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Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe (16% of net rental income) |
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4 DEVELOPMENTS, INVESTMENTS AND DISPOSALS |
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Development pipeline |
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Investment Market |
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Disposals and acquisitions |
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5 PORTFOLIO VALUATION |
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Property portfolio valuation |
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6 FINANCING POLICY |
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Financial resources |
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Interest rate hedging |
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Cost of debt |
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Credit ratings and covenants |
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7 EPRA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
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EPRA Earnings |
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EPRA Net Asset Value metrics |
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EPRA Net Initial Yield |
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EPRA Vacancy Rate |
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EPRA Cost Ratio |
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EPRA Capital Expenditure |
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EPRA Loan-to-Value ratio (EPRA LTV) |
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8 DISTRIBUTION |
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Dividend |
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9 OUTLOOK |
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The audit procedures on the full-year financial statements are in progress.
The Statutory auditors' audit report is in the process of being issued.
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TRADING UPDATE
Retailer sales
On a like-for-like basis, total retailer sales at Klépierre malls rose 6% in 2023 compared to 2022.
By geographic area, all countries contributed to the growth momentum and significantly exceeded 2022 retailer sales levels. Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe (up 9%) led the way. Similarly, Iberia and Scandinavia were up 8% and 7%, respectively, and France and Italy were up 4%.
Segment-wise, the upward trajectory in retailer sales was mainly fueled by Food & beverage while movie theaters, fitness centers and travel agencies ("Other" segment) also posted double-digit growth. Health & beauty was on the same outperforming trend while Culture, sports & leisure was up 5%, with a strong increase in the sports sub-segment, benefiting from the deepening interest in "athleisure apparel" and outdoor lifestyles. However, Household equipment was down by a slight 1%.
Retailer sales by geography compared to 2022(a)
Like-for-like change(a) |
Share |
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Geography |
(in total reported retailer sales) |
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France |
+4% |
41% |
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Italy |
+4% |
24% |
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Scandinavia |
+7% |
11% |
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Iberia |
+8% |
11% |
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Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe |
+9% |
13% |
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TOTAL |
+6% |
100% |
(a) Change on a same-store basis, excluding the impact of asset sales and acquisitions and excluding Turkey.
Retailer sales by segment compared to 2022(a)
Like-for-like change(a) |
Share |
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Segment |
(in total reported retailer sales) |
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Fashion |
+4% |
36% |
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Culture, Sports & Leisure |
+5% |
20% |
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Health & Beauty |
+10% |
16% |
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Food & Beverage |
+11% |
11% |
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Household Equipment |
-1% |
11% |
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Other |
+11% |
6% |
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TOTAL |
+6% |
100% |
(a) Change on a same-store basis, excluding the impact of asset sales and acquisitions and excluding Turkey.
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Net rental income
Net rental income (on a total share basis)
Like-for-like |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
change |
France |
431.6 |
361.8 |
367.0 |
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Italy |
207.4 |
191.5 |
228.3 |
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Scandinavia |
122.8 |
114.0 |
116.0 |
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Iberia |
119.4 |
117.6 |
129.7 |
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Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe |
154.0 |
141.5 |
164.0 |
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TOTAL |
1,035.3 |
926.6 |
1,005.0 |
+8.8% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables (€88.6 million) and the net rental income generated by disposed assets (€29.9 million) and adding back the negative impact of Covid-19 rent concessions amortization (IFRS 16; -€9.8 million).
- Excluding mainly the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables (€25.9 million) and other items (€2.7 million).
Net rental income amounted to €1,005 million in 2023, up 8.8% on a like-for-like(1) basis, outpacing the positive 5.8% indexation rate by 300 basis points. This record growth was fueled by the combination of a 110 basis-point increase in the collection rate to 97.5%, the delivery of a 21% like-for-like increase in additional revenues (turnover rents, car park revenues and specialty leasing) and disciplined management of property charges which translated into an improvement in the operating margin.
Chart 1 Breakdown of NRI by region for the year ended December 31, 2023 (on a total share basis)
Netherlands / |
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Germany / |
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Central Europe |
France |
16% |
36% |
Iberia |
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13% |
Scandinavia
12%
Italy 23%
Operating performance
This solid sales performance, coupled with the Group's asset management and development initiatives designed to adapt its offering to a constantly evolving environment has been driving significant leasing tension
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- Like-for-likedata exclude the contribution of new spaces (acquisitions, greenfield projects and extensions), spaces being restructured and disposals completed since January 2022.
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for its assets identified as key destinations for expanding banners. In 2023, this translated into a 22% increase in the volume of leases signed to 1,658, including 1,317 renewals and re-lettings, generating a positive 4.4% reversion.
Meanwhile, Klépierre's operating fundamentals remained robust with the occupancy rate at 96.0%, up 20 basis points over the year and the occupancy cost ratio at 12.8% as of December 31, 2023. The average remaining duration of leases in Klépierre malls stood at 5.1 years (versus 5.0 years in 2022), reflecting the Group's strategy of favoring long-term leases and providing high visibility on rents.
With a long-term aim of meeting shoppers' expectations, Klépierre has been proactively curating its tenant mix by placing greater emphasis on dynamic segments such as sports, health & beauty or entertainment and leisure. In parallel, the Group has been reducing its exposure to fashion boutiques (share in total retailer sales down 300 basis points since 2018) in order to prioritize omnichannel brands better suited to the retail environment.
As a direct result of this strategy and the very high intrinsic value of its portfolio, most of Klépierre's venues have been gaining strong market shares in recent years, especially Grand Place (Grenoble, France), Gran Reno (Bologna, Italy), Campania (Naples, Italy), Nueva Condomina (Murcia, Spain), Emporia (Malmö, Sweden) and Centre-Deux(Saint-Etienne, France).
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BUSINESS ACTIVITY BY REGION
France (36% of net rental income)
Net rental income in France
Portfolio NRI |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
Like-for-like change |
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FRANCE |
431.6 |
361.8 |
367.0 |
+4.5% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and the net rental income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
In a somewhat subdued environment along with a changing retailer landscape, the French portfolio stood out with retailer sales up 4% on average, outpacing core inflation by 60 basis points, and dominant regional malls posting solid figures, including Val d'Europe (Paris region, up 7%), Blagnac (Toulouse, up 7%) and Créteil Soleil (Paris region, up 5%). Similarly, Saint-Lazare (Paris region) continued to welcome ever more commuters and workers, with strong footfall increases and retailer sales up 6% over one year.
Retailers' demand for Klépierre's leading destinations remained strong as witnessed by several deals signed for larger units with Inditex, the expansion of Bestseller and the development of new leisure offers (Otium, La tête dans les Nuages, Fort Boyard) or new supermarkets (Lidl, Grand Frais). As part of its proactive mix curation strategy, the Group is gradually replacing legacy French fashion retailers by dynamic international brands (e.g., Normal, Rituals). With higher rent collection rates, additional revenues and improved occupancy, net rental income was up 4.5% on a like-for-like basis.
Lastly, the highlight of the year was the on-time and on-budget completion of the Grand Place extension in Grenoble in November. With a fully reshaped retail offering, the project is fully let. Further to the opening, footfall jumped 60% in December compared to December 2022. The portfolio transformation also included the disposals of convenience shopping galeries in Valenciennes and Metz as well as 30 other standalone retail assets throughout France.
Italy (23% of net rental income)
Net rental income in Italy
Portfolio NRI |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
Like-for-like change |
ITALY |
207.4 |
191.5 |
228.3 |
+12.7% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and the net rental income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
Klépierre's Italian platform confirmed its dynamism over the course of 2023. Despite a protracted weak economic growth at national level, retailer sales increased by 4% compared to 2022 driven, among others, by a strong affluence of customers, with footfall up 12%.
The local tenant base is very solid and leasing tension has been strong as confirmed by no major bankruptcies and a sharp increase in collection rates coupled with a historically high financial occupancy. In 2023, a large number of brands reinforced their presence in Klépierre's dominant assets with Primark opening its fourth store
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in Nave de Vero (Venice), JD Sports signing new deals, KFC confirming its development and Primor (cosmetics) completing its first expansion plan in Italy with three new stores. The year was also marked by the unveiling of the first phase of the refurbishment of Le Gru, the dominant mall in Turin, with the rebranding and enlargement of several units such as Rituals, Flying Tiger and Giochi Preziosi.
In this context, net rental income increased by 12.7% on a like-for-like basis.
Scandinavia (12% of net rental income)
Net rental income in Scandinavia
Portfolio NRI |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
Like-for-like change |
SCANDINAVIA |
122.8 |
114.0 |
116.0 |
+9.1% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and the net rental income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
In a rather volatile economic environment, Klépierre's Scandinavian portfolio posted solid figures with retailer sales up 7% in 2023, exceeding average local inflation. The relatively strong sales performances were driven by leading malls, namely Emporia in Sweden, which posted double digit sales growth throughout the year (up 19%), while Oslo City in Norway has been returning to normal following the impact of the pandemic and its subsequent effects (up 11%). International retailers have been continuously expanding, demanding larger units, and driving solid market share gains for dominant assets.
This positive trend also fueled an average collection rate of above 99%, and a significant improvement in the operating margin in the region. On a like-for-like basis, net rental income was up 9.1%(2).
Lastly, Klépierre signed an agreement for the disposal of its Swedish asset Galleria Boulevard, for well above the lastest appraisal values. This transaction is fully aligned with the Group's ambition to focus on prime assets in the region.
Iberia (13% of net rental income)
Net rental income in Iberia
Portfolio NRI |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
Like-for-like change |
IBERIA |
119.4 |
117.6 |
129.7 |
+10.8% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and the net rental income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
Retailer sales in Klépierre's Iberian malls grew by 8%, exceeding average inflation by 300 basis points. Against a relatively supportive economic backdrop, performance was strong over the course of the year and in all segments, especially food & beverage (up 12%) and health & beauty (up 9%).
Leasing activity reached an all-time high, confirming the appeal of the Group's assets among retailers in the region. Among newcomers to the Iberian market, Normal - the Danish brand with an ambitious development plan - opened six stores in Iberia while several top international banners such as Inditex brands in Maremagnum (Barcelona), chose to enlarge their stores. The mall is also set to welcome the first Time Out Market in Spain (second in Europe), a unique food hall concept including top chefs and the leading bartenders. Lastly, among other key transformative operations, a new Primark megastore unit will be handed over in Espaço Guimaraes (north of Portugal) by the end of 2024 for an opening in the first half of 2025. This foundational asset management project will further strengthen the dominant position of this asset in its catchment area.
Iberian net rental income was up 10.8% on a like-for-like basis, outpacing indexation by 430 basis points.
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(2) Excluding foreign exchange impact.
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Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe (16% of net rental income)
Net rental income in Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe
Portfolio NRI |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
Like-for-like change |
Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe |
154.0 |
141.5 |
164.0 |
+17.3% |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and the net rental income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
The Dutch portfolio enjoyed upbeat business levels in 2023, characterized by a strong increase in footfall. Highlights included Hoog Catharijne (Utrecht), the most visited mall in the Netherlands, reaching its all-time footfall record with an impressive 33 million visitors in 2023 (up 16%), bearing the fruits of Klépierre's leasing strategy. With the mall welcoming the flagship stores of international retailers, like-for-like growth in retailer sales for the Netherlands came out at 17% and strongly outperformed inflation. This growth allowed retailers to absorb high rental indexation and therefore maintain sustainable levels of occupancy cost ratio.
In Germany, the 7% increase in retailer sales also outstripped inflation. This facilitated the success of ongoing renewal campaigns, while strongly contributing to additional revenues, mainly driven by car park revenues and mall income.
In 2023, Klépierre also completed the first phase of the refurbishment of Alexandrium in Rotterdam which got a strong response from both visitors and tenants. It also disposed of a non-core asset in Germany, as the Group pressed ahead with streamlining the portfolio.
Meanwhile, retailer sales in Central Europe exceeded 2022 levels by 9%, benefiting from close-to-inflation wage increases in a tight labor market that supported consumption. On the leasing side, dealflow was dense at Nový Smíchov, the leading mall in Prague, which attracted several flagship banners including Nike and Lacoste. Klépierre continued to broaden its offering in the food & beverage segment by signing up Starbucks - the first point of sale in the Plzeň region.
Net rental income for the region as a whole was up 17.3% on a like-for-like basis, lifted by a high collection rate, an increase in occupancy and strong growth in additional revenues (turnover rents, car park revenues and mall income).
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NET CURRENT CASH FLOW
Net current cash flow
Net current cash flow(a)
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2023 |
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Total share (in €m) |
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Gross rental income |
1,095.3 |
1,164.8 |
Rental and building expenses |
(168.7) |
(159.9) |
Net rental income |
926.6 |
1,005.0 |
Management, administrative, related income and other income |
77.6 |
74.6 |
Payroll expenses and other general expenses |
(163.1) |
(158.1) |
EBITDA(b) |
841.1 |
921.4 |
Cost of net debt |
(113.4) |
(131.9) |
Cash flow before share in equity method investees and taxes |
727.7 |
789.5 |
Share in equity method investees |
53.4 |
56.7 |
Current tax expenses |
(38.7) |
(34.7) |
NCCF (total share) |
742.4 |
811.6 |
Group share (in €m) |
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NCCF (group share) |
641.9 |
709.0 |
Average number of shares (c) |
286,524,518 |
286,301,949 |
Per share (in €) |
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NCCF per share |
2.24 |
2.48 |
- The data used to calculate the net current cash flow are obtained by deducting from IFRS aggregates certain non-cash and/or non-recurring effects, mainly related to positive non-recurring income linked to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables, changes in the fair value of buildings (net of deferred taxes) of equity-accounted companies, and certain provisions and depreciations.
- EBITDA stands for "earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization" and is a measure of the Group's operating performance.
- Excluding treasury shares.
In 2023, net current cash flow per share increased by 10.7% year on year to €2.48(3). This recurring performance reflects the combined impact of the following indicators:
- Net rental income increased by 8.8% on a like-for-like(4) basis, mainly on the back of the 5.8% positive impact of indexation at Group level, a significant increase in rent collection rate (up 110 basis points) as well as higher additional income and further improvement of property charge management;
- EBITDA amounted to €921.4 million up 9.6% year on year, above growth in net rental income, notably thanks to tight control of payroll and general and administrative expenses;
- The cost of net debt increased to €131.9 million on a total share basis, mainly impacted by higher rates and spreads. Overall, the average cost of debt remained contained at 1.5% (see section 6.3 "Cost of debt");
- Current tax expenses amounted to €34.7 million on a total share basis, down €4.0 million year on year.
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- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
- Like-for-likedata exclude the contribution of new spaces (acquisitions, greenfield projects and extensions), spaces being restructured and disposals completed since January 2022.
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Contribution of equity-accounted companies
NET RENTAL INCOME |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
France |
17.5 |
17.5 |
17.4 |
Italy |
35.8 |
35.8 |
40.2 |
Scandinavia(c) |
4.9 |
4.9 |
4.6 |
Iberia |
3.6 |
3.6 |
4.0 |
Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe |
4.4 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
TOTAL |
66.4 |
66.4 |
71.1 |
NET CURRENT CASH FLOW |
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In millions of euros |
12/31/2022 |
12/31/2022(a) |
12/31/2023(b) |
France |
16.5 |
16.5 |
15.5 |
Italy |
28.5 |
28.5 |
31.7 |
Scandinavia(c) |
4.9 |
4.9 |
4.8 |
Iberia |
(1.4) |
(1.4) |
(0.8) |
Netherlands / Germany / Central Europe |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
TOTAL |
53.4 |
53.4 |
56.7 |
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables and income generated by disposed assets.
- Excluding the positive non-recurring income statement impact related to the 2020 and 2021 account receivables.
- To determine the Group's share for Scandinavia, data must be multiplied by 56.1%.
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