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DEUTSCHE KONSUM REIT-AG - Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG publishes full year 2023/2024 results

Release Date: 19/12/2024 08:10
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Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG publishes full year 2023/2024 results

DEUTSCHE KONSUM REIT-AG
(Incorporated in the Federal Republic of Germany)
(Registration number: HRB 13072)
FSE Share Code: A14KRD
JSE Share Code: DKR
ISIN: DE000A14KRD3
LEI: 529900QXC6TDASMCSU89
(the "Company")



DEUTSCHE KONSUM REIT-AG PUBLISHES FULL YEAR 2023/2024 RESULTS

Potsdam, 19 December 2024 – Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG (ISIN DE000A14KRD3) ("DKR") publishes
audited IFRS figures for financial year 2023/2024.

    •   Rental income amounted to EUR 77.4 million, representing a slight decline of 2.9% year-on-
        year, primarily due to selective portfolio sales
    •   Stable net rental income of EUR 48 million (previous year EUR 48.2 million)
    •   Funds from Operations (FFO) decreased to EUR 28 million (previous year EUR 33.1 million),
        equating to an FFO per share (undiluted) of EUR 0.80 and an FFO per share (fully diluted)
        of EUR 0.52, mainly impacted by increased debt costs
    •   Property portfolio value of EUR 886.2 million
    •   EPRA NTA (fully diluted) at EUR 7.55 per share, reflecting portfolio adjustments
    •   Net LTV reduced to 57.2% (previous year 61.6 %)
    •   Full-year Net Income result: EUR 1.97 million (previous year: EUR -181 million).
    •   Significant debt reduction of EUR 88.6 million, supported by strategic asset disposals
    •   Successful bond refinancing of EUR 145.9 million: after partial repayment of EUR 50 million
        in FY 23/24 and an additional repayment of EUR 10 million in 1Q 24/25 current remaining
        notional is EUR 85.9 million maturing in September 2025
    •   Repayment of a significant tranche of EUR 38 million loan from Obotritia Capital KGaA
    •   New CFO appointed in June 2024 to strengthen the leadership team and enhance business
        processes


A copy of the Annual Report 2023/2024 is available on DKR's website:
https://www.deutsche-konsum.de/en/investor-relations/financial-reports and will also be available
on the JSE's website at:
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2024/jse/isse/dkre/YE2024.pdf

Stable operational business with resilient key performance indicators

Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG delivered a solid operational performance in the financial year 2023/2024
with rental income amounting to EUR 77.4 million. The slight decline of 2.9% compared to the
previous year was primarily driven by the company's decision to sell selected assets as part of its
strategic efforts to reduce debt. Despite the portfolio adjustments, net rental income was stable,
experiencing a marginal decline of 0.5% to EUR 48 million.

DKR maintained a solid financial performance. Funds from Operations (FFO) for the period were in
line with expectations, totaling EUR 28 million, down from EUR 33.1 million in the prior year. The
decrease was largely the result of increased interest expenses following rising financing costs in the
market and the effects of portfolio disposals. The FFO per share (fully diluted) was reported at EUR
0.52, reflecting a continued commitment to value creation despite challenging external conditions.

Significant debt reduction and successful bond refinancing

DKR reduced debt by EUR 88.6 million, improving its financial flexibility and reducing risk. This was
primarily achieved by the targeted sale of 17 selected properties during the fiscal year.
Furthermore, the company successfully refinanced EUR 145.9 million in maturing bonds in June 2024
and after partial repayment of EUR 50 million in FY 23/24 and an additional repayment of EUR 10
million in 1Q 24/25 current remaining notional is EUR 85.9 million maturing in September 2025. As
a result of these measures, the Loan to Value ratio (LTV) was reduced to 57.2%, compared to 61.6%
in the previous year.

After the end of the financial year, in addition to the notarization of selective individual property
sales, DKR received a substantial portion of the outstanding loan from Obotritia Capital KGaA,
amounting to EUR 38 million.

As of early December, DKR also welcomed the Federal and State Government Employees Retirement
Fund (VBL) as a new shareholder through the conversion of a convertible bond, further strengthening
its shareholder base.

Strategic focus and strengthened leadership

DKR appointed a new Chief Financial Officer in June 2024. The leadership team is focused on
strengthening the balance sheet and systematically improving financial discipline and overall
business processes.

In view of strengthening DKR's leadership and operational control, the company has decided to
insource Asset and Property Management activities.

Outlook: Building resilience and financial flexibility

Looking ahead, Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG remains committed to its long-term strategy of delivering
sustainable growth. In the short- to mid-term, the company is focused on selective asset disposals,
disciplined capital expenditure (CAPEX), and continued debt reduction.

With the current portfolio continuing to benefit from strong locations for everyday goods retailers,
the company remains well-positioned to weather challenging market conditions and pursue growth
opportunities in its core markets. Strengthened by the positive momentum of recent weeks and
months, the management board sees significant opportunities to advance in its long-term strategy.

Conference Call

Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG will hold an analysts' conference (webcast and conference call) on the
annual results of the 2023/2024 financial year today, 19 December 2024, 10:00 a.m. CET/11:00
SAST. The corresponding results presentation and further information on the webcast and the
conference call can be found at https://www.deutsche-konsum.de/en/investor-relations. The Annual
Report 2023/2024 is available for download under https://www.deutsche-konsum.de/en/investor-
relations/financial-reports.

About Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG

Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG, Broderstorf, is a listed real estate company with a focus on German
retail properties for everyday goods at established micro-locations. The focus of the Company's
activities is on the acquisition, management and development of local supply properties with the aim
of continuous performance and the leveraging of hidden reserves.

The shares of the Company are listed on the Prime Standard of the Deutsche Börse (ISIN:
DE000A14KRD3) and on the JSE (JSE Limited) (South Africa) by way of a secondary listing.

Contact:
Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG
Mrs. Mareike Kuliberda
Investor Relations
Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12 b
14482 Potsdam
Tel: 0331 / 74 00 76 - 533
Fax: 0331 / 74 00 76 - 599
E-Mail: mk@deutsche-konsum.de

DKR has a primary listing on the Prime Standard on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a secondary
listing on the JSE.

Potsdam, 19 December 2024

JSE Sponsor
PSG Capital

Date: 19-12-2024 08:10:00
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