DGAP-News: Vonovia SE: Vonovia Posts Solid Results; Positive Outlook for 2020
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Results as of September 30, 2019 - In the first nine months of 2019, Group FFO grew by around 11% to EUR 932.8 million (9M 2018: EUR 842.7 million); the main reasons for this stem from international and development business. - Ancillary expenses 9% below operating cost survey of the German Tenants' Association. - Committed to climate protection with the "1,000 Roofs" program and the model neighborhood in Bochum. - Investments in new construction increased in 2019 to around EUR 624 million (2018: EUR 416 million). - Investment in maintenance, modernization and new construction increased to EUR 1,301.3 million (9M 2018: EUR 983.0 million). - Forecast: Group FFO for 2019 confirmed at the upper end of the range and further growth of 7% in 2020 to around EUR 1.275 billion to EUR 1.325 billion expected.
"Vonovia's successful development is based on our strategic decision to expand our presence outside Germany and extend our business model to include the area of development by acquiring BUWOG. In combination with our decision to focus on dynamic growth regions in Germany, we now have a very well balanced portfolio that stands independent of individual regional economic fluctuations," says Rolf Buch, Chief Executive Officer of Vonovia. "Our business model is forward-looking and stable." Investment Program Expanded; More new Construction to Combat the Housing Shortage Vonovia is focusing more on new construction: Vonovia is increasing its investments in the construction of new apartments for the full year 2019 to around EUR 624 million (2018: EUR 416 million). Around 2,150 residential units in Germany, Austria and Sweden are expected to have been completed/be under construction by the end of the year, including apartments classified as social housing in Germany with rent of EUR 6.50 per square meter. "We need more homes, especially affordable ones. Alongside social housing, this also includes apartments for the middle class," explains Buch. As of September 30, 2019, Vonovia managed a portfolio comprising 395,615 own residential units in Germany, Austria and Sweden (9M 2018: 400,735). Rental income amounted to EUR 1,527.0 million, compared with EUR 1,393.3 million in the prior-year period. This increase is also chiefly attributable to the acquisitions of BUWOG and Victoria Park. The increase in rent due to market-related factors came to 1.2 %. The effects resulting from investment in new construction, vertical expansion and modernization came to 2.8 %. The average monthly net rent (excluding ancillary expenses) of Vonovia rose to EUR 6.69 per square meter (9M 2018: EUR 6.43). The vacancy rate of 2.9% (9M 2018: 2.7%) was largely due to investments. Vonovia's portfolio is virtually fully occupied. Ancillary expenses at Vonovia are below the amount in the nationwide operating cost survey conducted by the German Tenants' Association (DMB). Whereas Vonovia charged an average of EUR 2.55 per square meter and month in 2017, the average operating costs determined by the DMB stood at EUR 2.81 per square meter and month. This difference of about 9 % confirms the efforts of Vonovia to keep ancillary expenses to a minimum for tenants. The comparison is based on a total of 14 ancillary expense items. The DMB published its 2017 figures on October 3, 2019. Operations Strengthened in Sweden The "1,000 Roofs" program was launched in summer 2019. The aim is to equip at least 1,000 suitable roofs with photovoltaic facilities. Vonovia got the ball rolling in Dresden and Munich. Photovoltaic facilities have already been fitted on 224 gabled and flat roofs, which represents an installed output of 2,663 kWp. The roofs produce around 2,500,000 kWh of green energy per year. The CO2 saving from the 224 roofs amounts to 1,200 metric tons per year. The 1,000 Roofs program spans a period of several years. Vonovia is planning a "neighborhood of the future" in Bochum-Weitmar. In conjunction with the Fraunhofer Society and Ampeers Energy GmbH - and with the support of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia - a digital ecosystem is currently being developed that will pave the way for an integrated sector coupling. The goal is the full integration and sectoral coupling of electricity and heating supplies (which currently rely on stand-alone solutions within the neighborhood) via a central platform. Together with Open District Hub e.V., Vonovia has developed trailblazing business models for residential neighborhoods, with their initial implementation planned for Bochum-Weitmar. "We anticipate that this pilot project will provide us with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with developing the neighborhood of the future."
This was partly driven by the measurement gains of EUR 2.3 billion of June 30. Vonovia expects a further increase in value from valuations and investments of EUR 2.1 billion to EUR 2.8 billion in the second half of 2019. "The recent increase in value shows that we have optimized our portfolio successfully. Our housing stocks are in the right locations," remarks Buch. For 2020, Vonovia expects a further increasing Group FFO (incl. BUWOG, Victoria Park and Hembla) of between around EUR 1.275 billion and EUR 1.325 billion. This is an increase of around 7% on 2019.
Report on the first nine months of 2019: Further information can be found in the Press Section.
* Includes correction of goodwill in the amount of EUR 2,103.5 million About Vonovia The company, which is based in Bochum, has been listed on the stock exchange since 2013 and on the DAX 30 since September 2015. Vonovia SE is also listed on the international indices STOXX Europe 600, MSCI Germany, MSCI Germany, GPR 250 and EPRA/NAREIT Europe. Vonovia has a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
This press release has been issued by Vonovia SE and/or its subsidiaries solely for information purposes. This press release may contain statements, assumptions, opinions and predictions about the anticipated future development of Vonovia ("forward-looking statements") that reproduce various assumptions regarding, e.g., results derived from Vonovia's current business or from publicly available sources that have not been subject to an independent audit or in-depth evaluation by Vonovia and that may turn out to be incorrect at a later stage. All forward-looking statements express current expectations based on the current business plan and various other assumptions and therefore come with risks and uncertainties that are not insignificant. All forward-looking statements should not therefore be taken as a guarantee for future performance or results and, furthermore, do not necessarily constitute exact indicators that the forecast results will be achieved. All forward-looking statements relate solely to the day on which this press release was issued to its recipients. It is the responsibility of the recipients of this press release to conduct a more detailed analysis of the validity of forward-looking statements and the underlying assumptions. Vonovia accepts no responsibility for any direct or indirect damages or losses or subsequent damages or losses, as well as penalties that the recipients may incur by using the press release, its contents and, in particular, all forward-looking statements or in any other way, as far as this is legally permissible. Vonovia does not provide any guarantees or assurances (either explicitly or implicitly) in respect of the information contained in this press release. Vonovia is not obliged to update or correct the information, forward-looking statements or conclusions drawn in this press release or to include subsequent events or circumstances or to report inaccuracies that become known after the date of this press release. Additional features: Document: http://n.eqs.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=WBHLGMXRXI Document title: Vonovia Posts Solid Results_Positive Outlook for 2020
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Language: | English |
Company: | Vonovia SE |
Universitätsstraße 133 | |
44803 Bochum | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 234 314 1609 |
Fax: | +49 234 314 2995 |
E-mail: | [email protected] |
Internet: | www.vonovia.de |
ISIN: | DE000A1ML7J1 |
WKN: | A1ML7J |
Indices: | DAX |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
EQS News ID: | 904357 |
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