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Civitas Social Housing - FY22 DPS targeted to increase by 2.8%

The Q421 trading update ahead of FY21 results on 29 June shows CSH continuing to perform in line with expectations, with no COVID-19 impact on rent collections or property valuations, and continuing to deliver consistent positive returns. A Q421 DPS of 1.35p takes the total declared for the year to 5.4p, in line with the target, fully covered on an annualised run-rate basis by EPRA earnings. The new aggregate DPS target for FY22 is 5.55p, a 2.8% increase and ahead of recent CPI inflation. IFRS NAV/share increased through the year to reach 108.3p (end-FY20: 107.9p) and including DPS paid, the quarterly IFRS NAV total return was consistently positive throughout the year, amounting to 5.4%. Gearing is in place for further accretive growth including plans to address the need for accommodation and support for the homeless.
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Civitas Social Housing Plc

Civitas Social Housing is a real estate investment trust investing into existing portfolios of built social homes in England and Wales. Investment Manager: Langham Hall UK Services LLP Investment Adviser: Civitas Housing Advisors Limited

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Martyn King

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