Wereldhave (WHA) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
24 Sep, 2026Key messages and highlights
Positive Dutch and Belgian valuations driven by higher passing rents and strong rental income growth of 4.3% in the core portfolio.
Portfolio well protected against higher interest rates due to low capex, completed refinancing, and high daily-life exposure.
Major progress in transforming Knauf Shopping Schmiede and Cityplaza with mixed-use additions.
Fitch reaffirmed BBB credit rating with a stable outlook; €60m in new 10-year USPP agreed, further strengthening debt maturity.
FY 2026 direct result per share forecast confirmed at €1.85-1.95; capital rotation in Benelux at LOI stage.
Financial and operational results
Direct result per share steady at €0.91; EPRA NTA per share up 0.9% to €23.11; net LTV decreased to 44.1%.
Like-for-like gross rental income growth of 4.3% in the core portfolio, with Belgium and Netherlands showing strong performance.
Occupancy rates remain high at 97.7% across shopping centers.
Costs remain stable despite portfolio growth; EPRA cost ratio at 29.4% in 2026.
Tenant sales increased, especially in the Netherlands, with fashion and food categories leading.
Transactions and capital allocation
Acquisitions: supermarket unit in Charleroi (completing Ville 2 ownership) and Hema in Overvecht, both with no negative LTV impact.
Disposal: retail park De Mael, Bruges, expected to decrease LTV by 110bps and support capital rotation.
Capital allocation guided by IRR framework, focusing on investments with returns above the continental European retail average.
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