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MACQUARIE GOODMAN INDUSTRIAL TRUST ARSN 091 213 839 ANNUAL REPORT 2004 Macquarie Goodman Industrial Trust
MGI is Australia’s largest listed industrial property trust. Our objec- tive is to develop MGI’s brand as the leading industrial and business space provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Our Customer Service Model is designed to identify the diverse property requirements of MGI’s customers and deliver a complete property solution through a range of superior products and services.
$ 4.09bn 10.0 %
% 53.6% 19.8
increase in net profit growth in distributions total return delivered to of total assets increas- from $113.2 million from 12.23 cents per Unitholders as a result ing 43.4% from $2.85 to $173.9 million unit to 13.45 cents of distribution growth cou- billion, delivered via per unit pled with a 10.5% increase acquisition and devel- in unit price from $1.52 to opment activity $1.68 per unit
2 Case Studies 26 Senior Executives 46 Directors’ Report 89 Property Trusts Managed 8 Chairman’s Letter 28 Property Portfolio to Unitholders by Macquarie Goodman 10 Our People – Location Map 49 Financial Report and its Associates 12 Responsible Entity’s Report – Development Pipeline 85 Independent Audit Report 91 Glossary of Terms 24 Board of Directors of the – Portfolio Summary 86 Top 20 Unitholders IBC Corporate Directory
Contents Responsible Entity 40 Corporate Governance 87 Investor Relations Annual Report 2004
MGI’s portfolio consists of 126 properties specialising in warehouse/distribution centres, industrial estates, business parks and office parks. The portfolio is valued at $3.9 billion and houses 580 customers.
Ultimately, our aim is to create Unitholder wealth through a secure and increasing income stream, the potential for capital growth and the flexibility of a highly liquid trust.
$ sqm 2.7bn 395,000
402,000sqm
market capitalisation up of existing space leased, of new development 59.8% from $1.7 billion, strengthening the space completed or ranking MGI as the 53rd weighted average lease commenced, assisting expiry profile to underpin the largest listed entity on future income stream the Australian Stock Exchange
This Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2004 has been prepared by Macquarie Goodman Funds Management Limited (ABN 48 067 796 641) (AFSL 223621) (“Macquarie Goodman”) as the Responsible Entity for Macquarie Goodman Industrial Trust (ARSN 091 213 839) (“MGI”). The information in this Annual Report is general information only. It is not intended as investment or financial advice and must not be relied upon as such. You should obtain independent professional advice prior to making any decision relating to your investment or financial needs. This Annual Report is not an offer or invitation for subscription or purchase of securities or other financial products. Past performance is no indication of future performance. All values are expressed in Australian currency unless otherwise stated.
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Slough Business Park
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Realising the potential
CASE STUDY 1 LOCATION: When we acquired Slough located 20 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD; Business Park as part of the prominent location within the established industrial area of Silverwater, NSW; and Colonial First State Industrial positioned on the corner of Silverwater Road and Property Trust in April 2003, Holker Street. INFRASTRUCTURE: its occupancy rate was 90% Direct access to Victoria Road, Parramatta Road and and weighted average the M4 Motorway. lease term was 1.4 years. ACQUISITION HISTORY: Formed part of the property portfolio held by Colonial First State Industrial Property Trust, which was acquired by MGI We implemented our in April 2003. Customer Service Model, STRATEGY: Implement our Customer Service Model with: driving an effective leasing plan, the development of new relationships with customers developing strong relationships based on a property partnership approach; an intensive leasing programme to improve occupancy with customers and undertaking and the lease expiry profile; and intensive asset management. proactive asset management through rebranding and implementation of a capital works programme. Now, just over 12 months later, RATIONALE: to increase the occupancy rate from 90% and weighted the occupancy rate has risen average lease term from 1.4 years on acquisition; and to 95% and the weighted to improve the overall quality and ongoing management of the property to retain existing and attract prospective average lease term is 3.9 years. customers. The Park has been transformed OUTCOME: approximately 39,000 sqm or 55% of space leased, into an integral component representing $4.5 million in net rental income; of MGI’s Western Sydney portfolio. an improved occupancy rate of 95% and weighted average lease term of 3.9 years as at 30 June 2004; and a high quality asset contributing a cost effective property solution to MGI’s Western Sydney portfolio.
3 Macquarie Goodman Industrial Trust
Lidcombe Business Park
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Success from synergy
CASE STUDY 2 LOCATION: This property embodies the combined located 16 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD; and strengths of each component positioned on a prime site fronting Parramatta Road and also bounded by Birnie and Bachell Avenues in of our Customer Service Model. Lidcombe, NSW. INFRASTRUCTURE: Seven years ago, we identified superior access to the regional road network via Parramatta Road and the M4 Motorway; and the need for quality industrial excellent local infrastructure and amenities developed by space in Sydney’s west. the NSW Government for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. ACQUISITION HISTORY: Choosing a practical location, Stage 1 acquired in September 1997; we embarked on the development Stage 2 acquired in April 2001; and of a business park that would Stage 3 acquired in March 2002. be a stand-out in its market. COMPLETION: June 2004 When the last of the three stages STRATEGY: to develop a leading business park in one of the traditional was completed in June this year, Western Sydney industrial precincts from the ground up; and the property delivered a to achieve a commercially superior return, compared to 97% occupancy rate, a solid alternative investment opportunities in the area. weighted average lease term RATIONALE: to fulfil a shortage in the Western Sydney market of quality and an outstanding yield. industrial space with an excellent location, access, amenity and the ability to expand. It is a premier example of how OUTCOME: our integrated product and service MGI developed Lidcombe Business Park into a premier offerings can deliver exceptional business park; the property features quality, scale, flexibility and results to Unitholders. accessibility to major road infrastructure; and on completion, the property was valued at $139.5 million and delivered a 97% occupancy rate, a weighted average lease term of 7.6 years and a net passing rental of $10.7 million per annum.
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Chifley Business Park
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Meeting customer needs
CASE STUDY 3 LOCATION: The property market in Melbourne’s located 22 kilometres south east of the Melbourne CBD; south east is undergoing a change – situated on Centre Dandenong Road in Mentone, Vic; and warehouse and industrial space alone occupies the north east corner of Moorabbin Airport. INFRASTRUCTURE: is no longer adequate for potential Access to major arterial roads including Nepean Highway, customers. There is now a defined Warrigal Highway and Boundary Road. need for quality office space and HISTORY: Secured in April 2000 on a long-term leasehold basis from it is on this basis that we are Moorabbin Airport Corporation. transforming Chifley Business Park. STRATEGY: to extract higher investment returns by increasing the office Our first step in repositioning the component of the facility; and property was securing the 100% to reposition the property due to growing demand for dedicated office accommodation from local users currently office commitment from Simplot. occupying aged and inadequate facilities. We are confident that our plans to RATIONALE: to capitalise on the changing business dynamics of mould the environment with Melbourne’s south east precinct with increased commercial components, following the first 100% office commitment amenities such as a café, crèche, from Simplot for 10 years; and gym and extensive car parking will to equip the estate with amenities such as a café, crèche, gym and extensive car parking in a superbly landscaped attract high quality customers to add environment to attract and retain customers.
to the already impressive list, which OUTCOME: includes Coca-Cola Amatil, Rayovac, existing product comprises a high quality estate in Melbourne’s south east with a customer list that includes Storpak, Swing Gifts and VisyPET. Coca-Cola Amatil, Rayovac, Storpak, Swing Gifts and VisyPET; Chifley Business Park reflects redirection to office reflects our ability to adapt the built product to suit changing market conditions; and our ability to anticipate the market average return of over 9% on investment and weighted and the needs of our customers. average lease term of 10.3 years. We have now adapted an existing property to successfully capitalise on those opportunities.
Artist’s Impression
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Chairman’s Letter
“The past year has seen many milestones achieved for MGI. The advancement of the development pipeline, takeover of AMP Industrial Trust and strong leasing results, led to healthy growth in distributions to Unitholders.”
David Clarke, AO Chairman
GROWTH IN NET PROFIT GROWTH IN NET TANGIBLE ASSETS AND DISTRIBUTIONS PER UNIT 200 $M 1.50 $ CPU 14
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120 1.30 12
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NTA (LHS) 0 1.00 9 DPU (RHS) Jun 00 Jun 01 Jun 02 Jun 03 Jun 04 Jun 00 Jun 01 Jun 02 Jun 03 Jun 04
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Dear Unitholder
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present this report In June 2004, we were delighted to offer Unitholders the to the Unitholders of MGI for the year ended 30 June 2004. opportunity to purchase additional units under the Unit Purchase Plan (“UPP”). The UPP offered units at a discount and without For 2004, MGI achieved substantial results with an increase in brokerage and transaction costs. The level of participation from gross property income of 74.5% to $327.5 million, growth in net profit of 53.6% to $173.9 million and importantly, enhancements Unitholders was encouraging, with approximately $31 million in distributions to Unitholders of 10.0% to 13.45 cents per unit, raised to fund MGI’s ongoing development pipeline as well as compared to the previous year. The uplift in operating results was reduce debt over the short term. predominantly attributable to the acquisition of AMP Industrial My fellow Directors and I would like to thank James Kennedy, Trust (“AIP”) in August 2003 and the ongoing efforts of our team who retired from the Board this year, for his contribution and in delivering the Customer Service Model. commitment as an Independent Director. We would also like to MGI’s performance was again strong for the year with a total welcome Anne Keating who was appointed as an Independent return to Unitholders of 19.8% compared to the UBS Industrial Director this year. Anne is a professional director with board 200 Accumulation Index return of 14.3% and the S&P/ASX 200 positions in a range of industries including advertising, insurance, Property Accumulation Index return of 17.2%. The unit price rose property, construction, banking and medical research. by 10.5% to $1.68 per unit compared to the end of last year. Once again, thank you to our Unitholders for their loyalty Our Customer Service Model delivered significant portfolio results and support and we look forward to another successful year from both an organic and acquisition perspective for the year. in 2005. Around 395,000 sqm of new space was completed or commenced, Yours faithfully 402,000 sqm of existing space was leased and 17 additional properties were secured along with the AIP portfolio. This activity grew total assets by 43.4% to $4.09 billion and supported MGI’s occupancy, weighted average lease expiry and retention rates.
To fund the transactions during the year, MGI raised $162 million with the top up of Notes under its existing Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities programme, increased its syndicated multi- option facility to $575 million and added a $225 million syndicated standby facility. In addition, two institutional placements and the David Clarke, AO Distribution Reinvestment Plan raised $382.7 million, taking MGI’s Chairman market capitalisation to $2.7 billion.
RESULTS OVERVIEW CHANGE 2004 2003 % Gross property income ($M) 327.5 187.7 74.5 Net profit (before Performance Fee) ($M) 191.1 113.2 68.8 Net profit (after Performance Fee) ($M) 173.9 113.2 53.6 Distributions to Unitholders ($M) 200.5 113.2 77.1 Basic earnings per unit (before Performance Fee) (¢) 13.15 12.19 7.9 Basic earnings per unit (after Performance Fee) (¢) 11.97 12.19 (1.8) Distributions per unit (¢) 13.45 12.23 10.0 Tax deferred portion (%) 52.3 36.2 44.5 Management expense ratio (%)(1) 0.56 0.50 (12.0) Total assets ($M) 4,087.5 2,850.2 43.4 Total borrowings ($M) 1,459.1 1,016.5 43.5 Total equity ($M) 2,511.6 1,755.8 43.0 Market capitalisation ($M) 2,703.1 1,692.0 59.8 Underlying total borrowings to total assets (%)(2) 33.1 32.9 (0.6) Net tangible asset backing per unit ($)(3) 1.40 1.34 4.5 Unit price ($) 1.68 1.52 10.5 Number of units on issue (M) 1,609.0 1,113.2 44.5 Number of Unitholders 22,466 15,613 43.9 Distribution yield (%)(4) 8.0 8.0 –
(1) The management expense ratio excludes the Performance Fee of $17.2 million. (2) Underlying gearing sets off the deferred equity contribution of $104.4 million which is recorded as a receivable from Ascendas Funds Management (Australia) Pty Limited for the acquisition of 25% of Colonial First State Industrial Property Trust and offsets it against the borrowings of $422 million from Commonwealth Managed Investment Limited. Cash held at 30 June 2004 of $51.4 million is also offset against total borrowings. (3) Net tangible backing per unit is calculated using net tangible assets excluding outside equity interests. (4) The distribution yield is calculated by dividing the total distribution per unit by the unit price at the end of the year.
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Our People
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1 2 3 4 Gregory Goodman David van Aanholt Tony D’Addona Carolyn Scobie Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Investment Manager General Counsel and Heads up the Group’s overall Development and Property Services Joint Company Secretary operations and strategic Project Management Ensures the team maintains Legal and Compliance planning Charged with the planning the high quality standard of Controls MGI’s legal and and direction of MGI’s MGI’s portfolio compliance responsibilities development pipeline
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Our team’s strategic input into the management of MGI ensures Unitholders receive secure income returns and potential for capital growth. From sourcing to acquisition, design to development, our strong culture of teamwork ensures that all aspects of the management of MGI are performed to the highest level. This means that ultimately, the best possible returns are delivered to Unitholders.
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5 6 7 8 9 Michael O’Sullivan Nick Kurtis Jim Neville Jayne Gerrie Mark Alley Executive Corporate Fund Manager General Manager Corporate Group Chief Financial Services Funds Management People and Services Communications Manager Officer and Joint Company Secretary Corporate Services Manages the performance Administers our team’s Communications Responsible for financial of MGI human resources and Drives the communications, Finance due diligence and corporate IT needs investor relations and Heads up the financial finance and structuring marketing programmes and capital management functions
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Responsible Entity’s Report
“A dedicated team delivering a proven Customer Service Model has produced a 10% increase in distributions and a total return of 19.8% to Unitholders over the past year.”
Nick Kurtis Fund Manager
MGI’S TOTAL RETURN
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MGI 100 UBS Industrial 200 Accumulation Index S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation 90 Index Jun 03 Jul 03 Aug 03 Sep 03 Oct 03 Nov 03 Dec 03 Jan 04 Feb 04 Mar 04 Apr 04 May 04 Jun 04
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The Year in Summary
It has been another rewarding year with Unitholders enjoying Our team has built valuable property partnerships with both a 10% increase in distributions to 13.45 cents per unit. existing and new customers, which has assisted MGI in commanding a strong presence in the industrial and business The basis for this growth was: space market in Australia and New Zealand. the successful takeover of AMP Industrial Trust (“AIP”); MGI’s portfolio is performing well with a high occupancy rate the leasing of 402,000 sqm of existing space; and of 98% and weighted average lease expiry profile of 5.1 years. Customer retention has been recorded at 83% for the year and the completion or commencement of 395,000 sqm of 81% on a rolling four year period, which is testament to our new development space. Customer Service Model. A large component of MGI’s success is an ongoing focus on Building on the momentum generated this year, MGI’s direction the performance of its underlying assets and the sourcing and in 2005 will focus on organic growth through advancing the securing of development opportunities. Our proven Customer development pipeline, sustaining high occupancy levels and Service Model has been integral in delivering a total return to maintaining the underlying assets to a high standard. Unitholders of 19.8% over the past year and 17.3% per annum over the past three years.
TOP 25 CUSTOMERS (BY NET INCOME)
TOP 25 Toll CUSTOMERS Coles Linfox ACI Patrick CSC Australia Woolworths Hewlett-Packard Coca-Cola Amatil Carter Holt Harvey ResMed AUSDOC State Government of NSW UPS Logistics Group Smorgon Steel Fletcher Building Network Ten New Wave Transport Fuji Xerox Metcash Exel Brambles Eagle Global Logistics The Laminex Group Optus 036912 15 $M
Portside Distribution Centre in Banksmeadow, NSW was acquired as part of Exel’s new purpose-built facility at GreystanesPark in Prospect, NSW the AIP portfolio
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Underlying Portfolio These results clearly display the positive momentum of the industrial property sector with continued demand for quality Our property services team has responded to customer accommodation managed by a committed, long-term landlord. requirements with the successful lease negotiation of 402,000 sqm of existing space, totalling $44.3 million WEIGHTED AVERAGE LEASE EXPIRY in total annual net rental. PROFILE (BY NET PROPERTY INCOME)
The new leases have assisted in maintaining MGI’s occupancy 50 % rate of 98% and weighted average lease term of 5.1 years. They have been secured with a net increase in average rentals 40 of 3.3% over the previous passing rentals, highlighting the quality of the underlying portfolio and the performance of the industrial property market. Significantly, they also deliver ongoing 30 stability in income returns offered through a diverse range of high profile customers.
Our Customer Service Model is at the heart of our business. 20 It is designed to identify the diverse property requirements of our customers and provide a complete property solution through 10 a range of superior products and services. From sourcing and planning to creating and managing a customer’s property solution – our approach is designed to deliver mutually 0 profitable partnerships with our customers over the long term. <1 1-22-3 3-4 4-5 >5 Years
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The following table provides the major leasing transactions completed during the year: LETTABLE AREA NET RENT LEASE TERM PROPERTY CUSTOMER SQM $M PA YEARS
Macquarie Corporate Park, North Ryde, NSW ResMed 11,125 3.1 1 Cambridge Office Park, Epping, NSW Unilever 7,414 2.2 5 Port Wakefield Distribution Centre, Gepps Cross, SA Coles 26,124 2.1 2 Acacia Ridge Business Park, Acacia Ridge, Qld Australian Retail Logistix 40,635 1.6 3 Portside Distribution Centre, Banksmeadow, NSW Gazal Apparel 10,767 1.2 5 Link Business Park, North Ryde, NSW Konica 5,563 1.1 10 Chullora Distribution Centre, Chullora, NSW Energy Australia 15,235 1.0 8 Mitchell Industrial Estate, Alexandria, NSW Kuehne & Nagel 9,563 1.0 3 Davis Distribution Centre, Wetherill Park, NSW DTM 8,914 0.8 10 Brodie Industrial Park, Rydalmere, NSW Hewlett-Packard 6,753 0.7 5
Development Pipeline
It was a strong year for MGI’s development pipeline, with over The development pipeline is primarily located on Australia’s 395,000 sqm of new development stock either completed or eastern seaboard, where 80% of the nation’s gross domestic commenced. product is generated. The pipeline is well serviced by key road infrastructure, which facilitates the efficient transportation of Approximately 192,000 sqm of new space with an estimated goods across our customers’ distribution bases. end value of $256 million was completed during the year, returning an average initial yield on investment of 8.7%. More than 80% of developments were precommitted to customers prior to completion, strengthening MGI’s lease expiry profile and underpinning its future income stream. DEVELOPMENTS COMPLETED OR COMMENCED
For the year ahead, MGI has a total of 203,000 sqm of 225,000 sqm development works underway with an estimated end value of $233 million. At this time, the projects are on average 200,000 78% precommitted with an average yield of 8.7% and a weighted average lease term of 9.3 years. 175,000
Our development pipeline is fundamentally designed to capitalise 150,000 on the following: 125,000 ability to offer a wide range of industrial and business space solutions to our customers; 100,000 expansion into new markets; 75,000 continued third party investment in infrastructure; 50,000 Completed forecast growth in the transport and storage sectors Developments of the economy; and Developments 25,000 Commenced transformation of assets to a better use. Jun 02 Jun 03 Jun 04 Jun 05
ResMed was retained at Macquarie Corporate Park in North Ryde, NSW Unilever re-signed its lease for a further five years at Cambridge Office Park during the year in Epping, NSW
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The major developments completed this year include: LETTABLE LEASE INITIAL ESTIMATED PRACTICAL AREA TERM YIELD END VALUE COMPLETION PROPERTY SQM YEARS % $M DATE
New South Wales Sydney West Campus Business Park, Homebush – Building B 7,129 7 8.6 10.9 Jun 04 – Building D 17,237 5(1) 8.4 21.2 Oct 03 Lidcombe Business Park, Lidcombe – Building E 11,308 7(1) 9.3 15.2 Jun 04 – Building F 10,893 7(1) 9.3 14.2 Oct 03 46,567 6 8.8 61.5
Sydney Outer West Erskine Park Industrial Estate, Erskine Park – Building 4A 17,445 10 9.0 20.8 Dec 03 GreystanesPark West, Prospect – Building 4 12,750 5 8.5 15.1 Mar 04 MFive Industry Park, Moorebank – Building 3B 11,300 10 9.5 12.2 May 04 41,495 7 9.0 48.0
Sydney South Airgate Business Park, Mascot – Building 3A 10,170 8 8.3 17.0 Jun 04 – Building 3B 4,130 10 8.3 6.7 Jun 04 14,300 9 8.3 23.7
Sydney North Talavera Corporate Centre, North Ryde – Stage 1 20,271 10 8.2 78.0 Oct 03
Victoria Chifley Business Park, Mentone – Building 3A (Expansion) 6,717 9 8.2 4.1 Oct 03 – Building 4A 21,000 7(1) 9.7 13.4 May 04 – Building 5 7,047 10 9.2 4.3 Aug 03 Angliss Distribution Centre, Laverton North – Building 3 16,640 10 8.5 10.3 Feb 04 – Building 4A 3,400 5 8.9 2.4 Jun 04 – Building 4B 1,400 5 8.9 1.0 Jun 04 Sunshine Distribution Centre, Sunshine – Expansion 5,124 14 9.0 1.8 Jul 03 Clayton Business Park, Clayton – Building B1 3,500 8 8.6 3.7 Jun 04 64,828 8 9.3 41.0
Auckland The Gate Industry Park, Penrose – Building D1 4,551 12 9.7 4.0 Nov 03 Total 192,012 8 8.7 256.3
(1) Average lease term for multi-tenanted stage.
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New space committed during the year includes: LETTABLE LEASE NET INITIAL ESTIMATED AREA TERM RENT YIELD END VALUE PROPERTY STAGE CUSTOMER SQM YEARS $M PA % $M
New South Wales Sydney West Campus Business Park, Homebush A1 Nissan 6,128 5 0.74 8.0 9.3 A1 Ateco Automotive 2,096 10 0.50 8.0 6.3 E Uncommitted 12,600 – 1.46 8.5 17.2 Homebush Corporate Park, Homebush 1 Rural Fire Service 5,800 10 2.20 9.4 23.4 26,624 7 4.90 8.7 56.1
Sydney Outer West GreystanesPark West, Prospect 1 Linfox 15,750 5 1.67 8.5 19.6 GreystanesPark East, Prospect 1A 3M 11,700 10 1.28 8.3 15.5 Erskine Park Industrial Estate, Erskine Park 1B Packcentre 13,600 10 1.26 9.1 13.9 Cumberland Industrial Estate, Smithfield 3 DHL Danzas Air 10,300 5 1.20 9.2 13.0 51,350 8 5.41 8.7 62.0 Victoria Northgate Distribution Centre, Somerton 1B SCA Hygiene 13,900 2 0.99 10.1 9.8 2A Nylex 14,500 10 0.77 8.1 9.5 Chifley Business Park, Mentone 6A Simplot 6,700 10 0.85 8.1 10.5 4B Rayovac 5,800 10 0.39 8.3 4.7 5B Storpak 7,048 10 0.31 9.2 3.4 6B Uncommitted 2,450 – 0.41 8.1 5.1 2B Uncommitted 1,360 – 0.10 9.1 1.1 Angliss Distribution Centre, Laverton North 1 Uncommitted 12,600 – 0.79 8.5 9.3 Westlink Distribution Centre, Laverton North 2 Uncommitted 8,400 – 0.50 8.9 5.6 72,758 7 5.11 8.7 59.0 Queensland Crestmead Distribution Centre, Crestmead 1 Metcash 36,150 15 2.38 8.2 28.8 Auckland The Gate Industry Park, Penrose B1 Recall 5,200 15 0.55 8.3 6.6 D1 Norman Ellison 4,397 9 0.39 8.9 4.4 Central Park Corporate Centre, Greenlane 8 Uncommitted 6,290 – 1.60 9.9 16.2 15,887 12 2.54 9.3 27.2 Total 202,769 9 20.34 8.7 233.0
Campus Business Park at Homebush, NSW under construction Brand new purpose-built facility for USG Interiors at The Gate Industry Park in Penrose, Auckland
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Importantly, 82% of the projects completed or committed its ready accessibility to a large workforce; and were secured on MGI’s existing landholdings, enabling us to an ideal position within the next natural release of major organically maintain control of the quality of product to be held industrial land in Sydney’s west. by MGI over the long term.
We are confident that the roll out of our development pipeline Highbrook Business Park, East Tamaki, Auckland will continue to accommodate the future space requirements of In June 2004, MGI exchanged contracts to acquire a our existing and prospective customers in key growth markets. shareholding in Highbrook Development Limited (“Highbrook”), subject to regulatory approvals. Highbrook owns 153 hectares Major Contributors of land on Auckland’s Waiouru Peninsula in East Tamaki known as Highbrook Business Park. M7 Business Hub, Eastern Creek, NSW In December 2003, MGI entered into an agreement with MGI will acquire a 37.5% interest in Highbrook for $29.8 million. Brickworks Limited to develop a large industrial and business Macquarie Goodman Management Limited (“MGM”) will also estate at Eastern Creek, subject to planning approvals. acquire a 37.5% interest for $29.8 million, with the remaining 25.0% balance to be retained by interests associated with the The estate is well positioned adjacent to the intersection of the Estate of Sir Woolf Fisher and Noel Robinson, Chairman M4 Motorway and the Westlink M7, which is due for completion of Highbrook. in mid 2006. The site comprises 150 hectares of land and will feed MGI’s development pipeline in this prime Western Sydney The investment involves one of the largest and most strategic industrial precinct over the medium term. business landholdings in New Zealand. MGI’s development pipeline within the Auckland market is set to support its This strategic initiative will invigorate our development pipeline customers over the long term with major developments at and allow us to build on the success of other major Western The Gate Industry Park in Penrose, Savill Link in Otahuhu Sydney initiatives including Lidcombe Business Park in and now Highbrook Business Park. Lidcombe, GreystanesPark in Prospect, Erskine Park Industrial Estate in Erskine Park and MFive Industry Park in Moorebank. The supply of vacant commercial and industrial land in Auckland, particularly single large holdings such as Highbrook Business Our vision is for M7 Business Hub to become the preferred Park, is diminishing. The overall scale of the property and location for industrial and business park users in Sydney’s west. flexibility of lot sizes and land uses that can be offered, are The masterplan recognises the existing and unique opportunities expected to create their own market momentum. The rate of the site presents. land take-up is forecast to accelerate as these features support M7 Business Hub has been designed to exploit a range of end an increasing market trend for both owner occupiers and uses including warehouse/distribution centres, industrial estates, customers who demand larger premises. business parks, service-based retail, bulky goods centres, Highbrook Business Park will be developed into a leading wholesale and distribution sales facilities, an hotel and/or a motel. business park in 10 stages, with approximately 107 hectares of The key ingredients to its success include: land being utilised for business accommodation. The balance of the site provides public open space, including access to around its significant size and scale, which ensure effective 12 kilometres of adjoining coastline. masterplanning;