Interim Management Statement

AXA Property Trust Ld 15 November 2007 To: Company Announcements Date: 15 November 2007 Company: AXA Property Trust Limited Subject: Interim Management Statement INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT - Three months to 30 September 2007 The Company's objective is to secure attractive total returns for shareholders through a combination of dividends and capital appreciation from investment in commercial property in Europe. KEY STATISTICS 12 months ended 3 months ended 30 June 2007 30 September 2007 Movement Pence per share Pence per share Pence per share Net Asset Value per share 99.98 104.71 4.73 (4.7%) Share price (mid market) 99.75 92.13 -7.50 (-7.5%) Discount to NAV -0.2% -12.0% -11.8 percent. pts 12 months ended 3 months ended 30 June 2007 30 September 2007 Movement £M £M £M Net profit 7.95 2.90 n/a Property portfolio 134.11 145.55 11.44 (8.5%) Borrowings -47.76 -53.89 -6.13 (12.8%) Gearing 39.7% 40.7% 0.9 percent. pts PERFORMANCE SUMMARY During the three month period to 30 September, there was a valuation gain of £2.6 million (1.9%) which includes a £1.1 million gain on the recent acquisition of the Pankower Allee asset in Berlin. The Company's running gross rental income yield on this valuation was 7.04%. Total net profit was £2.9 million (2.90 pence per share) which can be analysed as follows: £M Net property income 2.22 Investment Manager's fees -0.37 Other income and expenses -0.44 Finance expenses -0.66 Finance income 0.23 Unrealised gains on revaluation of property and investments 2.58 Unrealised gains on derivatives 0.14 Deferred tax -0.76 Current tax -0.04 Total net profit 2.90 The Net Asset Value increased by £4.7 million (4.7%) on the NAV at 30 June 2007. The increase of £4.7 million can be analysed as follows: £M Net Asset Value at 30 June 2007 99.98 Net profit 2.90 Unrealised losses on derivatives -0.87 Dividends paid -1.00 Foreign exchange translation gains 3.70 Net Asset Value at 30 September 2007 104.71 Dividends On 7 November 2007, the first interim dividend of 1.00 pence per share in respect of the year ended 30 June 2008 was declared to be paid on 30 November 2007. Share Price and Discount to Net Asset Value As at close of business on 28 September 2007 (the last business day of the month), the mid market price of the Company's shares on the London Stock Exchange was 92.13 pence, representing a discount of 12.0% on the Company's Net Asset Value at 30 September 2007. As at close of business on 13 November 2007, the mid market price of the Company's shares was 78.25 pence, representing a discount of 25.3% on the Company's Net Asset Value at 30 September 2007. Gearing During the three month period the Company's gearing increased from 39.7% (32.3% excluding debt in the Porto Kali investment and Agnadello JV) to 40.7% (39.8%). This followed the acquisition of the German retail asset Pankower Allee for £4.2 million which was financed by a further draw down on the Company's external debt facility. STRATEGY AND MARKET The portfolio is being actively managed to create value and enhance the Company's Net Asset Value. Now that full investment has been achieved, the focus is on protecting and enhancing the portfolio's income stream. This will be achieved both through lease re-gearing and indexation, as well as maintaining cost control at portfolio and corporate level. While most global property markets are affected by the 'credit crunch', Euro zone Continental European markets are stronger than UK markets. The Board believes that the Company is well positioned, as the portfolio, concentrated in Germany, is largely 'core', having well-secured income flows delivering some 7% income yield. The Board believes, therefore, that portfolio capital values are better protected from any potential weakening in market values that might impact more secondary property assets. Material Events The Board of the Company is not aware of any significant event or transaction which occurred between 1 July 2007 and the date of the publication of this Statement which would have a material impact on the financial position of the Company. This Statement and the Company fact sheet are available on the Investment Manager's website: http://www.axa-im.co.uk. Please follow the prompts to 'Literature' and 'Factsheets'. All Enquiries: The Company Secretary Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited Trafalgar Court Les Banques St Peter Port GY1 3QL Tel: 01481 745529 Fax: 01481 745085 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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