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CASTLEVIEW PROPERTY FUND LIMITED - Acquisition of Cravenby Shopping Centre

Release Date: 16/02/2021 07:05
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Acquisition of Cravenby Shopping Centre

CASTLEVIEW PROPERTY FUND LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2017/290413/06)
JSE share code: CVW
ISIN: ZAE000251633
(Approved as a REIT by the JSE)
(“Castleview”)


ACQUISITION OF CRAVENBY SHOPPING CENTRE


1.   INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE

     Shareholders are advised that FEC Prop Proprietary Limited, a 99.9% owned subsidiary of Castleview (“FEC”)
     has concluded an agreement to acquire the property letting enterprise known as Cravenby Shopping Centre (the
     “property”) from FPG Holdings Proprietary Limited (the “seller”) for an aggregate purchase consideration of
     R39 million (inclusive of VAT at 0%) (the “purchase consideration”) (the “transaction”).

     Convenience shopping centres have shown resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic and Castleview believes
     its portfolio expansion should be focused on this asset class. The transaction provides Castleview with an
     opportunity to diversify its property portfolio, through the acquisition of a very resilient convenience shopping
     centre, anchored by Shoprite.

2.   TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION

     The purchase consideration will be paid in cash by FEC on the date of registration of transfer of the property
     into the name of FEC (the “transfer date”). If the transfer date occurs after 1 April 2021 as a result of any
     delays by FEC, FEC will pay interest to the seller on the purchase price, calculated at a rate of 0.57% per month
     from 1 April 2021.

     The transaction is subject to the fulfilment (or waiver) of the following conditions precedent:

     -   FEC obtaining mortgage finance of not less than R32 million over the property; and
     -   FEC obtaining a letter of intent from Shoprite Checkers, confirming its interest in placing a Shoprite Liquor
         shop at the property.

     The agreements relating to the transaction contain undertakings, warranties and conditions which are normal for
     a transaction of this nature.

3.   PROPERTY SPECIFIC INFORMATION

     Property name                                                         Cravenby Shopping Centre
     Location                                                              Goodwood, Cape Town, Western Cape
     Sector                                                                Retail
     Total GLA                                                             3 301 m2
     Weighted average rental per m2 per month                              R113.00
     Purchase consideration                                                R39 000 000

     The purchase consideration is considered to be in line with the fair market value of the property, as determined
     by the directors of the Company. The directors of the Company are not registered as professional valuers or as
     professional associate valuers in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act, No. 47 of 2000.

4.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Set out below is the forecast financial information of the acquisition (“the forecast”) for the 11 months ending
     28 February 2022 and the year ending 28 February 2023 (“the forecast period”).

     The forecast has been prepared on the assumption that the acquisition will be implemented on 31 March 2021
     and comprises forecast results only for the duration of the forecast period.

     The forecast, including the assumptions on which it is based and the financial information from which it has
     been prepared, is the responsibility of the directors of the company. The forecast has been prepared in
     accordance with the company’s accounting policies, which are in compliance with International Financial
     Reporting Standards, and the JSE Listings Requirements. The forecast has not been reviewed or reported on by
     independent reporting accountants.

                                                                      Forecast for the 11   Forecast for the year
                                                                            months ending      ending 28 February
                                                                         28 February 2022                    2023
                                                                                      (R)                     (R)
     Rental revenue                                         Note 1              4 086 929               4 757 308
     Recoveries                                                                   472 646                 547 457
     Revenue                                                                    4 559 575               5 304 765
     Operating costs                                                            1 133 605               1 313 023
     Net property income                                                        3 425 970               3 991 742
     Administration costs                                                         180 736                 197 167
     Transaction costs                                                            767 800                       -
     Net operating income                                                       2 477 434               3 794 575
     Finance cost                                                               2 530 305               2 760 333
     Changes in fair value of investment property                                       -                       -
     Profit/loss before taxation                                                 (52 871)               1 034 242
     Taxation                                                                           -                       -
     Total comprehensive profit/(loss)                                           (52 871)               1 034 242
     Reconciliation of profit to distributable earnings
     Total comprehensive profit/(loss)                                           (52 871)               1 034 242
     Transaction costs added back                                                 767 800                       -
     Distributable earnings                                                       714 929               1 034 242

     Note 1 – Rental revenue
     Contracted                                                                       94%                     84%
     Uncontracted                                                                      6%                     16%
     Total                                                                           100%                    100%

     The forecast incorporates the following material assumptions in respect of revenue and expenses:
     1.    The forecast is based on information derived from lease contracts, historical information, budgets and
           additional information provided by the seller.
     2.    Rental revenue has been forecast on a lease-by-lease basis.
     3.    Contracted rental revenue comprises rental based on existing lease agreements, including stipulated
           increases, all of which are valid and enforceable.
     4.    Uncontracted revenue comprises rental from leases expiring during the forecast period which are
           assumed to renew at current market rates unless the lessee has indicated its intention to terminate the
           lease. Such revenue is classified as uncontracted rental revenue from the date of expiry of the lease.
     5.    Material tenant recoveries are electricity, water, rates and operating levies, which have been forecast
           based on a recovery percentage, which is in line with historic trends, and the related forecast expense.
     6.    A finance cost has been recognised for the additional interest-bearing liabilities raised of R39 767 800 to
           fund the cash portion of the purchase consideration and transaction costs, based on an assumed cost of
           debt at 7%
     7.    No fair value adjustment is recognised.
     8.    Transaction costs of R767 800 are expensed in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations
     9.    There will be no unforeseen economic factors that will affect the lessee's ability to meet their
           commitments in terms of existing lease agreements.

5.   CATEGORISATION OF THE TRANSACTION

      The transaction is classified as a category 2 transaction in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements and as such is
      not subject to shareholder approval.

16 February 2021


Designated advisor
Java Capital

Date: 16-02-2021 07:05:00
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