Embassy REIT Leases 2.1 Million Square Feet in Q2 FY2025, Grows Revenue by 12 per cent YoY and Occupancy to 90 per cent

BusinessWire India
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 25: Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) ('Embassy REIT'), India's first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, reported results today for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Aravind Maiya, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said,

"We are delighted to report one of our best quarters across the business, reflecting the strength and momentum in our portfolio. With a record 4 msf of leasing in the first half of FY2025, and a robust pipeline for the rest of the year, we are pleased to revise our leasing guidance upwards to 6.5 msf. We've seen our occupancy grow to 90% (by value) this quarter, and with a very healthy 12% growth in both revenue and NOI, we continue to solidify our position as the home for leading corporates that prefer large, integrated office ecosystems. Our focus on delivering world-class office spaces has cemented our market leadership in India's commercial real estate sector, and we remain committed to delivering value to our stakeholders, with distributions continuing to grow."

The Board of Directors of Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited ('EOPMSPL'), Manager to Embassy REIT, at its Board Meeting held earlier today, declared a distribution of Rs 553 crores or Rs 5.83 per unit for Q2 FY2025. The record date for the Q2 FY2025 distribution is October 29, 2024, and the distribution will be paid on or before November 06, 2024.
Business Highlights
* Leased 2.1 msf across 24 deals, including 1.3 msf of new leases and 0.4 msf of renewals at 71% rent reversions
* Global Capability Centers (GCCs) accounted for around 50% of the leasing activity this quarter, with Bengaluru leading the demand, contributing to 77% of the total quarterly leasing activity
* Portfolio occupancy continues on an upward trend, reaching 90% by value and 87% by area. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai each boast over 90% occupancy
* Strengthens REIT Leadership Team - Amit Shetty, currently Head of Leasing has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and Rishad Pandole, co-Head of Commercial Leasing, has been elevated to Head of Leasing
Financial Highlights
* Grew Revenue from Operations and Net Operating Income (NOI) by 12% YoY to Rs 997 crores and Rs 805 crores, respectively
* Distributed Rs 553 crores or Rs 5.83 per unit, up 5% YoY and 4% QoQ
* Raised Rs 2,000 crores debt at ~7.95% to refinance upcoming NCDs maturity, which saw strong participation from mutual funds and banks
* Based on independent valuation as of September '24, the REIT's Gross Asset Value increased by 12% YoY to Rs 59,104 crores, and Net Asset Value by 4.3% to Rs 415.84 per unit
Operational & Growth Highlights
* Delivered 0.6 msf office block at Embassy Manyata in Bengaluru, 100% pre-leased to global banking major, ANZ
* Active development pipeline of 8 msf with an expected yield on cost of 19%. All projects are located in Bengaluru and Chennai, two of the top three Indian cities for absorption and rent growth
* Hotel portfolio performed strongly with a 14% increase in occupancy year-on-year to 67%, all the three Hilton hotels at ~70% occupancy
*Occupancy by value refers to occupancy of the commercial offices weighted by the Gross Asset Value (GAV) of completed commercial offices
Investor Materials and Quarterly Investor Call Details
Embassy REIT has released a package of information on the quarterly results and performance, that includes (i) condensed standalone and condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024 (ii) an earnings presentation covering Q2 FY2025 results, and (iii) supplemental operating and financial data book that is in-line with leading reporting practices across global REITs. All these materials are available in the Investors section of our website at www.embassyofficeparks.com.

Embassy REIT will host a conference call on October 24, 2024 at 17:00 hours Indian Standard Time to discuss the Q2 FY2025 results. A replay of the call will be available in the Investors section of our website at www.embassyofficeparks.com.
About Embassy REIT

Embassy REIT is India's first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust and the largest office REIT in Asia, by area. Embassy REIT owns and operates a 51.1 msf portfolio of 14 office parks in India's best-performing office markets of Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, the National Capital Region ('NCR') and Chennai. Embassy REIT's portfolio comprises 38.4 msf completed operating area and is home to 260 of the world's leading companies. The portfolio also comprises strategic amenities, including four operational business hotels, two under-construction hotels, and a 100 MW solar park supplying renewable energy to tenants. Embassy REIT's industry leading ESG program has received multiple accolades from renowned global institutions and was awarded a 5-star rating both from the British Safety Council and GRESB. Embassy REIT was included in the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, making it the first REIT in India to be recognised for its sustainability initiatives by a leading global benchmark. For more information, please visit www.embassyofficeparks.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is prepared for general information purposes only. The information contained herein is based on management information and estimates. It is only current as of its date, has not been independently verified and may be subject to change without notice. Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited ("the Manager") in its capacity as the Manager of Embassy REIT, and Embassy REIT make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to, and do not accept any responsibility or liability with respect to, the fairness and completeness of the content hereof. Each recipient will be solely responsible for its own investigation, assessment and analysis of the market and the market position of Embassy REIT. Embassy REIT does not provide any guarantee or assurance with respect to any distribution or the trading price of its units.

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