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Half Year Results24 November 2020APLReal Estate

NZX release
Focus on a development pipeline

25 November 2020


Asset Plus Limited today announced its interim financial results for the six month period ended 30 September

2020, reporting total comprehensive income after tax of $11.54 million, up from $2.01 million in the prior

corresponding period. Adjusted funds from operations

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increased by $0.61 million to $2.63 million primarily due

to lower transaction costs partly offset by the impacts of COVID-19 and rental abatements offered to tenants.


Asset Plus Chairman, Bruce Cotterill said “The last six months has been a very active period for the Company. We

were focused on securing the Munroe Lane development which is a key milestone for this Company. This was

facilitated by the successful capital raise and new funding structure. In addition, the impact of COVID-19 on the

retail portfolio required us to provide increased support for our tenants.”


Key points since 1 April 2020 are:

• Cash dividend reinstated at annualised rate of 1.8 cents per share.

• Portfolio occupancy remained stable at 98%.

• Completion of $60.2 million capital raise and $130m restructured bank facility.

• Satisfaction of the Munroe Lane funding and shareholder approval condition.

• Purchase of Kamo land for $2.1 million.

• The WALE

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is now 2.9 years which is decreased from 3.2 years at 31 March 2020 due to the reducing

lease term at Graham Street.

• Portfolio revaluation of $8.87m or 6% up on carrying value.

• Loan to value ratio reduced to 0% on 2 October 2020 (34.3% at 31 March 2020).

• Net tangible assets (NTA) of 51 cents per share as at 30 September 2020. The NTA reduced to 44 cents

per share immediately post balance date on allotment of the retail entitlement.


Strategic update

The Chair of Asset Plus, Bruce Cotterill said “Asset Plus has clear objectives of increasing the scale of its portfolio

and setting a strong platform for sustainable growth moving forward. The Equity Raise, along with the

restructuring of our bank facility provides the necessary funding to complete the Munroe Lane Development.”


The 35 Graham Street potential redevelopment also fits within the Asset Plus “value-add” investment strategy.

The property has considerable potential for a re-positioning and the future development feasibility and scope of

works is well underway. It represents a unique opportunity within the Auckland office market.


Portfolio update

Stoddard Road in Mt Roskill continues to be 100% occupied and steady progress has been made at Eastgate in

Christchurch. Both assets provide a running yield in the near to medium term. A new Restaurant Brands

development and lease adds further income and value at Eastgate.


A key focus over the period has been managing the impacts of COVID-19. The retention of tenants in the longer

term being the primary focus.


Balance Sheet

Debt of $26.6 million was drawn as at 30 September 2020 which represents an LVR of 16.8% (March 2020

34.3%). Immediately post balance date all debt was repaid when the retail entitlement offer was completed. On

the completion of the capital raise in early October there was a net cash position of approximately $5.0 million.


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Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) is non-GAAP financial information and is a common investor metric, calculated based

on guidance issued by the Property Council of Australia. Asset Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders

and management because it assists in assessing the Company’s underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial

information does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar

financial information prescribed by other entities. A reconciliation of the net profit after tax to AFFO is included in the interim

results presentation on slide 14 which has been independently reviewed by the auditors.

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Weighted average lease expiry




NTA was 51 cents per share as at 30 September 2020 but reduced to 44 cents per share immediately post

balance date on completion of the capital raise. Independent revaluations were completed during the period as the

Directors determined there was a material movement over the six months post the impact of COVID-19. The

property revaluation impact was $8.87 million or 6% up on carrying values.


Dividend

A quarterly dividend has been declared, with the record date set for 4 December 2020 and payment on 11

December 2020. This represents a pay out ratio of 89% for the first half reflecting the increased shares on issue.


The gross dividend for the quarter is 0.56 cents per share. The dividend consists of 0.45 cents per share of cash

with 0.11 cents per share of imputation credits attached. The Company will also pay a supplementary dividend of

0.050 cents per share in relation to non-resident shareholders.


As previously indicated the Board is currently working on a dividend reinvestment plan and this will be further

discussed in the New Year.


Outlook

As the Munroe Lane deal is now unconditional, the successful execution of the development as well as the leasing

of the vacant space are near term priorities.


Asset Plus is now also focused on the 35 Graham Street redevelopment opportunity. Pre-leasing is a critical

element to this process.


The search for new opportunities continues and Asset Plus is confident in being able to secure these in the near

term as the Company requires scale to set a stronger platform for growth.


Conference Call


A conference call will be held today at 10am, NZ time to discuss the results.


Participants can register for the conference by going to:

https://s1.c-conf.com/DiamondPass/10010967-uF78t4.html


The Conference ID is 10010967.


Please note that registered participants will receive their dial in number upon registration.


-ENDS-


For further information please contact:

Bruce Cotterill, Chairman, Asset Plus Limited

+64 21 668 881


Mark Francis

Managing Director, Augusta Funds Management Limited, manager of Asset Plus Limited

+64 9 300 6161


Simon Woollams

Chief Financial Officer, Augusta Funds Management Limited, manager of Asset Plus Limited

+64 9 300 6161

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INTERIM REPORT 2020
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 2020

This Interim Financial Report for Asset Plus Limited (including Subsidiaries)

covers the trading period from 1st April to 30th September 2020.

Contents

Note
Unaudited

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Gross Rental Revenue46,6356,927

Direct Property Operating Expenses(1,967)(1,894)

Net Rental Revenue4,6685,033

Administration Expenses5(686)(778)

Net Finance Costs5(656)(696)

Total Operating Expenses(1,342)(1,474)

Total Operating Income3,3263,559

Gain on Sale of Investment Property-23

Net Fair Value Gain on Investment Properties98,868-

Transaction Costs6(12)(827)

Net Profit Before Taxation12,1822,755

Income Tax7(647)(748)

Net Profit After Taxation11,5352,007

Other Comprehensive Income- -

Total Comprehensive Income For the Period11,5352,007

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (cents)126.801.24

Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

The above interim condensed consolidated statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Note
Share

Capital

$’000

Accumulated

Losses

$’000

Total

$’000

Opening Balance at 1 April 2020 (audited)134,089(42,294)91,795

Net Profit After Taxation-11,53511,535

Total Comprehensive Income For the Period-11,53511,535

Shares Issued 1128,671-28,671

Issue Costs(897)-(897)

Dividends13-(740)(740)

Closing Balance at 30 September 2020 (unaudited)161,863(31,499)130,364

Note

Share

Capital

$’000

Accumulated

Losses

$’000

Total

$’000

Opening Balance at 01 April 2019 (audited)134,089(21,775)112,314

Net Profit After Taxation - 2,0072,007

Total Comprehensive Income For the Period2,0072,007

Dividends13(2,915)(2,915)

Closing Balance at 30 September 2019 (unaudited)134,089 (22,683)111,406

Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Changes In Equity

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2019

The above interim condensed consolidated statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position

Note

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Audited

As at

31 Mar 2020

$’000

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents73298

Trade Receivables, Other Receivables and Prepayments1,7731,420

Total Current Assets2,5051,518

Non-Current Assets

Investment Properties9158,537143,559

Total Non-Current Assets158,537143,559

Total Assets161,042145,077

Current Liabilities

Trade Payables, Accruals and Provisions2,0331,804

Taxation Payable352707

Other Current Liabilities208175

Total Current Liabilities2,5932,686

Non-Current Liabilities

Borrowings1026,60049,250

Deferred Taxation71,4851,346

Total Non-Current Liabilities28,08550,596

Total Liabilities30,67853,282

Net Assets130,36491,795

Contributed Capital161,863134,089

Accumulated Losses(31,499)(42,294)

Shareholders Equity130,36491,795

As at 30 September 2020

The Board of Asset Plus Limited approved the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for issue on

25 November 2020.

Bruce Cotterill Carol Campbell

Chairman Chair Audit and Risk Committee

The above interim condensed consolidated statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows

Note

Unaudited

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Gross Rental Revenue6,4077,486

Operating Expenses(2,841)(3,233)

Interest Income-4

Interest Expense(675)(754)

Taxation Paid(863)(448)

Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities2,0283,055

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Acquisition of Investment Property(2,262)(58,580)

Deposit received from Property Held for Sale-250

Capital Expenditure on Investment Properties(3,337)(516)

Transaction Costs(12)(827)

Net Cash Outflow from Investing Activities(5,611)(59,673)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash was provided from/(applied to):

Repayment of Borrowings(28,000)(10,500)

Proceeds from Borrowings5,35069,700

Distributions Made to Shareholders13(740)(2,915)

Net Proceeds from Capital Raise27,607-

Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities4,21756,285

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents634(333)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period98781

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period732448

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

The above interim condensed consolidated statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020
Interim Condensed Consolidated

Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)

Reconciliation of Net Profit to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Note

Unaudited

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Net Profit after Taxation11,5352,007

Items Classified as Investing or Financing Activities:

Transaction Costs612827

Finance Costs-(52)

Movements in Working Capital Items:

Trade Receivables, Other Receivables and Prepayments(226)646

Trade Payables, Accruals and Provisions(234)(650)

Taxation Payable(355)339

Non-Cash Items:

Doubtful Debts25-

Net Fair Value Gain on Investment Properties9(8,868)-

Movement in Deferred Taxation139(39)

Gain on Sale of Investment Property-(23)

Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities2,0283,055

The above interim condensed consolidated statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

1. Corporate Information

The interim condensed consolidated financial

statements comprise of Asset Plus Limited (the

“Company”) and its subsidiary (collectively the “Group”).

The Company is a limited liability company incorporated

and domiciled in New Zealand whose shares are listed

on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. The Company is

an FMC Reporting Entity under the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013. The registered office is located

at Level 2, Bayleys House, 30 Gaunt Street, Wynyard

Quarter, Auckland.

The nature of the operations and principal activities

of the Group are investing in industrial, retail and

commercial property in New Zealand.

2. Statement of Compliance and Basis

of Preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 30 September 2020 have

been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted

Accounting Practice in New Zealand (“NZ GAAP”), the

requirements of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013

and the Main Board listing rules of the New Zealand

Stock Exchange. They also comply with the New Zealand

Equivalent to International Accounting Standard NZ IAS

34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements

have been prepared under the assumption that the

Group operates on a going concern basis and are

presented in New Zealand dollars with all values rounded

to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000), except where

otherwise indicated.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements

do not include all the information and disclosures

required in the annual financial statements, and

should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual

consolidated financial statements as at 31 March 2020.


(a) Basis of Preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial

statements have been prepared on a historical cost

basis, except for investment properties which have been

measured at fair value.

Changes in accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with

those of the most recent annual financial statements

for the year ended 31 March 2020. There have been

no new accounting standards adopted in the current

reporting period. Certain comparative information has

been reclassified to conform with the current reporting

period’s presentation.

(b) Basis of Consolidation

The interim condensed consolidated financial

statements incorporate the assets, liabilities, equity,

income, expenses and cash flows of the entities

controlled by the Company at the end of the reporting

period. A controlled entity is any entity over which

Asset Plus Limited has the power to direct relevant

activities, exposure or rights, to variable returns from

its involvement with the investee, and the ability to use

its power over the investee to affect the amount of

investor return.

In preparing these interim condensed consolidated

financial statements, subsidiaries are consolidated

from the date the Group gains control until the date on

which control ceases.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are

prepared for the same reporting period as the parent

company, using consistent accounting policies. In

preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial

statements, all intercompany balances, transactions,

unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group

transactions and dividends have been eliminated in full.

The table below represents the Company’s investment

in its subsidiary as at each reporting date:

Percentage Held

30 September

2020

31 March

2020

Asset Plus Investments

Limited

100%100%

(c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Income and expenses are recognised net of the

amount of GST except where the GST incurred on a

purchase of goods and services is not recoverable

from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is

recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the

item as applicable.


All items in the interim condensed consolidated

statement of financial position are stated net of GST,

with the exception of receivables and payables, which

include GST invoiced. Cash flows are included in the

interim condensed consolidated statement of cash

flows on a net basis and the GST component of cash

flows arising from investing and financing activities is

classified as part of operating activities.

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3. Significant Accounting Estimates
and Judgements

The preparation of these interim condensed

consolidated financial statements requires the use of

certain critical accounting estimates.

It also requires management to exercise its judgement

in the process of applying the Group’s accounting

policies. Although the Group has internal control

systems in place to ensure that estimates can be

reliably measured, actual amounts may differ from

those estimates. The areas involving a higher degree of

judgement or areas where assumptions are significant

to the Group include the following:

• Determination of Deferred Taxes (Note 7)

• Determination of Fair Value of Investment

Properties (Note 9)

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was

declared by the World Health Organisation as a ‘Global

Pandemic’ on 11 March 2020. Since that time there

has been increased adverse impact on global financial

markets. The ‘global pandemic’ has caused heightened

uncertainty over the economy and financial markets.

Since March 2020, New Zealand has gone from a

Government-directed ‘Alert Level 4’ full-lockdown to an

‘Alert Level 1’ status which has allowed most people

to return to places of work, shops and restaurants

with only minimal restrictions. People in New Zealand

now have back some of the pre-COVID-19 normality

although there is the ever present risk if the number of

COVID-19 cases increases locally, the Government may

have to increase the Alert Level restrictions again.

Key impacts to key estimates and judgements used

in these unaudited interim financial statements:

• The current response to COVID-19 means that

valuers are faced with an unprecedented set of

circumstances on which to base a judgement.

Valuations are therefore reported on the basis

of ‘material valuation uncertainty’ existing at the

time they issued their report. Consequently, less

certainty (and a higher degree of caution) should

be attached to the valuations than would normally

be the case. The investment properties were

re-valued as at 31 August 2020. All valuations,

except for the 35 Graham St and Kamo properties,

were also concluded on the basis of ‘material

valuation uncertainty’. The 35 Graham St and

Kamo properties were concluded on the basis

of ‘uncertainty’.

• A large number of the Company’s tenants were

impacted by the uncertainty and disruptions since

March 2020. The Company has worked on a

tenant-by-tenant basis and provided appropriate

support during this period. This support was

primarily in the form of rental abatements and

relief (Note 4 - Gross Rental Revenue).

• The re-introduction of depreciation allowances

for commercial building structures will impact tax

expense estimates for future periods. (Note 7 -

Income Tax).

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

4. Gross Rental Revenue

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Gross rental revenue comprises amounts received and receivable by the Group for:

Gross rental receipts6,4997,104

Capitalised lease incentive adjustments(49)(177)

Rental income deferred and abated due to COVID-19185-

Total Gross Rental Revenue6,6356,927

During the six month period ending 30 September 2020, rental abatements and relief to the value of $0.54 million

(Sep 19: $Nil) was granted to some of the tenants and is recognised as part of gross rental receipts. In addition, some

of the abatements and relief are classified as lease modifications. In the case of a lease modification, relief granted is

added and recognised as ‘rental income deferred and abated due to COVID-19’. This is amortised straight line over the

remaining lease period.

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Statement of Profit and Loss
Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Current Tax

Continuing Operations - Current Income Tax Charge(508)(787)

Current Tax(508)(787)

Net Deferred Income Tax

Investment Property Building Depreciation(184)-

Other4539

Net Deferred Income Tax(139)39

Income Tax Reported in the Interim Condensed

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income(647)(748)

6. Transaction Costs

During the six month period ended 30 September 2020 $0.012 million of transaction costs were recognised. In

the prior comparative period (six month period ended 30 September 2019) investigative work was undertaken to

acquire two separate businesses. This cost included substantive due diligence, financial investigative and legal

costs for the Company collectively known as transaction costs. During that period, $0.827 million of transaction

costs were incurred.

7. Income Tax

Major components of income tax expense are:

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

5. Administration Expenses and Net Finance Costs

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Management Fees(371)(396)

Directors' Fees(150)(150)

Auditor's Remuneration

(1)

(19)(21)

Professional Fees(55)(127)

Other Administration Costs(91)(84)

Total Administration Expenses(686)(778)

Net Finance Costs

Interest and Finance Charges(656)(701)

Interest Income-5

Net Finance Costs(656)(696)

(1)

Other assurance fees paid to auditors of $20,350 for the six month period ended 30 September 2020 in respect of the Equity Raise has been

recognised as ‘Issue Costs’ in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.

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8. Segment Reporting
The principal business activity of the Group is to invest in New Zealand properties. Investment properties have similar

economic characteristics, methods of management and are under leases of various terms. Segment reporting is

presented in a consistent manner with internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker, the Board.

The Board receives internal financial information on a property by property basis, assesses property performance and

decides on the resource allocation. The Group operates only in New Zealand. On this basis all of the Group’s properties

have been aggregated into a single reporting segment to most appropriately reflect the nature and financial effects

of the business activities. The Group has no unallocated revenue, expenses, assets or liabilities and this approach has

been applied to comparative periods.

9. Investment Properties

The tables below outline the movements in the carrying values for all directly owned investment properties:

Unaudited as at

30 September

2020

Opening

fair value

balanceAcquisitionsCapex

Lease

amortisation

& other

Net fair

value gain/

(loss) on

investment

properties

Fair value at

balance dateWIP

(1)

Closing

balance

Eastgate Shopping

Centre46,950-52(13)41147,400-47,400

Stoddard Road37,500--18181938,500-38,500

Graham Street50,100---7,40057,5001,50659,006

Munroe Lane7,500----7,5003,63111,131

Kamo*-2,262--2382,500-2,500

Total Investment

Properties142,0502,262521688,868153,4005,137158,537

* The acquisition of 34 Springs Flat Road, Kamo, Whangarei was settled on 29 July 2020.

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

Deferred Income Tax

Net deferred income tax liability relates to the following:

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Audited

As at

31 Mar 2020

$’000

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:

Investment Properties Recoverable Depreciation(1,532)(1,347)

Other471

Deferred Taxation(1,485)(1,346)

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FacilityBankLoan maturity
Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Audited

As at

31 Mar 2020

$’000

Investment Property FacilityBNZ28 June 202226,60049,250

Total26,60049,250


Financing facilities available

At reporting date, the following financial facilities had been negotiated and were available:

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Audited

As at

31 Mar 2020

$’000

Facility used at reporting date - secured bank loan (BNZ)26,60049,250

Facility unused at reporting date - secured bank loan (BNZ)48,40025,750

Total 75,00075,000

On 2 October 2020, the remaining $26.6 million debt balance was repaid. Refer to Note 16 Subsequent Events for

more information on the existing bank facilities.

10. Borrowings

Audited as at

30 March 2020

Opening

fair value

balanceAcquisitionsCapex

Lease

amortisation

& other

Net fair

value gain/

(loss) on

investment

properties

Fair value at

balance dateWIP

(1)

Closing

balance

Eastgate Shopping

Centre54,577-1,234(39)(8,822)46,950-46,950

Stoddard Road39,500--(10)(1,990)37,500-37,500

Graham Street*-58,580--(8,480)50,10039650,496

Munroe Lane**-7,323--1777,5001,1138,613

Total Investment

Properties94,07765,9031,234(49)(19,115)142,0501,509143,559

* The acquisition of 35 Graham Street, Auckland was approved by shareholders at a special meeting held on 17 June 2019. The purchase of this

property settled on 28 June 2019.

** The acquisition of 6 - 8 Munroe Lane, Albany, Auckland settled on 2 December 2019.

(1)

WIP (work in progress) relates to costs incurred in relation to future development work at 35 Graham St and Munroe Lane which were not included in

the inputs to the valuation calculation by the independent valuers. These costs include design, consents and other direct costs capitalised as

development costs.

All investment properties were valued by an independent valuer (JLL) as at 31 August 2020. The Directors have

determined that there have been no material changes which would effect the fair value of investment properties as at

reporting date therefore no updated independent valuations have been commissioned for 30 September 2020.

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

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12. Earnings Per Share
Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period ($’000)11,5352,007

Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares (’000)169,754161,920

Earnings Per Share (Cents) - Basic and Fully Diluted6.801.24

13. Dividends Paid To Shareholders

Dividends paid during the period comprised:

For the six months ended

30 September 2020

For the six months ended

30 September 2019

CPS$’000Date PaidCPS$’000Date Paid

Q4 Prior Year Net Dividend 0.000 - n/a0.900 1,457 20/06/19

Q1 Net Dividend0.450 740 12/08/200.900 1,458 4/09/19

Total Paid During the Period0.450 740 1.800 2,915

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Audited

As at

31 Mar 2020

$’000

Ordinary Shares

Number of issued and fully paid shares257,489161,920

Ordinary shares have no par value. Fully paid and ordinary shares carry one vote per share, and share equally in

dividends and any surplus on winding up.

On 10 September 2020, the Company announced an equity raising of approximately $60.2 million (200.8 million

shares) via a $12.1 million underwritten placement (40.5 million shares) and a $48.1 million entitlement offer

(160.3 million shares).

As at 30 September 2020, $28.7 million of cash had been received (95.5 million shares issued).

Refer to Note 16 Subsequent Events for more information on the completion of the remaining retail component of the

entitlement offer.

11. Equity

Issued capital and reserves

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

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15. Commitments and Contingencies
Capital commitments

At 30 September 2020 the Group had $4.05 million

of capital commitments relating to the Munroe Lane

development (March 2020: nil).

Guarantees

BNZ has provided a bond to the New Zealand Stock

Exchange for the sum of $75,000, being the amount

required to be paid by all Issuers listed on the New

Zealand Stock Exchange, and the Company has

provided a General Security Agreement over its assets

in favour of BNZ as security for this bond (31 March

2020: $75,000).

Contingent liabilities

At the reporting date the Group had no material

contingent liabilities (March 2020: nil).

14. Related Parties

Augusta Funds Management Limited owns the management contract rights of the Group. The Parent of Augusta

Funds Management Limited, Augusta Capital Limited, owns 19.96% of Asset Plus Limited (Sep 2019: 18.85%).

Subsequent to 30 September 2020, on completion of the equity raise, Augusta Capital owned 19.99% of Asset Plus

Limited. Refer to Note 16 Subsequent Events for more information. Transactions with Augusta Funds Management

Limited are deemed to be related parties because the Company is managed by Augusta Funds Management under

the terms of the signed management contract.


The below table sets out the transactions between the Augusta Group and the Company:

Fees paid and owing to the manager

(values in $’000)

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

Fees charged

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2020

Fees owed

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

Fees charged

Unaudited

As at

30 Sep 2019

Fees owed

Management Fees381189396228

Lease Renewal Fees4-191191

Property Management Fees84419353

Acquisition Fee21-580-

Development Management Fee3729--

Total5272591,260472

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2020

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

30 Sep 2019

$’000

Dividend Paid to Augusta Capital Limited137550

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2020

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated

Financial Statements (Continued)

16. Subsequent Events

On 2 October 2020 the remaining 105.2 million shares

were issued in relation to the equity raise and the

balance of $31.5 million outstanding was received.

A further $0.736 million of issue costs were incurred.

The total shares on issue as at 2 October 2020 was

362.7 million.

On 2 October 2020, $26.6 million of debt was repaid.

On 30 October 2020, the Company entered into an

amended bank facility agreement with BNZ. This

amended facility has 3 tranches and replaces the

existing $75 million investment facility.

TrancheBankLoan maturity

Facility

limit

$’000

Working Capital FacilityBNZ September 202312,600

Investment FacilityBNZ September 202351,200

Development FacilityBNZ September 202366,200

Total130,000

On 30 October 2020, the Company satisfied the funding

condition in the Agreement to Develop and Lease

with Auckland Council at 6-8 Munroe Lane and that

agreement is now unconditional.

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Independent Review Report
To the Shareholders of Asset Plus Limited

Report on the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Asset Plus Limited (‘the

Group’) on pages 1 to 12 which comprise the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as

at 30 September 2020, and the interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, interim

condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and interim condensed consolidated statement of

cash flows for the period then ended, and notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements,

including a summary of significant accounting policies.

Director’s Responsibility for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated

financial statements in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting issued in New Zealand by the

New Zealand Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary

to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements that

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We

conducted our review in accordance NZ SRE 2410, Review of Historical Financial Statements Performed by the

Independent Auditor of the Entity. NZ SRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our

attention that causes us to believe that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, taken as a

whole, are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting issued

in New Zealand by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board. As the auditor of Asset Plus Limited NZ SRE

2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual consolidated

financial statements.

A review of interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 is a

limited assurance engagement. The auditor performs procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries of

management and others within the entity, as appropriate and applying analytical procedures, and evaluates the

evidence obtained.

The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in

accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Accordingly, we do not express an audit

opinion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other than in our capacity as auditor including the provision of other assurance services we have no

relationship with, or interests in, the Entity.

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Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these interim

condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 1 to 12 do not present fairly, in all material respects,

the financial position of Asset Plus Limited as at 30 September 2020, and its financial performance and cash

flows for the period ended on 30 September 2020, in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting

issued in New Zealand by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board.

Emphasis of Matter – Material valuation uncertainty related to valuation of property

We draw your attention to note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, where the Group

discloses that the independent registered valuers have included a ‘material valuation uncertainty’ clause in their

31 August 2020 valuation reports, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the valuer asserts less

certainty and a higher degree of caution should be attached to the property values than would normally be the

case. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

Restriction on use of our report

This report on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements is made solely to the Company’s

shareholders, as a body. Our limited assurance work has been undertaken so that we might state to the

Company’s shareholders, as a body those matters which we are required to state to them in an independent

review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume

responsibility to anyone other than the Group and the Company’s shareholders, as a body, for our work, for

this report or for the opinion we have formed.

.

Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Limited

Kerry Price

Partner

Auckland, New Zealand

25 November 2020

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Directory
Company

Asset Plus Limited

PO Box 37953

Parnell 1151

Phone: 09 300 6161

www.assetplusnz.co.nz

Directors

Bruce Cotterill

Allen Bollard

Carol Campbell

Paul Duffy

John McBain

Bankers

Bank of New Zealand

Level 6

Deloitte Centre

80 Queen Street

Auckland 1010

Auditor

Grant Thornton New Zealand

Audit Limited

Level 4

Grant Thornton House

152 Fanshawe Street

Auckland 1010

PO Box 1961

Auckland 1140

Registrar

Link Market Services Limited

Level 11

Deloitte Centre

80 Queen Street

Auckland 1010

PO Box 91976

Auckland 1142

Phone: 09 375 5998

Fax: 09 375 5990

Manager

Augusta Funds Management Limited

Level 2

Bayleys House

30 Gaunt Street

Wynyard Quarter

Auckland 1010

PO Box 37953

Parnell 1151

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INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 2020

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

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01

04

Key Metrics

02

05

03

Overview

Key ActivityFinancials

OutlookPortfolio

Update

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01 Key Activity

$60.2 million capital raise.

Restructure of loan facility

agreements.

Munroe Lane development

nowunconditional –target

completion is November 2022.

A number of renewals have

been secured at Stoddard Road

retaining occupancy at 100%.

Commencement of 35 Graham

St leasingcampaign.

Focus on tenant retention –

impact of COVID-19.

3

Land at Kamo acquired for

$2.1m –future development

opportunity.

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02 Key Metricsas at 30 September 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)

$11.53m

(Sep-19: $2.01m)

$2.63m

(Sep-19: $2.02m)

4

Portfolio Value

1,2,3

WALE

3

Properties

1

Total Comprehensive

Income For the Period

Occupancy

3

Number of TenantsAFFO

4

1.In the period since 31 March 2020, the Kamoproperty was acquired on 30 July 2020 for $2.1m and subsequently revalued to $2.50m

2.Portfolio valueexcludes capital expenditure incurred in relation to the developments at Munroe Lane and Graham Street, amounting to $5.1m in total. Such amount is included in the NTA figure shown above

3.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

4.The number of shares used in the calculation of the AFFO CPS for the six months ended 30 September 2020 is 169,753,921 being theweighted average number of shares issued between 1 April to 30 September 2020.

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Impacts of COVID-19 to date

Update on APL’s portfolio performance

•Rental abatements and relief reduced 1H21 operating income

by $0.55m ($0.40m after-tax), equivalent to approximately 5.5%

of the current annualisednet rental income.

•Rental abatements and relief are now agreed in relation to

national lockdown, and Auckland regional

lockdown.However,regular monitoring of smaller retail

operator performance continues.

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

current tax expense due to the reintroduction of building

depreciation for tax purposes.

•While upfront rental abatement and relief has been granted in

respect of the lock-downs, preservation of long-term value isa

key strategy.

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03 Financials

Financial Performance

Profit and other comprehensive income net of tax for the period ended

30 September is $11.53m, $9.52m/ 473% higher than prior year, primarily

due to property revaluations up $8.87m.

Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $2.63m. ($2.02m in the prior

period).

The current period had lower due diligence and transaction related costs

($0.82m) and lower tax expense due to building depreciation ($0.19m) offset

by rental abatement ($0.39m).

Net revenues from the property portfolio were down $0.37m primarily due to

the rental abatements.

AFFO of $2.63m reflects a payoutratio of 89%, based on the total of

dividends paid in Aug 20 and the dividend to be paid in December

2020($2.36m in total).

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* The number of shares used in the calculation of the AFFO CPS for the six months ended 30 September 2020 is 169,753,921

being the weighted average number of shares issued between 1 April to 30 September 2020.

6 months6 months

Sep-20Sep-19VarVar

$m$m$%

Gross Rent al Revenue6.646.93(0.29)(4%)

Direct Propert y Operat ing Expenses(1.97)(1.89)(0.08)(4%)

Net Rental Revenue4.675.03(0.37)(7%)

Administ rat ion Expenses(0.69)(0.78)0.0912%

Net Finance Cost s(0.66)(0.69)0.034%

Total Operating Income3.323.56(0.24)(7%)

F.V. Gain of Invest ment Propert ies8.87-8.87100%

Ot her Adjust ment s(0.01)(0.80)0.7999%

Profit Before Taxation12.182.769.42341%

Tax(0.65)(0.75)0.10(13%)

Total Comprehensive Income For the Period11.532.019.52473%

AFFO2.632.020.6130%

AFFO CPS*1.551.250.3024%

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AFFO

AFFO Waterfall (post tax) ($000)

*AFFO is a non-GAAP financial information, calculated based on guidance issued by the Property Council of

Australia. Asset Plus considers that AFFO is a useful measure for shareholders andmanagement because

it assists in assessing the Company’s underlying operating performance. This non-GAAP financial

information does not have a standardisedmeaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be

comparable to similar financial information prescribed by other entities. A reconciliation of the total

comprehensive income after tax to AFFO is included at Appendix 1 which has been independently reviewed

by the auditors.

Adjusted funds from operations* (AFFO) of $2.63m

is up $0.61m from $2.02m in the prior period.

Higher AFFO primarily driven by lower transactional

costs (down $0.82m) and lower tax expense (down

$0.19m), offset by rental abatements given during the

period ($0.39m).

The lower net rental income as a result of the

divestment of Heinz Watties($0.78m) was largely

offset by the higher net rental from 35 Graham Street

($0.69m).

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AFFO Movement (Post Tax) - 1H20 v 1H21 ($'000s)

2,633

779

393

2,019

694

815

185

92

1H20Heinz W at ti es

divest ment

35 Graham Street

acquisi tion

Rent al

Abatement s in

1H21

Low er

Transact ional

Cost s

Low er Tax

Expense (Bui lding

Depn)

Other Net

M ovement s

1H21

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Financial Position

•Investment property value increased $14.9m / 10%

during the period due to property revaluations $8.9m,

acquisitions $2.1m and capex $3.6m.

•$26.6m of debt is currently drawn which represents

an LVR of 16.8%. All debt was repaid in October 2020.

(March 2020 34.3%).

•NTA is 0.51 cents per share asat 30 September 2020,

reducing to 0.44 cents per share on the completion of

the capital raise.**

•Equity increased 42% in the six month period to 30

September 2020due to total comprehensive income

of $11.53m for the period and proceeds received of

$28.6m in relation to the capital raise. The remaining

$31.6m of proceeds were received October 2020.

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* The October 2020 Pro Forma financial position reflects the completion of the capital raise (completed 2 October 2020) and the subsequent debt repayment

** The number of shares used in the calculation of Net Tangible Assets (NTA) Per Share as at 30 September 2020 is 257,488,985. On 2 October 2020, a further 105,228,816

shares were issued. Including these additional shares in the NTA per share calculation the revised NTA per share as at 30 September 2020 is $0.44.

Pro-Forma

Sep-20

M ar-20

Oct-20*

$m

$m

$m

Cash

0.7

0.1

5.0

Invest ment Propert ies

158.5

143.6

158.5

Ot her Asset s

1.8

1.4

1.8

Total Assets

161.0

145.1

165.3

Bank Debt

26.6

49.3

-

Ot her Liabilit ies

4.1

4.0

4.1

Total Liabilities

30.7

53.3

4.1

Equity

130.3

91.8

161.2

Net Tangible Assets Per Share ($)**

0.51

0.57

0.44

LVR Ratio

16.8%

34.3%

0%

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Graham Street,

Auckland

Eastgate, ChristchurchStoddard Rd, AucklandMunroe Lane, AucklandKamo, Whangarei

Valuation ($m)

1

$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)

2

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 0.75 years 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 –now

unconditional

•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;

•Development forecast for

completion in November

2022

•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

04 Portfolio Update

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1.Based on August 20 final valuations received and approved by the Board which have been reviewed by the auditors as part of the half year reporting process at 30 September 2020.

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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Portfolio Summary

Value

($m)

WALT

(years)

Occupancy

(%)

Net Rental

($m)

Eastgate47.44.2953.60

Stoddard Road38.53.81002.65

Graham St57.51.01003.98

Munroe Lane7.5N/AN/AN/A

Kamo2.5N/AN/AN/A

TOTAL153.4*2.99810.23

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2%

13%

38%

5%

2%

14%

3%

10%

11%

2%

0%

1,567

4,650

678

241

1,693

422

1,218

1,385

246

Vacant

Mar-21

Mar-22

Mar-23

Mar-24

Mar-25

Mar-26

Mar-27

Mar-28

Mar-29

Mar-30

Lease expiry in year ended 31 M arch

Lease expiry by rental income ($000)

Auckland Council

33%

The W arehouse

Group

20%

Countdown

9%

W estpac

3%

Unichem

3%

Linwood Avenue

M edical Centre

2%

Aviva

2%

Bargain

Chemist

1%

ANZ

1%

Snap Fitness

1%

Other (36 tenants)

25%

Top 10 Tenants (% of rental income)

Note: Both the ‘lease expiry by rental income’ and the ‘Top 10 tenants’ metrics do not

include the as-if complete 6-8 Munroe Lane metrics.

*Excludes WIP of $5.1 million.

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Update on the Munroe Lane

Development

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•Funding condition fulfilled on the back of the successful

equity raise and finance restructuring

•Icon appointed as construction contractor.

•80% of construction cost fixed.Remaining 20% to be

tendered upon completion of detailed design in early 2021.

•Site blessing and ground breaking ceremony completed in

October with TāmakiMakaurau mana whenua.

•Construction works underway and due for completion in

November 2022.

•Marketing has commenced for leasing the balance of the

space.

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•Bargain Chemist secured on a new 6-year leaseeliminating

a number of vacancies within the centre.

•Foot traffic and salesare upon prior yearperiods.

•Agreement to Lease signed with Restaurant Brands for

newdevelopment on vacant land –forecast 20% margin

and 6% return on cost. Target practical completion is June

2021.

Eastgate, Christchurch

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22 Stoddard Road

•The centre remains 100% occupied and no tenants have

defaulted as a result of COVID-19.

•Market rent review negotiations completed with The

Warehouse during the period.

•Theanchor tenant does not expire until 2025.

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•0.75 year lease remaining to Auckland Council (expiring June

2021).

•Short term extension on basement and ground floor for six

months to end of December 2021 for fixed consideration of $1m

•The property provides a material development opportunity to

addvalue following the Auckland Council lease expiry –a

resource consent has been lodged for the preferred

development scheme which is expected to be received by the

end of 2020.

•Leasing campaign underway, with a number of potential tenants

identified and being pursued.

•Preferred developmentwill be subject to sufficienttenant pre-

commitment.

35 Graham Street

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05 Outlook

The successful execution of the Munroe Lane development is a near term priority. Works have now

commenced.

Asset Plus is now focused on progressing the 35 Graham Street redevelopmentopportunity. Pre-

leasing is a critical element to this process.

The search for new opportunities continues and Asset Plus is confident in being able to secure these

in the near term as the Company requires scale to set a stronger platform for growth.

The Board is pleased with Augusta’s performance as manager and the progress they have made on

the Munroe Lane development improving both the quality and scale of the portfolio (on completion).

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Appendix 1 –AFFO reconciliation

*The number of shares used in the calculation of the AFFO CPS for the six months ended 30 September 2020

is 169,753,921 being the weighted average number of shares issued between 1 April to 30 September 2020.

6 months

6 months

Sep-20

Sep-19

$m

$m

Comprehensive Income Net of Tax

11.53

2.01

Add Back

Loss/ (Gain) From Sales of Invest ment

Propert y

-

(0.02)

Depn on Owner Occupied PP&E

-

0.06

FV Gain on Invest ment Propert y

(8.87)

-

Non-FFO Def erred Tax Expenses

0.15

(0.03)

Net Operating Income After Tax

2.81

2.02

Amort isat ion of Lease Incent ives

(0.14)

0.18

Funds From Operations (FFO)

2.67

2.20

M aint enance CAPEX

-

-

Incent ives and Leasing Cost s

(0.04)

(0.18)

Ot her M ovement s

-

-

Adjusted Funds From Operations

2.63

2.02

AFFO (CPS)*

1.55

1.25

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Important Notice

PleasereadthispresentationinthewidercontextofthematerialpreviouslypublishedbyAssetPlusLimited(APL)andannouncedthrough

NZXLimited.

Thispresentationcontainsnotonlyareviewofoperations,butmayalsocontainsomeforwardlookingstatements(includingforecastsand

projections)aboutAPLandtheenvironmentinwhichAPLoperates.Becausethesestatementsareforwardlooking,APL’sactualresults

coulddiffermaterially.

Norepresentation,warrantyorundertaking,expressorimplied,ismadeastothefairness,accuracy,completenessorcorrectnessofthe

informationcontained,referredtoorreflectedinthispresentationorsuppliedorcommunicatedorallyorinwritingtoyou(oryour

advisersorassociatedpersons)inconnectionwithit,astowhetheranyforecastsorprojectionswillbemet,orastowhetheranyforward

lookingstatementswillprovecorrect.Youwillberesponsibleforformingyourownopinionsandconclusionsonsuchmatters.

Nopersonisunderanyobligationtoupdatethispresentationatanytimeafteritsreleasetoyou.

Tothemaximumextentpermittedbylaw,noneofAPL,AugustaFundsManagementLimited(AFM)noranyoftheirdirectors,officers,

employees,agentsoranyotherpersonshallhaveanyliabilitywhatsoevertoanypersonforanyloss(including,withoutlimitation,any

liabilityarisingfromanyfaultornegligenceonthepartofAPL,AFM,theirdirectors,officers,employees,agentsoranyotherperson)

arisingfromthispresentationoranyinformationcontained,referredtoorreflectedinitorsuppliedorcommunicatedorallyorinwriting

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AcceptanceofthispresentationconstitutesacceptanceofthetermssetoutaboveinthisImportantNoticeandintheDisclaimerand

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25 November 2020






Dear Shareholder


Further to the interim result announced today (available here), we are pleased to provide Shareholders

with an update on activity and progress made over the past six months.


A recent key highlight was the confirmation of the Munroe Lane development becoming unconditional,

which is a significant transaction for this Company. The recently completed capital raise, in conjunction

with the restructured debt facility provides the necessary capital to complete the development with

practical completion expected in November 2022.


This transaction exemplifies the adopted value-add investment strategy, with 35 Graham Street and the

Kamo property providing further near term opportunities capable of benchmark outperformance.

Augusta (now a wholly owned subsidiary of Centuria Capital Group), as both external manager and the

largest shareholder in Asset Plus, remains committed to executing these developments to improve returns

and create share price growth for shareholders.


The adopted value-add strategy continues to suit the current low yield and low interest rate environment.

Through active management and the expertise of the manager, repositioning and development

opportunities can be secured to provide an appropriate risk adjusted return and providing a particular

strategic mandate amongst the listed property sector within New Zealand.


Existing portfolio


An active management approach to maintaining strong tenant relationships was key to navigating a

tumultuous first half of the year. COVID-19 did impact the portfolio’s earnings in the first half with $0.6

million of abatements granted to tenants. Tenant retention and survival were our primary focus to

maintain a long term sustainable income stream, and preservation of shareholder value. Valuations have

rebounded from 31 March to 30 September as the initial impacts of COVID-19 were not as significant as

was initially forecasted.


Munroe Lane Development

Once complete, the development is currently expected to have a valuation of $142 million

1

. We believe

that this transaction will be a step toward resolving legacy issues within the portfolio. The transaction will

significantly enhance the portfolio quality and WALE underpinned by the Auckland Council tenant

covenant and the initial 15 year lease term. The development also represents a compelling total return

story for shareholders.


We considered it prudent to focus solely on the Munroe Lane Development during the recent capital

raise, with only $60.2 million raised compared to the $100m previously sought in the withdrawn March

capital raise. 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 Munroe Lane development without


1

Based on an ‘as if complete’ valuation of $142 million completed by JLL



the need to divest any further assets, whilst still providing capability to progress both the 35 Graham

Street and Kamo developments through initial phases.


35 Graham Street


Asset Plus continues to progress the redevelopment of 35 Graham Street. A resource consent has been

lodged, and is expected to be received by the end of the calendar year for the preferred full

redevelopment scheme (adding 3 additional levels). Marketing collateral has been produced and Colliers

International are underway with a targeted marketing campaign. While COVID-19 has had an adverse

short-term impact on office occupation, sentiment, and occupation levels, confidence in the long-term

outlook remains positive for the sector. Any decision to commit to the full redevelopment scheme will

be subject to obtaining sufficient tenant pre-commitment.


Focus on future acquisitions and growth


The Manager, and the Board remain patient and disciplined in relation to potential acquisitions. Our

immediate focus remains on the successful completion of the Munroe Lane development, including the

leasing of remaining space within the building, and obtaining fixed pricing for the remaining 20% of the

construction costs. In addition, obtaining pre-leasing commitments for the potential development of 35

Graham Street is a key strategic objective in the near to medium term.


The progression of the Kamo opportunity is a further medium-term focus creating a development pipeline

for the future.


The Board intends to maintain a constant dividend throughout the Munroe Lane development phase. We

understand the importance of a dividend yield to retail shareholders. While the proposed annual cash

dividend of 1.8 cents per share is expected to be greater than operating earnings for the development

period, the use of capital to support the dividend is not expected to materially erode the NTA. The

dividend does however remain subject to quarterly review.


Finally, I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.



Best wishes






Bruce Cotterill

Chairman

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Results announcement
(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security

issuer)



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Asset Plus Limited (APL)

Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2020

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2019

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$ 6,635 (4.22%)

Total Revenue $ 6,635 (4.22%)

Net profit/(loss) from continuing

operations

$ 11,535 474.74%

Total net profit/(loss) $ 11,535 474.74%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity Security $0.00560279

Imputed amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$0.00110279

Record Date 4/12/2020

Dividend Payment Date 11/12/2020

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per Quoted

Equity Security

$0.51 $0.69

A brief explanation of any of the

figures above necessary to enable

the figures to be understood

The number of shares used in the calculation of Net tangible assets per share

as at 30 September 2020 is 257,488,985. On 2 October 2020, a further

105,228,816 shares were issued. Including these additional shares in the NTA

per share calculation the revised NTA per share as at 30 September 2020 is

$0.44.


This announcement is extracted from APL’s unaudited interim financial

statements as at and for the six months ended 30 September 2020. A copy of

these unaudited interim financial statements is attached to this announcement.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person authorised to make

this announcement

Simon Woollams

Contact person for this

announcement

Simon Woollams

Contact phone number 09 300 6161

Contact email address simon@augusta.co.nz

Date of release through MAP 25/11/2020


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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Distribution Notice


Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer Asset Plus Limited

Financial product name/description Ordinary shares

NZX ticker code APL

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX website) NZ NAPE 0007S3

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year Quarterly X

Half Year Special

DRP applies

Record date 04/12/2020

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

03/12/2020

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

11/12/2020

Total monies associated with the

distribution

$1,632,230.10

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Retained earnings

Currency NZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution $0.00560279

Total cash distribution $0.00450000

Excluded amount: $0.00166427

Supplementary distribution amount $0.00050042

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

Is the distribution imputed Full imputation

If fully or partially imputed, please state

imputation rate as % applied

19.7% (being the imputation credits per financial product

divided by the gross distribution amount).

Imputation tax credits per financial

product

$0.00110279

Resident Withholding Tax per financial

product

N/A

Section 4: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make this

announcement

Simon Woollams

Contact person for this announcement Simon Woollams

Contact phone number 09 3006161

Contact email address simon@augusta.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


25/11/2020

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