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Helical H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary26 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Strategic focus on delivering best-in-class central London office projects, leveraging joint ventures and equity-light structures for enhanced returns, with significant progress on 100 New Bridge Street, Brettenham House, and 10 King William Street, all completing in 2026.
Robust pipeline supported by partnerships, notably with Places for London, including new offices in Farringdon and PBSA in White City and Southwark.
Active capital recycling and disciplined balance sheet management, with over £620 million of assets sold in five years.
Market-defining sale of 100 New Bridge Street to State Street for £333 million, the largest London office sale in 2025, completed a year ahead of schedule.
Market conditions support the strategy, with a supply-constrained environment and rental growth forecasted at 4-5% per annum for best-in-class space.
Financial highlights
Profit after tax for the half-year was £1.8 million, down from £4.7 million year-over-year.
EPRA earnings per share rose to 2.4p (2024: 2.3p); EPRA NTA per share increased to 349p (31 March 2025: 348p).
Net rental income declined to £7.7 million due to prior asset sales; development income rose to £2.9 million, offset by £1.4 million in costs.
Portfolio value grew to £583.3 million from £540.4 million at March 2025; net asset value at £422.8 million.
Interim dividend maintained at 1.50p per share, fully covered by EPRA EPS.
Outlook and guidance
Targeting total accounting returns in excess of 10%, with profits of £85 million+ from the current pipeline, rising to £140 million with 10% rental growth.
Focus on finalizing Paddington debt facility, completing 100 New Bridge Street sale, and structuring funding for new opportunities.
Minimum return of 50% of realized net profits from the 100 New Bridge Street joint venture expected to be returned to shareholders after completion in April 2026.
All major schemes are fully funded, with further opportunities anticipated through joint ventures.
Debt strategy given rising LTV
Tailor new schemes for tech/AI demand
Expand equity-light structures with landowners
Capital deployment strategy post-100 New Bridge Street sale?
Paddington office scheme: key competitive advantages?
PBSA strategy: opportunistic or core business shift?
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Helical Plc engages in the investment, rental, and development of real estate properties in the United Kingdom. Its portfolio includes mixed use commercial/residential projects and offices, as well as residential and commercial developments. Helical plc was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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