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    Realty·30 Apr 2024
    Management Summary

    Mindspace REIT delivered a record-breaking quarter in terms of leasing activity, driven by strong demand from GCCs and domestic occupiers. The management successfully utilized new SEZ demarcation rules to lease 400,000 sq ft in Navi Mumbai to a BFSI major, signaling a turnaround for previously vacant SEZ spaces. With a robust 9.3 million sq ft growth pipeline and a healthy balance sheet, the REIT is well-positioned to capitalize on the 'office to the world' trend in India.

    Highlights

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    • Highest ever quarterly leasing of 2.0 million sq ft in Q4 FY24; cumulative FY24 leasing at 3.6 million sq ft.

    • Revenue from operations reached ₹5.9 billion in Q4, with FY24 revenue growing 13.7% YoY (excluding one-offs).

    • Net Operating Income (NOI) for Q4 stood at ₹4.8 billion, with FY24 NOI growth of 11.9% YoY (excluding one-offs).

    • Declared Q4 distribution of ₹2.83 billion (₹4.77 per unit); total FY24 distribution at ₹11.4 billion (₹19.2 per unit).

    • Committed occupancy improved to 90.6% (excluding Pocharam), up from 86% in previous quarters.

    • Achieved a re-leasing spread of 17% on 1.9 million sq ft in Q4; in-place rents increased to ₹69 per month.

    • Net debt stood at ₹63 billion with a low LTV of 21.1% and a weighted average cost of debt at 7.8%.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations$5.9B+11%YoY
    2. 02Net Operating Income (NOI)$4.8B+9.3%YoY
    3. 03NOI Margin86%
    4. 04Distribution Per Unit₹4.77
    5. 05Loan to Value (LTV)21.1%

    Segment breakdown

    Asset Occupancy (Committed)
    100% Gera Commerzone Kharadi100% Square BKC100% Square Nagar Road Pune98% Mindspace Malad96.4% Mindspace Madhapur96.1% Commerzone Yerawada
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    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Leasing of vacant space in Navi Mumbai
    1.8 million sq ft
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Incremental Rental Potential from Organic Growth
    ₹800 crores
    		High
    Debt
    Blended Cost of Debt Increase
    20 bps
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Completion of R2 Building Pune
    1 million sq ft
    		High

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Refinancing of Low-Cost Debt

    ₹20 billion of debt is due for refinancing; management expects a marginal increase in cost of funds (approx 20 bps). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Vacant SEZ Space in Navi Mumbai

    1.8 million sq ft remains vacant in Airoli; management is relying on SEZ demarcation and infra improvements (Trans Harbor Link) to fill this over 1.5 years. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Concentration in Hyderabad/Navi Mumbai

    Management noted market size limitations in Navi Mumbai compared to Bangalore/Hyderabad but highlighted its status as a data center hub. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “The current cost is around the Rs. 300 mark... we have applied like Preeti also mentioned 1.9 million square feet and we were the first ones to get the approval for 400,000 square feet.”

    Demarcation is the key catalyst for leasing large vacant SEZ blocks to non-SEZ tenants (like BFSI), which was previously a major overhang.

    asked by Pritesh Sheth, Motilal Oswal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Record Leasing Driven by GCC and BFSI Demand

    Mindspace REIT achieved its highest-ever quarterly leasing of 2.0 million sq ft in Q4 FY24, bringing the full-year total to 3.6 million sq ft. This was significantly aided by Global Capability Centers (GCCs), which now occupy 57% of the portfolio. A standout deal involved leasing 400,000 sq ft of newly demarcated non-SEZ space in Airoli to a large BFSI tenant, demonstrating the immediate benefits of recent SEZ policy reforms.

    02

    SEZ Demarcation as a Growth Catalyst

    The management is aggressively pursuing SEZ demarcation to unlock value in vacant spaces. They have already demarcated 400,000 sq ft in Airoli and applied for another 1.5 million sq ft. The cost of this conversion is estimated at approximately ₹300 per sq ft. This strategy is expected to significantly reduce the 1.9 million sq ft SEZ vacancy, particularly in Navi Mumbai, where demand from non-SEZ occupiers is robust.

    03

    Strategic Dominance in Hyderabad's Madhapur

    Mindspace Madhapur remains the crown jewel of the portfolio with 96.4% occupancy. Management highlighted that there is virtually no land left for new development in the Hi-Tech City Madhapur area, creating a supply-constrained environment that favors existing large-scale parks. They are unlocking further value here through 3 million sq ft of redevelopment and have a ROFO opportunity for another 1.8 million sq ft fully leased to Qualcomm.

    04

    Robust Development Pipeline and Rental Upside

    The REIT has an organic growth opportunity of 9.3 million sq ft, including 4.4 million sq ft currently under construction. Projects like the R2 building in Pune (1 msf) are slated for completion by end-2024. Management estimates this total pipeline can generate an additional ₹800 crores in annual rentals over the next 3-4 years, representing a significant jump from current levels.

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    Prudent Financial Management and Debt Refinancing

    With an LTV of 21.1%, Mindspace maintains one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector. While ₹20 billion of debt is up for refinancing, the management has already tied up ₹3.2 billion at 7.83% and expects the overall blended cost of debt to rise by only about 20 bps. Distributions remain fully covered by operating cash flows, and the shift toward Return of Capital (ROC) in the distribution mix is expected to maintain tax efficiency for investors.

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