DJ Investis Group records strong operating performance in 2023

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INVESTIS Holding SA / Key word(s): Annual Results
Investis Group records strong operating performance in 2023
27-March-2024 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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. Rental income +3.1% on a like-for-like basis
. Excellent EBIT margin of 9.9% at Real Estate Services
. Unchanged dividend of CHF 2.50 and positive outlook
"I am delighted with our strong operating performance in both segments in 2023. In the Real Estate Services segment, we
were able to increase revenues while maintaining a remarkable EBIT margin. Our decision in autumn 2021 to sell a
portfolio of eleven properties in order to reduce our LTV has proved correct. The balance sheet has been further
strengthened, giving us a solid basis for future growth. The vacancy rate has continued to fall. Given the record-high
level of immigration into Switzerland, the housing shortage is likely to get even more acute - especially in the two
hotspots in western Switzerland. Despite the economic uncertainties, we were able to increase rents thanks to
persistently high demand and a low level of construction activity. The lower valuation of our portfolio is due to a
rise in interest rates and is market-driven. This does not affect the strong profitability and above-average quality of
the portfolio. In an environment where the industry has had to adjust to higher capital costs, we managed to create
value in both our segments. I am very satisfied with these results," says Stéphane Bonvin, CEO of Investis Group.
Impressive Group operating result
Despite the successful sale of eleven properties in 2022, the Group succeeded in increasing revenue by 1.7% to CHF
231.5 million (previous year CHF 227.5 million) during the year under review. This net increase was achieved
organically and through acquisitions. EBITDA before revaluations and disposal gains was CHF 50.1 million (CHF 53.5
million).
The continued increase in cash flow from investment properties underlines the quality of the portfolio. The higher
average real discount rate of 2.97% (2.74% as of 31.12.2022) led to a devaluation of CHF 47.7 million in the reporting
year. This resulted in an overall operating loss (EBIT) of CHF 1.5 million. The previous year had been marked by high
disposal and revaluation gains, which helped produce an operating profit of CHF 180.4 million.
The net loss in 2023 was CHF 5.4 million (net profit 2022: CHF 151.8 million), or CHF -0.42 per share (CHF 11.90).
Excluding revaluation effects, net profit came to CHF 35.5 million, compared to CHF 93.8 million in 2022, which
included CHF 63.4 million of disposal gains.
Increased rental income and sustainably high operating margin in the Service segment
The Properties segment recorded revenue of CHF 53.1 million (CHF 57.8 million), with the net decline being solely
attributable to the rental income lost from the properties that were sold in 2022. Rental income increased by an
excellent 3.1% on a like-for-like basis (also +3.1% for residential properties). The vacancy rate was further reduced
to a very low 0.9% (1.3% as of 31.12.2022). Due to the higher discount rates, the revaluation effect came to CHF ¬ 47.7
million. The purchase of two properties and the increase in like-for-like rental income pushed gross rental income up
to CHF 57.9 million as of 31.12.2023 (CHF 53.9 million as of 31.12.2022). This segment achieved an impressive EBITDA of
CHF 33.7 million (CHF 36.8 million). EBIT came to CHF -13.9 million (CHF 167.3 million). The prior-year figure included
disposal gains of CHF 63.4 million from the aforementioned property sales, as well as revaluation effects of CHF 67.2
million.
The Real Estate Services segment saw revenue increase by another 4.7% to CHF 181.7 million (CHF 173.5 million). EBIT
margin for the segment reached an excellent 9.9% (10.6%). This segment thus contributes around 40% of the Group's
operating result. Rents under management in the property management sector reached CHF 1.53 billion, with revenue
slightly below the previous year. The Facility Services business increased revenue to CHF 122.6 million, an increase of
+8.5%. Facility Services now accounts for 67% of the segment revenue.
Capital structure remains very solid - LTV of 26%
Total assets came to CHF 1.6 billion as at 31 December 2023, with the equity ratio remaining very comfortable at 64%
(31.12.2022: 67%). The ratio between the value of the portfolio and the interest-bearing financial liabilities of just
CHF 397.0 million (CHF 319.0 million) resulted in a low loan-to-value (LTV) of 26%. The property portfolio was valued
at CHF 1,518 million. On the balance sheet date, it comprised 152 buildings with 2,477 residential units. Deferred tax
liabilities fell to CHF 140.8 million (CHF 142.6 million).
Net proceeds from the previous year's property sales were used entirely to reduce financial liabilities. Two properties
were acquired in the year under review. The Group's strong capacity for future investments thus remains as high as
before.
Net asset value (NAV) per share excluding deferred tax relating to properties came to CHF 92.00 (31.12.2022: CHF
95.07).
Non-financial reporting
Investis strives to create long-term value by integrating economic, social and environmental factors (ESG) at all
levels of the company. Investis is committed to the sustainable development of its real estate portfolio. While the
focus of renovation activity over the past ten years has been on interiors and thus on tenant comfort ("S"), Investis
is increasingly investing in renovations that reduce the environmental footprint of its real estate portfolio in order
to comply with the Swiss government's 2050 net-zero strategy. To achieve this goal, Investis, in collaboration with
Signa-Terre, Services Industriels de Genève and SSREI, carried out a comprehensive assessment of its buildings' energy
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions with the aim of identifying energy-saving potential.
Within the Real Estate Services segment, Investis is striving to further reduce its environmental impact: by improving
operations, consistently using environmentally friendly products, promoting innovative, resource-efficient solutions,
and by offering training to customers and employees. The companies are in the process of converting to electric
vehicles and using local suppliers wherever possible. For Investis, sustainability is a long-term commitment.
In addition to environmental aspects, Investis attaches great importance to specific social and governance practices.
These include actively involving tenants through surveys to determine their expectations and overall rates of
satisfaction, favouring high quality housing and providing homes for different income groups to ensure that the housing
stock is inclusive. Investis' commitment also extends to creating a positive and safe working environment for its
employees, with a focus on gender equality and a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination.
In accordance with Switzerland's Ordinance on Climate Reporting (KVI), Investis reports in detail on the status and
progress of its non-financial reporting as part of its 2023 Annual Report.
Proposals to the 2024 AGM
At this year's Annual General Meeting on 18 April 2024, Investis shareholders will be asked to approve an unchanged
dividend of CHF 2.50 per share. All members of the Board of Directors are standing for re-election.
Market environment and outlook for 2024
Investis expects the market to normalise in 2024. Rental market fundamentals are likely to remain solid. Continued
immigration and below-average construction activity in Switzerland mean that demand for rental apartments remains high,
creating sustained excess demand. Cantons Geneva and Vaud still have some of the lowest residential ownership rates in
Switzerland, which continues to boost rental activity. Against this background, we can expect a further increase in
market rents in the Lake Geneva region. In line with interest rates, residential yields in the region have moved
slightly up in 2023. Investis expects an increased liquidity in the investment market as institutional investors
return.
Ninety percent of the Investis investment portfolio consists of centrally located residential properties in the middle
price segment in the Lake Geneva region. Its concentration on this region is the Investis Group's USP. Vacancy rates in
the Lake Geneva region are currently at a very low level. The Group's low LTV allows it to make targeted acquisitions
to expand its portfolio.
The subsidiaries of the Real Estate Services segment are excellently positioned. They offer an outstanding range of
services throughout Switzerland over the entire property lifecycle. Their focus continues to be on recurring earnings
from real estate management and maintenance/servicing. Consolidating the excellent EBIT margin, which facilitates
healthy organic growth, remains another priority. The growing importance of sustainability in the real estate industry
is a major diver of market development in this segment.
Investis is confident that it is very well equipped and positioned to meet the current challenges, and it expects a
very good operating result for the 2024 financial year.
Full-year 2023 results presentation
The detailed 2023 annual report is available at https://reports.investisgroup.com/23/ar and available on our website
https://www.investisgroup.com/en/investors/reporting.
Investis' management will present the full-year results 2023 in English as a conference call/webcast today at 09:00
CET. Following the presentation the management will be available for questions. Please dial in 5 - 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The accompanying presentation will be
available on our website as at 7 a.m. Please note that moderator can only take questions from dialled-in participants.
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Company:      INVESTIS Holding SA 

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