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ASSET PLUS LIMITED

Special Meeting

29 September 2020

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MEETING PROCEDURES

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Portfolio update

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Meeting

Procedures &

Chairman’s

Address

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Munroe Lane

Development

Special Meeting Agenda

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Key Risks

Resolutions

Shareholder

Q&A

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2. Chairman’s Address

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Bruce Cotterill

Chairman’s Address

Bruce Cotterill

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PORTFOLIO UPDATE

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2.0 Portfolio Update

Key Metrics –estimated as at 31 August 2020

$153.4m

(Mar-20: $142.1m)

98%

(Mar-20: 98%)

2.9 years

(Mar-20: 3.2)

72

(Mar-20: 71)

5

(Mar-20: 4)

35.6%

(Mar-20: 34.3%)

$0.63

(Mar-20: $0.57)

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Portfolio Value

1,2,3

WALE

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Properties

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LVR

1,2,3

OccupancyNumber of TenantsNTA

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1.In the period since 31 March 2020, the Kamoproperty was acquired on 30 July 2020 for $2.125m

2.Final valuations have been received and approved by the Board but are subject to further auditor review as part of the half yearreporting process at 30 September 2020. See Section 5 (Key Risks –Property valuation uncertainty) of the Investor Presentation

3.Portfolio value and LVR exclude capital expenditure incurred in relation to the developments at Munroe Lane and Graham Street, amounting to $3.1m in total. Such amount is included in the NTA figure shown above

4.Eastgate WALE and occupancy excludes the agreement to leases entered into with Restaurant Brands, one of which is subject to resource consent and completion of a development

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Impacts of COVID-19 to date

Update on APL’s portfolio performance

•Rental abatements and relief expected to impact 1H21

operating income by $0.68m ($0.49m after-tax), equivalent to

approximately 5% of the current annualised gross rental income

•Majority of rental abatements and relief are now agreed,

however regular monitoring of smaller retail operator

performance continues

•The NPAT impact of the above will be partially offset by a lower

tax expense due to the reintroduction of building depreciation in

the current financial year

•The full impact of COVID-19 will not be known for some time

•While upfront rental abatement and relief has been granted in

respect of the first lock-down period, preservation of long-term

value is also a key strategy.

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Graham Street, AucklandEastgate, ChristchurchStoddard Rd, AucklandMunroe Lane, AucklandKamo, Whangarei

Valuation ($m)

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$57.5 (Mar-20: $50.1)$47.4 (Mar-20: $47.0)$38.5 (Mar-20: $37.5)$7.5 (Mar-20: $7.5)$2.5 (On acquisition: $2.1)

WALE (years)1.0 (Mar-20: 1.2)4.2 (Mar-20: 4.5)

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3.8 (Mar-20: 4.0)--

Occupancy (%)100% (Mar-20: 100%)95% (Mar-20: 95%)

2

100% (Mar-20: 100%)--

Net Rental Income ($m)$3.98 (Mar-20: $3.95)$3.60 (Mar-20: $3.66)$2.65 (Mar-20: $2.63)--

Passing yield (%)6.9% (Mar-20: 7.9%)7.6% (Mar-20: 7.8%)6.9% (Mar-20: 7.0%)--

Comments•Acquired June 2019

•Auckland Council lease has

approximately 1 year to run

•Attractive holding income

•6 month extension agreed

for basement and ground

floors from July 2021 for

$1m rental

•Bargain Chemist recently

secured as a new tenant on a

6-year lease

•Agreement to Lease entered

with Restaurant Brands,

subject to Resource Consent

and completion of

development

•Seismic work for The

Warehouse completed

•The property continues to

perform well and provide

a steady income stream

•100% of expiring leases

were renewed by existing

tenants so far during the

year

•Acquired off-market

December 2019

•Large ~4,200m

2

corner site

with three road frontages

•Acquired on 30 July 2020

•Large 38,000m

2

industrial site

located adjacent to SH1

Largest tenant exposures•Auckland Council•Countdown, The Warehouse•The Warehouse•Auckland Council

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1.Based on final valuations received and approved by the Board which are subject to further auditor review as part of the half year reporting process at 30 September 2020. Further details will be included in APL’s half year results announcement for the six months

ended 30 September 2020. See Section 5 (Key Risks –Property valuation uncertainty) of the Investor Presentation.

2.Eastgate WALE and occupancy excludes the agreements to lease entered into with Restaurant Brands, one of which is subject to resource consent and completion of a development.

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Office sector outlook

•APL believes that the office sector remains attractive on a long-term basis despite the impacts of COVID-19

•As a result of COVID-19, peak vacancy rates in the Auckland office market are expected to increase from 6.3% as at June 2020 (25,171m

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available for sublease as a direct result of COVID-19), but stabilise to vacancy levels of ~8.0% by the end of 2023, which sits below the long

term average vacancy rate of 10.4%

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•Annual average prime office rental growth projections have reduced from 3% to 2%, and incentives are forecast to increase from ~13% to

~18%

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•Auckland office sector remains attractive with supportive long-term demand drivers

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•Auckland is expected to achieve average 5-year annual rental growth of 2.2%

•While Colliers expects the concept of core markets and core assets to be emphasised again, in the office sector “core” does not

necessarily imply location in CBDs. Office assets in decentralised areas and business parks may well be more attractive

•Colliers believes office markets with solid rent growth (specifically including Auckland) have the greatest potential for long-term capital

appreciation

1.Source: Colliers NZ Research, June 2020

2.Source: Colliers APAC 1H 2020 Report & 5-year outlook

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MUNROE LANE

DEVELOPMENT

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The Munroe Lane Development

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Albany:

Vacancy (prime) 0.0%

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CBD:

Vacancy (prime)3.5%

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Albany has been identified for

its office sector growth and low

vacancy levels

•As one of Auckland’s three

key nodes outside of the city

centre, it will continue to

evolve and develop over time

as the key node for the North

of Auckland

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•Recent large infrastructure

developments, including the

extended busway, improve

links and access

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1.Source: Auckland Council “Auckland Plan 2050” (https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-

plans-strategies/auckland-plan/development-strategy/future-auckland/Pages/what-albany-look-like-future.aspx)

2.Source: NZTA

3.Source: Colliers International Research, June 2020

•On 20 December 2019, APL announced the development of a

26,500m

2

(GFA) / 15,100m

2

(NLA) building in Albany, 63% by

forecast income pre-leased, with a 15-year lease to Auckland

Council

•Resource Consent was obtained in May 2020, which increased the

GFA to 27,200m

2

and NLA to 15,900m

2

•Funding condition to be satisfied by 30 October 2020

•The marketing process for the remaining vacant space at Munroe

Lane will commence after the special meeting

•Construction is expected to commence in November 2020, with an

anticipated completion date of 14 November 2022 and a targeted

completion date of 16 December 2022 under the ADL

•Development funded by $60 million equity raise (which will be

used to repay outstanding debt) and increase in committed bank

debt

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•6 levels plus 2 basement carparking level development in

the heart of Albany with 224 carparks

•Large floor plates of ~3,000 m

2

each

•~425m

2

of expected Café / Food & Beverage / Retail

outlets on ground level

•Excellent daylighting due to three street frontages and an

adjoining laneway

•63% (by forecast income) pre-leased on a 15-year lease to

Auckland Council.

•Estimated remaining cost to completion of $119.8m as at

31 August 2020

•The development has an ‘as if complete’ valuation by

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) of $142.0m(dated 31 August

2020), representing a development margin of 9.8%

including land

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•It is intended that Munroe Lane will be held as a long-term

asset upon completion

Munroe Lane, Albany

Gross Floor Area (GFA)27,200 m

2

Net Lettable Area (NLA)15,900 m

2

Expected yield on cost

2

5.9%

Estimated total development cost

2

$129.3m

Value on Completion (JLL)$142.0m

Development margin

2

9.8%

Munroe Lane –Indicative Metrics

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1.See Appendix 3 of the investor presentation for a description of key assumptions surrounding these Indicative Metrics, includingthe

valuer’s assumptions.

2.Includes forecast capitalised interest costs, Managers fees and contingency

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NorthernMotorway

Westfield Albany

Auckland CBD

North Harbour QBE

Stadium

IAG

BNZ New Office

Risland Apartments

Munroe Lane

•Close proximity to both Albany Heights and Albany Lake Reserves

•Ready access to State Highway 1

•Minutes to the Albany Bus Station Park & Ride

•Highly visible and accessible site

•Extensive local amenities including: childcare, retail, food & beverage,

leisure, reserves and sport facilities

Munroe Lane

Location and Amenity

Note: Photos in boxes show expected new buildings

Albany Park-and-Ride

Oteha Valley Road

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Update on the Munroe Lane

Development construction process

•Developed design has been completed with detailed design well underway

•Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Agreement awarded to Icon after

competitive procurement process –to be converted to construction

contract (based on NZS 3910 form) subject to shareholder approval at

today’s meeting

•Parent company guarantee from Icon’s Australian parent with liability

limited to the same level as Icon, being $50m plus 50% of the

remaining contract value

•Construction contract includes a 4% performance bond, and 2%

retentions from progress payments.

•If the contractor does not complete the project by the target

completion date, liquidated damages are payable on a tiered basis of

$10,000 per day, increasing to $20,500 per day. Liquidated damages

of $12,883 per day are payable from APL to Auckland Council if

completion is delayed beyond 16 December 2022

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1.All dates noted in this point are subject to the extension of time and event of delay provisions in the Agreement to Develop andLease with Auckland Council and the

Construction Contract with Icon.

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Update on the Munroe Lane

Development construction process

•Buffer period of 4 weeks and 4 days between anticipated completion date of

14 November 2022 and target completion date of 16 December 2022 under

the ADL

•Icon have now submitted a fixed price offer representing 80% of the

estimated construction costs, which are currently being reviewed by Asset

Plus and will be fixed prior to entering the construction contract

•Balance (~20%) to be competitively tendered by Icon with APL oversight as

design packages become available to take advantage of competitive sub-

contractor market conditions

•Staged consenting strategy, with early works (utility diversions) underway,

with piling and construction commencing in November 2020

•Contingency of $5.75m being carried (6% on total construction cost of

$95m)

1.All dates noted in this point are subject to the extension of time and event of delay provisions in the Agreement to Develop andLease with Auckland Council and the

Construction Contract with Icon.

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Key terms of the Agreement to Develop and Lease

Key Terms of the Agreement to Develop and Lease

Key Development Obligations

•Build to agreed building performance specifications. In most cases these specifications align with typical A-Grade office building

specifications

•Achieve 5-star design and built Greenstar rating

•Use reasonable endeavours to achieve 5-star NABERSNZ rating

•Deliver in accordance with the agreed milestone schedule to deliver practical completion by 16 December 2022

•Construct within pre-agreed tolerances of the target NLA

•Integrate Te Aranga design principles into the development

Target Lease Commencement Date

(Target Completion Date)

•16 December 2022

Sunset Date

•18 Months from the Target Completion Date, as extended by tenant variations or delays

Liquidated damages

•$12,883 + GST for every day of delay beyond the Target Completion Date (save for tenant delay and certain force majeure events)

Key lease terms

Term & Rights of Renewal

•Initial term of 15 years from Lease Commencement Date

•2 rights of renewal for a further 6 years each

Rent

•$4,702,525 p.a. excluding GST and outgoings, subject to final measure and options selected

Rent review

•2.75% p.a. from the third anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date (but no fixed increases during any renewal term)

•Market review on the 10

th

anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date, on each renewal date and on the 3

rd

anniversary of each

renewal date (subject to a cap and collar)

Seismic Warranty

•The Munroe Lane Development is required to be constructed to 100% of New Building Standard, and maintained at a minimum of 67% of

New Building Standard following any earthquake (measuring MM6.5 or greater) in Auckland or any future code changes

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Indicative Munroe Lane Development Timetable

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Mar-

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Jun-

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Sep-

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Dec-

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Jun-

21

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Dec-

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Mar-

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Munroe Lane

Development

Land acquired

ADL with Auckland

Council signed

ADL unconditional

Resource Consent

Design and building

consent

ECI tender

Construction works

Completion

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Pro-forma portfolio on completion of the Munroe Lane Development

The development is expected to increase the quality, size and value of APL’s portfolio as well as raising the NLA, net rentalincome and WALE.

The table below shows indicative key portfolio metrics, on the following four bases:

•APL today–portfolio value is based on final valuations that have been received and approved by the Board.

•APL post Equity Raise–reflects the impact of the Equity Raise immediately post-completion. The LVR reduces to 0%.

•APL post Munroe Lane Development(no divestments)–pro-forma view reflects the Munroe Lane Development on a completed basis in

December 2022 at a valuation of $142m.

•APL post Munroe Lane Development (with Stoddard Road divested)–APL has the flexibility to sell Stoddard Road, if necessary, during the

development period, although no decision has been taken at this time.

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Portfolio metrics

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APL

today

APL post

Equity Raise

APL post Munroe Lane Development

2,3

–No divestments–Stoddard Rd divested

Value of Investment Properties ($m)

153.4153.4 295.8 257.3

Net Rental Income –All Properties ($m)

10.2 10.2 17.8 15.2

Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE –years)2.9 2.9 6.5 7.0

Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)

35.6%0%43.0%34.4%

Management Expense Ratio (MER)

1.15%1.15%0.93%1.00%

1.Pro-forma financial information presented in this table has not been subject to external accountant review or audit. See Appendix 3 for the assumptions relating to forecast metrics

2.APL intends to introduce a dividend reinvestment plan, commencing at its next dividend payment date in December 2020.

3.Final valuations have been received and approved by the Board but are subject to further auditor review as part of the half yearreporting process at 30 September 2020. Further details will be included in APL’s half year results announcement for the sixmonths

ended 30 September 2020. See Section 5 (Key Risks –Property valuation uncertainty)

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Key risks of the Munroe Lane Development

The following is a brief summary of key risks relating to the Munroe Lane Development.

Further detail is set out in Section 5 of the Presentation circulated to shareholders alongside the Special Notice of

Meeting

•Increased levels of debt and higher LVR

–APL’s borrowing capacity will increase from $75 million to $130 million under the restructured facility

-LVR increases to ~43% on completion of development without any divestments

-Ability to manage LVR within loan covenants

•Cost overrun and construction risk

–Offer representing 80% of anticipated construction costs received from Icon, and will be fixed prior to entering into

the construction contract

-Risk of unforeseen costs or costs falling within the standard variation grounds or exclusions to the fixed costs

-General construction risks relating to the Munroe Lane Development which are outside of APL’s control

-$5.75m contingency is also being carried

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Key risks of the Munroe Lane Development Continued

•Delay to completion

–If completion is delayed beyond 16 December 2022 then liquidated damages are payable to Auckland Council, full

recovery may not be possible from Icon

•Leasing of remaining Munroe Lane space

-APL may not be able to secure leasing commitments for the un-let space at Munroe Lane (~37%)

-Reduced rent, or other incentives, may be required to let any residual space, which would affect project returns, yields

and margins

•Impact on dividends during the development period

-APL’s ability to maintain dividends at current levels may be negatively impacted during the period of the Munroe Lane

development, including if development costs are greater than forecast

•Portfolio mix and ability to secure long-term leasing commitments

-APL’s portfolio is heavily weighted towards retail tenants, and the non-retail component comprises office space

-Increased likelihood of short-term demand for retail and office space

-APL’s ability to obtain sufficient leasing commitments is critical to its ability to source debt funding and/or to raise

further equity in the future to fund and complete its developments

Further detail on the key risks identified are set out in Section 5 of the Presentation circulated to shareholders alongside theSpecial Notice of Meeting.

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Key risks of the Munroe Lane Development Continued

•Tenant default, rent relief and abatement

–APL’s tenants may be unable to fulfil their contractual obligations, including payment of rent. Default by

tenants and the cost of replacing such tenants is likely to have a negative impact

–If further Alert Level 3 or 4 restrictions are in place for an extended period of time during the balance of

FY21, there is a risk that tenant default and the level of rental support required to be given by APL materially

increases reducing the available funding to complete the developments

•Property valuation uncertainty

–There is a greater degree of caution around valuer’s opinions in the current market

–A valuation fall would impact the price at which APL would be able to divest one of its assets and could affect

APL’s capacity to borrow or its ability to comply with banking covenants

•Economic downturn and impact of COVID-19

–An economic downturn may materially impact on leasing demand, market rents, APL’s ability to lease

premises or keep premises tenanted, and on its operating and financial performance

Further detail on the key risks identified are set out in Section 5 of the Presentation circulated to shareholders alongside theSpecial Notice of Meeting.

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Implications of the Munroe Lane Development not proceeding

•If the resolution is not approved then, absent an alternative agreement being made with Auckland

Council that is viable for APL, the development will not proceed and APL will need to cancel the

Agreement to Develop and Lease with the Auckland Council.

•Costs incurred to date may not be able to be recovered in full –the land was acquired for $7.25m

and approximately $2.00m of costs have been incurred to 30 September.

•APL’s pathway to growth via the Munroe Lane Development would be lost, creating uncertainty

over its growth strategy.

•Components of the equity raise still complete, and APL would be over capitalised.

•Alternative development options would need to be considered to realise a return on Munroe Lane.

•APL’s reputation is likely to be damaged which could affect APL’s ability to transact in the future.

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Q&A

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Resolutions

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Resolution 1 –

“That:

(i)the entry into and performance of the Agreement to Develop and

Lease; and

(ii)the undertaking of the Munroe Lane Development,

together with all associated and related agreements, transactions,

actions and matters, and incurrence of any expenditure, that are

reasonably necessary to perform the Agreement to Develop and

Lease and complete the development, construction and leasing of the

Munroe Lane Property, by Asset Plus (or any of its wholly-owned

subsidiaries), as described or referred to in the Explanatory Notes, be

ratified and approved for all purposes (including Listing Rule 5.1.1(b)

and section 129 of the Companies Act).”

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Ratification of issue of

40,480,108 Shares

under the Placement

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Resolution 2

“That the previous issue under Listing Rule

4.5.1 of 40,480,108 fully paid ordinary

shares in Asset Plus to investors at an issue

price of $0.30 per share on or around 16

September 2020 under the Placement, be

approved and ratified for all purposes,

including Listing Rule 4.5.1(c).”

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Important Notice

PleasereadthispresentationinthewidercontextofthematerialpreviouslypublishedbyAssetPlusLimited(APL)andannouncedthrough

NZXLimited.Inparticular,youshouldreadtheNoticeofMeetingandthePresentationdated10September2020(Presentation)circulated

toshareholdersalongsidetheNoticeofMeetinginfull,astheycontainimportantinformationtoassistyouindeterminingwhethertovote

infavouroftheResolutions.

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projections)aboutAPLandtheenvironmentinwhichAPLoperates.Becausethesestatementsareforwardlooking,APL’sactualresults

coulddiffermaterially.

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ASSET PLUS LIMITED

NZX ANNOUNCEMENT


29 September 2020


ASSET PLUS LIMITED – CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS TO SPECIAL MEETING

On 20 December 2019, Asset Plus announced the development of an office building at Munroe Lane, Albany backed by a 15-

year lease with Auckland Council (being the Munroe Lane Development).

On 10 September 2020, it was further announced that an Equity Raise of approximately $60.2 million was being undertaken to

fund the Munroe Lane Development (the Offer). At today’s special shareholder meeting, shareholders are asked to approve the

Munroe Lane Development and to separately approve the issue of approximately 40.4 million shares as part of the equity raise.

Detailed materials outlining the Munroe Lane Development and the equity raise have already been distributed to all

shareholders along with the Notice convening today’s meeting. The presentation distributed to shareholders contains

important information to assist you in determining whether to vote in favour of the resolutions and included details of the

Munroe Lane Development, key risks associated with the development and a portfolio and trading update for Asset Plus.

I do not propose to go through each page of the investor presentation. However, I will provide an overview of the Munroe

Lane Development and its strategic objectives and Stephen will provide a more detailed presentation on the development

itself.

We are of course also very happy to answer any questions from shareholders on the information that has been provided in

relation to Munroe Lane, or that shareholders may otherwise have in relation to the equity raise.

You may recall that Asset Plus announced a $100 million equity raise in March, however, given global volatility and uncertainty

at that time, that offer was withdrawn and the shareholder meeting to approve the Munroe Lane Development scheduled for

31 March was cancelled.

Since then, Auckland Council has reconfirmed its desire for Asset Plus to progress the Munroe Lane Development, and has

agreed to extend the funding and shareholder approval condition associated with the development to 30 October 2020. Asset

Plus has maintained progress with the development timetable over the past six months and used undrawn debt capacity to

cover initial development costs. The Council are fully committed to the relocation to Albany – with their existing 3 North and

West Auckland offices being sold and staff amalgamating into the one location at Albany – in other words if the shareholder

resolution passes today then the Development Agreement becomes unconditional for all parties.

Asset Plus continues to explore the redevelopment of 35 Graham Street. However, as it is uncertain at this stage which

development option will be pursued, we considered it prudent to focus on the Munroe Lane Development and raise only $60.2

million at this time. In addition to the Equity Raise we have secured an increase in bank debt facilities from $75 million to $130

million to provide sufficient funding to complete the development. That said, we have financial capability through the Equity

Raise and bank funding package to progress our strategic options at Graham Street and Kamo as well as providing cover for

forecast working capital requirements and small scale capex within the portfolio. However today is about focusing on Munroe

Lane development.

In respect to the Equity Raise, the placement and Institutional entitlement offer is complete. On 16 September 2020, 95.6

million shares were allotted which equates to $28.67 million of proceeds. The balance of the Equity Raise ($31.57 million),

being some deferred settlements to manage the two major shareholders under 20% as well as the Retail entitlement offer, will

settle this Friday the 2

nd

of October.

The Board intends to maintain a constant dividend through the development phase. We understand the importance of a

dividend yield to retail shareholders and while the proposed annual cash dividend of 1.8 cents per share does exceed near term

forecast operating earnings, the use of capital to support the dividend will not materially erode the NTA. The dividend does

however remain subject to quarterly review.

The Munroe Lane development is in line with the core strategic objectives of the Company.

The development increases the scale of the portfolio by $134.5 million based on an as if complete valuation of $142 million.

We also believe that this transaction will resolve some legacy issues within the portfolio (being sub scale and overweight in

retail). The transaction also enhances the portfolio quality, underpinned by the Auckland Council tenant covenant and

represents a compelling total return story for shareholders.

Despite the onset of COVID-19 there remains strong demand for well located commercial property with long lease terms and

strong tenant covenants. The low interest rate outlook is having an impact on demand for property as investors pursue higher

yields. The office sector has however been impacted by COVID-19 and the work from home trend, but Colliers International

research (as set out in the investor presentation) suggests that demand for commercial office will not be materially impacted.




The Munroe Lane development will be managed by the Augusta team. Under the management contract leasing and

development management fees are payable to the Manager, Augusta. The Board is very confident in Augusta’s ability to deliver

the development and have an expert team with the relevant experience. The Augusta team has worked hard to present this

opportunity for shareholders (to vote on) and on behalf on the Board I thank them for their efforts to date in what is a very

exciting opportunity for this Company.


Bruce Cotterill

Chairman


ENDS

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