Immo56 increases net income slightly
The fund increased its rental income in the 2023/24 financial year despite two sales. The overall result suffered from the valuation result.
Rental income for the Immo56 fund rose by CHF 3.44% year-on-year to CHF 23.7 million as at March 31, despite the sale of two buildings during the course of the year. "The fund will therefore continue its high dividend policy and distribute CHF 5.20 per unit, which is the same as in the previous year," writes the fund management company.
Total income rose from CHF 23.1 million to around CHF 24 million, while expenses - mainly interest-related - increased from CHF 10.7 million to CHF 11.4 million. The net result rose from CHF 12.4 million to CHF 12.6 million. The rental loss rate fell from 2.7 to 1.9%, while the operating profit margin (EBIT) rose from around 64 to 65%.
The overall result was dampened by the valuation result: the unrealized capital losses of CHF -11.3 million (previous year: CHF -0.43 million) meant that after a profit of around CHF 12.5 million in the previous year, the overall result was only around CHF 3 million.
The two properties sold are Bahnhofstrasse 30 in Laufen (sale price: CHF 8.95 million) and Schmelzistrasse 33-39 in Grenchen (CHF 5.25 million). (aw)