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Property For Industry Ltd (NZSE:PFI) delivered double-digit growth in FFO (up 20.7%) and AFFO (up 14%), supported by a 14.1% increase in net rental income.
The portfolio remains highly resilient with 98.7% occupancy and a 7.7% growth in contracted rents, reflecting strong leasing outcomes and embedded rental growth.
PFI's development pipeline is progressing well, with key milestones achieved at 78 Springs Road and Totara Creek Estate, targeting yields on cost above 6.5% and enhancing portfolio quality.
The company maintains a robust balance sheet with over $200 million in liquidity, gearing at 34.2% (within target), and a well-hedged debt profile (65% fixed at ~3.15% for FY27).
Dividend growth continues, with FY26 dividends up 10.5% and FY27 guidance of 2.6%-3.7% growth, supported by a strong track record of consistent income since inception.
Profit after tax declined by $28 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower fair value gains ($16 million vs. $71 million in FY25), reflecting softer valuation momentum.
Two significant lease expiries in FY27 (Rosebank Road and Neil Burgess Road) are expected to vacate, with no income assumed from these properties in FY27, creating a temporary earnings drag.
Auckland industrial vacancy is expected to increase in 2026 due to speculative development, leading to higher incentives and softening net effective rents, which could pressure leasing spreads.
Maintenance capital expenditure remained elevated, with $9-$10 million in AFFO adjustments guided for FY27, partly due to refurbishments on vacant properties, impacting distributable income.
The company's gearing is projected to rise to 36.3% after committed projects, and the forecast to maintain gearing near the midpoint relies on assumptions of valuation growth and development margins that may not materialize.
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Q: Can you provide more detail on the FY26 AFFO, specifically regarding the deferred maintenance and the $9 to $10 million of AFFO adjustments guided for FY27? Does this include the refurbishments for the two vacant properties?A: Craig Pierce (Chief Finance and Operating Officer): Yes, the deferral is reflected in the high maintenance CapEx number for FY27, but we also managed to get through a fair bit of it in FY26. The FY27 numbers absolutely include the refurbishment costs for the two vacant properties (Rosebank Road and Neil Burgess), along with other items like roof replacements. Maintenance CapEx can be chunky and timing is hard to predict as it often requires tenant cooperation, which is why we provided specific color on the FY27 AFFO adjustments.