G City Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of G City (TASE: GCT), has reported impressive results for the second quarter and first half of 2024, showcasing significant growth across key financial metrics. The company, which operates in Central and Eastern Europe, reported a substantial 14.1% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) from its same-property portfolio in Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the first half of 2024 saw a remarkable 14.6% year-over-year increase in Like-for-Like Net Rental Income (NRI).
The successful renegotiation and signing of 70 new lease agreements during Q2 2024 led to an average rent increase of 9.7% per square meter. This positive leasing activity is a testament to the strong demand for G City Europe's properties and its ability to secure higher rents, enhancing the company’s revenue streams. Over the first half of 2024, the company signed a total of 182 contracts, reflecting a broader trend of robust leasing performance.
Occupancy rates remained strong, with retail properties maintaining a 95.5% occupancy as of June 30, 2024. This high occupancy level underscores G City Europe’s effective management and its properties' appeal to tenants, providing a stable foundation for ongoing revenue generation.
Consumer engagement also showed positive trends, with foot traffic increasing by 3.8% in the first half of 2024 compared to H1 2023. In Q2 2024 alone, footfall rose by 1.0%, while tenant sales in Poland, one of the company’s key markets, increased by 3.6% year-over-year. For the entire first half, like-for-like tenant sales grew by an impressive 5.8%, indicating strong consumer confidence and spending at G City Europe’s properties.
The company’s ability to command higher rents is further evidenced by a 3.6% year-over-year increase in the average rent per square meter as of June 30, 2024, reaching €27.9 per square meter. Over the first half of the year, the leasing spread showed a 7.1% increase in average rent per square meter, highlighting the premium value of G City Europe’s properties in the market.
A key highlight of Q2 2024 was the positive revaluation of G City Europe’s income-generating asset portfolio, which recorded a net gain of €46.2 million. This revaluation, combined with strong operational performance, contributed to a 5.4% increase in the company’s EPRA Net Reinstatement Value (NRV) per share, which rose to €3.72 as of June 30, 2024, from €3.53 at the end of December 2023.
In another positive development, G City, the parent company of G City Europe, recently received an upgraded credit rating outlook from credit rating agencies S&P Maalot and Midroog. The outlook was raised from negative to stable, reflecting a vote of confidence in the company’s strategic asset sales and improved liquidity. This upgrade comes on the heels of G City’s successful asset divestitures, which have significantly reduced its financial leverage and strengthened its balance sheet.
G City, which trades on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, is expected to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 on August 15th.
In summary, G City Europe’s performance in the first half and second quarter of 2024 highlights the company’s strong operational execution and strategic focus on enhancing property performance. With significant growth in NOI and NRI, rising rental income, and a strong leasing pipeline, G City Europe is well-positioned to continue delivering value to its shareholders. As the company continues to focus on its core markets and assets, it remains on a solid path toward sustained growth and profitability.
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