Shares declined 5.5% following the release, reflecting investor disappointment with cautious outlook signals and signs of margin pressure amid deceleration in management revenue and asset rotation effects.
- Operating profit grew 10.1% to $2.675 billion, driven by portfolio repositioning and development progress.
- Investment earnings increased 7% ($44 million), despite a $16 million adverse FX translation impact, benefitting from hedges and like-for-like income growth.
- Management revenue declined by $147 million, primarily due to a drop in performance and transactional fees ($206 million vs. $37 million prior year), indicating slowing fee-related income.
- The portfolio remains under-rented with expected rental growth potential, but the transition to partnerships reduced direct holdings and related net property income stability.
- Strong liquidity ($6.4 billion cash and undrawn lines) and low gearing (6.5%) support ongoing developments, but capital discipline and selective investment environment suggest cautious market outlook.
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