New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

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<ul><li>Property sector softer through reporting season: The NZ LPV sector was down -0.7% in May, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -1.7%.</li><li>Dust settles on May reporting season: Six property companies reported full year results in May. The results were broadly in line with our expectations as solid tenant demand continues to drive strong operational outcomes.</li><li>Sector valuation remains mixed: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but still remains above its long-run valuation metrics relative to bond yields.</li></ul>

Property sector softer through reporting season: The NZ LPV sector was down -0.7% in May, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -1.7%.Dust settles on May reporting season: Six property companies reported full year results in May. The results were broadly in line with our expectations as solid tenant demand continues to drive strong operational outcomes.Sector valuation remains mixed: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but still remains above its long-run valuation metrics relative to bond yields.

Real Estate Reflections: Reporting on Property

<ul><li>Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.</li><li>Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.</li><li>Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields</li></ul>

Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields

Real Estate Reflections: Gearing Up for Reporting Season

<ul><li>Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.</li><li>Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in May</li><li>Balance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios</li></ul>

Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in MayBalance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios

Real Estate Reflections: Cap Rates Creep Higher

<ul><li>Looking at the unlisted property syndicate sector: Property syndicates have become increasingly popular over the last decade as falling interest rates have (1) driven strong commercial property asset returns, and (2) made alternative yield-focussed investment more attractive</li><li>Syndicates could be a source of distress this cycle: Our analysis is based on 24 syndicates where financial information is publicly available</li><li>Prior cycles have resulted in new listed entities: In prior commercial property downcycles onerous debt obligations resulted in the merger and listing of some underperforming syndicates</li></ul>

Looking at the unlisted property syndicate sector: Property syndicates have become increasingly popular over the last decade as falling interest rates have (1) driven strong commercial property asset returns, and (2) made alternative yield-focussed investment more attractiveSyndicates could be a source of distress this cycle: Our analysis is based on 24 syndicates where financial information is publicly availablePrior cycles have resulted in new listed entities: In prior commercial property downcycles onerous debt obligations resulted in the merger and listing of some underperforming syndicates

Property Insights: Syndicates — All in This Together

<ul><li>Dust settles on February reporting season: Four property companies reported in February; Precinct Properties (PCT), Property for Industry (PFI), Winton (WIN) and Vital Healthcare (VHP). </li><li>Solid month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was up +1.6% in February, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -0.6%</li><li>Relative valuations looking attractive but only back to fairer value vs bond yields</li></ul>

Dust settles on February reporting season: Four property companies reported in February; Precinct Properties (PCT), Property for Industry (PFI), Winton (WIN) and Vital Healthcare (VHP). Solid month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was up +1.6% in February, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -0.6%Relative valuations looking attractive but only back to fairer value vs bond yields

Real Estate Reflections: Refurbishing the Monthly

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Real Estate Reflections: Reporting on Property

The results of listed property vehicles (LPVs) that reported in May was largely in line with expectations; Strong tenant demand underpinned strong...

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Real Estate Reflections: Gearing Up for Reporting Season

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Real Estate Reflections: Cap Rates Creep Higher

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Real Estate Reflections: Refurbishing the Monthly

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