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ING Industrial Fund Fund Review
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ASIA / AUSTRALIA / EUROPE / NORTH AMERICA / UK FUND REVIEW ING INDUSTRIAL FUND
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ING Industrial Fund ARSN 089 038 175
Responsible Entity of ING Industrial Fund ING Management Limited ABN 15 006 065 032 AFS Licence No. 237 534
Registered offi ce Level 6, 345 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 T (+61) 2 9033 1035 F (+61) 2 9033 1059 E [email protected] I www.ingrealestate.com.au/investment
Unit registry Link Market Services Limited Level 12, 680 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Postal address: Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235
Investor services Toll free 1300 653 497 T (+61) 2 8280 7057 F (+61) 2 9287 0303 E [email protected]
Investor enquiries Paul Toussaint Doug Auchterlonie Chief Executive Offi cer Chief Investment Offi cer ING Industrial Fund ING Industrial Fund T (+61) 2 9033 1005 (+61) 2 9033 1030
For personal use only use personal For The ING Industrial Fund is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Its stock code is IIF.
Document published: 28 August 2007
PAGE 1 FUND REVIEW ING INDUSTRIAL FUND BRIESELANG DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, GERMANY CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION BRIESELANG ROSEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL ROSEHILL HARCOURT BUSINESS PARK, AUSTRALIA PARK, BUSINESS HARCOURT DOCKSIDE BUSINESS PARK, AUSTRALIA PARK, BUSINESS DOCKSIDE ALBERTA PARK II, CANADA II, PARK ALBERTA
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Contents
ING Real Estate 4
Fund summary 5
Management profi le 6
Key results 8
Key achievements 9
New investments 10
Development 15
Leasing 18
Capital management 20
Financial statements 22
Portfolio summary 26
Fund activity post 30 June 2007 29
Property portfolio 30
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ING Real Estate
ING Real Estate is a global real estate company, active in real estate investment management, development and fi nance.
With a total business portfolio of over A$160 billion and offi ces in 21 countries across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, ING Real Estate ranks among the world’s largest real estate ING Industrial Fund companies.
ING Real Estate is part of ING Group, a global fi nancial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management ING Industrial Fund (IIF) is a publicly listed property to over 60 million private, corporate and trust in Australia and is included in the S&P/ASX 100 institutional clients in more than 50 countries. index. IIF invests in prime industrial properties and business parks in key global markets. The Fund’s “To be the leading provider of operations include property investment, property innovative real estate solutions development and property services. that exceed our customers’ expectations – globally as well As at 30 June 2007, the Fund owns a highly as locally“. diversifi ed portfolio of 547 industrial properties across Australia, Canada and Western Europe. In Australia, ING Real Estate manages property on With total assets of $5.6 billion, the Fund is behalf of over 60,000 investors. Main activities Australia’s largest listed industrial trust. include funds management, property and asset management, and development. The Responsible Entity for the Fund is ING Management Limited. Operations span global real estate markets and encompass all major property sectors - offi ce, industrial, retail, seniors and student housing, “Our mission is to provide investors entertainment and healthcare. with highly competitive investment returns through astute acquisition, development and management of prime industrial properties and business parks in key global markets.”
IIF is a pure real estate investment vehicle, with over 95% of its income derived from rents.
The Fund has an active development pipeline in Australia and Canada, which delivers signifi cant volumes of accretive new products each year. In 90% of the markets IIF invests in, IIF is the sole
For personal use only use personal For industrial vehicle. Tenants are predominately lower risk industry sectors such as logistics, consumer durables and fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs).
IIF’s senior management in Australia comprises a dedicated and stable team of industrial property professionals, with over 100 years of relevant industry experience.
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Fund summary
The Fund is a full service industrial space provider in Australia, Canada and Europe, based on a operating model of “develop, own and manage”. IIF’s strategy is to invest in well located industrial properties in key global markets, focussing on assets that demonstrate potential for income and capital growth over the medium to long term.
In considering future investments, Management will focus on properties which further diversify the Fund’s portfolio by location, tenant, lease maturity and rent review type. The objective is to enhance earnings growth and capital security.
The Fund’s portfolio comprises a substantial development pipeline to cater for the expansion requirements of IIF’s customer base and attract new companies to IIF’s property portfolio. With this strategy, the Fund achieves higher investment yields, lower acquisition costs, newly constructed quality buildings with long term leases and improved taxation benefi ts.
IIF will continue to actively manage its portfolio to enhance the Fund’s income stream wherever possible.
Key Financial Data
as at 30 June 2007 as at 30 June 2006
Distributions (cents per unit) 16.65 15.50
Annualised yield on closing price 7.1% 7.0%
Net asset backing per unit $2.25 $2.08
Market capitalisation $2,591m $1,955m
Total assets (look through) 1 $5,572m $2,864m
Gearing ratio (debt to total assets) 36% 32%
Units on issue 1,107,352,976 876,659,200
Portfolio Overview as at 30 June 2007 Australia Canada Europe Total
Number of properties 63 467 17 547
Total lettable area (sqm) 2 1.75m 3.26m 0.53m 5.54m
Total number of tenants 248 > 2,340 11 >2,600
Weighted average lease term to expiry (by income) 5.4 4.1 6.6 5.0 For personal use only use personal For
Property assets $2.69bn $1.98bn $0.61bn $5.28bn
Occupancy 98% 96% 100% 98%
1 Look through basis 2 Excludes development projects under construction
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Management profi le
Key Business Units
ING Industrial Fund Organisation Chart
Paul Toussaint Chief Executive Officer ING Industrial Fund
Tax Accounting,Treasury & Legal Trust Management Acquisitions Property Services Development Management
Jenny Saliba David Hunt Tim Lewis Robert MacKay Director Doug Auchterlonie David Foster Chief Financial Officer hief Investment Officer Global Acqusitions Manager Director Director Capital Transactions & Taxation Industrial Property Services Industrial Development
Facilities/Property Management / CB Richard Ellis - Australia 20 dedicated management staff across NSW,VIC & QLD, comprising: Property Managers, Building Supervisors,Trust Accounting Personnel, Support Staff, and Building Services Engineers.
CANADA: Asset Management Kathy Harder Will Rowson ING Summit Head of Acqusitions - Canada Head of Acqusitions - Europe Industrial Asset and Property Managers located in 8 ING Summit ING Real Estate principal markets across Canada.
ING Summit - Canada ING Real Estate Investment Management EUROPE: Asset Management Canadian Acquisitions Team European Industrial Acquisitions Team ING Real Estate Investment Management Industrial Acquisitions Managers Industrial Acquisitions Managers European Industrial Asset Management team located operate in all provinces. throughout 7 countries, based in Brussels, throughout 7 countries, based in Brussels, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Prague Madrid, Milan, Paris, Prague and The Hague. and The Hague. GREAT NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, SPAIN CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION NORTHERN GREAT
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Senior Management Team - ING Industrial Fund
The Fund’s senior management team is characterised by its stability and depth of experience. The fi ve Australian executives represent over 100 years of industry experience, with an average tenure within ING greater than eight years.
PAUL TOUSSAINT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ING INDUSTRIAL FUND Paul has over 22 years experience in the property and funds management industry. He holds an Associate Diploma in Valuation, is a qualifi ed Valuer, an Associate of the Australian Property Institute and an Affi liate Member of the Securities Institute of Australia. Paul is responsible for the management and administration of ING Industrial Fund, including determination of investment strategies, fi nancial management and forecasting and investor relations.
DOUG AUCHTERLONIE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Doug has over 20 years experience in the property and funds management industry, including 14 years with ING Real Estate and its predecessor funds. He holds a Bachelor of Property Administration and a Diploma of Business and Administration. Doug is responsible for the daily operation, management and marketing of the Fund, including all fi nancial, reporting and administrative functions.
TIM LEWIS DIRECTOR , INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SERVICES Tim has over 19 years experience in the property industry, fi ve of that within the ING Industrial Fund. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy), is a qualifi ed Valuer and is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute. Tim is responsible for the overall management of the Fund’s Asset Management team, which includes tenant relations and lease management.
ROBERT MACKAY DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Robert has over 20 years experience in the property industry, including 13 years with ING Real Estate and its predecessor funds. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property), is a qualifi ed Valuer and is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute. Robert is responsible for industrial development including overall management of site acquisitions, planning, leasing and project delivery.
DAVID FOSTER GLOBAL ACQUISITIONS MANAGER For personal use only use personal For David has over 19 years of experience in commercial and industrial property. On the domestic front, David is responsible for sourcing and managing Australian acquisitions and coordinating disposals. Globally, he is responsible for collaborating with ING’s North American and European capital transaction teams to manage offshore acquisitions for the Fund.
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Key Results
Key fi nancial data
12 months to 12 months to 30 Jun 2007 30 Jun 2006
ASX closing price $2.34 $2.23
Quarterly distributions (cents per unit) September 3.95 3.80
December 4.00 3.90
March 4.35 3.90
June 4.35 3.90
Total (cents per unit) 16.65 15.50
Tax deferred component 45.1% 43.7%
Annualised yield on closing price 7.1% 7.0%
S&P/ASX 300 LPT Accum Index total return 26.3% 14.2%
Net asset backing per unit $2.25 $2.08
Market capitalisation $2,591m $1,955m
Retained distributable income earnings $12.5m $5.5m
Total assets (look through) $5,572m $2,864m
Gearing ratio (debt to total assets) 1 36% 32%
Property portfolio average lease duration (by income) 2 5.0 years 5.7 years
Management expense ratio (MER) 3 0.34% 0.62%
Units on issue as at 30 June 2007 1,107,352,976 876,659,200
Number of unitholders as at 30 June 2007 21,636 20,328
1 Look through gearing is 44% 2 Includes 50% of ING Summit Portfolio Canada in 2007 fi gures
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Key Achievements
11.5% Other Achievements increase in distributable income to 17.4 cents per unit. > $511 million of new equity raised at average 6.3% premium to net asset backing
> $400 million raised via issue of 11.3% Exchangeable Notes increase in underlying distributable > Strong debt position with average income to 16.7 cents per unit. hedge term of 6.2 years
> Total assets up from $2.86 billion to $5.57 billion 7.4% > 123,000 sqm of developments completed in Australia, at an increase in distribution to 16.65 cents average initial yield of 8.0% per unit. > A portfolio that is 98% occupied with an average lease term remaining of 5.0 years 8.2% > Total lease activity in excess of increase in net asset backing to $2.25 1.0 million sqm per unit. > Customer retention rate of 75%
Five years of strong performance: 33% > Distributable income growth of increase in market capitalisation to 5.8% pa over past 5 years $2.6 billion. > Growth in underlying distributable income of 4.7% pa over past 5 years
> Average growth in DPU of 4.7% $2.3 billion pa over past 5 years of new investments completed. > Net asset backing growth of
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New Investments
The Fund had a historic year of acquisition, with new investments in excess of A$2.3 billion. This includes the IIF and ING Real Estate joint acquisition of the 461 property Summit Portfolio in Canada. The portfolio, now known as ING Summit Industrial Fund, is Canada’s largest industrial owner. IIF also completed $318 million of acquisitions in Europe and Australia.
Acquisition and New Investments for the year ended 30 June 2007
Location Investment Purchase Price Cost (AUD)
Canada (50% of Summit Portfolio) $1,980m
Germany (7 properties) $137m
Belgium (1 property) $51m
Spain (3 properties) $69m
Australia (4 properties) $47m
Australia (1 partnership project) $14m
TOTAL NEW INVESTMENTS $2,298m
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Canadian Acquisitions
> Average lease term 4.8 years > 461 properties > 300+ hectares of development in pipeline > 96% leased 5 CHERRY BLOSSOM ROAD, CANADA ROAD, BLOSSOM 5 CHERRY 2335 SPEERS ROAD, CANADA ROAD, SPEERS 2335
ING Summit Industrial Fund The portfolio focuses on the light industrial/ In August 2006, Management announced that warehouse sector of Canadian real estate. ING Industrial Fund had formed a joint venture This is characterised by single level properties with ING Real Estate to acquire the Canadian located in or near major cities. Activities include listed Summit REIT on a 50/50 basis. warehousing, storage, light assembly and shipping, call centres and technical support. The sector As of January 2007 and the completion of is attractive due to is long-term strength and the acquisition, the portfolio was renamed stability, with lower market rent volatility, lower ING Summit Industrial Fund. The acquisition operating costs and more generic-use space. demonstrated excellent metrics relative to market conditions. This portfolio has a number of strategic benefi ts: > Signifi cant positioning in all major industrial This acquisition provided the Fund with markets signifi cant exposure to the Canadian industrial market. This highly diversifi ed property portfolio > 29% weighting of the strongly performing encompasses six Canadian provinces and eight economies of Western Canada major markets. > Strong development pipeline, representing 1.2 million sqm of new space. 55% of this The Canadian portfolio includes a number of pipeline is in the growth markets of Calgary development sites, providing the ability to and Edmonton, Alberta carry out earning enhancing developments, > Consistently high occupancy and tenant catering for growth requirements of tenants, and retention levels enhancing the portfolio’s average building age and average lease duration. Further details of this portfolio is provided in the
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European Acquisitions
> Average lease term 7.9 years > 11 properties acquired > Average yield on price 7.7% > 100% leased PURRS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, BELGIUM CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION PURRS Germany Bautzner Distribution Centre, Leipzig This 16,466sqm warehouse property is located in Leipzig, an emerging industrial hub for trade between central and western Europe.
Lahr Distribution Centre, Lahr Acquired for €23.3 million, Lahr Distribution Centre is located within the Black Forest Business Park on Germany’s A5 Autobahn corridor. This 36,230sqm newly constructed warehouse/logistics facility has 17,000sqm of additional land suitable for development.
Spain Port Bremen West Distribution Centre, Bremen Daganzo II Distribution Centre, Daganzo This 21,566sqm distribution centre is located within This modern logistics facility was acquired in January the Niedervieland logistics zone. The property has 2007 for €19.8 million. With a lettable area of a direct rail connection, access to an intermodal 24,270sqm, the property is subdivided into four rail-road terminal, and the Port of Bremen is tenancies. The property is located 30km northeast of within 3km. Madrid CBD and 15km northeast of Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Bürstadt Distribution Centre, Bürstadt This Distribution Centre is a 10 hecatre site with Valdemoro Distribution Centre, Valdemoro access to the Autobahns A5, A6, A61 and A67 all 100% leased to an established Madrid logistics within 10km of the site. A redevelopment prospect provider, Valdemoro Distribution Centre has access in the medium term, land value represents 78% of to Madrid’s radial motorways to provide fast access valuation, or 87% of purchase price. to all parts of metropolitan Madrid. Groβbeeren Distribution Centre, Groβbeeren Quer II Distribution Centre, Quer Located within a GVZ (Güterverkehrszentrum or Adjacent to another IIF property (Great Northern dedicated logistics area), this 30,333sqm logistics Distribution Centre) Quer II is a single building, warehouse is adjacent to the Autobahn 101 in modern logistic facility. Enjoying 100% occupancy, Berlin. The property has a 10 year lease to leading the property is within the sought after Henares logistics company, Fiege Deutschland. corridor, some 45km northeast of Madrid CBD. Groβ Machnow Distribution Centre, Groβ Machnow Acquired for €14.1 million, this warehouse property is 3km from the Autobahn A10, which Belgium circumnavigates Berlin. The property is in close Puurs Distribution Centre, Puurs proximity to the Berlin Tempelhof and Berlin The Fund acquired this newly constructed Schönefeld airports. warehouse/logistics facility for €30.8 million.
The property is situated near Brussels, in Belgium’s Sehnde Distribution Centre, Hannover-Sehnde For personal use only use personal For most sought after logistics locality and boasts This modern warehouse logistic property was additional land suitable for further development. acquired in August 2006. Located on a 6.4 hectare site, it has 2.5 hectares of undeveloped land offering expansion potential. Autobahns A7 and A2 are accessable within 5km of the property, providing an important international link to all of Europe.
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Australian Acquisitions
> 4 properties acquired > Average yield on price 7.4% > 100% leased > Average lease term 7.8 years EUSTON BUSINESS CENTRE, AUSTRALIA WESTLAND ESTATE, AUSTRALIA
WestLand Industrial Estate, Erskine Park NSW Joint Venture Investments This newly constructed warehouse property on Quarry Road is located in a popular and growing The Fund invested in its fi fth joint venture industrial precinct. The acquisition price of $16.5 development with INGREIMA. million represents an attractive initial yield of 7.4%. Brambles leased the property for a 10 year term Baker & Moore Streets, Banksmeadow NSW from 2006. The Fund co-invested with INGREIMA in this 2.2 hectare development site on Baker & Moore Euston Business Centre, Alexandria NSW Streets. The site will be redeveloped upon expiry In December 2006, the Fund announced the of the existing lease, providing some 12,000sqm of acquisition of this South Sydney property for $11.4 high quality strata industrial space in this sought million. The property is leased to Qantas until 2013. after location.
Foothills Distribution Centre, Arndell Park NSW Situated in the immediate vicinity of two other IIF assets, this $7.9 million property was acquired in May 2007 at a initial yield of 7.8%.
Seaford Industrial Estate, Seaford VIC Located at the southern end of Melbourne’s manufacturing belt, this industrial property is located on a 4.3 hectare site with development potential. Acquired for $11.3 million, the property is leased to Nylex until 2015, providing an initial yield
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LAHR DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, GERMANY GERMANY CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION LAHR GRO β BEEREN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, GERMANY CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION BEEREN
PORT BREMEN WEST DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, GERMANY CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION WEST BREMEN PORT
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Development
Development is an integral part of the Fund’s activities, providing a number of benefi ts to the Fund. These include ensuring supply of new product to satisfy current and future customers, providing a supply of investment product to the Fund in markets where availability of investment product is limited, enabling the Fund to achieve higher initial and total returns, and lower acquisition costs than the equivalent investment property, along with improved taxation benefi ts.
Development also enhances the Fund’s portfolio profi le with respect to average building age and WALTE, as most development product has lease terms equal to or greater than the portfolio average.
In order to provide for ongoing development activity, the Fund has a substantial development pipeline both in Australia and Canada, representing over 2 million sqm and more than fi ve years supply of new product.
Development projects completed during the year ended 30 June 2007
> 208,000sqm completed in Australia and Canada > 10 Australian projects completed at an average yield on cost of 7.9%, representing a 150bp spread to the equivalent net acquisition yield > Nine Canadian projects completed at an average yield on cost of 8.0%
FY07 Developments completed Capex Average Lease (sqm) Term (years)
NSW 88,000 A$76m 8.1
VIC/SA 35,000 A$24m 7.4
AUSTRALIA 123,000 A$100m 8.0
ONTARIO 44,000 C$32m 6.0
ALBERTA 41,000 C$25m 7.8
CANADA 85,000 C$57m 6.9
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Current development projects to be complete by 30 June 2008
> 352,000sqm to be completed in FY08, a 70% increase on FY07 volumes > Eight Australian projects currently under way and due for completion in FY08, and a further two planned > Forecast average yield of 7.6% on FY08 Australian development completions > Ten Canadian projects due for completion in FY08, at a forecast average yield of 7.8%
FY08 Forecast completions Capex Average Lease (sqm) Term (years)
NSW 182,000 A$163m 8.3
VIC/SA 20,000 A$13m 5.0
AUSTRALIA 202,000 A$176m 8.1
ONTARIO 65,000 C$42m 9.2
ALBERTA 47,000 C$45m 5.9
QUEBEC 11,000 C$10m 8.1
OTHER 27,000 C$18m 8.7
CANADA 150,000 C$115m 7.8
Note: Canadian data represents 100% interest.
Development Pipeline
> 1,720,000sqm of development capacity after forecast FY08 completions > Equates to fi ve years supply at FY08 volumes > Over 60% of Canadian development capability is in the growth markets on Alberta
Pipeline post FY08 Approx. Capex (sqm)
NSW 553,000 A$770m
VIC/SA 105,000 A$76m
AUSTRALIA 658,000 A$846m
ONTARIO 197,000 C$116m
ALBERTA 655,000 C$419m For personal use only use personal For QUEBEC 158,000 C$126m
CANADA 1,010,000 C$661m
Note: Canadian data represents 100% interest. Capex estimates are based on 2007 values.
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Joint Venture Projects
The Fund has co-invested with ING Real Estate Investment Management Australia (ING REIMA) in fi ve development projects. These projects will continue to provide the Fund with an attractive earnings stream, providing a return on investment in excess of 18%. The Fund’s total investment is currently in the order of $100 million.
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
Norwest Wyndham - Stage I Wyndham - Stage II Ricketts Road
Redbank - Stage I
Redbank - Stage II
Baker & Moore
income producing hold construction selling
Elevation at Norwest, Bella Vista NSW A strata titled offi ce development of 38 suites. Completed in late 2006, the project is currently 47% sold or contracted.
Wyndham Industrial Estate, Laverton North VIC Over 21% of this 37 hectare industrial subdivision has been sold or contracted and terms agreed on a further 24%, with the fi nal stage of infrastructure works currently under way.
Ricketts Road, Mt Waverley VIC The existing lease has now expired and works have commenced to redevelop this site into 18 strata industrial units. Works are expected to be completed in mid 2008.
Baker & Moore Street, Banksmeadow NSW The Fund’s investment in this project was announced in 2006. Upon expiry of the existing lease, this 2.2 hectare site will be redeveloped to provide 43 strata industrial units.
Redbank River Park, Redbank QLD Currently in planning stages, this 92 hectare site will be developed in stages, providing industrial lots of between 0.4 hectares and 4.3 hectares. The recently announced Goodna Bypass Motorway will pass through the southern portion of this property, providing a substantial improvement in road access. This, and further strong growth in land values in South East Queensland over the past year, will result in
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Leasing
The Fund has maintained its excellent leasing track record as per previous years, achieving a retention rate for the year of 75%, in line with its benchmark. Of the 263,000sqm leased in Australia, over 55% results from development activities of the Fund. Below is a summary of the Fund’s leasing activity.
Leasing Activity during the ended 30 June 2007
Area leased Average lease Annual rental (sqm) term (years) value
NSW 230,000 7.2 A$26.3m
VIC/SA 21,000 3.4 A$1.6m
QLD 12,000 8.0 A$1.4m
AUSTRALIA 263,000 7.1 A$29.3m
ONTARIO 335,000 4.9 A$11.7m
ALBERTA 260,000 4.5 A$9.4m
QUEBEC 108,000 5.4 A$3.4m
OTHER 97,000 4.3 A$3.8m
CANADA 800,000 4.8 A$28.3m
EUROPE N/A - NO EXPIRIES OR VACANCY IN PERIOD
PORTFOLIO 1,063,000 5.9 A$57.6m
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Occupancy and Retention Rates
Period end occupancy rate Tenant retention rates
* FY07 data includes 50% interest in ING Summit portfolio Canada
> Occupancy Rate: Consistently at or above 98% > Retention rate: Strong fi ve year average of 78%
Revaluations
During the 12 months to 30 June 2007, Management announced the results of independent valuations completed for 25 of the Fund’s properties, with a total value of $63.8 million or an average of 5.4% on the book value of the properties.
The revaluations resulted in an increase in the Fund’s net asset backing per unit of 5.8 cents per unit. The three largest contributors to this excellent result are:
Rosehill Industrial Estate, NSW > Gain of $9.2 million or 6.8% to $144.5 million. > Premier estate leased since February 2007. This property subsequently became the inaugural winner of the Property Council of Australia Property Investment Award for Business and Industrial Parks.
Laverton Distribution Centre, VIC > Gain of $6.5 million or 10.4% to $69 million. > A market rent review was completed in April 2007, resulting in a 9.7% increase in rental.
ParkWest Industrial Estate, VIC > Gain of $5.8 million or 3.1% to $194 million. > One of the Fund’s trophy properties, the site has enjoyed 100% tenant retention since its
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Capital management
Equity raising
Date Amount Issue Price
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) June 2006 $10.36m $2.15
September 2006 $9.85m $2.30
December 2006 1 $37.16m $2.31
March 2007 1 $47.04m $2.37 Placement August 2006 $92.00m $2.13
Entitlement Offer September 2006 $300.00m $2.20
Unit Purchase Plan May 2007 $14.40m $2.39
Exchangeable Notes (EN) April 2007 $400.00m n/a
Total and Average (excludes EN) $510.81m $2.22
Total (include EN) $910.81m n/a
1 DRP underwritten for Dec 06 and Mar 07 quarters
Income hedging
100% 0.900
0.800
80% 0.700
0.600 60% 0.500
0.400 40% 0.300
0.200 20%
0.100
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EUR CAD EUR Hedged Rate CAD Hedged Rate
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Interest rate hedging maturity profi le (All debt)
80% 5.0%
70% 4.0% 60%
50% 3.0% 40%
30% 2.0% % of Hedged Debt Weighted Interest Rate 20% 1.0% 10%
0% 0.0% FY07a FY08e FY09e FY10e FY11e
% of All Debt Hedged All Debt - Weighted Rate (excluding margin)
Interest rate hedging maturity profi le (CAD)
90% 5.0%
80%
70% 4.0%
60% 3.0% 50%
40% 2.0%
% of Hedged Debt 30% Weighted Interest Rate Weighted 20% 1.0% 10%
0% 0.0% FY07a FY08 e FY09 e FY10 e FY11 e
% of EUR Hedged EUR - Weighted Rate (excluding margin)
Interest rate hedging maturity profi le (EUR)
80% 5.0%
70% 4.0% 60%
50% 3.0% 40%
30% 2.0%
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0% 0.0% FY07a FY08 e FY09 e FY10 e FY11 e
% of CAD Hedged CAD - Weighted Rate (excluding margin)
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Financial statements
Income statement
12 months to 12 months to 30 Jun 2007 30 Jun 2006 $m $m
Revenues and expenses from ordinary activities: Rental income 218.1 175.7 Other property income 29.3 23.5 Property expenses (40.9) (28.3) Net property income 206.5 170.9
Gain on disposal of properties and investments 2.5 4.7
Share of associate’s net profi t/(loss) 48.9 (0.1) Interest income 11.6 2.9 Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 60.1 (7.7) Borrowing costs (74.2) (31.8) Responsible Entity’s fees (7.0) (13.1) Other expenses (2.7) (1.0) Other income 0.6 -
Net operating income 246.3 124.8 Net gain from investment property revaluations 129.9 242.5
Net gain from derivatives revaluations 60.7 9.3
Profi t before income tax 436.9 376.6 Income tax expense (35.0) (6.3) Net profi t for the year 401.9 370.3 Net profi t attributable to preference unitholders (4.0) - Net profi t attributable to unitholders of the Fund 397.9 370.3
Distributions per unit 16.65 15.50 Basic earnings per unit (cents) 39.9 44.7
Diluted earnings per unit (cents) 39.1 44.7 For personal use only use personal For Distributable income per unit (cents) 17.4 15.6
CREATING VALUE
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Financial statements
Distribution statement
12 months to 12 months to 30 Jun 2007 30 Jun 2006 $m $m
Net profi t attributable to ordinary unitholders 397.9 370.3
Distributable income Adjusted for: Net gain from investment property revaluations (129.9) (242.5) Straight lining of rental income (8.8) (3.0) Unrealised net gain from derivative revaluations (60.7) (9.3) Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss (58.5) 8.1 Deferred income tax expense 34.1 4.9 Other -0.3 Income available for distribution 174.1 128.8 Transfers from issued units 1.8 1.3 Distributable income brought forward 5.5 5.4 Distributions paid or payable (168.9) (130.0) Distributable income carried forward 12.5 5.5
Units on issue at end of period (m) 1,107.4 876.7 Weighted average units on issue (m) 998.4 828.0 Distributable income per unit (cents per unit) 17.4 15.6 Basic earnings per unit (cents per unit) 39.9 44.7 Distributable underlying earnings per unit (cents per unit) 16.7 15.0
Distributions per unit (cents per unit) 16.65 15.50 For personal use only use personal For
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Financial statements
Balance sheet
30 Jun 2007 30 Jun 2006 $m $m
Current assets Cash 25.1 27.1 Receivables 43.9 38.5 Derivatives 68.9 12.7 137.9 78.3 Non current assets Receivables 96.8 58.3 Investment properties 3,028.3 2,479.7 Properties under construction 241.3 229.0 Investments in associates 1,273.9 2.7 Other 6.3 6.8 4,646.6 2,776.5
Total assets 4,784.5 2,854.8
Current liabilities Payables 57.0 58.6 Borrowings 25.8 - Derivatives 12.1 4.9 Provision for distribution 48.2 34.2 143.1 97.7 Non Current liabilities Payables 2.2 0.9 Borrowings 1,704.1 917.5 Deferred tax liabilities 71.4 14.0 1,777.7 932.4
Total liabilities 1,920.8 1,030.1
Net assets 2,863.7 1,824.7
Unitholder’s interest
For personal use only use personal For Issued units (ordinary) 1,818.9 1,321.0 Reserves (59.1) 7.4 Retained earnings 727.1 496.3 Parent entity equity 2,486.9 1,824.7 Preference units 376.8 - Total unitholders interest 2,863.7 1,824.7 Net asset value per unit 2.25 2.08
CREATING VALUE
FUND REVIEW ING INDUSTRIAL FUND FOREST LAKE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, AUSTRALIA CATALYST BUSINESS PARK, AUSTRALIA PARK, CATALYST BUSINESS
UNISYS CAMPUS, AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA CAMPUS, UNISYS CAMPBELLTOWN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, AUSTRALIA CENTRE, DISTRIBUTION CAMPBELLTOWN
PORTAIR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL PORTAIR
BRAESIDE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE NORTH, AUSTRALIA NORTH, CENTRE DISTRIBUTION BRAESIDE For personal use only use personal For
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