WDP acquires 6 cross-dock warehouses of 43k sqm GLA on 182k sqm of land for EUR 50m. This investment lifts the French exposure to around 4.5% of the total portfolio. Developments in France are a slow process. We expected 35k sqm in acquisitions over 2H24. This deal fits nicely in their expansion strategy in FR and GE. The deal is expected to be immediately earnings enhancing. WDP is selectively putting cash to work. Acquisitions do not generate development gains, but WDP expects to realise rever...
Azelis' 2Q24 results confirmed early green shoots amidst a still patchy economic backdrop. We make minor changes to our estimates and raise our target price to €29, mainly driven by higher peer multiples. We reiterate our BUY, as we believe Azelis' business model is intact as the industry recovers from an extended downcycle, with our positive stance supported by Azelis' attractive discount of 35% to key peer IMCD.
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>Dutch real estate transfer tax to be reduced from 10.4% to 8% - The Dutch government will reduce the transfer tax for commercial buyers to 8%, according to leaked documents that newspaper De Telegraaf released. This is still more than the 6% it was before 2021, but less than the current 10.4%. The budget has now been sent to the Council of State. On “Prinsjesdag”, September 17, the House of Representatives will officially receive the plans, and the budget will be mad...
ABN Amro: CEO leaving in 1H 25, another management change AB InBev: Does what it says on the can AMG: Solid 2Q24 beat and guidance raise, Brazil on track for full capacity by 4Q24 Aperam: Good quarter on EBITDA and FCF, 3Q24 guide in-line Ayvens: Mixed bag Azelis: In-line 2Q24, cautious return to organic growth in Americas yet outlook remains fragile Fagron: Nice 2Q24 beat and guidance raise, higher capex to support growth Fugro: 15% beat but missing balance in its results GBL: Lackluster NAV pe...
>Signs of end market stabilisation - Azelis’ end-markets are showing signs of a sustained recovery in volumes, albeit still (partly) offset by continuing pricing pressures in many of its markets. The company generated Q2 24 revenues of € 1,095m, +4% yoy and +3% vs our estimates. Operating EBITA for the quarter was c. € 130m, stable yoy (+2% vs. AAOBe). Profitability remained relatively high despite the cyclical weakness, but the group’s conversion margin decreased yoy...
Azelis revenues were slightly above expectations given a recovery in the US CASE and LatAm market, supported by FX dynamics. This partially offset by lower organic growth in APAC and EMEA. The shift towards more Industrial Chemicals resulted in a slightly lower Gross profit margin compared to our estimates, yet in line with CSS. This resulted in an EBITA of € 130m and was slightly better than our and CSS expectations, both at € 128m. Overall decent results in line with what we expected. Given th...
1H results were consistent with the FY guidance and our forecast. What we like the most was the strong investment acceleration: €500m YTD of which €450m was in 2Q at an interesting 7% yield. Investments are key to secure future growth and the message shared by the CEO about the French and German markets that start to be more open in terms of transactions is important. It means that more is to come. We fine-tune our estimates to include the 1H results but have no major changes. Thus, we reconfirm...
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