Een gemengde boodschap:
Outlook for 2018
Whilst most of the restructuring is now behind us, in 2018 we will continue to streamline the business and further improve systems and processes. With the foundations now in place and the Dutch economy and property market in good shape, we are optimistic about the outlook.
We appreciate that everyone looks like a rock star in a bull market. Whilst we too benefit from the current up-cycle, at NSI we are in it for the long run and therefore are working hard to prove good stewards of capital over the entire property cycle.
This sometimes comes at a cost. Having been a net seller in 2017, we are likely to face a fall in EPS in 2018 – notwithstanding the positive effects of the recent debt refinancing, improving cost efficiency, a better portfolio and improving leasing prospects.
Based on the portfolio at year-end 2017 we anticipate an EPRA EPS in the range of €2.35-2.45 for the whole of 2018. The actual outcome will, however, very much depend on the timing and size of future disposals and acquisitions.
Looking back on a successful 2017 and looking forward to 2018 with confidence, we are pleased to propose to our shareholders a final dividend of €1.12 per share, resulting in a stable dividend of €2.16 per share for the year.