Interim Management Statement
F&C UK Real Estate Investments Limited
Interim Management Statement
For the Three-Month Period from 1 July 2014 to 30 September 2014
Investment Objective
The investment objective is to provide ordinary shareholders with an attractive
level of income together with the potential for capital and income growth from
investing in a diversified UK commercial property portfolio.
Performance Summary
Total Return * For the three
month period ended
30 September 2014
Net asset value per share 5.9%
Ordinary share price 9.6%
Portfolio total return per IPD 4.4%
Investment Property 4.4%
Databank UK Quarterly Index
FTSE All-Share Index -1.0%
Capital Values - 3 months As at As at % Change
30 September 30 June
2014 2014
Net asset value per share 87.1p 83.4p 4.4%
Ordinary share price 90.8p 84.0p 8.1%
FTSE All-Share Index 3,533.9 3,600.2 -1.8%
Premium to net asset value 4.2% 0.7%
Net gearing # 31.6% 31.7%
Sources: F&C Investment Business Limited, Investment Property Databank (`IPD'),
Datastream.
* - All total returns are based on net dividends re-invested
# - Net gearing: Bank debt (less net current assets, excluding the swap
liability) divided by fair value of investment properties
Dividends
The fourth interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2014 of 1.25 pence per
share was paid on 30 September 2014. In the absence of unforeseen circumstances
it is the intention of the Board to maintain quarterly dividends at this rate,
giving a total dividend of 5.0 pence per share for the 2014/15 financial year.
Review for the Period
At 30September 2014, the Net Asset Value per share of the Company was 87.1
pence, an increase of 4.4 per cent over the quarter. The Company's property
portfolio increased in value by 3.0 per cent on a like for like basis. The
value of the portfolio stood at £312.3 million following two property sales and
one purchase in the quarter. The portfolio produced an income yield of 1.4 per
cent, which together with a capital growth of 3.0 per cent after taking account
of transaction costs delivered a total return of 4.4 per cent over the quarter.
The Company's industrial properties produced the largest contribution to
performance in absolute terms. Rest of UK offices delivered 8.4 per cent and
West End offices 5.3 per cent. Retail property lagged delivering 3.0 per cent
overall.
During the quarter the Company purchased Building A3, Glory Park, High Wycombe
for £6.97 million, reflecting a yield of 7.0 per cent. The office property
extends to 19,572 square feet and is let to two pharmaceutical tenants.
The Company has continued to dispose of smaller lot sized properties and
completed the sales of 2-3 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, a bar with offices
above, which sold for £2.5 million, reflecting an initial yield of 6.0 per
cent; and Unit GP9, Globe Park, Marlow, an empty office of 14,300 square feet
building requiring refurbishment, for £1.7 million reflecting a capital value
of £119 per square foot.
Currently the average weighted lease expiry profile is 8.25 years and the void
rate has reduced from 5.7 per cent to 5.0 per cent over the quarter.
Top Ten Holdings
Property Sector 30/09/2014
Percentage of
portfolio
London W1, 14 Berkeley Street Offices 7.4
Banbury, 3663 Unit, Echo Park Industrial 6.4
Eastleigh, Southampton International Park Industrial 4.1
Rotherham, Northfields Retail Park Retail Warehouse 3.8
Colnbrook, Units 1-8 Lakeside Road Industrial 3.8
York,Clifton Moor Gate Retail Warehouse 3.4
Leamington Spa, 30-40 The Parade& 47/59a Retail 3.3
Warwick St
Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Gateway Industrial 3.2
Chelmsford, County House, County Square Offices 3.1
Edinburgh, 1-2 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park Offices 2.8
Total 41.3
Geographical Analysis
Location 30/09/2014 30/06/2014
Percentage Percentage
of Portfolio of Portfolio
South East 43.7 42.9
Yorkshire and Humberside 11.0 11.2
London - West End 9.2 9.1
West Midlands 8.0 8.5
Eastern 6.9 7.0
Scotland 6.2 5.9
Rest of London 4.4 4.5
North West 4.4 4.5
East Midlands 4.0 4.1
South West 1.2 1.3
North East 1.0 1.0
Total 100.0 100.0
Sector Analysis
Sector 30/09/2014 30/06/2014
Percentage Percentage
of Portfolio of Portfolio
Industrial 25.8 25.7
Retail 22.3 23.9
Offices 28.3 26.5
Retail Warehouse 23.6 23.9
Total 100.0 100.0
The Board is not aware of any significant events or transactions which have
occurred between 30 September 2014 and the date of publication of this
statement which would have a material impact on the financial position of the
Company.
Quarterly and Key Information
Further information regarding the Company, including performance since launch
and the most recent annual and interim reports, can be found at the Company's
websiteswww.fcre.co.uk,www.fcre.gg or at www.fandc.com
This interim management statement has been prepared solely to provide
information to meet
the requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency
Rules.
For further information please contact:
Ian McBryde/ScottMacrae
F&C Investment Business Limited
Tel: 0207 628 8000