024 EPRA net tangible assets per share. Completion of the Transaction Subject only to completion of an internal group reorganization by Shaftesbury Capital and is expected to take place in early April 2025.
Alex Midgen, Peter Everest and Jake Shackleford of Edmond de Rothschild (UK) Limited acted as financial advisor to Shaftesbury Capital PLC. Alex Kay, Sarah Ries-Coward, Julian Pollock, William Arrenberg, Kristen Roberts, Gabrielle Wong and Simon Chadney of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acted as legal advisor to Shaftesbury Capital PLC. Riaz Pirmohamed and Nicholas Rees, Alis Pay, Edward Page, Vadim Romanoff, Sue Hinchliffe, Chandralekha Ghosh, Don McCombie, Alistair Woodland, Richard Day of Clifford Chance LLP act as legal advisor for Norges Bank Investment Management.
Norges Bank Investment Management completed the acquisition of 25% stake in Covent Garden estate from Shaftesbury Capital PLC on April 01, 2025. お知らせ • Mar 22
Norges Bank Investment Management agreed to acquire 25% stake in Covent Garden estate from Shaftesbury Capital PLC for £570 million. Norges Bank Investment Management agreed to acquire 25% stake in Covent Garden estate from Shaftesbury Capital PLC for £570 million on March 19, 2025. The Transaction is expected to be earnings-enhancing and neutral to 2024 EPRA net tangible assets per share. Completion of the Transaction Subject only to completion of an internal group reorganization by Shaftesbury Capital and is expected to take place in early April 2025.
Alex Midgen, Peter Everest and Jake Shackleford of Edmond de Rothschild (UK) Limited acted as financial advisor to Shaftesbury Capital PLC. Alex Kay, Sarah Ries-Coward, Julian Pollock, William Arrenberg, Kristen Roberts, Gabrielle Wong and Simon Chadney of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Herbert Smith Freehills acted as legal advisor to Shaftesbury Capital PLC. Riaz Pirmohamed and Nicholas Rees, Alis Pay, Edward Page, Vadim Romanoff, Sue Hinchliffe, Chandralekha Ghosh, Don McCombie, Alistair Woodland, Richard Day of Clifford Chance LLP act as legal advisor for Norges Bank Investment Management. Declared Dividend • Mar 02
Final dividend of UK£0.018 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.018. Ex-date: 23rd April 2025 Payment date: 30th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 8.1%. お知らせ • Mar 01
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2024, Payable on 30 May 2025 The board of Shaftesbury Capital PLC has proposed a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024 of 1.8 pence per share, bringing the total dividend to 3.5 pence per share reflecting progression in underlying earnings and cash generation. The total gross dividend payable is £35.1 million of which £2.3 million relates to the Group entity which holds 128.4 million shares in relation to the exchangeable bonds. The entity has provided an undertaking not to exercise its voting rights in respect of such ordinary shares but will receive the proposed dividend, the majority of which should subsequently be retained by the Group following the dividend threshold test as set out in the exchangeable bond conditions. In addition, the dividend will not be paid in relation to the 3.1 million shares held by the Group's approved Employee Benefit Trust. The dividend is to be paid wholly as a PID on 30 May 2025 to shareholders on the register at 25 April 2025. お知らせ • Feb 28
Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025 Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.14 (vs UK£0.46 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.14 (down from UK£0.46 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£227.1m (up 15% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£252.1m (down 66% from FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 2.0% growth forecast for the Global Retail REITs industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. お知らせ • Jan 27
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 27, 2025 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results on Feb 27, 2025 New Risk • Jan 14
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South African stocks, typically moving 7.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.3% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (16% net profit margin). Board Change • Oct 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-executive Director Sian E. Westerman was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Declared Dividend • Aug 02
First half dividend of UK£0.017 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.017. Ex-date: 21st August 2024 Payment date: 1st October 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 8.1%. New Risk • Aug 01
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 16% Last year net profit margin: 450% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (16% net profit margin). お知らせ • Jul 31
Shaftesbury Capital plc Declares Interim Cash Dividend for 2024, Payable on October 1, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC Directors declared an interim cash dividend for 2024 of 1.7 pence per ordinary share, of which 1.0 pence per ordinary share will be paid as a PID and 0.7 pence per ordinary share will be paid as a non-PID. The interim cash dividend will be paid on 1 October 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 23 August 2024. お知らせ • Jul 29
Shaftesbury Capital plc Announces Board Changes The Board of Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced the appointment of Sian Westerman as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from September 1, 2024. On appointment, Sian will also become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Sian Westerman is an experienced non-executive director in the private retail, fashion and beauty sectors and is Chair of Strathberry Holdings Limited and Fenwick Limited, and a non-executive director of Augustinus Bader and Lyma Life Limited. Since 2014, Sian has been a Senior Global Advisor to Rothschild & Co where she previously held a number of senior executive roles specialising in retail and luxury M&A. Sian is on the Executive Board of the British Council of Fashion, Co-Chair of the Partnership Review Board, Lane Crawford Joyce Group, a member of the International Advisory Board of Brown Advisory and a Trustee of The Barbican Centre Trust. Charlotte Boyle will step down as a Non-executive Director of the Company from 31 August 2024. Charlotte joined the Board in 2017 and has carried out a number of important roles on the Board over the years including making a significant contribution to the merger with Shaftesbury PLC and the subsequent successful integration of the businesses. お知らせ • Jul 01
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Jul 31, 2024 お知らせ • Jun 18
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Appoints Madeleine Cosgrave as Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees, Effective from 1 August 2024 The Board of Shaftesbury Capital announced the appointment of Madeleine Cosgrave as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2024. On appointment, Madeleine will also become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Madeleine Cosgrave is a chartered surveyor and was Managing Director and Regional Head, Europe at GIC Real Estate from 2016 until 2021. Madeleine joined GIC in 1999 and previously held roles at JLL in valuation, fund management, leasing and development in London and Sydney. Madeleine is a Non-executive Director of Land Securities Group PLC, an independent member of the CBRE IM EMEA Investment Committee, senior advisor to ICG Real Estate and has mentoring roles with Into University and GAIN (Girls Are Investors). Until June 2021, Madeleine was corporate representative of Euro Lily Private Limited, which was a corporate director of Cegereal SA. お知らせ • May 25
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Declares Final Cash Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Shaftesbury Capital PLC approved to declared final cash dividend of 1.65 pence per ordinary share for the year ended December 31, 2023, at the company Annual General Meeting held on 23 May 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 17
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.017 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 April 2024. Payment date: 31 May 2024. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (9.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.8%). Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 03
CEO & Executive Director recently bought R2.7m worth of stock On the 29th of February, Ian Hawksworth bought around 89k shares on-market at roughly R30.05 per share. This transaction amounted to 4.1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Ian's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Mar 01
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.46 (vs UK£0.25 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.46 (up from UK£0.25 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£197.8m (up 126% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£750.4m (up UK£962.2m from FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.8% growth forecast for the Global Retail REITs industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 116% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. お知らせ • Mar 01
Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024. お知らせ • Feb 29
Shaftesbury Capital plc Declares Final Dividend, Payable on 31 May 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC has declared a final dividend of 1.65 pence per share, bringing the total dividend to 3.15 pence per share reflecting progression in underlying earnings and cash generation. The total gross dividend payable is £32.2 million of which £2.1 million relates to the Group entity which holds 128.4 million shares as security under the terms of the exchangeable bonds. The entity has provided an undertaking not to exercise its voting rights in respect of such ordinary shares but will receive the declared dividend, the majority of which should subsequently be retained by the Group following the dividend threshold test as set out in the exchangeable bond conditions. In addition, the dividend will not be paid in relation to the 3.1 million shares held by the Group's approved Employee Benefit Trust. The dividend is to be paid 0.65 pence as a PID and 1.0 pence as a non-PID, on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at 26 April 2024. During the first half, in respect of the period pre-merger, Capco paid a second interim dividend of 1.7 pence per Capco share and Shaftesbury paid a dividend of 2.7 pence per Shaftesbury share to their respective shareholders. お知らせ • Feb 01
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 09, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 09, 2024 お知らせ • Jan 31
Shaftesbury Capital PLC to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 29, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on Feb 29, 2024 お知らせ • Dec 18
Shaftesbury Capital PLC Announces Management Changes Shaftesbury Capital PLC announced a number of changes to the composition of its Board. Following the announcement of the departure of the Chief Operating Officer from the Company on 22 December 2023, which will result in a reduced Executive team, further Board changes will be made reflecting the excellent progress on integration since completion of the merger between Capital & Counties Properties PLC and Shaftesbury PLC and the move towards a more efficient organisational structure. Non-executive Directors Anthony Steains, Jennelle Tilling and Helena Coles have agreed to step down from the Board to facilitate this with effect from 31 January 2024. Anthony, Jennelle and Helena have played important roles on the Board of the Company and prior to that, the Boards of Capital & Counties Properties PLC and Shaftesbury PLC. They made a significant contribution to the merger and the subsequent successful integration. Senior Independent Director Richard Akers will become chair of the Remuneration Committee on 1 January 2024. お知らせ • Dec 13
Chris Ward Resigns from the Board of Shaftesbury Capital Plc, Effective 22 December 2023 Shaftesbury Capital PLC announces that after 12 years with the business Chris Ward, currently Chief Operating Officer of the Company and formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Shaftesbury PLC, has decided to step down from the Board on and will leave the Company on 22 December 2023. The role will not be replaced on the Board. Chris has played an important leadership role during his time with the business, including throughout the merger which created Shaftesbury Capital PLC earlier this year and has led the delivery of a number of highly successful integration activities since completion of the merger. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 17
Senior Independent Director recently bought R1.3m worth of stock On the 13th of November, Richard Akers bought around 50k shares on-market at roughly R25.89 per share. This transaction amounted to 60% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold R58m more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months. お知らせ • Sep 19
Capital & Counties Properties plc Announces Interim Dividend of 2023, Payable on 18 September 2023 Shaftesbury Capital PLC declared an interim dividend of GBP 0.015 per Shaftesbury Capital Share, which was paid to holders of Shaftesbury Capital Shares on 18 September 2023. On 8 August 2023, the Issuer duly notified Bondholders that payment of such Cash Dividend would result in the occurrence of a Capital Distribution in accordance with the definition thereof in the terms and conditions of the Bonds (the "Conditions"), given the Cash Dividend in respect of a Unit of Equity Shares amounts to GBP 700.09515 and is therefore above the Reference Amount of GBP 695.265 in respect of the Relevant Period. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 16
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.015 per share at 2.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 August 2023. Payment date: 18 September 2023. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (9.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.4%). New Risk • Aug 11
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 1.2x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.2x net interest cover). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 16% per year for the foreseeable future. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (129% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. Board Change • Aug 11
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Senior Independent Director Richard Akers was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 06
CEO & Executive Director recently sold R28m worth of stock On the 2nd of March, Ian Hawksworth sold around 1m shares on-market at roughly R27.07 per share. This transaction amounted to 32% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Ian's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: UK£0.25 loss per share (vs UK£0.034 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: UK£0.25 loss per share (down from UK£0.034 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£87.6m (up 23% from FY 2021). Net loss: UK£211.8m (down UK£241.1m from profit in FY 2021). Net asset value (NAV) per share: R39.93 (down 13% from FY 2021). The current share price is 32% lower than NAV per share. Revenue is forecast to decline by 1.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the REITs industry in South Africa are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Mar 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. Executive Director Michelle McGrath was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 22
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.017 per share at 2.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 March 2023. Payment date: 20 March 2023. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (9.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (9.2%). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 30
Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought R2.0m worth of stock On the 27th of September, Jonathan Lane bought around 100k shares on-market at roughly R19.75 per share. This transaction amounted to 29% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth R2.4m. Insiders have collectively bought R4.3m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to R19.73, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.2x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the REITs industry in South Africa. Total loss to shareholders of 54% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 18
Upcoming dividend of R0.16 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 August 2022. Payment date: 19 September 2022. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (8.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (9.1%). Reported Earnings • Aug 03
First half 2022 earnings released: UK£0.013 loss per share (vs UK£0.12 loss in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: UK£0.013 loss per share (up from UK£0.12 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£37.8m (up 8.3% from 1H 2021). Net loss: UK£11.2m (loss narrowed 89% from 1H 2021). Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 2.3% compared to a 7.5% decline forecast for the industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 01
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.01 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 June 2022. Payment date: 08 July 2022. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (7.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.2%). Reported Earnings • Feb 24
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.034 (up from UK£0.83 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£71.0m (down 2.6% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£29.3m (up UK£733.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 41% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Net asset value (NAV) per share: R42.92 (up 1.5% from FY 2020). The current share price is 22% lower than NAV per share. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 15% compared to a 24% growth forecast for the reits industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 19
Upcoming dividend of R0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 August 2021. Payment date: 23 September 2021. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (7.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (10%). Reported Earnings • Jul 29
First half 2021 earnings released: UK£0.12 loss per share (vs UK£0.52 loss in 1H 2020) The company reported a decent first half result with reduced losses and improved control over expenses, although revenues were weaker. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£34.9m (down 8.4% from 1H 2020). Net loss: UK£104.1m (loss narrowed 76% from 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 81 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2020 earnings released: UK£0.83 loss per share (vs UK£0.009 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£72.9m (down 8.2% from FY 2019). Net loss: UK£703.7m (loss widened UK£695.6m from FY 2019). Net asset value (NAV) per share: R41.93 (down 29% from FY 2019). The current share price is 17% lower than NAV per share. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 103 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 10
Full year 2020 earnings released: UK£0.83 loss per share (vs UK£0.009 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£72.3m (down 8.9% from FY 2019). Net loss: UK£703.7m (loss widened UK£695.6m from FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 112 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Mar 10
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 34%. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 17% compared to a 8.7% decline forecast for the REITs industry in South Africa. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 01
New 90-day high: R36.97 The company is up 34% from its price of R27.66 on 01 December 2020. The South African market is up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the REITs industry, which is up 13% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is R390 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 06
New 90-day high: R30.94 The company is up 48% from its price of R20.97 on 06 November 2020. The South African market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the REITs industry, which is up 14% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is R364 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 04
New 90-day high: R30.65 The company is up 6.0% from its price of R28.94 on 04 September 2020. The South African market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the REITs industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is R45.59 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 17
New 90-day high: R30.51 The company is up 10.0% from its price of R27.83 on 19 August 2020. The South African market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the REITs industry, which is down 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is R43.74 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 27
Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought R2.2m worth of stock On the 23rd of October, Jonathan Lane bought around 100k shares on-market at roughly R22.35 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth R3.2m. Insiders have collectively bought R12m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 23
New 90-day low: R21.90 The company is down 27% from its price of R29.90 on 24 July 2020. The South African market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the REITs industry, which is down 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is R43.15 per share.