- CLS Holdings reported strong interim results for the first half of 2014, with NAV up 11.3% and profit after tax increasing 173.1% compared to the same period in 2013.
- The company benefited from healthy growth in property valuations, particularly in London, as well as enhanced cash generation from acquisitions made in 2013.
- CLS maintained a low cost of debt of 3.73% and a record low vacancy rate of 3.5% across its diversified property portfolio, which is concentrated in major European cities like London, Paris, and Berlin.
CLS Holdings reported strong annual results for 2013, with key highlights including:
- EPRA NAV up 9.9% to 1,268.4p per share
- Profits after tax up 35.3% to £63.2 million
- Total shareholder return of 80.3% for the year
The company acquired £165 million of new properties, maintained a low cost of debt of 3.64%, and made good progress on development projects including conditional agreements for student housing at Vauxhall Square. CLS Holdings is well positioned for further growth with a diverse portfolio, development pipeline, and opportunities in recovering real estate markets.
Technopolis Plc reported strong financial results for the first half of 2017, with increases in key metrics like net sales, EBITDA, and financial occupancy rate compared to the same period last year. Services are becoming an increasingly important contributor to revenue and profits. The company is progressing on implementing its revised strategy, which includes expanding its coworking network and development projects, with the goal of spending €200-250 million on organic growth by 2020. Technopolis reiterated its full-year guidance and expects continued improvement over 2016 based on its current property portfolio.
Technopolis Plc reported continued growth in the first three quarters of 2017. Financial occupancy rates rose to 94.4% while net sales and EBITDA grew 5.4% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. Services continue to be a key focus, with service income up 15.7% and EBITDA growing 72.8% year-over-year. Organic expansion projects totaling €93.9 million are underway across multiple campuses. Guidance for 2017 remains unchanged with an expectation that net sales and EBITDA will improve over 2016 levels.
Tim Luckman, director of valuation advisory, JLLPlace North West
The document summarizes investment trends in the UK real estate market. It discusses improving economic conditions and rising confidence indicators. Office investment volumes increased in 2013, with many purchases by global investors. Prime office yields are nearing long-term averages. The industrial market shows strong demand for distribution space and online retail fulfillment. Retail warehouse and leisure sectors remain stable with healthy investment yields. Overall, the real estate market is expected to have another strong year in 2014 with continued rental growth and yield compression.
This document presents a valuation analysis of Worldwide Paper Company from 2007-2013. It shows the company's cash flows, investments, earnings, and tax information over this period. A net present value (NPV) analysis is conducted using the company's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9.665% and finds a positive NPV, indicating the project should be accepted. The internal rate of return (IRR) is calculated to be 10.95%, which also supports accepting the project.
Chase Corporation is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications. It has two business segments: Industrial Materials, which produces specialty tapes, coatings, and sealants for electronics, energy, and other industries; and Construction Materials, which supplies products for infrastructure projects like bridges, highways, and water/wastewater systems. Chase has transformed over time through acquisitions, investments in new technologies, and facility rationalization to strengthen its product portfolio and operational efficiency. The company pursues growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions within its core protective materials markets.
WS Atkins plc reported financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Key highlights included organic revenue growth of 4.6%, underlying operating profit growth of 15.2%, and an improved operating margin of 7.6%. The company saw strong performance in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Energy sectors. The outlook for 2015/16 is for continued underlying growth and performance in line with expectations as the company focuses on its three pillar strategy of operational excellence, portfolio optimization, and sector/regional focus.
CLS Holdings reported strong annual results for 2013, with key highlights including:
- EPRA NAV up 9.9% to 1,268.4p per share
- Profits after tax up 35.3% to £63.2 million
- Total shareholder return of 80.3% for the year
The company acquired £165 million of new properties, maintained a low cost of debt of 3.64%, and made good progress on development projects including conditional agreements for student housing at Vauxhall Square. CLS Holdings is well positioned for further growth with a diverse portfolio, development pipeline, and opportunities in recovering real estate markets.
Technopolis Plc reported strong financial results for the first half of 2017, with increases in key metrics like net sales, EBITDA, and financial occupancy rate compared to the same period last year. Services are becoming an increasingly important contributor to revenue and profits. The company is progressing on implementing its revised strategy, which includes expanding its coworking network and development projects, with the goal of spending €200-250 million on organic growth by 2020. Technopolis reiterated its full-year guidance and expects continued improvement over 2016 based on its current property portfolio.
Technopolis Plc reported continued growth in the first three quarters of 2017. Financial occupancy rates rose to 94.4% while net sales and EBITDA grew 5.4% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. Services continue to be a key focus, with service income up 15.7% and EBITDA growing 72.8% year-over-year. Organic expansion projects totaling €93.9 million are underway across multiple campuses. Guidance for 2017 remains unchanged with an expectation that net sales and EBITDA will improve over 2016 levels.
Tim Luckman, director of valuation advisory, JLLPlace North West
The document summarizes investment trends in the UK real estate market. It discusses improving economic conditions and rising confidence indicators. Office investment volumes increased in 2013, with many purchases by global investors. Prime office yields are nearing long-term averages. The industrial market shows strong demand for distribution space and online retail fulfillment. Retail warehouse and leisure sectors remain stable with healthy investment yields. Overall, the real estate market is expected to have another strong year in 2014 with continued rental growth and yield compression.
This document presents a valuation analysis of Worldwide Paper Company from 2007-2013. It shows the company's cash flows, investments, earnings, and tax information over this period. A net present value (NPV) analysis is conducted using the company's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9.665% and finds a positive NPV, indicating the project should be accepted. The internal rate of return (IRR) is calculated to be 10.95%, which also supports accepting the project.
Chase Corporation is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications. It has two business segments: Industrial Materials, which produces specialty tapes, coatings, and sealants for electronics, energy, and other industries; and Construction Materials, which supplies products for infrastructure projects like bridges, highways, and water/wastewater systems. Chase has transformed over time through acquisitions, investments in new technologies, and facility rationalization to strengthen its product portfolio and operational efficiency. The company pursues growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions within its core protective materials markets.
WS Atkins plc reported financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Key highlights included organic revenue growth of 4.6%, underlying operating profit growth of 15.2%, and an improved operating margin of 7.6%. The company saw strong performance in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Energy sectors. The outlook for 2015/16 is for continued underlying growth and performance in line with expectations as the company focuses on its three pillar strategy of operational excellence, portfolio optimization, and sector/regional focus.
SEGRO Half Year Results 2017 Presentation SEGRO plc
The document reports on the strong financial results and robust balance sheet of the company in the first half of 2017. Key points include:
- Strong earnings growth of 23% in adjusted pre-tax profit and a 5% increase in interim dividend.
- A robust balance sheet with a loan-to-value ratio of 29% and £1.1 billion in new financing raised, including a rights issue and private placement.
- High quality pipeline of growth opportunities through ongoing development projects, near-term development opportunities, and a substantial future development pipeline and land bank.
The document provides an interim results presentation for MedicX Fund from May 2014. It includes the following key points:
- Total shareholder return was 9.5% for the period and EBITDA increased 11.8% to £11 million. The property portfolio valuation increased by £4.8 million.
- £43.8 million was committed to new investments acquired at a yield of 6.25%, increasing the total portfolio to £500.5 million across 134 properties.
- Financially the fund remains robust with low adjusted gearing of 50.7% and a stable property valuation yield of 5.75%. Average cost of debt is 4.45% providing a yield spread over borrowing costs
In the first quarter of 2014 EPRA-based (European Public Real Estate Association) the direct result rose by 56.0% from 8.0 million euros to 12.8 million euros compared to 2013. The direct result per share rose from 0.10 euros to 0.12 euros. Net sales rose 33.5% from 29.7 million euros to 39.7 million euros and EBITDA by 47% from 14.0 million euros to 20.6 million euros.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported results for the six months ended 30 September 2014. Key highlights included a 29% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £18.4 million and a 30% rise in interim dividend to 10.4 pence per share. Occupancy grew in wholly owned stores to 75.2% from 70.5% the prior year. The company benefited from attractive market dynamics in the self storage sector in the UK. It completed a refinancing and acquired sites in Oxford and Cambridge to expand its portfolio.
This document contains the agenda and presentation materials for a Grantham Property Equity meeting. The summary is:
1) Grantham Property Equity reported strong financial results for the year ending March 2014, with portfolio valuation up 18.7%, NAV per share up 27.6%, and EPRA profit before tax up 73.0%.
2) The company has significant development projects underway that are expected to generate over £60 million in additional annual rent once completed.
3) Grantham is in the execution phase of its strategy and is well positioned to generate organic growth through ongoing development and leasing activities, given positive market conditions in London commercial real estate.
This document provides an interim financial results summary for a company called GPE. The key points are:
- Portfolio valuation increased 8.9% and NAV per share increased 11.8% in the first six months of 2014.
- Strong development progress including completing two schemes with an average profit on cost of 55% and starting three new projects totaling 0.5 million square feet.
- £337 million was generated from sales, 10% above book value, while £20.6 million was spent on acquisitions adjoining existing holdings.
- A new £450 million revolving credit facility enhances the company's strong financial position with low average interest rates of 3.6% and pro
The London Stock Exchange Group reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2014. Revenue increased 50% to £1.088 billion due to organic growth of 10% across all divisions as well as an 11 month contribution from the recently acquired LCH.Clearnet. Adjusted operating profit rose 20% to £514.7 million despite a 6% increase in organic operating expenses. The Group also reduced its net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to 1.9x and increased its dividend by 4% to 30.8 pence per share, demonstrating continued good cash generation and capital allocation.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported strong financial results for the year ended 31 March 2015, with occupancy growth of 8%, revenue growth of 17%, and adjusted earnings per share growth of 32%. Operationally, the company continued to focus on driving occupancy and rental growth across its self storage portfolio. Strategically, the company expanded its portfolio through new development projects, acquisitions, and joint venture partnerships. Going forward, Big Yellow aims to continue growing organically and through selective acquisitions to capitalize on opportunities in the self storage market.
The document provides an overview of London Stock Exchange Group's preliminary results for the period ended 31 December 2014. Key highlights include revenue growth of 32% and adjusted operating profit growth of 16%. Organic revenue grew 12% across each business area. The results demonstrate strong financial performance through organic growth and acquisitions. The outlook focuses on continued growth by leveraging the Group's expanded global scale and scope.
- Sponda's Q3 2014 financial results showed improvements in occupancy rates and cash flow from operations per share. The Certeum deal closed on schedule and proceeds were used to pay down debt.
- Sponda aims to simplify its business, focus its property portfolio in Helsinki and Tampere, and invest in prime properties. It has sold non-core assets totaling over EUR 300 million.
- Like-for-like rents improved for offices and shopping centers due to lower maintenance costs, while logistics rents declined due to higher vacancy. The occupancy rate was stable overall.
This document provides an overview of Places for People's financial performance for 2010/11. Key highlights include:
- Turnover increased to £340m from £312m in 2009/10. Operating profit before interest was £80.3m.
- Housing stock owned or managed grew to 62,034 homes, supporting long-term rental income.
- Revenue reserves excluding pension liability grew to £200m in 2011 from £150m in 2007.
- The gross fixed asset base remained stable at £3.1bn in 2010/11.
- Places for People successfully diversified its investor base and debt portfolio through various bond issuances.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Key highlights included 8% occupancy growth, a 6% increase in net achieved rent per square foot, and a 15% rise in adjusted profit before tax. The company also saw a 49% increase in its total dividend for the year and a reduction in net debt. Big Yellow maintains a competitive advantage through its large brand recognition, prominent store locations, high customer service levels, and focus on occupancy and revenue growth.
The document summarizes the annual investors' seminar of Places for People, a large property group in the UK. It discusses the company's financial performance in 2012/13, with turnover increasing to £380 million. It also outlines the company's treasury highlights, including maintaining strong credit ratings and interest coverage. Additionally, it describes Places for People's business achievements over the past year, including growing its housing stock to over 81,000 homes and expanding into new business areas like facilities management.
Law Debenture reported its annual results for 2015. It increased its long-term gearing in September 2015 and repaid short-term borrowings. The independent fiduciary services business was fair valued as of December 31, 2015 with restated historical data. The net asset value per share was 513.54 pence as of December 31, 2015, down slightly from the prior year, with the share price at a 3% discount. Revenue per share increased 6.8% to 18.10 pence for the year. The company aims to grow its businesses safely while maintaining its tax efficiency to enhance shareholder returns.
The interim results presentation provides an overview of MedicX Fund's financial and operational performance for the first half of 2015. Key highlights included a 5.4% total shareholder return, a 24.8% increase in EBITDA to £13.8 million, and £17.2 million invested in four new primary healthcare properties. The portfolio continues to perform well with a valuation of £535.5 million, average unexpired lease term of 15.4 years, and annualized rental growth of 1.7% on reviews completed. The financial position remains robust with low adjusted gearing of 49.7% and average cost of debt of 4.42%. Ongoing investment in modern primary care infrastructure is supported by NHS
This document summarizes the annual results for 2015 of a real estate company. It includes:
- Strong financial results for the year with increases in property valuation, developments, rental values, and NAV per share.
- A large development pipeline that will significantly increase the company's rental income over coming years as projects complete.
- An outlook that emphasizes continued organic growth through development and a strong financial position to fund expansion.
Snam's 2016-2020 strategy document outlines plans to strengthen its leadership in the European gas market through three strategic pillars: 1) executing solid investment plans for its existing portfolio; 2) pursuing additional growth opportunities; and 3) maintaining stable and visible regulation. The document also details Italgas' strategic pillars following its demerger from Snam, which include driving consolidation in the Italian market through participation in distribution tenders and pursuing organic growth.
The document summarizes an investor conference held by an investment company to discuss their strategy of exploiting the real estate development cycle. It provides an overview of their approach to acquiring properties below replacement cost with development potential. It highlights their strong track record and discusses opportunities in the East End of Oxford Street area near upcoming Crossrail stations. The company has a large integrated development program underway that will capitalize on limited future supply in central London.
Development Finance Lunch | Glen Wilson, Lloyds BankPlace North West
This document summarizes a presentation on development finance in Manchester. It discusses Lloyds Bank's support for housing development through a commission on affordable housing. It then provides details on Lloyds Bank's lending in northwest England, including £100-£492 million in debt facilities. Case studies are presented on projects supported by Lloyds Bank loans. The document also summarizes Greater Manchester's investment funds, including over £297 million invested or approved across various regional funds. It outlines the process for projects over £500,000 seeking funding. Key benefits of the funds are noted as flexibility, collaboration, experience, and competitive financing. A case study is presented on a £15 million loan from Evergreen and Growing Places funds for a £
Presentation Clayton Valley, NevadaFrom Drilling to PEA in under 2 YearsCompany Spotlight
The document summarizes Cypress Development Corp's Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Key points include:
- A Preliminary Economic Assessment shows promising economics including a 32.7% IRR and $1.45 billion NPV.
- Measured and indicated resources total 8.9 million tonnes LCE with additional inferred resources.
- The project has the potential for low-cost production due to favorable geology and metallurgy.
- Upcoming catalysts in 2019 include a metallurgical study and prefeasibility study to further de-risk the project.
Aben Resources has made a new high-grade gold discovery at its flagship Forrest Kerr project in BC's Golden Triangle region. The region is known for major gold deposits and saw $100 million in exploration spending in 2017. Recent improvements have made the Forrest Kerr project more accessible via new roads. Aben's technical team has reinterpreted historical data and identified additional exploration targets. The project covers over 23,000 hectares of prospective geology along the Forrest Kerr fault zone that is similar to other major deposits in the Golden Triangle.
SEGRO Half Year Results 2017 Presentation SEGRO plc
The document reports on the strong financial results and robust balance sheet of the company in the first half of 2017. Key points include:
- Strong earnings growth of 23% in adjusted pre-tax profit and a 5% increase in interim dividend.
- A robust balance sheet with a loan-to-value ratio of 29% and £1.1 billion in new financing raised, including a rights issue and private placement.
- High quality pipeline of growth opportunities through ongoing development projects, near-term development opportunities, and a substantial future development pipeline and land bank.
The document provides an interim results presentation for MedicX Fund from May 2014. It includes the following key points:
- Total shareholder return was 9.5% for the period and EBITDA increased 11.8% to £11 million. The property portfolio valuation increased by £4.8 million.
- £43.8 million was committed to new investments acquired at a yield of 6.25%, increasing the total portfolio to £500.5 million across 134 properties.
- Financially the fund remains robust with low adjusted gearing of 50.7% and a stable property valuation yield of 5.75%. Average cost of debt is 4.45% providing a yield spread over borrowing costs
In the first quarter of 2014 EPRA-based (European Public Real Estate Association) the direct result rose by 56.0% from 8.0 million euros to 12.8 million euros compared to 2013. The direct result per share rose from 0.10 euros to 0.12 euros. Net sales rose 33.5% from 29.7 million euros to 39.7 million euros and EBITDA by 47% from 14.0 million euros to 20.6 million euros.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported results for the six months ended 30 September 2014. Key highlights included a 29% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £18.4 million and a 30% rise in interim dividend to 10.4 pence per share. Occupancy grew in wholly owned stores to 75.2% from 70.5% the prior year. The company benefited from attractive market dynamics in the self storage sector in the UK. It completed a refinancing and acquired sites in Oxford and Cambridge to expand its portfolio.
This document contains the agenda and presentation materials for a Grantham Property Equity meeting. The summary is:
1) Grantham Property Equity reported strong financial results for the year ending March 2014, with portfolio valuation up 18.7%, NAV per share up 27.6%, and EPRA profit before tax up 73.0%.
2) The company has significant development projects underway that are expected to generate over £60 million in additional annual rent once completed.
3) Grantham is in the execution phase of its strategy and is well positioned to generate organic growth through ongoing development and leasing activities, given positive market conditions in London commercial real estate.
This document provides an interim financial results summary for a company called GPE. The key points are:
- Portfolio valuation increased 8.9% and NAV per share increased 11.8% in the first six months of 2014.
- Strong development progress including completing two schemes with an average profit on cost of 55% and starting three new projects totaling 0.5 million square feet.
- £337 million was generated from sales, 10% above book value, while £20.6 million was spent on acquisitions adjoining existing holdings.
- A new £450 million revolving credit facility enhances the company's strong financial position with low average interest rates of 3.6% and pro
The London Stock Exchange Group reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2014. Revenue increased 50% to £1.088 billion due to organic growth of 10% across all divisions as well as an 11 month contribution from the recently acquired LCH.Clearnet. Adjusted operating profit rose 20% to £514.7 million despite a 6% increase in organic operating expenses. The Group also reduced its net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to 1.9x and increased its dividend by 4% to 30.8 pence per share, demonstrating continued good cash generation and capital allocation.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported strong financial results for the year ended 31 March 2015, with occupancy growth of 8%, revenue growth of 17%, and adjusted earnings per share growth of 32%. Operationally, the company continued to focus on driving occupancy and rental growth across its self storage portfolio. Strategically, the company expanded its portfolio through new development projects, acquisitions, and joint venture partnerships. Going forward, Big Yellow aims to continue growing organically and through selective acquisitions to capitalize on opportunities in the self storage market.
The document provides an overview of London Stock Exchange Group's preliminary results for the period ended 31 December 2014. Key highlights include revenue growth of 32% and adjusted operating profit growth of 16%. Organic revenue grew 12% across each business area. The results demonstrate strong financial performance through organic growth and acquisitions. The outlook focuses on continued growth by leveraging the Group's expanded global scale and scope.
- Sponda's Q3 2014 financial results showed improvements in occupancy rates and cash flow from operations per share. The Certeum deal closed on schedule and proceeds were used to pay down debt.
- Sponda aims to simplify its business, focus its property portfolio in Helsinki and Tampere, and invest in prime properties. It has sold non-core assets totaling over EUR 300 million.
- Like-for-like rents improved for offices and shopping centers due to lower maintenance costs, while logistics rents declined due to higher vacancy. The occupancy rate was stable overall.
This document provides an overview of Places for People's financial performance for 2010/11. Key highlights include:
- Turnover increased to £340m from £312m in 2009/10. Operating profit before interest was £80.3m.
- Housing stock owned or managed grew to 62,034 homes, supporting long-term rental income.
- Revenue reserves excluding pension liability grew to £200m in 2011 from £150m in 2007.
- The gross fixed asset base remained stable at £3.1bn in 2010/11.
- Places for People successfully diversified its investor base and debt portfolio through various bond issuances.
Big Yellow Group PLC reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Key highlights included 8% occupancy growth, a 6% increase in net achieved rent per square foot, and a 15% rise in adjusted profit before tax. The company also saw a 49% increase in its total dividend for the year and a reduction in net debt. Big Yellow maintains a competitive advantage through its large brand recognition, prominent store locations, high customer service levels, and focus on occupancy and revenue growth.
The document summarizes the annual investors' seminar of Places for People, a large property group in the UK. It discusses the company's financial performance in 2012/13, with turnover increasing to £380 million. It also outlines the company's treasury highlights, including maintaining strong credit ratings and interest coverage. Additionally, it describes Places for People's business achievements over the past year, including growing its housing stock to over 81,000 homes and expanding into new business areas like facilities management.
Law Debenture reported its annual results for 2015. It increased its long-term gearing in September 2015 and repaid short-term borrowings. The independent fiduciary services business was fair valued as of December 31, 2015 with restated historical data. The net asset value per share was 513.54 pence as of December 31, 2015, down slightly from the prior year, with the share price at a 3% discount. Revenue per share increased 6.8% to 18.10 pence for the year. The company aims to grow its businesses safely while maintaining its tax efficiency to enhance shareholder returns.
The interim results presentation provides an overview of MedicX Fund's financial and operational performance for the first half of 2015. Key highlights included a 5.4% total shareholder return, a 24.8% increase in EBITDA to £13.8 million, and £17.2 million invested in four new primary healthcare properties. The portfolio continues to perform well with a valuation of £535.5 million, average unexpired lease term of 15.4 years, and annualized rental growth of 1.7% on reviews completed. The financial position remains robust with low adjusted gearing of 49.7% and average cost of debt of 4.42%. Ongoing investment in modern primary care infrastructure is supported by NHS
This document summarizes the annual results for 2015 of a real estate company. It includes:
- Strong financial results for the year with increases in property valuation, developments, rental values, and NAV per share.
- A large development pipeline that will significantly increase the company's rental income over coming years as projects complete.
- An outlook that emphasizes continued organic growth through development and a strong financial position to fund expansion.
Snam's 2016-2020 strategy document outlines plans to strengthen its leadership in the European gas market through three strategic pillars: 1) executing solid investment plans for its existing portfolio; 2) pursuing additional growth opportunities; and 3) maintaining stable and visible regulation. The document also details Italgas' strategic pillars following its demerger from Snam, which include driving consolidation in the Italian market through participation in distribution tenders and pursuing organic growth.
The document summarizes an investor conference held by an investment company to discuss their strategy of exploiting the real estate development cycle. It provides an overview of their approach to acquiring properties below replacement cost with development potential. It highlights their strong track record and discusses opportunities in the East End of Oxford Street area near upcoming Crossrail stations. The company has a large integrated development program underway that will capitalize on limited future supply in central London.
Development Finance Lunch | Glen Wilson, Lloyds BankPlace North West
This document summarizes a presentation on development finance in Manchester. It discusses Lloyds Bank's support for housing development through a commission on affordable housing. It then provides details on Lloyds Bank's lending in northwest England, including £100-£492 million in debt facilities. Case studies are presented on projects supported by Lloyds Bank loans. The document also summarizes Greater Manchester's investment funds, including over £297 million invested or approved across various regional funds. It outlines the process for projects over £500,000 seeking funding. Key benefits of the funds are noted as flexibility, collaboration, experience, and competitive financing. A case study is presented on a £15 million loan from Evergreen and Growing Places funds for a £
Presentation Clayton Valley, NevadaFrom Drilling to PEA in under 2 YearsCompany Spotlight
The document summarizes Cypress Development Corp's Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Key points include:
- A Preliminary Economic Assessment shows promising economics including a 32.7% IRR and $1.45 billion NPV.
- Measured and indicated resources total 8.9 million tonnes LCE with additional inferred resources.
- The project has the potential for low-cost production due to favorable geology and metallurgy.
- Upcoming catalysts in 2019 include a metallurgical study and prefeasibility study to further de-risk the project.
Aben Resources has made a new high-grade gold discovery at its flagship Forrest Kerr project in BC's Golden Triangle region. The region is known for major gold deposits and saw $100 million in exploration spending in 2017. Recent improvements have made the Forrest Kerr project more accessible via new roads. Aben's technical team has reinterpreted historical data and identified additional exploration targets. The project covers over 23,000 hectares of prospective geology along the Forrest Kerr fault zone that is similar to other major deposits in the Golden Triangle.
Aben Resources has discovered high-grade gold zones at its Forrest Kerr project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. The first hole of the 2018 drill program intersected four separate high-grade gold zones within 190 metres, including 331.0 g/t Au over 1.0 metre. Aben plans to expand drilling at the Boundary North Zone and test other gold anomalies identified through soil sampling. The company also holds the Justin project in Yukon and Chico project in Saskatchewan near recent discoveries.
Cypress Development Corp. owns lithium claims in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. A preliminary economic assessment found the project could have a 32.7% IRR and $1.45 billion NPV. The project would extract lithium from claystone using leaching and have average annual production of 24,042 tonnes of lithium carbonate over 40 years. Capital costs are estimated at $482 million to build a 15,000 tonne per day operation.
The document discusses Aben Resources Ltd., a gold exploration company with projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle region and other areas of Western Canada. It provides an overview of Aben's management team and directors, flagship Forrest Kerr project, recent drilling results showing new high-grade gold discoveries, and its strategy to advance exploration through 2018. The document also briefly outlines Aben's other projects including the Chico gold project in Saskatchewan and Justin gold project in Yukon.
Cypress Development Corp. owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters thick. A maiden resource estimate calculated 3.287 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the indicated category and 2.916 million tonnes LCE in inferred. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable and able to recover over 80% of the lithium. Cypress plans additional drilling, engineering studies, and permitting to advance the project towards production.
- Aben Resources has three highly prospective gold projects in Western Canada including its flagship Forrest Kerr Project in BC's Golden Triangle region, which had recent drilling success expanding the Boundary North Zone.
- Management has over 100 years of combined experience in Western Canada and a proven track record of success.
- The projects have significant historic work identifying high-grade gold and robust discovery potential remains.
Cypress Development Corp. owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters. A maiden resource estimate classified over 1.3 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent as indicated and inferred. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is leachable with over 80% lithium recovery. Cypress aims to advance the project with engineering studies and further drilling to define resources with the goal of becoming a domestic lithium producer for the growing battery market.
The document provides forward-looking statements and discusses risks associated with such statements. It notes that some statements may be deemed forward-looking and lists factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. The document also identifies the qualified person for the technical information as Cornell McDowell and provides Aben's trading symbols and recent share information.
The document provides an overview of Aben Resources Ltd., a mineral exploration company with gold projects in Western Canada. It summarizes Aben's three key projects - Forrest Kerr in BC's Golden Triangle region with recent drill results discovering the Boundary Zone, Chico in Saskatchewan near producing mines, and Justin in Yukon's White Gold district. It outlines the management team's expertise and provides company details like shares outstanding and trading symbols.
- Cypress Development Corp owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada located near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine operation.
- Drilling in 2017 encountered lithium mineralization averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters in 14 holes drilled.
- Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with over 80% lithium extraction possible.
- Cypress aims to define a resource estimate in 2018 and advance the project with feasibility studies to develop a lithium operation.
The document discusses forward-looking statements and provides disclaimers about them. It introduces the qualified person for the technical information presented. It also lists Aben's trading symbols and recent share information including price and market capitalization.
1) Cypress Development Corp owns the Clayton Valley lithium project located next to Albemarle's Silver Peak mine in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging over 900 ppm Li to a depth of over 100 meters.
2) A maiden resource estimate classified over 1.5 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent as indicated and inferred. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is acid leachable to extract over 80% of the lithium.
3) The project is located in a strategic location to supply the growing lithium-ion battery market in the US, with lithium demand accelerating due to the increased production of electric vehicles globally.
TerraX Minerals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on exploring and developing its 100% owned 772 square km Yellowknife City Gold project located adjacent to the city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project covers high-grade Archean gold districts and has had multiple high-grade gold discoveries. TerraX has a strong management team with experience discovering and developing gold deposits and low exploration costs due to the project's excellent infrastructure and year-round access near Yellowknife.
This document discusses forward-looking statements and provides information about Aben Resources Ltd., including its stock symbols, shares outstanding, recent share price, market capitalization, and three gold exploration projects in Western Canada. It summarizes the management team's experience and the company's investment highlights. Specifically, it owns the Forrest Kerr gold project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle region, which saw successful drilling results in 2017 that led to a new discovery called the North Boundary zone.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. Drilling in 2017 encountered lithium mineralization averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters in 14 holes. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, process engineering, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to advance the project. The company sees potential for the project given growing lithium demand from electric vehicles and batteries.
TerraX Minerals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on exploring its 100% owned 772 square km Yellowknife City Gold project located near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project covers high-grade Archean gold districts with known deposits and past producers. TerraX has made multiple high-grade gold discoveries on the property and identified several high-priority targets for further exploration and drilling. The company has a strong management team with experience discovering and developing deposits in the region.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada that have the potential to be a significant lithium resource. Drilling in 2017 encountered mineralization averaging 921 ppm lithium over 77 meters thick in 14 drill holes. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, metallurgical testing, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to further define the resource potential.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. Drilling in 2017 encountered mineralization averaging 921 ppm lithium over 77 meters thick in 14 drill holes. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, metallurgical testing, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to evaluate the project's potential.
Cypress Development Corp is exploring for lithium resources in Clayton Valley, Nevada. Recent drilling has encountered lithium-bearing claystone up to 112 meters below surface, with grades averaging over 800 ppm lithium. Metallurgical testing indicates 80% of the lithium can be extracted using a weak sulfuric acid solution. Cypress plans additional drilling in 2018 and expects to publish a initial lithium resource estimate in Q1 2018 to advance the project towards a preliminary economic assessment. The project is located near existing lithium production and infrastructure to be a potential new supply of lithium for the growing battery market.
ZKsync airdrop of 3.6 billion ZK tokens is scheduled by ZKsync for next week.pdfSOFTTECHHUB
The world of blockchain and decentralized technologies is about to witness a groundbreaking event. ZKsync, the pioneering Ethereum Layer 2 network, has announced the highly anticipated airdrop of its native token, ZK. This move marks a significant milestone in the protocol's journey, empowering the community to take the reins and shape the future of this revolutionary ecosystem.
Cleades Robinson, a respected leader in Philadelphia's police force, is known for his diplomatic and tactful approach, fostering a strong community rapport.
UnityNet World Environment Day Abraham Project 2024 Press ReleaseLHelferty
June 12, 2024 UnityNet International (#UNI) World Environment Day Abraham Project 2024 Press Release from Markham / Mississauga, Ontario in the, Greater Tkaronto Bioregion, Canada in the North American Great Lakes Watersheds of North America (Turtle Island).
Methanex is the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol. We create value through our leadership in the global production, marketing and delivery of methanol to customers. View our latest Investor Presentation for more details.
2. Contents
Overview
Financials
Portfolio
Our Markets
Summary
2
Henry Klotz
Executive Vice Chairman
John Whiteley
Chief Financial Officer
Simon Wigzell
Head of Group Property
Taking advantage
of Opportunities
3. Property investments by value
Rest of UK
8%
London
47%
France
19%
Germany
18%
Direct
5%
Indirect
3%
Sweden
About CLS
• Specialist in high-yielding offices
and opportunistically adding value
• Cash generative: high yield (6.8%)
vs low cost of debt (3.73%)
• Rental income £84.0m
Property portfolio £1.2bn
• Management strong alignment of
interest via shares
3
30 June 2014
4. Achievements in H1 2014
Benefiting from geographical diversity
• Healthy growth in NAV
– Strong growth in London valuations
– Enhanced cash generation as impact of 2013 acquisitions comes through
• Good progress on developments at Spring Mews, Clifford’s Inn and Vauxhall Square
• Record low vacancy rate of 3.5% (Dec 2013: 4.4%) driven by significant lettings in
France and Germany
• Disposal of Cambridge House, W6 for £29.5m at 32% above Dec 2013 valuation
• Low cost of debt maintained
4
6. Financial Highlights
In Good Health
• EPRA NAV up 11.3% to 1,412.0p
(Dec 2013: 1,268.4p)
• Profit after tax up 173.1% to £62.0m
(2013: £22.7m)
• EPRA EPS up 13.0% to 37.3p (2013: 33.0p)
• Interest cover 3.6x (2013: 3.8x)
• Low cost of debt 3.73% (Dec 2013: 3.64%)
• Half year distributions up 5.0% like-for-like;
proposed £5.5m buy-back at 1 in 119 at 1,500p
6
7. 1,268.4
1,412.0
51.2
104.4
11.9
-3.7
-20.2
1,480
1,440
1,400
1,360
1,320
1,280
1,240
1,200
1 Jan 2014 Underlying
profit
properties
revaluations
buy
backs
30 Jun 2014
Strong NAV Growth
Movement in EPRA NAV
Pence
7
1 Jan
2014
Underlying
Profit
Revaluation of
Properties
Other
Revaluations
Tender Buy
Back
FX 30 Jun
2014
8. Strong Income Generation
Profit after Tax
14.2
-3.5
1.8
7.2
3.0
22.7
16.3
39.6
7.0
-0.9
-
62.0
80
60
40
20
0
-20
2013 2014
For the six months to 30 June (£m)
8
EPRA
+ Property
+ Gain on
+ Gain / (loss) on
Profit after Tax revaluation disposals sale of bonds + Other = Profit after Tax
9. 129.8
21.8
-10.0
29.3
-31.1
-53.6 -1.9
69.4
69.4 84.3
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
At 1 Jan 2014 From
operations
Tender buy-back
Sale of
properties
Capital
expenditure
Net loan
repayments
Other At 30 Jun 2014
Very High Liquidity
Movement in Liquid Resources
£m
9
Cash Corporate Bonds
153.7
199.2
10. Debt Profile
As at 30 June 2014
250
200
150
100
50
0
Amortisation Bullet Repayments
£m
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
10
2015: 4 loans
2016: 2 loans account for £105m
• Swedish bond
• Loan on a building let until 2026
13. Govt.
51%
Other
26%
Major corporates
23%
Occupiers by sector
Property Portfolio
Overview
• Diversified investment portfolio,
primarily in major European cities:
– 473 customers in 109 properties
– 539,000 sqm1
– £84.0m contracted rental income
– £161 per sqm average rent
• 61% of rents indexed
• Secure income: 74% from
governments & major corporates
• WAULT 6.7 years
(5.7 years to first break)
• Core activity is cash generating investments
(>85% of portfolio)
1. Excludes 24,200 sqm of developments 13
14. Portfolio Performance
• New lettings in London achieved at 7% above Dec 2013 ERVs
• ERV movements in H1 2014:
• London rents moved from £0.4m net over-rented to £1.9m net reversionary
• Portfolio broadly rack-rented
Rented in line with market rates (£m pa)1
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
Rent expiring Current ERV of rent expiring
1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 year 7 year 8 year 9 year 10 year Later
14
- London
- Rest of UK
- Germany
+8.7%
+1.7%
+1.3%
- Sweden
- France
-0.6%
-1.4%
1. Current ERVs assume no rental growth
16. Investment Property Portfolio
Total uplift £45.3m, of which £44.0m was in London
At
30 June 2014
Contracted
rent
£m
Valuation
£m
Revaluation
in local
currency
EPRA
Net Initial
Yield1
%
Vacancy
by rent
%
WAULT
(Years)
Contracted
rent
£ psm
Capital
Value1
£ psm
London 31.0 570.3 ñ 8.4% 5.6 4.0 7.9 218 3,327
Rest of UK 13.3 98.7 ñ 0.8% 12.7 1.0 7.1 140 1,006
France 17.5 230.8 ò 1.0% 6.6 7.1 4.6 194 2,407
Germany 16.0 209.9 ñ 1.4% 6.7 1.5 8.0 107 1,378
Sweden 6.2 59.1 ñ 0.2% 8.7 0.6 2.9 139 1,303
Total
portfolio 84.0 1,168.8 ñ 4.0% 6.8 3.5 6.7 161 2,022
16
1 Excludes development sites: Spring Mews and Clifford’s Inn
17. Movement in Rental Income
6 months to 30 June
35.9
35.9
45.2 44.6 44.1 43.0
42.1
42.1
9.3 0.2
-0.8 -0.5
-1.1 -0.9
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
Rental
Income 2013
Acquisitions Indexation Disposals Lettings &
Expiries
Surrender
Premium
FX Rental
Income 2014
£m
17
18. Movement in Investment Properties
1,132.9
1,168.8
2.0
28.8 2.9
45.3
-22.4
-20.7
1,220
1,200
1,180
1,160
1,140
1,120
1,100
Portfolio Value £m
18
1 Jan
2014
Additions Development Refurbish Valuation
Uplift
Disposals FX 30 Jun
Capex 2014
19. Adding Value
Sustainability
London & Rest of UK
• 800 sqm refurbishment at Falcon House
achieved SKA Gold sustainability standard
• 11.3% reduction in CO2 emissions per sqm
in 12 months to April 2014
• Ground source energy system completed
at Spring Mews
• Completed third photovoltaic array
Sweden
• 9% reduction in electricity consumption
• 38% reduction in waste generation
France
• 11% reduction in electricity consumption
19
20. Adding Value: Vauxhall Regeneration
Intense Activity
US Embassy
Spring Mews
TfL
Station upgrade
Vauxhall Square
20
Dutch Embassy
Possible
Chinese Embassy
Wanda
5 star hotel & residential
Berkeley Group
2 schemes
St Modwen
Barratt / Sainsbury BT
Vauxhall
Cross
Christies
Conditional
long lease
Bondway Store
21. Adding Value: Vauxhall Square, SW8
Overview
Full consent in place for
143,000 sqm mixed-use scheme
• 520 apartments
– 410 private in two
50-storey towers
– 110 affordable homes
• 22,732 sqm offices
• 3,119 sqm of retail
• 3,777 sqm multi-screen cinema
• 278 bedroom hotel
• 123 bedroom suite hotel
• 359 student bedrooms
• Development cost c.£500m
21
22. Adding Value: Vauxhall Square, SW8
Good Progress
Achievements since 1 Jan 2014
• Conditional exchange with student
operator to build and manage
- Good progress on meeting
conditions
- Ground investigation works
under way
- Application to increase consent
by 95 student bedrooms
- Attractive terms, no Group cash
involved
- On site 2015
• Revised application in preparation
to upgrade to four-star hotel
• Section 106 variation agreed
improving phasing flexibility
22
23. Adding Value: Spring Mews, SE11
Close to Completion
Gross internal area 20,800 sqm
• 378 student rooms
– 90% of rooms pre-let for 2014/15
– Including 210 rooms pre-let to
Roehampton University on 10 year deal
– Opens September 2014
23
• 93 bedroom long-stay hotel
– Intercontinental Hotels Group
Staybridge brand
– Opens Q4 2014
• 1,000 sqm offices
24. Adding Value: Spring Mews, SE11
Close to Completion
Phase One
- Development cost c.£55m ex. land
- Estimated rental value £5.5m
- Estimated capital value >£80m
- Funding to be sought H1 2015
24
Further Opportunities
- Planning consented for additional
22 student suites
- Additional floors subject to planning
25. Adding Value: Clifford’s Inn, EC4
Close to Completion
3,423 sqm office refurbishment
and 8 residential apartments
• Construction to complete Q4 2014
• £10.1m refurbishment cost
• Estimated income £1.6m pa
• Rental values +10%
since beginning of year
• Estimated capital value >£26m
25
26. Adding Value
More to come in next 12 months
• Annualised rental stream
– Spring Mews >£5.5m
– Clifford’s Inn >£1.6m
• Valuation uplift on developments to be realised in 2014/2015
– Spring Mews & Clifford’s Inn
• Profit on disposal
– Vauxhall Square student building 20151
1. Subject to discharging conditionality 26
28. London
Momentum continues
M25 Office Vacancy Rates (%)1
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
Q2 2004 Q2 2006 Q2 2008 Q2 2010 Q2 2012 Q2 2014
Occupational market
• Office vacancy at 6.4% around M25 - lowest in last 10 years
• Driven by:
– Obsolete buildings
– Lack of development stock
– Residential conversions reducing office stock
1. Source: Knight Frank
• Leading to rental growth
Investment market
• Investor demand continuing to outweigh supply
• Investment yields in suburbs have hardened by over 150 bps in last six months
28
29. Continental Europe
Selective Investment Opportunities
Germany – Mixed economic picture
• Forecast for 2014: GPD growth 1.9%; inflation 1.1%
• Historically high employment levels; unemployment only 5.1%
• Vacancy levels have fallen since mid-2010 and rents rising modestly
• Most advantageous availability of bank debt
France - Stagnant economy
• Forecast GDP growth 0.7% for 2014
• Unemployment at 10.1%; unlikely to fall
• Letting activity in Paris 24% higher than 2013
• Investment market transactions in Paris Q2 2014 double that of Q2 2013
Sweden - Stable
• Forecast GDP growth 2.5% for 2014
• 0.0% 2014 inflation forecast
• Yield compression in Stockholm secondary market driven by investment demand
29
31. Summary
Strong Performance
• Driven by London portfolio
• Cash generation increased
by >20%
• Active in-house management
delivering lowest ever vacancy rate
• Developments adding
significant value
• Retaining high levels of liquidity
for future opportunities
31
33. Corporate Bond Portfolio
At 30 June 2014
Banking Insurance
Travel and
Tourism
Food
Producers Other Total
Value £36.6m £5.3m £10.7m £4.9m £26.8m £84.3m
Running yield 10.5% 6.7% 6.8% 9.0% 7.4% 7.5%
Issuers Societe Generale
Bank of Ireland
Deutsche Bank
Commerzbank
Credit Agricole
Rothschild
SNS Bank
Unicredit
Barclays
Investec
Lloyds
RBS
Brit Insurance
Phoenix Life
British Airways
Stena
SAS
TUI
Boparan
Findus
Vedanta Resources
Telecom Italia
Arcelor Mittal
Corral Finans
Manutencoop
Century Link
Stora Enso
Enel
Dell
33
34. London and the South East
• 33 properties
• 148,000 sqm
34